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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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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.
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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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 …
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: Here's where the Rangers might turn for a bullpen remix — CLEVELAND — The fans here sure have it in for Jonathan Lucroy, who opted to accept a trade to the Texas Rangers last year after first nixing a deal that would have sent him to the shores of Lake Erie.
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.
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Chirinos in, Napoli out of Rangers' lineup
Chirinos in, Napoli out of Rangers' lineup
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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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Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee Brewers with defense — Tucker Barnhart nabbed a stealing Orlando Arcia, who unsuccessfully tried to evade the tag. The game's final out was recorded just before the runner at third crossed the plate. The Enquirer/Zach Buchanan — CONNECT
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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:
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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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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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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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
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:
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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Arizona Republic:
Stats — At this point, La Russa stories are part of baseball lore, especially the way he compiled and used stats. — La Russa said his methods were merely about slowing the game down. — He learned to study and research in law school and carried that with him to the field.
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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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.
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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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.