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Mark Didtler / Associated Press:
Mariners throw out runner at plate to end it, beat Rays 5-4 — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Right fielder Mitch Haniger threw out Johnny Field at the plate to end the game, and the Seattle Mariners held off the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 Sunday for their 17th win in 22 games.
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Greg Auman / Tampa Bay Times:
Robertson leaves with hamstring issue as latest Rays injury — If the comings and goings of the Rays infield weren't busy enough already, SS Daniel Robertson left Sunday's loss to the Mariners after one inning with tightness in his left hamstring, a move that could expedite prospect Willy Adames' return to the majors.
Greg Auman / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays lose another close one, 5-4 to Mariners — ST. PETERSBURG — One-run losses have doomed the Rays this season, and such a loss with the final out on a play at the plate, like Sunday's 5-4 loss to Seattle, is only that much more frustrating. — “Everything's magnified …
Mark Didtler / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rays beat Mariners 7-3 to stop 8-game skid
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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 …
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Sanchez, Flowers lead Braves to needed win over Dodgers
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Alex Wood still can't find his form as Dodgers lose to Braves
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Associated Press:
Lopez, Palka help White Sox beat Red Sox 5-2 — BOSTON (AP) - The Chicago White Sox had a tough time scoring runs during their weekend in Boston. However, the pitching staff came through to deliver a big series victory over the Red Sox. — Reynaldo Lopez pitched into the seventh inning …
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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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Daniel Murphy could be close to return; Stephen Strasburg, Brandon Kintzler placed on DL — WASHINGTON — Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy, who hasn't played this season after offseason surgery on his right knee, could be close to returning to the lineup.
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Harvey Valentine / UPI:
Scherzer, Nationals wrap up series with Giants
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Associated Press:
Hosmer homers as Padres beat Marlins — Fish fall 3-1 — MIAMI - Clayton Richard became the latest pitcher to flirt with the first no-hitter in San Diego Padres' history, losing his bid with two outs in the seventh inning Sunday during a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins.
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Walter Villa / UPI:
Marlins' Urena seeks second straight win in finale vs. Padres
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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
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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Iowa Cubs reliever Shae Simmons trying to recapture his 2014 form — Triple-A baseball came to Des Moines in 1968 with the Iowa Oaks, and the Iowa Cubs have carried the torch since 1982. Here's a collection of some of the biggest names and best players during that time. Mark Marturello and Michael Zamora/The Register
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Travis Shaw returns after benching for not running out grounder — PHILADELPHIA — Third baseman Travis Shaw was back in the Milwaukee Brewers' starting lineup Sunday — a day after being benched by manager Craig Counsell for failing to run out a ground ball in a 12-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Zach Eflin strikes out nine as Phillies avoid sweep by Brewers — Zach Eflin's afternoon could have ended after he managed to record the third out in the top of fifth inning of the 4-3 win over Milwaukee. He allowed two runs in the inning, hit two batters and took a 102 mph line-drive off his throwing hand.
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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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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Teheran plans to start Friday, hopes rest will restore velocity — Julio Teheran resumed throwing and said the plan is for the Braves veteran to start Friday against the Padres on the first day he's eligible to come off the 10-day disabled list. — Perhaps more significantly …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Slumping Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton open to dropping switch hitting — Striking out with two runners on base in the second inning of Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton nearly slammed his bat on the ground in frustration.
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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