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Tyler Carey / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians activate OF Brandon Guyer from DL, designate Melky Cabrera for assignment  —  Brandon Guyer will return to the club Thursday after missing nearly a month on the disabled list  —  The Indians have welcomed back one of their key bench pieces, while at the same time saying goodbye to another.
Discussion: South Side Sox
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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:   White Sox rest Yoan Moncada and Tim Anderson against Indians
Associated Press:   Dylan Covey pitches Chicago White Sox past Trevor Bauer, Cleveland Indians 3-2
Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
How Phillies' Pat Neshek (remember him?) could boost bullpen |  Extra Innings  —  Any hope the Phillies had of winning Wednesday night was pretty much wiped away in the fourth inning.  Nick Pivetta gave up five runs, equaling the most runs the Phillies have scored in a game since June 5.
Discussion: The Good Phight
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Bob Brookover / Philly.com:   Jim Thome stops in Philly on his way to Cooperstown
UPI:
Rockies aim for continued road success vs. Phillies
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Mike Cranston / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Desmond, Anderson help Rockies beat Phillies 7-2, end slide
Discussion: The Good Phight and Purple Row
Michael Wagaman / Associated Press:
Gattis does it again: 2 HRs, 5 RBIs in Astros 13-5 win  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) With the two best games of his career coming on consecutive days, designated hitter Evan Gattis has quickly transformed into the Astros' hottest hitter - and their current good luck charm.  —  He's got a franchise record to prove it, too.
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Dave Del Grande / UPI:
Verlander, Astros go for sweep against A's  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics will encounter one of their all-time nemeses Thursday afternoon when they face Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander in the finale of a three-game series.  —  The Astros have dominated the first two games …
Discussion: Athletics Nation
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Evan Longoria Diagnosed With Fractured Finger  —  Giants third baseman Evan Longoria has been diagnosed with a fracture to the fifth metacarpal of his left hand, Kerry Crowley of the Bay Area News Group was among those to report on Twitter.  He'll surely be headed to the DL, though that move has not yet formally taken place.
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Christopher Stock / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Sandoval lifts Giants in 16th, Longoria injures hand
New York Daily News:
Yankees won't give up Gleyber Torres or Miguel Andujar for Jacob deGrom: report  —  Jacob deGrom to the Yankees?  Won't happen.  —  The Bombers aren't willing to give up either super rookie Gleyber Torres or Miguel Andujar in a trade for the Mets' ace, according to a report from Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports.
Discussion: FRS Baseball
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:   Jacob deGrom trade rumors are a hot topic as NY Mets continue to struggle
Matt Ehalt / NorthJersey.com:   Todd Frazier apologizes to Jacob deGrom after latest NY Mets loss
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
NL Central thoughts: Cubs-Brewers rivalry strengthens as Cardinals prepare to face Jake Arrieta  —  Cubs pitcher Mike Montgomery discusses his start against the Brewers on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Brewers snatched first place …
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Steve Rosenbloom / Chicago Tribune:   Column: Cubs need a six-man rotation when Yu Darvish returns
Larry Fleisher / UPI:
Torres built to last as Yankees host Rays  —  NEW YORK — In the last few days, manager Aaron Boone has moved some things around with the lineup for the New York Yankees.  —  He moved Didi Gregorius up to third following a two-homer game Tuesday and slotted Greg Bird seventh.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and DRaysBay
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:   Aaron Boone not surprised by New York Yankees' pledge to explore pitching upgrades
Associated Press:
MLB: Yankees aim to boost rotation
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Nationals owner Ted Lerner, 92, to cede control of club to son Mark  —  Ted Lerner, the Washington real estate magnate who became the owner of the Washington Nationals a dozen years ago, will cede control of the club to his son, Mark, following a vote by Major League Baseball's franchise owners Thursday.
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Fox Sports:
Mark Lerner takes control of Nationals from father Ted
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres' Relievers Drawing Trade Interest  —  The Padres, unsurprisingly, have already been receiving trade inquirieson their relievers, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic in his latest notes column (subscription required).  Not only is Brad Hand garnering a strong bit of interest …
Discussion: Al's Ramblings
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Guy Curtright / UPI:
Braves happy to face Padres in Atlanta
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and Talking Chop
ESPN:
MLB dads Jeff Trout, Mike Bryant, Brad Scherzer on when they knew their sons would be stars  —  Fathers of five MLB All-Stars — Mike Trout, Kris Bryant, Max Scherzer, Nolan Arenado and Justin Upton — reveal the moments they realized their sons had what it takes to make it as pro ballplayers.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Jon Lester properly ‘angling’ for success this season  —  Cubs pitcher Mike Montgomery discusses his start against the Brewers on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Jon Lester wasn't taking a break when he didn't accompany his teammates …
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Jonathan Loaisiga jumps from Double A to Yankees' rotation  —  Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera  —  NEW YORK - Three days before last Thanksgiving, Jonathan Loaisiga's name appeared without fanfare under “Yankees transactions,” when the club assigned him to the 40-man roster.
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Iowa Cubs' Marty Pevey to manage in Triple-A All-Star Game  —  Iowa Cubs manager Marty Pevey is headed to the Triple-A All-Star Game.  —  He was selected to manage the Pacific Coast League during the game, which is set to be held on July 11 at Huntington Park.
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Ronald Acuna not yet cleared for rehab assignment  —  Ronald Acuna doesn't know how to go less than 100 percent.  That's in part how he injured himself running through first base in Boston.  —  It's now part of the reason he's yet to begin a rehab stint.  —  The Braves' prized 20-year …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart continues to make strides as right-handed hitter  —  KANSAS CITY, MO. - Facing Colorado Rockies left-handed pitcher Kyle Freeland earlier this month, Tucker Barnhart smacked an opposite-field single in the fourth inning and a two-run single in the seventh.
ESPN:
Cleveland's bullpen proves the baseball gods are cruel  —  Last year, the 102-win Cleveland Indians were one of the great teams of the modern era: Their starting pitchers had the American League's lowest ERA, their offense scored more runs per game than all but two AL teams, and their defense was …
Associated Press:
Police: Former All-Star pitcher Kevin Brown held alleged mail thieves at gunpoint  —  Authorities say a former major league All-Star pitcher held two people at gunpoint after they took mail from his mailbox.  —  The Bibb County Sheriff's office said on Facebook that deputies responded …
Discussion: miamiherald
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Chris Gimenez on the perils of pitching for position players: ‘The slope will do weird things to your arm’  —  Cubs reliever Steve Cishek discusses playing left field during the eighth inning against the Brewers on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
 
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Dave Hogg / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
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