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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
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
McCann, Ausmus react to Cubs' Miguel Montero blasting his pitchers
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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Mark Sonka / Lexington Herald-Leader:
Schebler makes like Spider-Man to rob a home run — With 20 bombs this season, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler is no stranger to home runs. — Hitting them, that is. — On Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Brewers, the right fielder took one away, climbing the outfield wall to rob Stephen Vogt of a three-run homer.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Indians strike early vs. Darvish in 5-3 win — CLEVELAND — Right-hander Yu Darvish allowed three runs (two earned) in six innings, but the Texas Rangers' offense was held largely in check by Trevor Bauer and Andrew Miller before the Cleveland Indians pulled away to a 5-3 victory.
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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:
Chirinos in, Napoli out of Rangers' lineup
Chirinos in, Napoli out of Rangers' lineup
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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 …
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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.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Carlos Rodon wild, White Sox bullpen hit hard in 12-3 loss to Yankees — Carlos Rodon and Rick Renteria on the White Sox loss to the Yankees. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — About 20 minutes into Wednesday's game against the Yankees at Guaranteed Rate Field …
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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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 Puma / New York Post:
Steven Matz's gem provides Mets with much-needed boost
Steven Matz's gem provides Mets with much-needed boost
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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:
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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright finds success on the road; Rosenthal (barely) saves the win — PHOENIX • The mound at Chase Field had been a problem all night Wednesday. Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright had called a hole in the dirt a “giant crater,” as he requested the grounds crew to do some patchwork at one point in the game.
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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.