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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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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets … A raucous contingent of Mets fans overtook the left-field bleachers on Saturday.  In the second inning, New York outfielder Michael Conforto gave them something to cheer about when he deposited a three-run home run into the section of screaming fans.
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Toronto Sun:   Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks seek series win vs. Mets
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   Patience pays off for Michael Conforto as Mets were growing tired from lack of production
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:   Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets
Scott Bordow / Arizona Republic:   Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets
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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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:   Cubs make their move from going yard to getting on board
Sam Tuivailala / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Happ's double keys Cubs rally past Cardinals, 6-3
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards notebook: Leone ‘turns corner’ in recovery; Bowman returns
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Daily Record:
NY Yankees postgame observations: Why Aaron Boone thinks Luis Severino is elite  —  Abbey Mastracco, Staff Writer, @AbbeyMastracco  —  NEW YORK — Yankees' ace Luis Severino is now the proud owner of the second-best ERA in the American League.  Severino is among strong company with his 2.09 ERA …
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:   Is Luis Severino the most valuable Yankee?
Toronto Sun:
Severino sharp, Stanton and Sanchez HR, Yankees top Rays 4-1
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Larry Fleisher / UPI:   Yankees try for four-game sweep of Rays
Doug Padilla / Associated Press:
Hernandez, Kemp homer again as Dodgers beat Giants 3-1  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) Enrique Hernandez has helped the Los Angeles Dodgers solve a problem they've had for years - Giants ace Madison Bumgarner.  —  Hernandez and Matt Kemp each homered for the second consecutive game …
Discussion: Toronto Sun
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers keep rolling with victory over Giants 3-1
Discussion: DodgerBlue.com
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Place Carlos Carrasco, Tyler Olson On 10-Day DL  —  The Indians placed right-hander Carlos Carrasco and left-hander Tyler Olson on the 10-day disabled list today, as per a team press release.  Righties Shane Bieber and Evan Marshall have been recalled from Triple-A to fill the two spots …
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ESPN:
Indians place P Carlos Carrasco on DL after he was struck by line drive
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Charlie Culberson, Braves have been perfect match  —  Charlie Culberson was a tossed into a salary dump trade last December.  He was the smallest piece of a big-name exchange that the Braves and Dodgers orchestrated with finances in mind.  —  The Rome native has now given the Braves three wins via timely home runs.
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Guy Curtright / UPI:
Braves' Teheran returns from DL to face Padres
Discussion: Talking Chop
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
What Braves said after shutting out Padres
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and Talking Chop
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves send Luiz Gohara to Triple-A  —  After pitching just three times this month, the Braves optioned Luiz Gohara to Triple-A on Sunday.  —  Manager Brian Snitker acknowledged Saturday that the team was considering its avenues with their prized lefty.  Gohara's made one start since joining the club in early May.
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Sign Luke Jackson, Option Luis Gohara To Triple-A
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Toronto Sun:
Rodriguez, Red Sox try to salvage split vs. Mariners  —  Only in Boston can you win five straight starts and still face criticism.  —  But in Eduardo Rodriguez's case, there's a reason for it.  —  Rodriguez, a 25-year-old left-hander out of Venezuela, is 8-1 with a 3.64 ERA this season …
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Logan Mullen / NESN.com:
Red Sox Wrap: Offense Stifled By Wade LeBlanc In 1-0 Loss To Mariners
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Kurt Suzuki hit in head, leaves game in second inning  —  Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki was hit in the side of his head by a swinging bat and had to leave Sunday's game against the Padres.  —  Suzuki stayed down for a couple minutes after being struck by Raffy Lopez's backswing.
Discussion: Talking Chop
John Healy / New York Daily News:
Nick Swisher crushes deep home run, can't stop smiling at Yankees Old-Timers' Day  —  Aaron Boone and Jason Giambi may have went deep in batting practice, but Nick Swisher waited until the game to show he's still got some power.  —  Swisher, playing in his first Old-Timers' Day …
Detroit Free Press:
Mize could pitch in minors this summer  —  Avila said right-handed pitcher Casey Mize, the first overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft, could pitch in the minors this summer now that his college season is over for Auburn.  Mize hasn't yet signed, but the Tigers don't expect a problem coming to an agreement.
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 …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Reds notebook: Nick Senzel makes start at shortstop; Brandon Dixon hits 1st home run  —  PITTSBURGH - Nick Senzel, the Reds' top prospect, played his first professional game at shortstop Saturday at Class-AAA Louisville.  —  Typically a second and third baseman, the Reds had Senzel play shortstop during Spring Training.
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 …
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Jose Abreu gets day off in series finale against Tigers  —  White Sox manager Rick Renteria says first baseman and All-Star candidate Jose Abreu “deserves” a rest, especially during a hot afternoon game on Sunday, June 17, 2018.  (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune
 
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yoenis Cespedes' no-trade clause is backfiring, but here's why Mets gave him one in the first place
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Shawn Windsor / Detroit Free Press:
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David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
J.T. Realmuto's 2 home runs, 4 RBI power Marlins past Orioles
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