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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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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Hanley Ramirez wasn't aware he's batting poorly vs. left-handed pitchers this season — BOSTON — Did you know Hanley Ramirez is batting .143 against left-handed pitchers this season? Neither, it seems, did Ramirez. — Out of the Boston Red Sox's lineup for a third consecutive game Wednesday 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.
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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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
McCann, Ausmus react to Cubs' Miguel Montero blasting his pitchers
Mike Shalin / UPI:
Boston Red Sox top Minnesota Twins without suspended John Farrell
Boston Red Sox top Minnesota Twins without suspended John Farrell
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Chicago Cubs hang out in Oval Office with Donald Trump
Chicago Cubs hang out in Oval Office with Donald Trump
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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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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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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 …
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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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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 …
Dave Del Grande / UPI:
San Francisco Giants outlast struggling Colorado Rockies in 14 innings
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 placed on 10-day DL with strained left hamstring, Matt Reynolds recalled — MIAMI — As expected the Mets put pitcher Robert Gsellman on the disabled list Wednesday, but instead of shoring up their pitching, they brought up infielder Matt Reynolds.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Concern over Greg Bird playing again this season grows for Yankees — It's not a good word on Bird. — Greg Bird (ankle, foot), who is working out with Triple-A Scranton, reportedly expressed uncertainty that the cortisone shot he recently received in his right ankle has worked.
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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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David Murphy / Philly.com:
Phillies' underachieving talent still is talent | David Murphy — HEY, KIDS, it's your Uncle Dave here with another important life lesson. You've probably heard that you can achieve anything if you just put your mind to it, that what really matters in any endeavor is hard work and focus …
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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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Brewers' Chase Anderson leaves in 2nd with oblique injury — CINCINNATI (AP) Milwaukee Brewers starter Chase Anderson struck out in the top of the second inning on Wednesday night, grabbed his left side and left the game with an injured oblique. — Anderson set the Cincinnati Reds down in order in the first inning on eight pitches.
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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