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Jose M. Romero / Associated Press:
Conforto homers, Matz strong as Mets beat D'backs 5-1 — PHOENIX (AP) Michael Conforto homered and drove in four runs, Steven Matz pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Saturday night. — Conforto lined a three-run homer …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Patience pays off for Michael Conforto as Mets were growing tired from lack of production — PHOENIX — Patience pays off. — While the Mets were growing impatient with his slow start to the season, Michael Conforto has been trying to be more patient at the plate.
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Is Luis Severino the most valuable Yankee? — NEW YORK — Luis Severino has been so strong for the New York Yankees this season that even he's going on record in recognizing his dominance. Asked during a media scrum Saturday afternoon to share his thoughts on his 10-2 season to this point …
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Toronto Sun:
Severino sharp, Stanton and Sanchez HR, Yankees top Rays 4-1 — NEW YORK (AP) Luis Severino pitched eight sharp innings and also jumped to steal away a popup from catcher Gary Sanchez, leading the New York Yankees over the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 Saturday. — Giancarlo Stanton and Sanchez hit …
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Watch out, MLB. Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton confident league-best Yankees haven't reached peak
Larry Fleisher / UPI:
Gary Sanchez searches for stroke, Yankees for another win over Rays
Gary Sanchez searches for stroke, Yankees for another win over Rays
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Joe Harris / Associated Press:
Russell and Heyward homer, Cubs rally past Cardinals 6-3 — ST. LOUIS (AP) The Chicago Cubs got some key hits and effective pitching to get a big win. — Jason Heyward and Addison Russell homered, and Ian Happ had a tiebreaking RBI double in the seventh inning as the Cubs rallied to beat …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards notebook: Leone ‘turns corner’ in recovery; Bowman returns
Cards notebook: Leone ‘turns corner’ in recovery; Bowman returns
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Sam Tuivailala / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Happ's double keys Cubs rally past Cardinals, 6-3
Happ's double keys Cubs rally past Cardinals, 6-3
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Viva El Birdos
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Addison Russell, Jason Heyward power Cubs to 6-3 win over Cardinals
Addison Russell, Jason Heyward power Cubs to 6-3 win over Cardinals
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
What Braves said after shutting out Padres — The Braves extended their hold on the National League East to 2.5 games with Saturday's 1-0 win over the Padres. — Sean Newcomb pitched six scoreless and Charlie Culberson's fifth-inning homer proved the difference. — Here's what the Braves said afterward:
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Guy Curtright / UPI:
Braves' Teheran returns from DL to face Padres — ATLANTA — The San Diego Padres know they won't be getting many innings from their first pitcher on Sunday. The Atlanta Braves hope that isn't the case with their starter as well. — Atlanta right-hander Julio Teheran will make his first start since …
Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Place Mike Foltynewicz on 10-Day DL, Reinstate Julio Teheran
Braves Place Mike Foltynewicz on 10-Day DL, Reinstate Julio Teheran
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Associated Press:
Eflin stops Milwaukee again, Phillies slow down Brewers 4-1 — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Zach Eflin has made all the difference for the Philadelphia Phillies against the National League's top team. — Rhys Hoskins and Andrew Knapp hit home runs and Eflin beat the Milwaukee Brewers for the second time in a week …
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Dave Del Grande / UPI:
Angels, A's seek series win after splitting two games — OAKLAND, Calif. — One team already assured of a losing trip and another hoping to avoid a losing homestand meet up for the third straight day looking for a series win when the Los Angeles Angels face the Oakland Athletics on Sunday afternoon.
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Shawn Windsor / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers paying Miguel Cabrera because of Mike Ilitch's sentiment — It was never about money. Though it's easy to think about the money now, as Miguel Cabrera recovers from surgery that repaired a ruptured biceps tendon, as he misses the rest of the year because of that injury he suffered last week …
Dave Skretta / Associated Press:
Astros win 10th in row, Keuchel get HR help to beat KC 10-2 — Houston is now a season-high 22 games over .500. The Astros had an 11-game win streak last season that ended in Kansas City. — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Houston Astros won their 10th straight game, with Dallas Keuchel …
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Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: LeBlanc Check — That Wade LeBlanc knows that he doesn't throw hard, admits it and has, to this point this season, had success with it is endearing. — That opponents know that as well, and still can't hit it, is impressive. — LeBlanc baffled the Red Sox hitters on Saturday …
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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox catcher Kevan Smith working on nonverbal cues with pitchers — White Sox catcher Kevan Smith talks about working with starter Lucas Giolito before playing the Tigers on Saturday, June 16, 2018. (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox lose second straight to Tigers as Lucas Giolito struggles again
White Sox lose second straight to Tigers as Lucas Giolito struggles again
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Bless You Boys
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon giving Cubs closer Brandon Morrow plenty of rest — Chicago Tribune — Brandon Morrow had eight days between appearances before his save in Saturday's 6-3 win against the Cardinals, as Cubs manager Joe Maddon wants to give the closer plenty of rest as the team begins a stretch of 17 games in 17 days.
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers keep rolling with victory over Giants 3-1 — Some things in baseball you just can't explain, which is why Enrique Hernandez's success against Madison Bumgarner probably will leave historians of the game scratching their heads. — Hernandez is a Dodgers utility player …
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Steve Habel / UPI:
Rockies, Rangers look for elusive series win — Not much has gone right for Texas in the past week, but three things that the Rangers have been lacking aligned on Saturday to allow them to earn a 5-2 victory over Colorado that snapped a season-long seven-game losing streak.