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Pete Caldera / USA Today:
Could Bryce Harper be in the New York Yankees' plans? — NEW YORK — Hello, Bryce. — The Washington Nationals arrive at Yankee Stadium for a two-game series beginning tonight, and that means another chorus of a familiar question: — Could Harper make the Bronx his home beginning in 2019?
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MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Gary Sanchez gets extended break in midst of biggest slump as a Yankee — NEW YORK - Walking into the Yankees' clubhouse on Tuesday, Gary Sanchez didn't anticipate getting another day of rest. — Monday was an off date following Subway Series weekend and Sanchez figured his next break …
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Federal Baseball
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Yanks turn to Jonathan Loaisiga to fill in for ailing Masahiro Tanaka — NEW YORK — The New York Yankees will call up Double-A right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga to replace the injured Masahiro Tanaka in their rotation. — Manager Aaron Boone made the announcement Tuesday …
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Associated Press
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Jonathan Loaisiga set to make MLB debut for Yankees on Thursday — Jonathan Loaisiga will start on Thursday against Tampa, making his MLB debut. — The Yankees are high on the 23-year-old righty, who has ascended from Class-A Tampa to Double-A Trenton this season.
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
MLB Tuesday scores, highlights, live team updates, news: Brewers looking to figure Cubs out, Nats-Yanks in The Bronx — Keep it right here for all of Tuesday's MLB action — Tuesday brings us every team in action with 15 night games. No day action is a bummer, but there are some juicy matchups …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Acquire Eric Filia From Mariners
Red Sox Acquire Eric Filia From Mariners
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Lookout Landing and NESN.com
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Red Sox's Mookie Betts is the top All-Star vote-getter in the AL
Red Sox's Mookie Betts is the top All-Star vote-getter in the AL
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Camden Chat, CBS Boston and NESN.com
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Steven Wright and his knuckleball could fill key role for Red Sox
Steven Wright and his knuckleball could fill key role for Red Sox
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Over the Monster and NESN.com
Katherine Fitzgerald / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates … While right-handed pitcher Shelby Miller struggled in his third rehab start on Sunday, he found some positives as he gets closer to returning to the Diamondbacks' rotation. — “It was hit or miss. I didn't pitch that well overall,” Miller said on Tuesday.
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Jack Magruder / UPI:
Pirates, D-Backs engaged in eye-for-eye series — PHOENIX — Things can turn ugly when the Pittsburgh Pirates and Arizona Diamondbacks play. It happened again in the Diamondbacks' 9-5 victory Monday. — Pittsburgh hit three batters and Arizona hit two in the eye-for-an-eye game that the Pirates seem to believe in.
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AZ Snake Pit
Bob McManaman / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
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AZ Snake Pit, Deadspin and MLB Baseball News …
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Markakis, Braves react to huge support they're getting in All-Star voting — He has the sixth-most career hits among current major leaguers, the eighth-most walks, two Gold Gloves, and is arguably the active leader in stony-faced stares regardless of whether he just got hit by a pitch or hit a home run.
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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
How Atlanta used its 1990s blueprint to build emergent Baby Braves
How Atlanta used its 1990s blueprint to build emergent Baby Braves
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Talking Chop
Tom Musick / UPI:
White Sox aim to halt Indians' hot streak — The Cleveland Indians will go for their sixth win in the past seven games when they square off against the Chicago White Sox in the second game of a four-game set at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday night. — Cleveland (35-29) …
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Foltynewicz exits early due to triceps tightness — Braves' emerging ace Mike Foltynewicz left Tuesday night's game against the game with right triceps tightness after five scoreless innings after working five scoreless against the Mets. — Foltnewycz, who allowed just two hits and no walks …
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Talking Chop and Amazin' Avenue
Toronto Sun:
Angels hope to gain ground on Mariners — The Los Angeles Angels can't afford to lose much more ground to the Seattle Mariners heading into the second game of their three-game series Tuesday night at Safeco Field in Seattle. — The Angels lost the series opener to the AL West-leading Mariners …
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Mike Trout: Angels star hits 459-foot bomb vs. Mariners
Mike Trout: Angels star hits 459-foot bomb vs. Mariners
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Lookout Landing
ESPN:
Nationals' Daniel Murphy reinstated after missing start of season — The Washington Nationals have reinstated second baseman Daniel Murphy, who has returned from rehab, manager Mike Rizzo announced on Tuesday. — Murphy, who had right knee surgery during the offseason, has missed the team's 64 games this season.
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SNY:
Mets' Syndergaard getting second opinion on finger — Alderson: 'We want to make sure the next step...is the right one" — Mets GM Sandy Alderson said RHP Noah Syndergaard will receive a second opinion on his right index finger Tuesday afternoon. — Alderson made sure to note …
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Amazin' Avenue
Bucky Dent / UPI:
Hot-hitting Martinez to lead Cardinals vs. Padres — Few hitters in baseball are hotter than Jose Martinez over the last nine games. — The San Diego Padres found out the hard way Monday night when Martinez went 3 for 4 and homered for the fifth time in five games, a two-run blast that gave …
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Warren Mayes / Associated Press:
Cardinals power their way to 5-2 win over Padres with 3 HRs
Cardinals power their way to 5-2 win over Padres with 3 HRs
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Gaslamp Ball
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs encouraged after Yu Darvish throws bullpen session — Cubs President Theo Epstein discusses Yu Darvish's bullpen session on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — After missing the entire 2015 season because of Tommy John surgery …
Associated Press:
‘All the Way’ and ‘Go Cubs, Go’ to be included with Cubs tickets — CHICAGO — Eddie Vedder's support of the Chicago Cubs remains strong. — The Pearl Jam frontman's new 7-inch vinyl single will be given out to those who buy tickets to the July 6 Cubs-Reds game at Wrigley Field.
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Marlins' Richards beats Giants for first win — Rookie right-hander Trevor Richards won his first major-league game, leading the — San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night at Marlins Park. — Making his seventh major-league start, Richards (1-3) overcame a wild start but allowed just two hits …
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Fish Stripes
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds Notebook: Homer Bailey roughed up in rehab start; 21 draft picks sign — KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - Homer Bailey made his first rehab start Monday after he was placed on the 10-day disabled list with right knee inflammation and his final inning didn't go well.
Steve Schuster / Toronto Sun:
Goldeyes shuffle roster, acquire former big-leaguer Sappelt — The Goldeyes made several roster additions prior to Tuesday night's game against the Gary SouthShore RailCats. — Winnipeg landed former MLB outfielder Dave Sappelt, as well as seasoned infielders Tucker Nathans and Eric Aguilera.
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' starting rotation could be back to normal before July — Left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano said he was pleased with how he threw in a simulated game at Comerica Park on Tuesday afternoon and could be heading for a rehab start this weekend with Triple-A Toledo.
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs wives lose softball showdown with Brewers but win for RBI charity — Wives and girlfriends of Cubs players and coaches participate in the Brewers-Cubs Wives Softball Challenge at Helfaer Field on the grounds of Miller Park on June 12, 2018, in Milwaukee. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Tim Heaney / ESPN:
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday — Wednesday's schedule starts early at 12:10 p.m. ET with the Mets-Braves clash. The Reds and Nationals enjoy another contest with a designated hitter in the second leg of their trips to AL parks, yet the Rangers must continue …
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
5 things to know about Braves' six-game homestand — The Braves returned home Monday after leaving California with a 2-4 trip. — They face two lowly opponents, the struggling Mets for two games and the last-place Padres for four this week; though the Padres have played better of late …