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8:50 PM ET, June 28, 2017

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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.
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.
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
McCann, Ausmus react to Cubs' Miguel Montero blasting his pitchers  —  Don't expect Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann to rip one of the pitchers if they don't do a good enough job holding runners on a consistent basis.  McCann said if something like that did happen he'd keep it inside the clubhouse.
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 …
Discussion: Washington Post and The Big Lead
Mike Shalin / UPI:
Boston Red Sox top Minnesota Twins without suspended John Farrell
Discussion: Twinkie Town and Over the Monster
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs To Designate Miguel Montero, Promote Victor Caratini
Associated Press:
Cubs catcher Miguel Montero calls out Jake Arrieta for Nationals' 7 SB's
Discussion: Viva El Birdos and USA Today
Associated Press:
MLB: Cubs' White House visit is unofficial
Discussion: Beyond the Box Score
ESPN:   Who are the best and worst pitchers at preventing stolen bases?
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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Fox Sports:
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 …
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.
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.
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
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Robert Gsellman leaves with hamstring strain in Mets' 6-3 loss to Marlins
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Cincinnati.com:
Reds notes: Short trip to minors for Austin Brice  —  Right-hander Austin Brice was optioned to Triple-A Louisville but never left Cincinnati.  —  Brice was optioned to the minors on Tuesday to make room for right-hander Kevin Shackelford, who was called up from Louisville.
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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.
ESPN:
The education of Clint Frazier  —  MOOSIC, Pa. — The lyrics, from The Chainsmokers' song “Don't Let Me Down,” blare from the speakers at PNC Field, home of the New York Yankees' Triple-A affiliate, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.  Clint Frazier says he chose his walk-up music simply …
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ESPN:   Yankees DH Matt Holliday placed on 10-day DL with viral infection
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
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
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.
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
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Gausman snaps winless skid, Orioles beat Blue Jays 3-1 (Jun 27, 2017)
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.
Discussion: Royals Review
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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.
 
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