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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Rick Renteria's ejection rate skyrockets during White Sox homestand  —  Carlos Rodon and Rick Renteria on the White Sox loss to the Yankees.  (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  As far as managerial stats go, White Sox skipper Rick Renteria has put up one eye-popping number during …
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Associated Press:
White Sox manager Rick Renteria ejected for fifth time this season  —  CHICAGO — White Sox manager Rick Renteria has been ejected for the third time in six games after getting tossed against the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.  —  Renteria got thrown out in the sixth inning when he went …
Discussion: ESPN
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Miguel Andujar, Tyler Wade produce in first MLB start as Yankees clobber White Sox 12-3  —  CHICAGO — Miguel Andujar and Tyler Wade got their chance on Wednesday night because of injuries.  —  In their first-ever MLB starts, both Baby Bombers took full advantage.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:   Carlos Rodon wild, White Sox bullpen hit hard in 12-3 loss to Yankees
Fox Sports:
White Sox activate Rodon from DL
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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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Steven Matz's gem provides Mets with much-needed boost … MIAMI — Steven Matz had pitched just badly enough for the Mets to lose in his previous two starts, but Wednesday night he left little to chance.  —  Pounding the strike zone, Matz enticed the Marlins into swinging.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and Fish Stripes
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   Asdrubal Cabrera continues to spark Mets at second base despite not wanting to play there
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   Robert Gsellman placed on 10-day DL with strained left hamstring, Matt Reynolds recalled
Associated Press:
Matz pitches 7 innings and Mets beat Marlins 8-0
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds recap: Team rebounds after blowing lead to beat Milwaukee Brewers  —  The Cincinnati Reds continued to hit home runs, but earned the winning run of their 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park with speed instead of power.  Here are the main storylines.
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
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Mark Sonka / Lexington Herald-Leader:   Schebler makes like Spider-Man to rob a home run
Cincinnati.com:   Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee Brewers with defense
Cincinnati.com:   Reds notes: Short trip to minors for Austin Brice
Cincinnati.com:   Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto: ‘The donkey has already been spoken for’
Fox Sports:
Indians hope to cure woes at home against Rangers (Jun 29, 2017)  —  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians will try to salvage a mediocre homestand when they host the Texas Rangers on Thursday in the final game of a four-game series.  —  For the Indians, it's the final game of a seven-game homestand …
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Rangers Reaction: Here's where the Rangers might turn for a bullpen remix
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Indians top Darvish as Rangers play waiting game on trades
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Indians strike early vs. Darvish in 5-3 win
Noah Trister / Associated Press:
Perez, Moustakas homer to lift Royals over Tigers  —  DETROIT (AP) — There was no way any Detroit outfielder was going to catch this drive by Salvador Perez.  —  A night after he was robbed of an extra-base hit by the center fielder, Perez hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning …
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Fox Sports:
Perez, Moustakas homer as Royals run past Tigers 8-2
Detroit Free Press:   Live blog today: Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals in matinee
Fox Sports:   Tigers activate Victor Martinez from disabled list
Arizona Republic:
Thursday's game  —  Cardinals at Diamondbacks  —  Where: Chase Field (roof hotline: 602-462-6262).  —  Pitchers: Diamondbacks LHP Patrick Corbin (6-7, 4.89) vs. Cardinals RHP Lance Lynn (5-5, 3.86).  —  TV/Radio: FSAZ/KTAR-AM (620), KHOV-FM (105.1).  —  Corbin is 2-1 with a 2.95 ERA in his past three starts.
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Arizona Republic:   Stats  —  At this point, La Russa stories are part of baseball lore …
Arizona Republic:
Owings starting at shortstop
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit and MLB Daily Dish
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Todd Ricketts challenges Nationals during White House visit  —  Photos of the Cubs' visit to the White House on June 28, 2017.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs' visit to the White House provided some bulletin board material from board member Todd Ricketts and not President Donald Trump.
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:   McCann, Ausmus react to Cubs' Miguel Montero blasting his pitchers
Fox Sports:
Montero says goodbye to Cubs hours after blasting Arrieta
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
Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Reddick and Springer lead Astros over Athletics 11-8  —  Oakland struck out 17 times; loss ended 4-game win streak  —  HOUSTON - Houston manager A.J. Hinch didn't even take a second to think about it when he was asked about how well Josh Reddick has been playing lately.
Jay Paris / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Padres beat Braves 7-4 as Colon struggles again … Luis Perdomo pitched five scoreless innings and  —  Cory Spangenberg contributed two RBIs apiece as the  —  Atlanta Braves 7-4 on Wednesday night.  —  San Diego's Carlos Asuaje and  —  Erick Aybar had three hits each.
Discussion: Talking Chop and Gaslamp Ball
UPI:
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon headed back to DL  —  San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday with the same injury that sidelined him in May.  —  Melancon, who was sidelined nearly two weeks in May with a right pronator strain, had a recurrence of the injury.
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Fox Sports:   Giants place closer Mark Melancon placed on DL
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Ranking the rebuilders: In search of the next Astros  —  From time to time, nearly every organization must enter a rebuilding process.  —  You know the signs when you see them: Veterans are pared from the roster along with their exorbitant contracts.  Resources are shifted toward the draft, scouting and development.
Fox Sports:
Revere gets wacky winner in Angels' 3-2 victory over Dodgers (Jun 28, 2017)  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Ben Revere reached base on an error, advanced on a wild pitch and then scored the winning run on a passed ball and a throwing error caused by Cameron Maybin's walk-off strikeout.
UPI:
Seattle Mariners pitcher Drew Smyly to undergo Tommy John surgery  —  Seattle Mariners left-hander Drew Smyly will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the 2017 season, the team announced Wednesday.  —  Dr. James Andrews is scheduled to perform an ulnar collateral reconstruction …
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Fox Sports:
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.
 
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