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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notebook: Lefty reliever Kyle Crockett passes his 1st test in bullpen  —  When Kyle Crockett was promoted to the Major Leagues on Thursday, he was told his role in the bullpen would be mostly matching up against left-handed hitters and some spot innings.
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Reds Xtra: Looking at who might stay or go at the trade deadline
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:   Kris Bryant, Javier Baez get the day off as Cubs try to end 2-game skid against Reds
Paul Sullivan / Baltimore Sun:
Cubs offense sputters and Jose Quintana ineffective in 6-3 loss to Reds
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:   Pitching out of the Cincinnati Reds bullpen suits Amir Garrett's personality well
Charles Odum / Toronto Sun:
Machado hits 2-run HR in 15th as Orioles beat Braves 10-7  —  ATLANTA (AP) For Braves manager Brian Snitker, playing the matchups meant pitching to Manny Machado with first base open and a marathon game on the line.  —  The Orioles slugger made that strategy look foolish.
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Toronto Sun:
Orioles target two wins in a row over Braves  —  After sitting out eight games in attempt to rediscover his swing, the Baltimore Orioles are hoping first baseman Chris Davis is ready to resume his role as a provider of power.  —  Davis homered Friday night for the first time since May 9 …
Discussion: Talking Chop
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Machado's HR in 15th leads Orioles past Braves
Discussion: Talking Chop and Camden Chat
Jill Painter Lopez / Associated Press:
Solid outing by Heaney leads Angels past Blue Jays 2-1  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Andrew Heaney feels awfully comfortable on the mound in Anaheim - and the results reflect that.  —  Heaney pitched seven solid innings in another quality start, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.
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Rotoworld.com:   Praise Jesus!  —  Jesus Aguilar was a longshot to make the …
Associated Press:
Roberto Osuna, Blue Jays' all-star closer, suspended under MLB's domestic violence policy
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Clayton Kershaw will return for Dodgers on Saturday vs. Mets  —  NEW YORK — Clayton Kershaw is set to make a surprise return from the disabled list Saturday night, starting for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a marquee matchup against New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom.  —  Kershaw has been sidelined since June 1 with a lower back strain.
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Toronto Sun:
Kershaw to return for Dodgers, face Mets' deGrom  —  NEW YORK — Omaha's loss Saturday night will be a big win for anyone who likes watching two of the best pitchers in baseball face off against one another.  —  Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is scheduled to make a surprising return …
Andy McCullough / Baltimore Sun:   Cody Bellinger's grand slam is big blow in Dodgers' win at New York
Associated Press:
Bellinger slams sinking Mets; Dodgers win 5-2 behind Wood
Greg Auman / UPI:
Rays relievers try to author another win over Yankees  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay's continued experimentation with relievers as starters has had mixed results, but it helped the Rays beat the best team in baseball on Friday night, and they'll hope for the same formula as the series continues Saturday at Tropicana Field.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:   No reason for Yankees to panic after Bomber bats get baffled by Rays
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:   Yankees' offense is quiet as they lose to the Rays
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees' late rally falls short as winning streak is snapped by Rays with 2-1 loss
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
With errors piling up, White Sox 2B Yoan Moncada defends his defense  —  Photos of White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Yoan Moncada has had a rash of errors in June.  The White Sox second baseman has six this month — all since June 9 — including four in the last four games …
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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Lucas Giolito's win, James Shields' loss like night and day for White Sox in doubleheader
Dennis Georgatos / Associated Press:
Colorado pitcher strikes out 12 in rout of Marlins  —  DENVER — Jon Gray struck out 12 in seven dominant innings, Nolan Arenado homered in Colorado's six-run fourth, and the Rockies won their fourth in a row by beating the Miami Marlins 11-3 on Friday night.
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Dennis Georgatos / Associated Press:   Gray strikes out 12 in Rockies' 11-3 win over Marlins
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide  —  CLEVELAND — The Detroit Tigers were hurt, again, by the Indians.  —  They lost on Friday night, 10-0, at Prgressive Field.  Their meetings this season have largely been mismatches which, given the composition of both teams - one an American League contender, the other a rebuilding team - is not so much a surprise.
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Associated Press:   Rookie Shane Bieber tames Detroit Tigers in 10-0 win by Cleveland Indians
Associated Press:
Herrera robs HR, triples in run as Royals beat Astros 1-0  —  Herrera helped the Royals end a nine-game skid by bringing back Alex Bregman's would-be homer.  The right fielder reached over the short outfield wall to snag the first out in the eighth.  —  HOUSTON (AP) - Royals rookie Rosell Herrera kept …
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Maria Torres / Kansas City Star:   Royals longtime shortstop Alcides Escobar ‘hits good as a center fielder’
Michael Wagaman / Associated Press:
Richard sets down 18 of 21 in Padres' 6-2 win over Giants  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Eric Hosmer's first single barely stayed fair and never made it past third base.  His second was a little crisper and gave the Padres a little cushion in the ninth inning.  —  It also assured Clayton Richard's career-best winning streak stayed intact.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka will throw a bullpen session Sunday as he looks to take next step back  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Masahiro Tanaka said he's “moving in the right direction” as far as his injured hamstrings are concerned.  —  The 29-year-old righty, who has been out since June 8 …
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Eight under-the-radar relievers who deserves All-Star consideration  —  As the All-Star Game approaches and potential rosters begin to take shape, one question predominates: How is baseball going to find room for all those worthy pitching candidates?  It's hard enough to choose when almost 30 starters …
Henry Schulman / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giants swap outfielders — Williamson out, Slater up  —  Mac Williamson post-concussion simply did not hit the way he did pre-concussion.  With the Giants again getting little offense from left field, they made a move Saturday.  —  They optioned Williamson to Triple-A Sacramento and recalled Austin Slater …
Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
Party-crashing Phillies aren't going anywhere  —  WASHINGTON — There was a DJ in the Washington Nationals pregame clubhouse.  —  Not clubhouse DJ Gio Gonzalez, but like, a real DJ.  With a turntable and speakers and lights and everything.  Because that's how Davey Martinez rolls.
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Corpus Christi Caller-Times:
Jose Trevino is called up to the Texas Rangers  —  Texas Rangers' Jose Trevino, right, is interviewed after a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.  (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
 
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