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Paul Sullivan / Baltimore Sun:
Hard to hide doom and gloom as Cubs collapse in Cincy, get swept in 4-game series — Photos from the Cubs-Reds game at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Sunday, June 24, 2018. — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs came into Sunday's series finale with the Reds feeling pretty good about themselves.
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David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Cubs' rough weekend in Cincinnati should be viewed as a blip, not a red flag — Cubs manager Joe Maddon on the pitching collapse in Sunday's 8-6 loss to the Reds. (Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Baseball is the girlfriend that keeps you guessing …
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs swept by last-place Reds in 4 games for first time since 1983
Cubs swept by last-place Reds in 4 games for first time since 1983
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MLB Baseball News …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds' Nick Senzel: Season-ending injury 'couldn't have come at a worse time'
Cincinnati Reds' Nick Senzel: Season-ending injury 'couldn't have come at a worse time'
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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
Yu Darvish to make rehab start Monday at Class A South Bend
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and MLB Trade Rumors
Mike DiGiovanna / Baltimore Sun:
Angels fight back but fall to Blue Jays in extras — The Angels reportedly whiffed in their attempt to pry away Kelvin Herrera from the Kansas City Royals, who dealt the relief ace to the Washington Nationals last week. — That shouldn't discourage general manager Billy Eppler …
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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Justin Verlander faces Happ when Astros, Blue Jays tangle — HOUSTON — For a third consecutive start on Sunday, Houston Astros right-hander Gerrit Cole encountered a stretch where he wrestled with his control, a span of innings that called for his battery mate to help steer him through the rough patch and into smoother waters.
Dan Arritt / UPI:
Angels start road trip with stop in Kansas City for makeup game — The Los Angeles Angels open a 10-game road trip Monday afternoon with a makeup game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. — The game was originally rained out on April 15. — The Angels will continue east afterward …
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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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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New York Daily News:
Ex-Red Sox star Hanley Ramirez reportedly not under federal investigation as bogus story suggested …
Ex-Red Sox star Hanley Ramirez reportedly not under federal investigation as bogus story suggested …
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MLB Baseball News …, The Comeback and NESN.com
Mike Dowling / Forbes:
So How Good Are The Red Sox, Really? — Contributor I will share …
So How Good Are The Red Sox, Really? — Contributor I will share …
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Over the Monster and NESN.com
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.
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Gaslamp Ball, MLB Baseball News …, McCovey Chronicles and East Bay Times
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UPI:
Diamondbacks RHP Miller to return from 14-month injury rehab vs. Marlins — MIAMI — Monday is a day that Shelby Miller has been waiting for since he underwent elbow surgery more than 14 months ago. — The Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander will make his first major-league appearance since April 23 …
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 …
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 …
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MLB Baseball News … and DRaysBay
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Todd ZolaFantasy / ESPN:
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Monday
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Monday
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MLB Baseball News …
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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Doug Padilla / UPI:
Dodgers, Cubs meet in LA for four-game series — LOS ANGELES — It only took a few days away from each other for the fortunes of the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers to change. — Five days after the Cubs claimed a series victory over the Dodgers in Chicago, the teams …
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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Twinkie Town, Lone Star Ball and Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Bucky Dent / UPI:
Cardinals open tough homestand against Indians — After Yadier Molina's two homers led the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 win at Milwaukee Saturday, manager Mike Matheny spoke hopefully of a bounce the win would create. — His instinct proved correct Sunday when St. Louis capped a rough road trip …
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Associated Press:
MLB: Sanchez likely going on DL — New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is likely headed to the disabled list after pulling up while running out a double-play grounder Sunday at Tampa Bay. — Manager Aaron Boone said Sanchez injured his right groin-hip abductor and “it's probably going to be a DL situation.”
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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 …
Michael Kelly / Associated Press:
Rockies can't weather the storm at home … DENVER — Derek Dietrich was hoping for a chance at history but settled for a win in a torrid month for the Miami outfielder. — He homered for the third consecutive game, leading Miami over the Colorado Rockies 8-5 on Sunday.
Carlos Monarrez / Detroit Free Press:
57 years later, Detroit Tigers signee will throw out first pitch — If Louis Patler hadn't hurt his right knee shortly after the Detroit Tigers signed him to a contract in 1961 out of Hollywood High School in Los Angeles, who knows what would have happened?
Stacey PressmanESPN / ESPN:
Dallas Keuchel dishes on injuries, weight gain — and the beard — This is an online exclusive story from ESPN The Magazine's Body Issue 2018. — When Dallas Keuchel made his major league debut for the Astros in 2012, he joined a team that had recorded 106 losses the previous season.