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Associated Press:
Jon Gray shines in return from DL as Rockies win 6-3 over Diamondbacks  —  PHOENIX (AP) — The return of Jon Gray from the disabled list couldn't have come at a better time for the Colorado Rockies.  —  Gray struck out 10 over six innings in his first start since April and rookie Raimel Tapia hit …
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Arizona Republic:   Pollock could return soon, just not this weekend
Sporting News:
If Rockies RHP Jon Gray is an ace, it's time to prove it
Associated Press:
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 …
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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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 …
Discussion: South Side Sox
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: Bullpen blows major-league worst 16th save  —  CHICAGO  —  Ooof.  How many times can this happen?  —  The Texas Rangers' bullpen blew another save Friday night as the Chicago White Sox scored four runs in the final two innings, including three in the ninth against Matt Bush, to walk off with a stunning 8-7 win.
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 …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs finally receive encouraging news regarding cast of injured players  —  Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant updates his ankle injury after he tested it on the field with trainers ahead of a game against the Reds on Friday, June 30, 2017.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune
Discussion: Bleacher Nation
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Mike Montgomery continues to build case for spot in Cubs' starting rotation
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
From the win column to the clubhouse, these Cubs are nothing like last year's Cubs
Discussion: Bleacher Nation
Fox Sports:
Vogt's 2 home runs lead Brewers past Marlins 3-2 (Jun 30, 2017)  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) Stephen Vogt, claimed off waivers earlier in the week, hit two home runs and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Friday night.  —  The game was delayed about seven minutes with the Brewers batting …
Discussion: Fish Stripes
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Rich Rovito / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Vogt's 2 home runs lead Brewers past Marlins 3-2 … Stephen Vogt, claimed off waivers earlier in the week, hit two home runs and the  —  Miami Marlins 3-2 on Friday night.  —  The game was delayed about seven minutes with the Brewers batting in the fourth after a baseball apparently thrown …
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Fox Sports:   Brewers trade Nick Franklin to Angels
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Outright Tyler Cravy, Select Rob Scahill
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball and Al's Ramblings
ESPN:
Clint Frazier is about to make the Yankees even more interesting  —  HOUSTON — This is expected to be Clint Frazier's first taste of the big leagues.  He will have more eyes on him because of what New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman once described as “legendary” …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
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Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:   No changes planned to Guaranteed Rate Field after injury to Yankees rookie
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:   White Sox manager Rick Renteria: No safety concerns in RF at Guaranteed Rate Field
Eric Gilmore / UPI:
Mike Foltynewicz flirts with no-hitter in Atlanta Braves' win over Oakland A's  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Atlanta Braves right-hander Mike Foltynewicz came within three outs of pitching the first no-hitter of his life — at any level — on Friday night at Oakland Coliseum.
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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.
Discussion: Athletics Nation and Talking Chop
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
Corey Seidman / CSN Philly:
Phillies-Mets 5 things: Tough matchup for Nick Williams in MLB debut  —  7:10 p.m. on CSN; streaming live on CSNPhilly.com and the NBC Sports App  —  Intrigue was added Friday morning to a Phillies series in New York that looked mostly meaningless until Jim Salisbury's report that Nick Williams is headed to the majors.
Discussion: The Good Phight
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Associated Press:
Mets edge Phillies 2-1 behind 12 Ks from dominant deGrom
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
David Price had words for Dennis Eckersley after Thursday's win  —  David Price's disagreements with the Boston media have extended to a Baseball Hall of Famer.  —  After pitching the Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night at Fenway Park, Price had a verbal confrontation …
Discussion: Sportsnet.ca and Awful Announcing
Associated Press:
Giants' Madison Bumgarner has rough outing in rehab start  —  SACRAMENTO, Calif. — San Francisco Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner allowed four runs and seven hits over 3 2/3 innings and had an uneven outing during a rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday night.
 
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
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WXYZ-TV:
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ESPN:
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Alex Butler / UPI:
New York Mets considering Bartolo Colon reunion
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Major League Baseball is ‘failing’ in its attempt to increase front-office diversity and the issue could get worse
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
MLB looks to women as it aims to further diversify its executive ranks
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Reds, Zack Cozart have mutual interest in extension
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
New Iowa Cubs reliever Matt Carasiti happy to be traded from Rockies
Lee Judge / Kansas City Star:
The Royals' starting pitching was overmatched in Detroit
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
VIDEO: Melky Cabrera fools everyone while robbing Aaron Judge home run
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