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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
No reason for Yankees to panic after Bomber bats get baffled by Rays  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Yankees are on-pace for 111 wins — 41-14 after a 9-9 start.  —  So there's no reason to overreact to their 2-1 loss to the Rays on Friday night at Tropicana Field — even on a day when the Red Sox …
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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 …
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Masahiro Tanaka could pitch in Yankees' simulated game by late next week
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:   Clint Frazier is making the most of his playing time with Yankees
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:   Yankees pumped to see spark plug Brett Gardner back in lineup, update on Jacoby Ellsbury
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 …
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Andy McCullough / Baltimore Sun:
Cody Bellinger's grand slam is big blow in Dodgers' win at New York  —  The ballpark shuddered upon impact.  A visceral groan rippled through Citi Field as Cody Bellinger's sixth-inning grand slam took flight.  Mets right fielder Jose Bautista stood in place and stared upward.
Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Yoenis Cespedes' return to Mets lineup uncertain, updates on Jay Bruce and Noah Syndergaard
Associated Press:
Bellinger slams sinking Mets; Dodgers win 5-2 behind Wood
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Longtime Cubs-Dodgers rivalry gets intense reboot
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
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 …
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Machado's HR in 15th leads Orioles past Braves
Discussion: Camden Chat and Talking Chop
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  —  DENVER (AP) No sooner did Jon Gray get into trouble in the first inning than he got out of it.  It was a pattern he would emulate throughout the night.  —  Combining power pitching with sleight of hand, Gray struck out 12 in seven dominant innings …
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.
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Bob Brookover / Philly.com:   Cesar Hernandez might be the Phillies' best position player right now
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 …
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.
Paul Sullivan / Baltimore Sun:
Cubs offense sputters and Jose Quintana ineffective in 6-3 loss to Reds  —  Photos from the Cubs-Reds game from the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Friday, June 22, 2018.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  As ballparks go, Great American Ball Park doesn't really live up to its name.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:   Kris Bryant, Jason Heyward back in 1-2 spots for Cubs
Steve Schuster / Toronto Sun:
Pitching staff on target for Goldeyes  —  When it comes to throwing strikes, the Winnipeg Goldeyes' pitching staff has been stellar this season.  —  Heading into Friday's game at St. Paul, the Goldeyes' staff had walked just 84 batters in 282.2 innings.  Only the Gary SouthShore RailCats have walked fewer.
Joe Totoraitis / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Aguilar connects in 9th for 2nd HR, Brewers beat Cards 2-1  —  Jesus Aguilar homered to break up rookie  —  Jack Flaherty's no-hit bid in the seventh inning, then homered again in the ninth to lift the  —  St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Friday night.  —  Both teams got just three hits.
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Lucas Giolito's win, James Shields' loss like night and day for White Sox in doubleheader  —  After a recent rough patch, White Sox starter Lucas Giolito said he felt “in sync” and worked well with catcher Omar Narvaez.  (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Pittsburgh Pirates … PITTSBURGH - Baseball people always say there's no commodity more valuable than young starting pitching, and the Diamondbacks appear to have let a starter get away for nothing in the offseason.  —  The Kansas City Royals plucked right-hander Brad Keller away …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Rookie Shane Bieber tames Detroit Tigers in 10-0 win by Cleveland Indians  —  The Indians now lead second-place Detroit by six games in the AL Central.  —  CLEVELAND (AP) - Rookie Shane Bieber struck out nine in a career-high seven innings, Yonder Alonso hit a grand slam and the Cleveland Indians beat …
Maria Torres / Kansas City Star:
Royals longtime shortstop Alcides Escobar ‘hits good as a center fielder’  —  HOUSTON  —  He waved his arms to call for a flyball.  He stopped on the first few jogs out of the dugout to explain what he was up to when asked by a curious Astros player or umpire.
Rotoworld.com:
Praise Jesus!  —  Jesus Aguilar was a longshot to make the Brewers' Opening Day roster this spring.  With a strong showing in Arizona though, he managed to crack the crowded 25-man roster, at the expense of Keon Broxton.  With Eric Thames and Ryan Braun expected to platoon at first base …
 
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Phil Miller / Star Tribune:
Twins lose 8-1 to Texas as bats go quiet once again
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Pitching out of the Cincinnati Reds bullpen suits Amir Garrett's personality well
Associated Press:
Roberto Osuna, Blue Jays' all-star closer, suspended under MLB's domestic violence policy
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Peter Baugh / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Minor league report: Poncedeleon pitches three scoreless for Memphis
Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Bryce Harper says he'll participate in Home Run Derby if he makes 2018 All-Star Game
Discussion: NESN.com and MLB Baseball News …
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Iowa Cubs pitcher Alec Mills makes the most of tough 2017 season
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Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners shortstop Jean Segura sidelined for a second game with a forearm infection
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Numbers tell the story of the Brewers' offensive ups and downs
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