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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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ESPN and The Big Lead
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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South Side Sox
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.
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Amazin' Avenue and Fish Stripes
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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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Lone Star Ball
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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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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.
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Brew Crew Ball
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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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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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Federal Baseball, FanRag Sports and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs lose Kris Bryant to ankle sprain in 8-4 loss to Nationals — Chicago Tribune — An uneven start that general manager Jed Hoyer described as a “slog” might be facing its first critical test. — Kris Bryant, the 2016 National League Most Valuable Player, turned his right ankle …
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.
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Talking Chop and Gaslamp Ball
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.
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 …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Marlins open for business: Yankees, Red Sox searching for infield help
Marlins open for business: Yankees, Red Sox searching for infield help
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Bleacher Report, Sporting News, Sun-Sentinel, MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Fish Stripes, Over the Monster, isportsweb and MLB Daily Dish
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 …
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MLB Daily Dish
Joe Piazza / Fox Sports:
Philadelphia Phillies: Can Aaron Altherr's success at the plate last? — Joe Piazza/FanSided via Call to the Pen — Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr is in the middle of a breakout season at the plate, but can he keep things up? — The Phillies are a tough team to watch these days.
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.
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