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Corey Kluber gets knee injection, to miss All-Star Game — CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber's stellar first half ended with a sudden stop. — Cleveland's ace received an injection in his right knee that will force him to miss the All-Star Game. But more importantly, the Indians are hoping …
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
WATCH: Cleveland Indians All-Star Jose Ramirez hits RBI triple against New York Yankees — Cleveland Indians All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez continued his impressive first half to the regular season with an RBI triple against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field Friday night.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Indians get jump on Domingo German and Yankees as Bomber rally comes up short — CLEVELAND - Manny Machado obviously would be nice and all, but what the Yankees could really use is some starting pitching. — In typical fashion, Domingo German struggled out of the gate, and the Bombers lost …
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Pinstripe Alley
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone: Yankees' Luis Severino wasn't tipping pitches to Indians; updates on Gary Sanchez and Gleyber Torres — CLEVELAND - Aaron Boone didn't think Luis Severino was tipping his pitches on Thursday night, even though the Yankees' 24-year-old ace wondered, after getting hit hard by the Indians, if that was the case.
WKYC-TV:
RECAP: Cleveland Indians top New York Yankees, 6-5, at Progressive Field — The Cleveland Indians look to get back to their winning ways against the New York Yankees on WKYC tonight. — Author: Matthew Florjancic, Dave “Dino” DeNatale — 10:09 p.m.- CLEVELAND INDIANS EVEN UP FOUR-GAME SET …
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians' Corey Kluber to miss All-Star Game, took injection in right knee Friday morning — Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber to miss the 2018 All-Star Game after taking an injection in his right knee Friday morning. — CLEVELAND — Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Javier Baez's rock star performance moves Cubs into first place — Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo, Joe Maddon and Tyler Chatwood on the Cubs' comeback win against the Padres (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Javier Baez is only 25, so it was understandable that he confessed …
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Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo returns to leadoff spot against Padres — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs hope the return of Anthony Rizzo to the leadoff spot Friday night can help him snap out of his 0-for-19 slump. — Rizzo will bat first for the second time this season and 16th time in his career …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Anthony Rizzo moves to leadoff spot in effort to shake slump — Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hits an RBI infield single against the Tigers on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Anthony Rizzo's latest slump put him close to desperation mode Friday night.
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds call up Austin Brice, send down Tanner Rainey — The days of saving tickets to your favorite Major League Baseball games might be coming to an end. Veuer's Nick Cardona has that story. Buzz60 — CONNECT — ST. LOUIS - The Reds sent right-hander Tanner Rainey …
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Harvey is good again as the Cincinnati Reds beat St. Louis — ST. LOUIS — If the Reds trade Matt Harvey, which makes all the sense in the world for a team in their position, they are certainly going to miss him. — Harvey, the 29-year-old right-hander, is looking like the ace he once was for the New York Mets.
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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Outfielder Ryan LaMarre to make first White Sox start Friday vs. Royals — Chicago Tribune — Newcomer Ryan LaMarre is getting his first start for the White Sox on Friday night against the Royals in the opener of a three-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field leading into the All-Star break.
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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox's Yoan Moncada mostly upbeat about his first half play — White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada tries to turn a double play against Dexter Fowler and the Cardinals on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox give slumping Royals killer Matt Davidson a rest — White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson reacts after striking out in the ninth inning against the Cardinals on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
ESPN:
Nationals manager Davey Martinez: I'll discuss groundout with Bryce Harper — Washington Nationals manager Davey Martinez said he will talk to center fielder Bryce Harper about failing to run out a ground ball in the fifth inning of the team's 4-2 loss to the New York Mets on Friday night.
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Beth Harris / Associated Press:
Source: Dodgers' Chase Utley to retire at season's end
Source: Dodgers' Chase Utley to retire at season's end
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Doug Padilla / UPI:
Angels, Dodgers set for another weekend series
Angels, Dodgers set for another weekend series
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MLB Baseball News …, True Blue LA and Halos Heaven
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Atlanta Braves … ATLANTA - Manager Torey Lovullo said the initial word on Shelby Miller's elbow injury is positive, though he stressed that the update was preliminary in nature. — Miller, who underwent an MRI and was examined by team physician Dr. Gary Waslewski on Thursday …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Photos: Arizona Diamondbacks in the MLB All-Star Game
Photos: Arizona Diamondbacks in the MLB All-Star Game
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Brian Hall / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Mauer homers, drives in four as Twins outlast Rays 11-8 — Joe Mauer homered and drove in four runs, and the — Minnesota Twins held on for a 11-8 win against the — Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. — Jake Cave had three hits and a pair of RBIs, and
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Mariners' James Paxton hits DL day after exiting start — The Seattle Mariners on Friday placed left-hander James Paxton on the 10-day disabled list, a day after he left a start in the first inning with lower back stiffness. — Paxton threw only 17 pitches in two-thirds of an inning Thursday …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Place James Paxton On DL, Select Mike Morin
Mariners Place James Paxton On DL, Select Mike Morin
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Brad Lidge joins Phillies as guest instructor for the weekend — MIAMI — Brad Lidge arrived Friday to Marlins Park to resume a role he served during spring training as he will spend the final weekend before the all-star break working as a guest instructor for the Phillies' pitching staff.
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Tim Reynolds / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Altherr, Arrieta help Phillies past Marlins, 2-0
Altherr, Arrieta help Phillies past Marlins, 2-0
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The Good Phight and Fish Stripes
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Activate Noah Syndergaard — The Mets announced today that they've activated right-hander Noah Syndergaard from the 10-day disabled list. Left-hander P.J. Conlon was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in order to open a spot on the active roster. — Syndergaard, 25, has been out since late …
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Matt Schneidman / Mercury News:
Giants blow game open late, ease to 7-1 win over Athletics — Moronta saves Bumgarner, Duggar and Posey stand out at plate in series opener — SAN FRANCISCO — Madison Bumgarner stood at the base of the dugout steps, awaiting a giddy Reyes Moronta with a soft grin and a big hug.
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Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
Blue Jays' Gaviglio will be given chance to bounce back from Atlanta clunker — BOSTON — John Gibbons. International Man of Mystery. — The Blue Jays manager has been secretive the last couple of days when asked who he will have start Saturday's game at Fenway Park.
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WSLS-TV:
Danville Braves sweep Burlington Royals — Braves win final game of series 5-4 — DANVILLE, Va. - Courtesy: Stephen Brunson/Danville Braves — Brooks Wilson was nails coming in from the bullpen, making the biggest play of the evening. After the Royals had spoiled the D-Braves 3-1 lead …