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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Bibens-Dirkx's role unknown after Friday start — CLEVELAND — Just as Austin Bibens-Dirkx is beginning to slide into the routine of being in the Texas Rangers' rotation, his start Friday could end up being his last for an extended stretch. — That assumes, of course …
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Silencing his doubters, Indians' Jose Ramirez deserves All-Star nod — CLEVELAND — Since he was a child in the town of Baní in the Dominican Republic, Jose Ramirez always heard he was too small to ever make it to the major leagues. — “I started playing little league in a place known as Fortuna.
Fox Sports:
Indians hope to cure woes at home against Rangers (Jun 29, 2017)
Indians hope to cure woes at home against Rangers (Jun 29, 2017)
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Let's Go Tribe and Lone Star Ball
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Former first-round pick Foster Griffin will represent Royals at Futures Game — Royals pitching prospect Foster Griffin has crafted a breakout season in 2017, posting a 2.86 ERA in 10 starts for Class A Wilmington before earning a promotion to Class AA Northwest Arkansas.
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Cincinnati.com:
Reds' Nick Senzel, Jimmy Herget named to Futures Game roster — Reds top prospect Nick Senzel got quite the 22nd birthday present on Thursday. The third baseman was named to next month's Futures Game at Miami's Marlins Park on July 9. — Right-handed reliever Jimmy Herget will join …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs prospect Eloy Jimenez invited to Futures Game — Eloy Jimenez singles during a spring trainig game on Feb. 26, 2017. — Chicago Tribune — Chicago Cubs top prospect Eloy Jimenez has been selected to play in the Futures Game on July 9 at Marlins Park.
J.J. Cooper / Baseball America:
The List: Five To Watch At The Futures Game
The List: Five To Watch At The Futures Game
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Royals Review, DRaysBay, Federal Baseball and Bluebird Banter
Domingo Acevedo / Baseball America:
2017 World Futures Game Rosters And Scouting Reports
2017 World Futures Game Rosters And Scouting Reports
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Talking Chop
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.
Discussion:
FanRag Sports, Bleed Cubbie Blue and Federal Baseball
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kris Bryant feels ‘a ton’ better after spraining ankle, hopes to avoid DL
Kris Bryant feels ‘a ton’ better after spraining ankle, hopes to avoid DL
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Bleacher Nation
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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ESPN and The Big Lead
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Rick Renteria's ejection rate skyrockets during White Sox homestand
Rick Renteria's ejection rate skyrockets during White Sox homestand
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South Side Sox
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Alex Wilson thinks he knows why he's struggling — Free Press sports writer Jeff Seidel and Anthony Fenech discuss the potential trade market for the Tigers' Alex Avila and Justin Verlander. Recorded Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press
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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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Post Sports Desk / New York Post:
Make way for Dustin Fowler, the Yankees' latest exciting call-up — Dustin Fowler during a spring exhibition game AP — SEE ALSO — Another day, another Baby Bomber joining the Yankees' youth-infused first-place push. — Dustin Fowler has been called up by the Yankees …
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Baseball Prospectus
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Arizona Republic:
Armed with new cleats, Vargas excited to debut against former team — Ildemaro Vargas was clearly excited, the rookie that was just called up to the majors smiled and shook hands as he entered the clubhouse, ready for his major league debut. — It will be a sweeter debut than he could have imagined …
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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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The Crawfish Boxes
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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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays employee helps save suicidal woman near Pirates stadium (w/video) — A Rays front-office employee joined umpire John Tumpane in saving a woman threatening to jump from a bridge near PNC Park on Wednesday afternoon in Pittsburgh. — Multimedia production manager Mike Weinman, 32 …
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DRaysBay
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EndPlay / WPXI-TV:
MLB umpire stops woman from jumping over bridge before Pirates game
MLB umpire stops woman from jumping over bridge before Pirates game
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CBS Miami, MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Bucs Dugout, USA Today and baseballmusings.com
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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MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Daily Dish, Talking Chop and Gaslamp Ball
ESPN:
Baseball's top ace? Clayton Kershaw is no longer the clear answer — Who is the best pitcher in baseball right now? For a long time — maybe since he won his first Cy Young Award in 2011 — the answer has been pretty easy: Clayton Kershaw. — The answer on June 29, however, may be Max Scherzer.
Discussion:
True Blue LA and baseballmusings.com
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals To Sign Kevin Jepsen — The Nationals have agreed to a deal with righty Kevin Jepsen, according to Chris Cotillo of SB Nation (Twitter link). It's a minors pact with a July 26th opt-out opportunity, Jon Heyman of Fan Rag tweets. — Jepsen, who'll soon turn 33 …
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish
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.