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Jorge L. Ortiz / Citizen Times:
In baseball, numbers are everything. Why 10 matters most to MLB veterans. — SAN FRANCISCO - Throughout this summer, small but lively pregame celebrations will take place in several clubhouses across the baseball landscape. — The Tampa Bay Rays will likely fete Sergio Romo on Monday …
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Athletics Nation
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB's great free agent class of 2018 limping toward finish line — This was going to be the mother of all free-agent classes, the one leaving baseball executives salivating, knowing that a checkbook alone could instantly turn around the fate of their franchise.
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB power rankings: Are the Mariners for real? We're about to find out
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MLB Baseball News … and Lookout Landing
ESPN:
Daniel Poncedeleon called up by Cardinals 13 months after severe head injury — St. Louis Cardinals righthander Daniel Poncedeleon is preparing for his major league debut just 13 months after a line drive to the head threatened not only his baseeball career but his life.
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CBSSports.com and baseballmusings.com
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies … Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray is tentatively scheduled to make a rehab appearance on Thursday with Single-A Visalia, manager Torey Lovullo said on Monday. — Ray, who has been rehabbing a right oblique strain suffered on April 29 …
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Bob McManaman / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates … When a couple of urine sample collectors from Major League Baseball walked into the Diamondbacks' clubhouse on Monday and made their way back to the training room area, one player couldn't help but take a playful, friendly jab at the suddenly red-hot-hitting Paul Goldschmidt.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and AZ Snake Pit
Associated Press:
Rays recall shortstop prospect Willy Adames from Triple-A Durham — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays have recalled 22-year-old shortstop prospect Willy Adames from Triple-A Durham after placing infielder Daniel Robertson on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and DRaysBay
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Dana Gauruder / UPI:
Detroit Tigers return from rare day off to open series vs. Minnesota Twins — A day off for the Detroit Tigers must have felt like a vacation. — The Tigers have been going nonstop for the last few weeks, in part because of makeup games due to April postponements. They played 18 games in 17 days without a break.
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Doug Padilla / UPI:
Ailing Dodgers gear up to face Rangers — The Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to name a starter for Tuesday's interleague game against the Texas Rangers and at the rate they are going, unknowns with the rotation are doubtful to cause any stress. — The Dodgers have been reborn in recent weeks …
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Warren Mayes / Associated Press:
Cardinals power their way to 5-2 win over Padres with 3 HRs — ST. LOUIS (AP) June is shaping up as a good month for St. Louis first baseman Jose Martinez. — Martinez and Marcell Ozuna hit two-run homers, rookie Jack Flaherty pitched into the seventh inning, and the Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 on Monday night.
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Jose Martinez and / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Martinez, Ozuna homers pace Cardinals past Padres
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Viva El Birdos
Corpus Christi Caller-Times:
Hooks third baseman Randy Cesar extends hitting streak to 33 games — Hooks third baseman Randy Cesar continues to add to his recent hitting streak. — More: Here's why there's more Cubans on the Corpus Christi Hooks team than ever before — More: Astros pitching prospect Whitley stellar in return for Hooks
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David Ginsburg / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Red Sox beat punchless Orioles 2-0 in 12 innings — Jackie Bradley Jr. each delivered a sacrifice fly in the 12th inning, and the Boston — Baltimore Orioles to five hits in a 2-0 victory Monday night. — A pitching duel between — Dylan Bundy and — Steven Wright was ultimately decided long after both starters departed.
Discussion:
Over the Monster
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
After another rocky outing, is Rule 5 pick Pedro Araujo's roster spot in jeopardy?
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish and MLB Trade Rumors
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
Another wild night for Lucas Giolito, another loss for the White Sox in 4-0 defeat to Indians — Photos from the White Sox-Indians game at Guaranteed Rate Field on Monday, June 11, 2018. — Chicago Tribune — Catching Lucas Giolito must be exhausting. — Watching him certainly is, at least at times.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Let's Go Tribe and South Side Sox
UPI:
Kansas City Royals return home vs. Cincinnati Reds — The Kansas City Royals return home Tuesday night to open an eight-game homestand. — Normally Kauffman Stadium would be a welcome sight to the struggling Royals after dropping six of seven games on a California trip to Anaheim and Oakland, but not anymore.
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Dee Gordon solidifying second base job, Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto says — As the Seattle Mariners keep winning games, their 41-24 record and view from the top of the American League West has forced them to contemplate their plans for Robinson Cano once the eight-time All-Star returns from the suspended list in August.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
ESPN:
Indians call up top C/OF prospect Francisco Mejia — The Cleveland Indians called up top prospect Francisco Mejia on Monday. — Mejia, a catcher/outfielder, was ranked as the No. 7 overall prospect in baseball by ESPN's Keith Law in January. He has been hot of late, batting .350 with three doubles …
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish
Dave Del Grande / UPI:
Oakland A's aim to break through vs. Houston Astros — The Houston Astros will seek to continue their dominance over the Oakland Athletics when the contending clubs in the American League West open a three-game series on Tuesday night. — Lance McCullers, already 2-0 against the A's this season …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Yu Darvish set to throw off mound Tuesday — but return could be weeks away — Photos of Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish. — Chicago Tribune — Yu Darvish's rehabilitation from right triceps tendinitis has advanced to the stage where he's scheduled to pitch off a mound Tuesday …
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Top prospect Nick Senzel healthy and hitting, but there's no place for him to play for the Cincinnati Reds right now — May 29, 2018 Gentry Estes/Courier Journal — Nick Senzel seems to be over his bout with vertigo. — He went into Monday 10 for his last 27 at-bats for Triple-A Louisville.
Larry Fleisher / UPI:
Washington Nationals visit New York Yankees for two-game series — NEW YORK — Nearly a month ago before the Washington Nationals hosted the New York Yankees, Bryce Harper was given the bait in the form of questions about him leaving Washington for New York when he hits free agency after this season.
UPI:
Skidding Colorado Rockies hit the road to face Philadelphia Phillies — The Colorado Rockies start a six-game road trip Tuesday night in Philadelphia. The change of scenery might not be a bad thing. — The Rockies, who were swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field this past weekend …
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Stroman's rehab moving along as pitcher prepares for Dunedin outing — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Yes, the winter home of the Jays has been a busy spot of late, with regulars from the big team recovering from a variety of injuries. — Let's start with pitcher Marcus Stroman …
