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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Matheny on blowout loss to Brewers: 'It's just not how we want to look' — St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, June 21, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) — MILWAUKEE
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Joe Totoraitis / Associated Press:
Suter goes 7, Brewers beat error-prone Cardinals 11-3 — MILWAUKEE (AP) Brent Suter turned a quick mistake into a big win over the St. Louis Cardinals. — The left-hander pitched seven strong innings, Manny Pina homered and the Milwaukee Brewers capitalized on a season-high four errors by St. Louis in an 11-3 victory Thursday night.
Jorge Castillo / Washington Post:
Nationals vs. Phillies series preview: NL East rivals try to create a little distance — After a nine-game waltz with American League competition, the Nationals return to divisional play Friday at Nationals Park, where they will host the Philadelphia Phillies for a three-game weekend set.
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New Jersey Online, Phillies Nation and Federal Baseball
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Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
Underperforming Nationals' offense still hasn't come together
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Federal Baseball and The Good Phight
David Ginsburg / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Soto's 2-run double carries Nationals past Orioles 4-2
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Talking Chop, Federal Baseball, Camden Chat and UPI
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Kris Bryant, Jason Heyward back in 1-2 spots for Cubs — Chicago Tribune — Kris Bryant and Jason Heyward have proven to be a winning combination in the 1-2 spots, and they're back there Friday night against the Reds at Great American Ball Park. — Bryant, leading off for the seventh game …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Tough result in Cincinnati doesn't discourage Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks — Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks heads to the dugout after being removed during the sixth inning against the Reds on Thursday, June 21, 2018, in Cincinnati. (John Minchillo/AP) — Chicago Tribune
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notebook: Struggling reliever Wandy Peralta sent to the minor leagues
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Red Reporter and MLB Baseball News …
Toronto Sun:
Giants, Padres looking healthier in four-game series — SAN FRANCISCO — Two teams that looked a bit more like they hoped to look all season Thursday night will go head-to-head for the second straight game when the San Diego Padres take on the San Francisco Giants on Friday.
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Gaslamp Ball
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Jon Heyman / FRS Baseball:
Could Padres be surprise entrant in Machado derby?
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Camden Chat, AZ Snake Pit, Sporting News and NESN.com
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
How a bad outing opened up Iowa Cubs reliever Dillon Maples' eyes — During Dillon Maples' only stint in the major leagues last season, the right-handed pitcher tried to learn as much as he could from watching and talking to teammates. — But the most Maples may have learned during …
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Dan Arritt / UPI:
Trout rolling as Angels face Blue Jays — Already the owner of two American League Most Valuable Player awards by age 25, Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout is showing there's always room for improvement. — Trout is having the best offensive month of his major-league career heading …
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Finger woes take down Blue Jays starter Sanchez
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MLB Baseball News …
Dan Greenspan / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Valbuena hits 2 HRs, Angels power past Blue Jays 8-5
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Halos Heaven
John Perrotto / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Marte, Avila power Diamondbacks over Pirates 9-3 — Alex Avila each hit two-run homers and the — Arizona Diamondbacks scored eight runs in the first three innings to power their way to a 9-3 victory over the — Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night. — Marte's blast capped a three-run first …
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Arizona Republic, Bucs Dugout and AZ Snake Pit
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Associated Press:
Ichi-who? Suzuki Sits on Mariners' Bench in Fake Mustache Disguise — Officially, Suzuki isn't allowed to be in the dugout during games under Major League Baseball rules. He came off the Seattle roster in early May and moved into the team's front office as a special assistant to the chairman.
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Sporting News, Lookout Landing, NBCSports.com, The Comeback, MLB Baseball News … and CBS Atlanta
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Longtime Cubs-Dodgers rivalry gets intense reboot — Cubs manager Joe Maddon: ‘They hit the ball well but we were in the right spots. Great plays all the way around.’ (Mark Gonzales) — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs and Dodgers resume their 142-year-old rivalry Monday night in Los Angeles …
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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Pump the brakes on a universal DH, and MLB's next big thing — There are some debates in baseball that just never go away. To be fair, baseball itself causes some of this by stirring the pot from time to time, and that's not a bad thing. Anything that generates discussion is good.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Activate Avisail Garcia, Designate Trayce Thompson — The White Sox announced Friday that they've activated both Avisail Garcia and Leury Garcia from the disabled list. In order to clear roster space, infielder Jose Rondon has been optioned to Triple-A Charlotte …
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South Side Sox, MLB Baseball News … and Al's Ramblings
MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Astros stick with short bullpen vs. Royals — HOUSTON — Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch occasionally bristles at conventional methodology, particularly given the availability of superior data and how its dissemination shapes decisions. — For instance, last Friday in Kansas City …
Discussion:
Royals Review
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies Sign Danny Espinosa To Minor League Deal — The Phillies announced that they've signed veteran infielder Danny Espinosa to a minor league contract. The MVP Sports client will give the Phils some additional infield depth following this week's injury to J.P. Crawford …
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MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Giants' Hunter Strickland says he'll consider counseling after latest outburst — SAN FRANCISCO — Giants closer Hunter Strickland apologized to his team and fans and said he'd consider anger management counseling three days after injuring his hand punching a door in frustration after a blown save against Miami.
