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Gray goes 7 innings, Athletics rally to beat White Sox 5-3 (Jun 25, 2017) — CHICAGO (AP) The way they have struggled on the road, the Oakland Athletics sure were glad to sweep a three-game series - even if they did it against a rebuilding team. — Sonny Gray pitched four-hit ball over seven innings …
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon says recovery process forced him to mature — White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon on what he learned from his recovery. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Carlos Rodon spent nearly three months on his couch watching White Sox games from afar as a “really invested” fan.
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox bullpen stumbles in 5-3 loss as Athletics complete sweep — Photos from the game on June 25, 2017, at Guaranteed Rate Field. — Chicago Tribune — Quality starts have been rare for the White Sox over the last month, but left-hander Derek Holland turned in just the seventh …
Sonny Gray / NBCS Bay Area:
A's lineup: After big debut, Barreto moves up vs White Sox
A's lineup: After big debut, Barreto moves up vs White Sox
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Athletics Nation, South Side Sox and FanRag Sports
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Insider: Return to rotation going well for Tigers' Anibal Sanchez — The Tigers drafted Florida pitcher Alex Faedo with the 18th pick in June's draft. We break down the numbers behind his dominating performance in the College World Series. Video by Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press Wochit
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez slated to return from DL on Wednesday
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
5-run 8th is latest Detroit Tigers' bullpen blowup
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' bullpen blows another one in 7-3 loss, the eighth in a row
Tigers' bullpen blows another one in 7-3 loss, the eighth in a row
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Bless You Boys and Gaslamp Ball
ESPN:
Giants rookie Ryder Jones uses video game to prep for Mets' Jacob deGrom — San Francisco Giants infielder Ryder Jones was excited to be making his major league debut against a “big name,” so he prepped for New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom by getting in a few practice at-bats — on PlayStation.
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San Francisco Chronicle
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Dave Del Grande / UPI:
Jay Bruce, Wilmer Flores highlight New York Mets' late surge vs. San Francisco Giants
Jay Bruce, Wilmer Flores highlight New York Mets' late surge vs. San Francisco Giants
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McCovey Chronicles
Maureen Mullen / UPI:
Los Angeles Angels overcome strong start from Doug Fister to beat Boston Red Sox — BOSTON — Who could blame right-hander Doug Fister if he was pitching with a bit of a chip on his shoulder Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park? Fister was facing the Los Angeles Angels, the team that released …
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Gethin Coolbaugh / UPI:
Los Angeles Angels quiet David Price, Boston Red Sox — BOSTON — JC Ramirez took his road-warrior status to new heights for the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night. — Ramirez tossed six one-run innings and got some help from a balanced Angels offense in a 6-3 win over the first-place Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Associated Press:
Gennett's HR, 4 hits help Reds defeat Nationals 6-2 — WASHINGTON (AP) — Scooter Gennett homered and got four hits, yet his most biggest contribution Sunday might have come with his arm. — After helping the Cincinnati Reds build a six-run lead, Gennett threw out Brian Goodwin at the plate …
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Tim Boyle / Fox Sports:
Cincinnati Reds Homer Bailey slaughtered by Washington Nationals
Cincinnati Reds Homer Bailey slaughtered by Washington Nationals
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Federal Baseball
Associated Press:
Lamb, Diamondbacks rally past Phillies 9-2 — PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Herrmann's quick reflexes behind the plate and his bat came up big for the Arizona Diamondbacks. — The catcher delivered the game's key play, lunging to his right to grab a wide throw from third baseman Jake Lamb …
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Bucky Dent / UPI:
Gerrit Cole, Pittsburgh Pirates defeat struggling St. Louis Cardinals — ST. LOUIS — While the St. Louis Cardinals reached a low they haven't plummeted in a decade, the Pittsburgh Pirates secured a series victory and a winning road trip. — Jordy Mercer and Josh Harrison each homered …
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Fox Sports:
McCarthy, Anderson get nods as Dodgers host Rockies (Jun 25, 2017) — LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers do not have a pitching fountain of youth, but the club clearly has a mountain of physical therapists. — Aside from Clayton Kershaw — and even he spent part of 2016 on the DL …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Purple Row
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Mike Digiovanna / The Charlotte Observer:
Kershaw in rare form as Dodgers blank Rockies
Kershaw in rare form as Dodgers blank Rockies
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True Blue LA
Associated Press:
Santana leads to Twins to sweep, first place in AL Central — CLEVELAND (AP) — Ervin Santana and Minnesota made themselves at home in Cleveland. The Twins and Indians have been gracious hosts so far this year. — Santana struck out seven in six innings, Jason Castro drove in three runs …
Associated Press:
Rangers power up for big lead, hold off Yankees 7-6 — NEW YORK (AP) — Staring down Yankees slugger Gary Sanchez in the ninth inning, Matt Bush looked the part of a poised closer, even if the Texas Rangers right-hander hasn't felt it this week. Not after blowing saves on Monday and Friday.
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Tim Healey / Orlando Sentinel:
Marlins earn series split with Cubs after big first inning stands up in 4-2 win — Sun Sentinel — Sponsored — Don't miss your chance to see the best of international soccer as Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham face off on July 22 at Camping World Stadium. — Tickets start at $28 and are on sale now.
Fox Sports:
Astros switch starters after Peacock's baby arrives (Jun 25, 2017) — SEATTLE — There was plenty of baby talk at the ballpark. — Only this centered around Houston pitcher Brad Peacock. — Peacock was scheduled to start the series finale Sunday against the Seattle Mariners.
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Lookout Landing
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Source: Cardinals bringing back Grichuk, exploring other roster moves — Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com — ST. LOUIS • During the press conference that should have ignited a resolute urgency around the Cardinals clubhouse, general manager John Mozeliak said at some point …
ABC News:
Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton to defend HR Derby title in home park — Reigning T-Mobile Home Run Derby king Giancarlo Stanton will be back to defend his title. The Miami Marlins star has been confirmed as a competitor for this year's All-Star showcase. — Stanton, appearing …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Fish Stripes
Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Phillies promote Scott Kingery to triple A — PHOENIX — There was nothing left for Scott Kingery at double-A Reading, so the Phillies finally promoted their emerging second baseman to triple-A Lehigh Valley, according to a source. — Kingery will join the IronPigs on Monday.
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Shaky relief corps, tight strike zone doom Royals in 8-2 loss to Blue Jays — Late Sunday afternoon, Peter Moylan pulled his iPhone off the top shelf of his locker and went searching for a photo. He swiped his right thumb across the screen, tapped on the image, then turned his phone upward, so a reporter could see.