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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Marlins open for business: Yankees, Red Sox searching for infield help — MIAMI — The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, who find themselves embroiled in a heated division race, just like the good ol' days, also happen to be reaching out to the same team for help.
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USA Today:
Cubs designate Miguel Montero for assignment after ‘unprofessional’ rant vs. Jake Arrieta — The Chicago Cubs moved swiftly to respond to Miguel Montero's rant against teammate Jake Arrieta, designating the catcher for assignment Wednesday morning. — The Nationals stole seven bases with Montero behind the plate Tuesday night.
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Fox Sports:
Montero says goodbye to Cubs hours after blasting Arrieta — WASHINGTON (AP) Catcher Miguel Montero is saying his goodbyes to the Cubs and city of Chicago. — Montero posted a series of tweets Wednesday, one day after blaming pitcher Jake Arrieta for allowing seven stolen bases by the Washington Nationals.
Alex Butler / UPI:
Chicago Cubs hang out in Oval Office with Donald Trump — Joe Maddon and the Chicago Cubs filled the Oval Office Wednesday, showing their World Series trophy and giving a custom jersey to President Donald Trump. — The meeting was a bit untraditional, as the Cubs already celebrated …
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Mike Shalin / UPI:
Boston Red Sox top Minnesota Twins without suspended John Farrell — BOSTON — Gary DiSarcina said he found out just after noon Tuesday that Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell was suspended for a game for making contact with an umpire Saturday night. — Some 12 hours later …
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Twinkie Town and Over the Monster
ESPN:
Nationals swipe team-record 7 bags off struggling Cub Miguel Montero
Nationals swipe team-record 7 bags off struggling Cub Miguel Montero
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Associated Press:
Cubs catcher Miguel Montero calls out Jake Arrieta for Nationals' 7 SB's
Cubs catcher Miguel Montero calls out Jake Arrieta for Nationals' 7 SB's
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Viva El Birdos and USA Today
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs To Designate Miguel Montero, Promote Victor Caratini
Cubs To Designate Miguel Montero, Promote Victor Caratini
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs C Miguel Montero calls out SP Jake Arrieta for Nats' 7 stolen bases
Cubs C Miguel Montero calls out SP Jake Arrieta for Nats' 7 stolen bases
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Associated Press:
Span gets RBI single in 14th, lifts Giants over Rockies 4-3 — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Back-to-back wins over the slumping Colorado Rockies won't get the San Francisco Giants back into contention in the NL West. — It did, however lighten the mood in manager Bruce Bochy's clubhouse …
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Giants place closer Mark Melancon placed on DL — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The San Francisco Giants have placed closer Mark Melancon on the 10-day disabled list for a second time this season with a sore forearm. — Melancon, who signed a $62 million, four-year contract with the Giants during the offseason …
Keaton Moore / Fox Sports:
San Francisco Giants call up Korean superstar Jae-Gyun Hwang — Keaton Moore/FanSided via Call to the Pen — On Tuesday, the San Francisco Giants called up Jae-Gyun Hwang and the Korean third baseman is expected to make his major league debut today against the Colorado Rockies.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants Place Mark Melancon On 10-Day DL — The Giants have placed closer Mark Melancon on the 10-day DL, per a club announcement. He is dealing with the same pronator issue that forced him out earlier this year. Dan Slania will take the open roster spot.
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MLB Daily Dish and McCovey Chronicles
Dave Del Grande / UPI:
San Francisco Giants outlast struggling Colorado Rockies in 14 innings
Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Howie Kendrick absent from Phillies lineup again; DL looms — SEATTLE — In an ongoing melodrama that has now reached a week — Howie Kendrick's tight left hamstring — the veteran hitter arrived Wednesday morning to Safeco Field and told his manager he could not play. A trip to the disabled list feels all but certain.
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Gene Warnick / UPI:
Philadelphia Phillies beat Seattle Mariners to end three-game skid
Philadelphia Phillies beat Seattle Mariners to end three-game skid
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Jim Hoehn / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Franco, Altherr homer as Phillies beat Mariners 8-2
Franco, Altherr homer as Phillies beat Mariners 8-2
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Fox Sports:
Mets place RHP Gsellman on 10-day DL with strained hamstring — MIAMI (AP) Robert Gsellman has become the sixth New York Mets starting pitcher to go on the disabled list this season. — The Mets placed the right-hander on the 10-day DL with a strained left hamstring and recalled infielder Matt Reynolds from Triple-A Las Vegas.
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Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto: ‘The donkey has already been spoken for’ — Joey Votto bought his donkey costume on Amazon, but he had to procure the actual donkey he promised Zack Cozart elsewhere. — The Reds' four-time All-Star first baseman has promised his teammate a donkey if Cozart makes the All-Star team.
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Dana Gauruder / UPI:
Miguel Cabrera, Justin Verlander help Detroit Tigers upend Kansas City Royals — DETROIT — Justin Verlander couldn't believe his luck. Or lack of it. — The Detroit Tigers ace gave up hits to the first five batters he faced Tuesday but he didn't feel like he was making bad pitches.
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Associated Press:
Cabrera, Martinez homer to help Tigers beat Royals 5-3
Cabrera, Martinez homer to help Tigers beat Royals 5-3
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Mikie Mahtook felt he owed Verlander, leading to spectacular catch
Tigers' Mikie Mahtook felt he owed Verlander, leading to spectacular catch
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Bless You Boys and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Larry Millson / UPI:
Kevin Gausman pitches Baltimore Orioles past Toronto Blue Jays — TORONTO — Kevin Gausman had that winning feeling again Tuesday night. — It has been a while for the Baltimore Orioles right-hander. He had not won since May 31, a span of four winless starts in which he had three losses.
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Arizona Republic:
Owings starting at shortstop — With Nick Ahmed out with a fractured right hand, Chris Owings will make the start at shortstop on Wednesday. — Other lineup notes include Daniel Descalso making the start in left field and leading off, while Rey Fuentes slots in at center. … D-Backs recall Ketel Marte
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Chirinos in, Napoli out of Rangers' lineup — CLEVELAND — Robinson Chirinos has forced his way into the Texas Rangers' lineup on a more regular basis, and is increased playing time appears to have come at the expense of fan-favorite Mike Napoli. — Chirinos started Wednesday …
Fox Sports:
White Sox activate Rodon from DL — CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox have activated left-hander Carlos Rodon in time for Wednesday's start against the New York Yankees. — Penciled in as the No. 2 starter behind Jose Quintana, Rodon has been sidelined all season because of bursitis in his left biceps.