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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
New wave of Baby Bombers powering Yankees' sizzling pace — NEW YORK — The brighter the lights, the bigger the stage, the better rookies Gleyber Torres and Miguel Andujar have been for the New York Yankees. — And the better they've been, the better the Yankees believe their team has been overall.
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Associated Press:
Judge HR in 8th sends Yankees over slumping Mets 4-3 — NEW YORK — Aaron Judge hit a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees won a game of home run derby, beating the Mets 4-3 on Saturday night for their sixth straight victory in the Subway Series.
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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Domingo German is latest Baby Bomber to come up clutch in high-pressure situation for Yankees — As the Mets dig themselves deeper and deeper into the depths of mediocrity, the Yankees, it seems, can do no wrong. — On Saturday, the Yankees lost their second starting pitcher of the week …
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Jill Painter Lopez / Associated Press:
Freeman, Flowers lift Braves over Dodgers 5-3 — LOS ANGELES (AP) The Atlanta Braves expected big contributions from Freddie Freeman and Tyler Flowers this season. — Charlie Culberson has been a little more of a surprise, although the Los Angeles Dodgers know all about his timely hitting.
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Toronto Sun:
Braves' Newcomb counting on more run support vs. Dodgers — LOS ANGELES — Sean Newcomb is on the mound Sunday, which means the Atlanta Braves are pointed toward another all-around game. — The left-hander will not only take a 7-1 record and a 2.49 ERA into his outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers …
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Sanchez, Flowers lead Braves to needed win over Dodgers — LOS ANGELES - Anibal Sanchez might've seemed an unlikely candidate to slow the Dodgers' power-hitting binge and get the Braves a needed West Coast win, but the well-traveled veteran has gotten used to defying skeptics.
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Alex Wood still can't find his form as Dodgers lose to Braves
Alex Wood still can't find his form as Dodgers lose to Braves
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Slumping Albies will be fine, Freeman says
Slumping Albies will be fine, Freeman says
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Jack Etkin / UPI:
D-backs' Goldschmidt aims to stay hot vs. Rockies — DENVER — With his prolonged slump happily behind him, first baseman Paul Goldschmidt will try to continue his slugging exploits Sunday when the Arizona Diamondbacks look to sweep their series with the Colorado Rockies.
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Arnie Stapleton / Associated Press:
Rockies blow another lead … Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis throws to an Arizona Diamondbacks batter during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) — DAVID ZALUBOWSKI … Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake Lamb watches …
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Mike Shalin / UPI:
Red Sox feeling good, face White Sox — BOSTON — Alex Cora had at least two reasons to be happy Saturday. — The rookie manager saw J.D. Martinez hit his 21st homer of the season and David Price turn in another strong pitching performance in the Boston Red Sox's 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox …
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Walter Villa / UPI:
Marlins' Urena seeks second straight win in finale vs. Padres — MIAMI — Finally, Jose Urena is in the win column. — After going 14 consecutive starts without his team winning — including seven losses that went on his personal ledger to start this year — Urena beat the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.
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Larry Millson / UPI:
Blue Jays set sights on sweep of Orioles — TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will try to complete a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon at the Rogers Centre. — It has been rare enough for the Blue Jays to have won a series this season, especially at home, let alone a sweep.
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Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
Gibbons is a content man, no matter what happens this season
Associated Press:
Albert Pujols ties Stan Musial on RBI list in 2-1 Angels victory over Twins … Albert Pujols hit his 623rd career homer and tied Stan Musial for seventh on the career RBI list with 1,951, helping the Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 after a four-hour rain delay Saturday.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wacha's walk sets the table for a Cardinals' win — • Michael Wacha, whose winning streak of eight games is the Cardinals' longest since Joe Kelly had that many in 2013, doesn't talk much about his hitting. That's because there isn't much to talk about.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Long ball costs Luis Castillo, Cincinnati Reds in another loss to St. Louis Cardinals
Long ball costs Luis Castillo, Cincinnati Reds in another loss to St. Louis Cardinals
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Why Mets are mulling minor-league stint for Michael Conforto — Michael Conforto returned a month earlier than anticipated from shoulder surgery, immediately immersed himself into the Mets' early season success. That combination was seen as symbolic of where the team and the player were heading this season.
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Bleacher Report and MLB Trade Rumors
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets could welcome Wilmer Flores back during upcoming road trip
Mets could welcome Wilmer Flores back during upcoming road trip
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Amazin' Avenue and NorthJersey.com
Jeff Arnold / UPI:
Cubs go for sweep of Pirates — CHICAGO — When the season started, Kyle Hendricks expected to be part of the reason the Chicago Cubs could count themselves among the favorites in the National League. — But like the Cubs, the right-hander has battled inconsistency thus far but understands the need to establish a rhythm.
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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
Mike Brey and Joe Maddon keeping it loose at Wrigley Field
Associated Press:
Lester, Cubs 1-hit Pirates for 11th win in 13 games — CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, and the Cubs took advantage of a first-inning slip by center fielder Starling Marte in a 2-0 victory Saturday over the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago's 11th win in 13 games.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Fowler out; Bader, Garcia in Cards' lineup — CINCINNATI • Cardinals right fielder Dexter Fowler, three for his last 20 and down to .177, is taking a seat Sunday as Harrison Bader replaces him in right field for the series finale with the Cincinnati Reds.
Alex Butler / UPI:
Derek Jeter ‘very vocal’ during MLB Draft with Marlins — Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter wasn't afraid to speak up during the 2018 MLB Draft. — The future Hall of Famer was participating in the process for the first time as a member of a front office. Miami selected outfielder Connor Scott with the No. 16 overall pick on June 4.
Mark Didtler / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rays beat Mariners 7-3 to stop 8-game skid — Blake Snell overcame occasional wildness to go six effective innings, and the — Tampa Bay Rays stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating — Seattle Mariners 7-3 on Saturday. — Snell (8-3), who was born in Seattle, gave up two runs and seven hits.
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