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Larry Millson / UPI:
Braves' Mike Soroka to make “second debut” at Toronto — Canadian right-hander Mike Soroka says his start Tuesday for the Atlanta Braves at the Rogers Centre will be like making a second debut. — The 20-year-old from Calgary will be making his fifth major league start …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees, Mariners Interested In J.A. Happ
Yankees, Mariners Interested In J.A. Happ
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MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop, Pinstripe Alley and MLB Daily Dish
Shawn Windsor / Detroit Free Press:
Ron Gardenhire playing a big role in Detroit Tigers surprising start — Video by George Sipple/DFP George Sipple/Detroit Free Press — Surprise is the best kind of present in sports. You think a baseball team might lose 95 games and then it approaches the halfway point a game under .500 and …
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox trail Indians 6-0 in 8th inning — Photos from the White Sox-Indians game at Progressive Field on Monday, June 18, 2018. — Chicago Tribune — Dylan Covey's hot streak to open the month of June was a genuinely nice surprise for a White Sox team that has needed them this season.
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Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Cleveland Indians welcome back Yonder Alonso vs. Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians welcome back Yonder Alonso vs. Chicago White Sox
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MLB Baseball News … and South Side Sox
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Angels … ANAHEIM, Calif. - With the focus of the baseball world beginning to shift toward the July 31 non-waiver deadline, the Diamondbacks find themselves in an interesting spot. Sitting narrowly atop the National League West - they entered Monday night …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets … ANAHEIM, Calif. - The weekly test on A.J. Pollock's fractured thumb revealed further healing, manager Torey Lovullo said, but not enough to allow the injured Diamondbacks center fielder to begin swinging a bat. — As such, it continues to look …
Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets … PREGAME READING — Up next — Los Angeles Angels update — The Diamondbacks will catch an injury-ridden Angels for a quick two-game set on Monday and Tuesday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. ... Entering Sunday, the Angels had lost five …
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AZ Snake Pit
Stephen Pianovich / UPI:
Cardinals, Luke Weaver look to end Phillies' three-game win streak — Luke Weaver's best start of the season came last month against the Philadelphia Phillies. Weaver will try to emulate that success Tuesday night as the Phillies face the St. Louis Cardinals in the middle of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park.
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Shelly Anderson / UPI:
Milwaukee Brewers turn to Jhoulys Chacin against Pittsburgh Pirates
Milwaukee Brewers turn to Jhoulys Chacin against Pittsburgh Pirates
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MLB Baseball News …, Brew Crew Ball and Bucs Dugout
David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Brandon Morrow switching sides adds juice to Cubs-Dodgers rivalry — Cubs' Javier Baez on elbow bruise keeping him from starting Monday's game. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Around the seventh inning every Cubs game, closer Brandon Morrow's protocol calls …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets would be crazy not to listen to offers for Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard — DENVER — The phones are ringing in Flushing. — And the Mets are listening. — Teams are “checking in” before next month's trade deadline to gauge where the Mets are in terms of their willingness to trade away some of their pitching depth.
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Juan Soto's bizarre HR lifts Nationals over Yankees in suspended game — WASHINGTON - Juan Soto was still in the minor leagues when this game began. — Yet, the 19-year-old phenom's mammoth, two-run homer helped finish a 5-3 Nationals win against the Yankees on Monday …
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MLB Baseball News …, Pinstripe Alley, Federal Baseball and USA Today
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Javier Baez: Hit by pitch part of game — Cubs' Javier Baez on elbow bruise keeping him from starting Monday's game. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Cubs infielder Javier Baez was happy to report Monday his left elbow was merely swollen as much of the pain subsided …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Acquire Kelvin Herrera — The Nationals have officially struck a deal to acquire reliever Kelvin Herrera from the Royals, making for a fascinating early swap. Outfielder Blake Perkins, third baseman Kelvin Gutierrez, and righty Yohanse Morel will head to Kansas City in return.
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Royals Review, Federal Baseball and Al's Ramblings
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Yahoo Sports / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Nats make first move, solidify bullpen with trade for Kelvin Herrera
Nats make first move, solidify bullpen with trade for Kelvin Herrera
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baseballmusings.com, Lone Star Ball and MLB Daily Dish
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees summon Clint Frazier from Triple-A, send down Ronald Torreyes — WASHINGTON — Clint Frazier is on the Scranton Shuttle back to the Yankees, but not for long. — Frazier has been summoned from Triple-A Scranton for Monday's 1.5-game series against the Nationals.
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Pinstripe Alley
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Clint Frazier voices frustration after spending majority of season at Triple-A
Associated Press:
Astros GM Jeff Luhnow given extension through 2023 — HOUSTON — The Astros have extended the contract of general manager Jeff Luhnow through the 2023 season and added president of baseball operations to his title. — Luhnow, who was hired by the Astros on Dec. 7, 2011 …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros Extend Jeff Luhnow Through 2023
Astros Extend Jeff Luhnow Through 2023
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MLB Baseball News …
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB power rankings: A tie at the top as Astros complete perfect road trip — There is no true No. 1 atop USA TODAY Sports' power rankings this week, and that's probably appropriate. — It's difficult to parse greatest from great when it comes to the Houston Astros and New York Yankees …
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MLB Baseball News …
Kristie Rieken / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Bregman's game-ending 2B lifts Astros to 12th straight win — Alex Bregman hit a game-ending two-run double with one out in the ninth inning and the — Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 Tuesday night to match a franchise record with their 12th straight win. — Houston trailed 4-0 after three innings but cut the lead to one entering the ninth.
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Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Pirates 1, Brewers 0: Held to just two hits, Brewers shut out for 10th time this season — PITTSBURGH - It was another of those quiet nights for the Milwaukee Brewers' offense, which have come far too often despite the team's contending status. — One day after scoring nine runs in a home loss …
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Press Gazette Media and Bucs Dugout