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John Healy / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino not his dominant self, but does just enough in Yankees' win  —  Luis Severino was not quite himself Thursday, but he still managed to do a good enough job to pick up his 11th win of the season.  —  The Yankees ace struggled with his command all game, allowing three runs …
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John Healy / New York Daily News:
Clint Frazier's strong play could help him stick with Yankees  —  The Yankees may have a loaded outfield, but Clint Frazier is trying to build a case that he should get the chance to stay.  —  The 23-year-old outfielder went 2-for-4 with two singles and a run scored out of the leadoff spot …
Associated Press:
Mariners swept by Bronx Bombers in NY  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge and Miguel Andujar hit two-run homers off James Paxton in the first inning that sent the New York Yankees over the Seattle Mariners 4-3 Thursday for a three-game sweep.  —  Luis Severino and the Yankees boosted the best record in the majors to 50-22.
Dan Martin / New York Post:
Pitching showdown goes bust as Yankees hammer Mariners ace  —  Luis Severino was far from his best Thursday — and it didn't matter, even against Seattle ace lefty James Paxton.  —  The Yankees got to Paxton for four runs in the bottom of the first and then held on for a 4-3 win to close …
Discussion: Lookout Landing
John Healy / New York Daily News:
Clint Frazier gets first MLB start in center field, hitting leadoff in Yankees' matinee vs. Mariners  —  Clint Frazier is on center stage.  —  The 23-year-old Yankees outfielder was batting leadoff and playing his first MLB game in center field in Thursday's matinee against the Mariners.
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Giancarlo Stanton walk-off homer gives Yankees 23rd comeback win
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
Gleyber Torres takes Derby decision out of MLB's hands
Christian Red / Baltimore Sun:
Brett Gardner held out of Yankees' win, Gleyber Torres nixes Home Run Derby
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Yolmer Sanchez is the White Sox's prankster, but he's also the ‘super-utility guy’ of the future  —  White Sox third baseman Yolmer Sanchez explains his best attribute, so to speak, and what he brings to the team.  (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Yolmer Sanchez knows how to prank people.
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Tom Musick / UPI:
A's face White Sox, aim for fifth straight win
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Vinnie Duber / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Eloy Jimenez and a bunch of White Sox prospects get promoted as the rebuild advances
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers, Royals to play at College World Series site in 2019 … CONNECT  —  Next season, the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals will play a regular season game at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb., in conjunction with the 2019 College World Series, Major League Baseball announced on Thursday.
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Associated Press:   Baseball notebook: Cubs put closer Morrow on DL
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:   Yankees mourn death of Billy Connors
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Who will Cubs manager Joe Maddon turn to with a late-inning lead?  —  Cubs closer Brandon Morrow expects to be back in a week from back spasms that landed him on the disabled list.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs may not need a replacement closer …
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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Cubs show Dodgers — and everyone else — they're team to beat in NL
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:   Brandon Morrow injured himself taking off his pants, the latest in a long line of strange Cubs mishaps
UPI:
Twins look to complete sweep of Red Sox  —  After earning a victory for the first time in 12 starts in his last outing, Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson will try to make it two in a row Thursday afternoon as the Twins look to finish off a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
The Mets starter the Yankees might actually be able to acquire
Discussion: Mets Merized Online
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies' Jake Arrieta has no problem with boos |  Extra Innings  —  Yes, it's a bit early to say Odubel Herrera is the next Vladimir Guerrero.  It's also a bit early to start looking at playoff standings.  But it's not too early to say the Phillies are in a much better spot than they were last season.
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Bob Brookover / Philly.com:   Struggling Adam Morgan ignores boos, gets first career save
Toronto Sun:
Freeland faces Matz in Rockies-Mets finale  —  DENVER — Two left-handers who have been very successful lately will square off Thursday when Kyle Freeland starts for the Colorado Rockies against Steven Matz of the New York Mets.  —  The Rockies will be looking to win the four-game series …
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Matt Ehalt / NorthJersey.com:   Loss of Noah Syndergaard felt in 10-8 loss as Seth Lugo and thin bullpen falter
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Albert Almora Jr. sits in opener of four-game series against Reds  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Albert Almora Jr., who has climbed to third in the National League batting race with a .324 average, gets the day off Thursday in the opener of a four-game series against the Reds in Cincinnati.
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Jose Altuve is a magician whose brilliance should be treasured  —  Jose Altuve is the reigning American League MVP, he leads the majors with a .343 batting average, the Houston Astros are having a terrific season ... and yet we've hardly talked about him and that seems a little weird.
Associated Press:
Back to back to back: 3 straight HRs propel Astros to win  —  It was a welcome display of power for a team which managed just five singles in a 2-1 loss to the Rays on Tuesday night that snapped Houston's 12-game winning streak.  Wednesday night's win made the Astros the first team to reach 50 victories this season.
Discussion: Pueblo Chiefton
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers option Ricardo Rodriguez back to minors without appearing in game  —  MINNEAPOLIS - Well, that was brief.  —  Ahead of the likely return of reliever Chris Martin from a calf injury, the Rangers optioned right-handed reliever Ricardo Rodriguez back to Triple-A Round Rock …
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Toronto Sun:
Thumbs up for Braun as Brewers host Cardinals  —  MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun is expected to be back in Milwaukee and available Thursday night when the Brewers open a four-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals at Miller Park.  —  Braun left the team Thursday morning for Los Angeles …
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball and Viva El Birdos
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies rookie Austin Davis becomes Roy Halladay's first pupil to reach the major leagues  —  Austin Davis was 1,000 miles from Citizens Bank Park — and perhaps even farther in his mind — when he walked into Roy Halladay's office last spring and dropped himself into the black recliner.
 
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