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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
As Angels struggle amid Mike Trout's greatest season, one number - 2020 - looms larger — ANAHEIM - It's late in the evening, after the latest Los Angeles Angels defeat, and a horde of reporters gather around Mike Trout's locker as he slowly dresses. — This is one of the greatest weeks of his career …
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Associated Press:
MLB notebook: Nationals acquire closer Kelvin Herrera from Royals for 3 minor leaguers — BACK TO STORY — We provide this commenting area for readers to exchange ideas and opinions on the day's news. Passionate views, pointed criticism and critical thinking are welcome.
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Kelvin Herrera's last Kansas City Royals appearance was blown save vs. Reds
Thomas Boswell / Chicago Tribune:
Commentary: In Kelvin Herrera, Nationals may have added the final piece of a true postseason bullpen
Harvey Valentine / UPI:
After acquiring Herrera, Nationals host Orioles
After acquiring Herrera, Nationals host Orioles
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Kyle Glaser / Baseball America:
Nationals Acquire Kelvin Herrera From Royals For Prospects
Nationals Acquire Kelvin Herrera From Royals For Prospects
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Alan Eskew / UPI:
Rangers juggle infielders vs. Royals
Jeff Arnold / UPI:
Dodgers, Cubs to play doubleheader after rainout — CHICAGO — First Mother Nature did not cooperate Monday at Wrigley Field and then neither did the electricity. — What was supposed to have been the first game of a three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and visiting Los Angeles Dodgers …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs seek lengthy start from Mike Montgomery in Game 2 of doubleheader against Dodgers — Photos from the day-night doubleheader between the Cubs and Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. — Chicago Tribune — With a bullpen without closer Brandon Morrow …
Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers rained out, will play doubleheader; Clayton Kershaw could return this weekend
Dodgers rained out, will play doubleheader; Clayton Kershaw could return this weekend
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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
Once guarded, now open: Former Cubs phenom Mark Prior back at Wrigley as Dodgers' bullpen coach
David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Brandon Morrow switching sides adds juice to Cubs-Dodgers rivalry
Column: Brandon Morrow switching sides adds juice to Cubs-Dodgers rivalry
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ESPN:
Cardinals activate closer Greg Holland; reliever Matt Bowman to DL — The St. Louis Cardinals activated struggling big-ticket reliever Greg Holland on Tuesday and placed right-hander Matt Bowman on the 10-day disabled list because of blisters on his right hand.
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Tom Withers / Associated Press:
Trevor Bauer, Cleveland Indians beat sliding Chicago White Sox 6-2 — Bauer allowed just three hits while striking out 8 to improve to 6-5 on the season. — CLEVELAND (AP) - Trevor Bauer shut out Chicago for seven innings before a rain delay ended his night, and Jason Kipnis homered to lead …
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Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Injury-riddled Indians aim to extend White Sox skid
Injury-riddled Indians aim to extend White Sox skid
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Angels … ANAHEIM, Calif. - Jarrod Dyson drifted back like he'd made the play hundreds of times, like there were nothing unique about it, nothing hanging in the balance. Then he almost casually made the catch of the night.
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Dan Arritt / UPI:
Diamondbacks aim to make quick work of Angels — Matt Koch will aim for his fourth consecutive victory on Tuesday night, and the Arizona Diamondbacks will try for a two-game road sweep of the Los Angeles Angels. — Arizona (40-32) won the series opener 7-4 on Monday night to extend its lead …
Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
Anthopoulos loving life in Georgia, but Toronto will always be home — Sitting inside the visiting team dugout at the Rogers Centre on Tuesday afternoon, former Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos was asked if he could see the playoff banners hanging over the scoreboard in centre field.
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Larry Millson / UPI:
Braves' Mike Soroka to make “second debut” at Toronto
Braves' Mike Soroka to make “second debut” at Toronto
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Tom Moore / Baltimore Sun:
Struggling Maikel Franco just trying to play his game for Phillies — Philadelphia Phillies' Maikel Franco hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, June 17, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash) (Aaron Gash / AP) Sports columnist of the Bucks County Courier Times
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Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Phillies starter Nick Pivetta gives Cardinals a glimpse of his improvement | Extra Innings
Phillies starter Nick Pivetta gives Cardinals a glimpse of his improvement | Extra Innings
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Chip Scoggins / The Charlotte Observer:
Young Twins' struggles leave organization at a crossroads — The visit took place around this time three years ago. The picture looked different back then, blissful and overflowing with optimism. Failure wasn't even really part of the discussion because the narrative was too narrowly focused to consider worst-case scenarios.
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Success of Yankees rookies blocking path of others stuck in minors — NEW YORK — Between cranking second-deck homers and reveling once again in the adoration of Yankee Stadium's Bleacher Creatures, former New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher spent part of this past weekend doing something else he loves to do: talking.
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Foltynewicz likely to start Sunday; wither McCarthy? — Veteran starter Brandon McCarthy is with the Braves, and they don't plan to have him start him again until at least before next week, but that doesn't mean he'll move to the bullpen. At least not before Friday.
ESPN:
Players carrying their teams in 2018 — Baseball is the most democratic of North American team sports. No one player can dominate the ball or decision-making like an NBA star or NFL quarterback can. No one player can make an impact like a hot-handed goaltender in hockey can.
Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers designate veteran reliever Boone Logan for assignment to activate Freddy Peralta — PITTSBURGH - Veteran reliever Boone Logan, who never got on track after beginning the season with a lengthy stay on the disabled list, was designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.
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Cincinnati.com:
Eugenio Suarez for Alfredo Simon is the trade the Cincinnati Reds won big — Reds 3B back in lineup, with thumb healed/Tom Groeschen Tom Groeschen — You can debate all the trades the Reds have made during this rebuild. Did they wait too long? Did they move too soon?
ESPN:
Sore hip lands Mets outfielder Jay Bruce on 10-day DL — The New York Mets placed struggling outfielder Jay Bruce on the 10-day disabled list because of hip soreness. — EDITOR'S PICKS — They're not all superstars, but these 10 players are doing more to put their teams over the top and keep them in contention.
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