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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' bullpen melts down again as White Sox stun Matt Bush — CHICAGO — Matt Bush's issues are not in the past. They're still very much alive. — The Chicago White Sox scored three times in the ninth inning on four hits against Bush, including a game-winning …
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Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
No changes planned to Guaranteed Rate Field after injury to Yankees rookie — White Sox manager Rick Renteria on the injury to Yankees rookie outfielder Dustin Fowler, who suffered an open rupture of the patellar tendon in his right knee during the first inning, and the 2-hour …
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
White Sox manager Rick Renteria: No safety concerns in RF at Guaranteed Rate Field — CHICAGO — White Sox manager Rick Renteria said the area near the right-field corner of Guaranteed Rate Field has never led him to warn any of his players regarding a possible safety issue.
Scott Gleeson / USA Today:
Dustin Fowler, Yankees rookie, joins group of unlucky athletes injured in debut games
Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
Dustin Fowler's misery crushes Yankees: ‘It just makes you sick’
Dustin Fowler's misery crushes Yankees: ‘It just makes you sick’
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Slumping Rockies counting on return of Jon Gray, and return of offense, as second half begins — Colorado's starters, so good early in the season, have regressed, posting a 10.22 ERA during the losing streak. — SAN FRANCISCO — The Rockies are halfway through their 162-game marathon …
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Sporting News:
If Rockies RHP Jon Gray is an ace, it's time to prove it — Rockies opening day starter Jon Gray, out since April 13 because of a stress fracture in his left foot, returns to the rotation Friday against the Diamondbacks. — And if the right-hander, who won 10 games in 2016 …
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AZ Snake Pit, MLB Trade Rumors and Purple Row
Arizona Republic:
Pollock could return soon, just not this weekend — Center fielder A.J. Pollock once again appears to be on the verge of a return, but manager Torey Lovullo said it won't happen this weekend against the Colorado Rockies. — “I feel very strongly that he won't play this weekend,” Lovullo said.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs come up empty as Scott Feldman exposes their inexperience in 5-0 loss — Photos from the Cubs-Reds game on Friday, June 30, 2017, in Cincinnati. — Chicago Tribune — As the Cubs' desire for impact pitching intensifies, they needed to look only to the mound Friday night …
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
From the win column to the clubhouse, these Cubs are nothing like last year's Cubs
From the win column to the clubhouse, these Cubs are nothing like last year's Cubs
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Bleacher Nation
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Central Notes: Jorge, Diaz, Montero, Petricka
Central Notes: Jorge, Diaz, Montero, Petricka
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Twinkie Town and St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs pitchers will have more say calling pitches as young catchers mature
Cubs pitchers will have more say calling pitches as young catchers mature
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Bleacher Nation
Fox Sports:
LEADING OFF: Wheeler returns for Mets — A look at what's happening all around the majors Saturday: — BACK AGAIN — Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler returns from the disabled list to start at Citi Field against the Phillies, who have the worst record in the majors.
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Reds, Zack Cozart have mutual interest in extension — The Cincinnati Reds activated shortstop Zack Cozart from the disabled list Friday, inserting him and his now healthy quad back into the lineup. The move also would seem to insert Cozart back into trade chatter, with a couple contenders …
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Alex Butler / UPI:
New York Mets considering Bartolo Colon reunion — Veteran right-handed pitcher Bartolo Colon might not be on the market for long and will be considered by the New York Mets, according to sources. — MLB.com reported that the Mets will “at least consider” a reunion with Colon.
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Associated Press:
Braves Foltynewicz allows hit in 9th — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mike Foltynewicz lost his no-hit bid for Atlanta when Matt Olson clobbered a 3-2 pitch into the elevated right-field seats leading off the ninth inning of the Braves' game with the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals To Promote John Mozeliak, Mike Girsch — 2:02pm: Both executives are now under contract through 2020, MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch tweets. — 12:24pm: The Cardinals are set to promote John Mozeliak from general manager to president of baseball operations, while assistant GM Mike Girsch …
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Fox Sports:
FANTASY PLAYS: Can Corey Kluber keep up his Cy Young pace? — Corey Kluber is looking like a Cy Young favorite, while Michael Taylor is overlooked in Washington. Meanwhile, it might be time to bail on Taijuan Walker, and Jonathan Villar returned with a bang but still has lingering concerns.
WXYZ-TV:
Rain postpones Tigers and Indians game; to be made up Sep. 1 — (WXYZ) - At least they didn't make fans wait all night. — The Tigers have postponed their game against the Indians scheduled for Friday night. — Rain is in the forecast for most of the night, so the game has been rescheduled …
ESPN:
Ball thrown from stands hits Joe West in head; umpire stays in game — The Brewers-Marlins game on Friday night was briefly delayed in the bottom of the fourth inning after first base umpire Joe West was hit in the head by a baseball thrown from the stands in Milwaukee.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Outright Tyler Cravy, Select Rob Scahill — The Brewers have outrighted right-hander Tyler Cravy, per a club announcement. Milwaukee selected the contract of righty Rob Scahill while optioning righty Jorge Lopez — after just one outing — to open an active roster spot.
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Fox Sports:
O's head home to face Rays after winning trip (Jun 30, 2017) — BALTIMORE — For the first time in more than two months, the Baltimore Orioles are coming home after a winning road trip. — The Orioles (39-39) took two of three in both Tampa Bay and Toronto, finishing with a 2-0 victory over the Blue Jays on Thursday night.
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Bob Cohn / UPI:
Pittsburgh Pirates pitch near-perfect in win over Tampa Bay Rays
Pittsburgh Pirates pitch near-perfect in win over Tampa Bay Rays
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Bucs Dugout