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Cabrera double caps 3-run ninth, White Sox beat Rangers 8-7 — CHICAGO (AP) — Melky Cabrera smashed the ball down the right-field line and saw the umpire signal a fair ball. Then, in a flash, the White Sox were celebrating. — Cabrera's two-run double against closer Matt Bush capped …
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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 …
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.
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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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.
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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Vito Chirco / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers next foe: Cleveland Indians playing well on the road — Cleveland Indians — Friday-Sunday at Comerica Park (7:10, 1:10 and 7:15 Saturday and 1:10) — The Indians (42-36) just won three of four against the Texas Rangers and now come into Comerica Park for a four-game series that includes a doubleheader Saturday.
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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Central Notes: Jorge, Diaz, Montero, Petricka
Central Notes: Jorge, Diaz, Montero, Petricka
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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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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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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
BAR Mailbag: Will Tyler Mahle or Nick Senzel get here this year? — The Blog Above Replacement a daily look at the Cincinnati Reds, their minor leagues and whatever else is on the mind of Enquirer Reds beat writers, C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan. You can follow them on Twitter …
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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Joe Haakenson / UPI:
Robinson Cano homers twice, as Seattle Mariners pummel Los Angeles Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Robinson Cano belted two home runs and drove in five runs to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 10-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night at Angel Stadium. — Cano also had a single as Seattle banged out 17 hits.
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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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Martin Perez likely to return to Rangers' rotation on Monday — CHICAGO — Left-hander Martin Perez could be ready to start against the Red Sox on Monday, the first day he's eligible to come off the disabled list. — Perez threw his second bullpen before Friday's game.
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.
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Major League Baseball is ‘failing’ in its attempt to increase front-office diversity and the issue could get worse — The Dodgers have a minority manager in Dave Roberts, center, and a minority general manager in Farhan Zaidi, left. But the final say in the team's personnel decisions rests …
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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