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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Yu Darvish to make rehab start Monday at Class A South Bend  —  Cubs starter Yu Darvish throws during a simulated game before a game against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field on June 20, 2018, in Chicago.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Yu Darvish will make a rehab start Monday at Class A South Bend.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Mike Montgomery to start in place of Tyler Chatwood against Reds  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses the team's third loss in a row to the Reds on Saturday, June 24, 2018.  (Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Mike Montgomery will start the finale of the Cubs-Reds series …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:   Reds crush Cubs 11-2 for third straight win in series
Alan Robinson / UPI:   Cubs attempt to prevent sweep by Reds
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:   Willson Contreras says his lack of a ‘thank-you’ to ump led to bench coach's ejection
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Resilient Mariners show why their bid to contend is legit  —  BOSTON — Nobody was worried in the Mariners clubhouse before Saturday's game.  Dee Gordon sat on the black leather couch watching the Johnsonville Cornhole Championships on ESPN.  Nick Vincent and Mike Leake played cards.
Discussion: Lookout Landing
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees pushing back CC Sabathia to start Friday vs. Red Sox with Luis Cessa starting Wednesday  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Yankees will have Luis Cessa start Wednesday in Philadelphia, which will push CC Sabathia back to Friday against the Red Sox.  —  “Just with the stretch we've been in …
Greg Auman / UPI:   Yankees suddenly searching for win vs. Rays
Mike Lupica / New York Daily News:   For years, Yankees-Red Sox rivalry was less than what we wanted it to be. …
Toronto Sun:
Dodgers, Mets headed in starkly different directions  —  NEW YORK - There's no better indicator of the different directions in which the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets are headed than the main topic of conversations following Saturday night's game, when the Dodgers were excited …
Discussion: True Blue LA
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Associated Press:
Mets put Jason Vargas (calf) on DL night before scheduled start
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:   Jerry Blevins, Mets' lefty reliever, gets first career start Sunday vs. Dodgers
Dan Greenspan / Associated Press:
Blue Jays snap road losing streak, beat Angels 4-1  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) After losing 10 of their previous 11 games away from home, the Toronto Blue Jays got timely plays to break out of their rut.  —  Steve Pearce hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning and the Blue Jays ended …
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Associated Press:
MLB: Blue Jays put pitchers Aaron Sanchez and Jaime Garcia on DL
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Carlos Rodon takes the mound as White Sox take on Athletics, Paul Blackburn  —  White Sox manager Rick Renteria talks about starter Carlos Rodon's progress since recovering from shoulder surgery and his potential as a future ace on Sunday, June 24, 2018.  (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune)
Discussion: Athletics Nation
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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
With errors piling up, White Sox's Yoan Moncada defends his defense
Chicago Tribune:
Pitcher Edwin Jackson on cusp of tying major-league record by playing for 13th team  —  Edwin Jackson pitches for the White Sox against the Tigers on Saturday June 4, 2011 in Chicago.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Right-handed pitcher Edwin Jackson broke …
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Associated Press:
Bauer strikes out 11 as Indians defeat Tigers 4-1  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Bauer is piling up the strikeouts.  And, the Cleveland Indians are piling up the wins.  —  Bauer (7-5) struck out 11 over 6 1/3 innings to beat Detroit for the fourth time this season, leading Cleveland past …
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Steve Herrick / Associated Press:   Trevor Bauer strikes out 11 as Cleveland Indians defeat Detroit Tigers
Toronto Sun:
Balanced Astros look to win rubber match against Royals  —  HOUSTON — It was yet another example of what the Houston Astros look like when their lineup depth flashes, their fourth win in their final at-bat this season offering a glimpse of potential even when everything didn't quite fall into place.
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Place Arodys Vizcaino On DL, Select Evan Phillips, DFA Phil Gosselin  —  The Braves have selected right-handed reliever Evan Phillips from Triple-A Gwinnett, Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution tweets.  They'll send closer Arodys Vizcaino to the disabled list …
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Yankees are on top because they lead the majors in patience  —  Narratives die hard.  —  Quick: Who is the most impatient team in the majors?  —  The Yankees, of course.  —  Except, a case could be made that maybe they are the most patient.  They certainly are on the short list.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka will throw a bullpen session Sunday as he looks to take next step back
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Greg Auman / UPI:
Rays relievers try to author another win over Yankees
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
The Morning Call / Associated Press:
Franco has 4 hits as Phillies defeat Nationals 5-3  —  WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 23 : Maikel Franco #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies scores ahead of the tag by catcher Spencer Kieboom #64 of the Washington Nationals in the seventh inning at Nationals Park on June 23, 2018 in Washington, DC.
Alan Saunders / Star Tribune:
Greinke pitches Diamondbacks past Pirates 7-2  —  PITTSBURGH — Arizona manager Torey Lovullo had quite the dilemma when the game was stopped by rain for the second time in the middle of the fourth inning.  —  When the showers subsided, Lovullo gave the ball back to Zack Greinke, and the ace right-hander delivered.
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Source: Rangers making Adrian Beltre, two relievers available to contenders on MLB trade market  —  MINNEAPOLIS - It is hardly surprising, but it is now at least a real thing.  —  The Rangers, according to a major league source, are making Adrian Beltre available to contending teams interested in a third baseman.
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:   Rangers Make Adrian Beltre, Keone Kela, Jake Diekman Available
 
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Keith Pompey / Philly.com:
How long will Sixers remain patient with Markelle Fultz?
Jeff Miller / Los Angeles Times:
Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons is an aberration in a league where strikeouts are soaring
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Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
How did this happen? Orioles players examine why this season spun out of control
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Peter Schmuck / The Charlotte Observer:
Some are whispering about Orioles' future in Baltimore, but would they ever leave?
Detroit Free Press:
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Vahe Gregorian / Kansas City Star:
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Brent W. / Associated Press:
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Discussion: Fish Stripes
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer working to ‘trust’ his changeup again
John Harper / New York Daily News:
A real shame if stars don't align for Mets' Jacob deGrom to pitch in mid-summer classic
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and Pinstripe Alley
Henry Schulman / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giants swap outfielders — Williamson out, Slater up
Charles Odum / Toronto Sun:
Machado hits 2-run HR in 15th as Orioles beat Braves 10-7
 

 
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