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Adry Torres / Associated Press:
Dodgers hit 7 HRs, beat Mets 8-7 on Turner's shot in 11th  —  NEW YORK (AP) Watching from the visitor's dugout, Justin Turner saw his teammates spray Citi Field with a bunch of home runs and figured the Los Angeles Dodgers wouldn't need any from him.  —  His power proved to be the difference.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds' Nick Senzel: Season-ending injury 'couldn't have come at a worse time'  —  Reds pitcher Anthony DeSclafani discusses his third-inning grand slam in an 11-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.  It was the first grand slam by a Reds pitcher since 1959.  The Enquirer/Bobby Nightengale
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs swept by last-place Reds in 4 games for first time since 1983  —  CINCINNATI — Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon must feel like every move he makes is the wrong one right now as his team was swept by the last-place Cincinnati Reds after an 8-6 loss on Sunday, getting outscored 31-13 over the four games.
Paul Sullivan / Baltimore Sun:   Hard to hide doom and gloom as Cubs collapse in Cincy, get swept in 4-game series
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:   Kris Bryant sidelined again with shoulder soreness
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Yu Darvish to make rehab start Monday at Class A South Bend
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Mike Montgomery to start in place of Tyler Chatwood against Reds
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide  —  CLEVELAND — The Detroit Tigers' most likely trade departure returned on Saturday afternoon and, overall, Francisco Liriano was fine.  —  Yes, he had a rough bottom of the first inning against the Indians, allowing three runs on four hits while throwing 40 pitches …
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide  —  “It's no secret that if we want to get to the World Series, we gotta go through Cleveland,” he said.  “And we gotta figure out how to get our stuff together, especially here, in Cleveland.  I can't remember the last time we won a game here.”
Ryan Ford / Detroit Free Press:   Just call it ‘Woe-hio:’ Tigers extend Detroit's losing streak in Ohio
Steve Herrick / Associated Press:   Trevor Bauer strikes out 11 as Cleveland Indians defeat Detroit Tigers
Mark Didtler / Associated Press:
Bauers homers in 12th, Rays sweep Yankees with 7-6 win  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Rookie Jake Bauers and the Tampa Bay Rays made it a lost weekend for the New York Yankees.  An injury to Gary Sanchez turned the trip into an even bigger loss.  —  Bauers led off the 12th inning …
Discussion: DRaysBay
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:   Luis Cessa to start Wednesday for New York Yankees, impacting weekend rotation vs. Red Sox
ESPN:   Yankees' Gary Sanchez injures groin on Sunday, ‘probably going’ on DL
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Chris Sale shows he deserves to be part of AL Cy Young discussion  —  BOSTON — They used to say “Don't pitch a lefty in Fenway Park.”  The Green Monster is so close and gives up so many cheap home runs to right-handed batters and so many cheap doubles off the wall that it will eventually get in your head if you're a southpaw.
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David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Resilient Mariners show why their bid to contend is legit
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:   Yankees pushing back CC Sabathia to start Friday vs. Red Sox with Luis Cessa starting Wednesday
Brian Hall / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Berrios strikes out 12 as Twins beat Rangers 2-0  —  Jose Berrios struck out a career-best 12 in seven innings, and the  —  Texas Rangers 2-0 on Sunday.  —  Eddie Rosario had two hits for Minnesota, which snapped a three-game losing streak.  —  Bobby Wilson and Robbie Grossman each singled in a run.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' deadline dilemma: Find trade for Beltre or keep him for 2018, beyond
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Jerry Blevins, Mets' lefty reliever, gets first career start Sunday vs. Dodgers  —  Lefthander Jerry Blevins will start the Mets' series finale against the Dodgers Sunday at Citi Field.  —  Jason Vargas was initially supposed to start the game, but the Mets placed him on the DL after he strained …
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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Toronto Sun:
Dodgers, Mets headed in starkly different directions
Discussion: True Blue LA
Associated Press:
Dietrich powers Marlins to 8-5 win  —  Fish take 2 out of 3 in Colorado  —  DENVER - Derek Dietrich homered for the third straight game and tied a career high with four hits, leading the Miami Marlins over the Colorado Rockies 8-5 on Sunday.  —  Drew Rucinski got the win in relief of starter Caleb Smith …
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.
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Cubs expected to promote Iowa Cubs pitcher Duane Underwood Jr.  —  Duane Underwood Jr. is finally getting his shot to pitch in the big leagues.  —  The Iowa Cubs pitcher, according to multiple reports, is being called up to start Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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)
Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
Hunter Pence authors game-winning hit in emotional walkoff win for Giants  —  SAN FRANCISCO-Bases loaded.  Closer on the mound.  Game on the line.  —  It's the situation every child dreams of seizing, the special moment every player aspires to author.  —  “It's like a kid on Christmas morning for me,” Hunter Pence said.
Jeff Seidel / USA Today:
Meet Luke Leto, Michigan's best baseball prospect since Derek Jeter  —  Luke Leto is one of the best prospects in the country — and several coaches say he has the potential to be a first-round draft pick in the 2021 MLB draft.  —  Leto, 15, is ranked the No. 1 prospect in the country …
 
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Buster OlneyESPN Senior / ESPN:
Olney: The Nationals are built to last beyond 2018
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals insider: Staff urges honesty instead of playing through the pain
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Martinez's blast helps Cardinals cruise past Brewers
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Markakis helps Braves avoid sweep vs. Orioles
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Todd ZolaFantasy / ESPN:
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Pittsburgh Pirates
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A's road home run streak hits 25 games, breaking MLB record
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Place Arodys Vizcaino On DL, Select Evan Phillips, DFA Phil Gosselin
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
Discussion: Camden Chat
Chicago Tribune:
Pitcher Edwin Jackson on cusp of tying major-league record by playing for 13th team
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
The Morning Call / Associated Press:
Franco has 4 hits as Phillies defeat Nationals 5-3
 

 
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