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Associated Press:
Nationals' Dave Martinez had a chat with Bryce Harper after slugger failed to run — NEW YORK — Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez met with star Bryce Harper on Saturday a day after the outfielder failed to run out a ground ball in the fifth inning of Washington's 4-2 loss to the New York Mets.
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Charles O'Brien / Associated Press:
Wheeler finally wins, Mets beat Washington 7-4 — NEW YORK (AP) Zack Wheeler won for the first time since April 29, Michael Conforto homered and the New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals, 7-4 on Saturday. — Wilmer Flores, Jose Reyes and Kevin Plawecki each had two hits …
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Your complete guide to All-Star week — Welcome to Washington, where for a few days the All-Star festivities will allow Nationals fans to forget their team is scuffling along at around .500 and in third place in the National League East instead of running away with the division as many projected.
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McCovey Chronicles
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
From the hospital to the mound, new father Reynaldo Lopez stays in control — Fatherhood seems to agree with Reynaldo Lopez. — The White Sox right-hander threw 7 2/3 solid innings Saturday afternoon, the second part of a personal doubleheader that included being at his wife's side …
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Associated Press:
Slow start by All-Star Nola as Phillies lose to Marlins 2-0 — MIAMI (AP) - All-Star Aaron Nola gave up two runs in the first inning and the punchless Philadelphia Phillies never recovered, losing Saturday to the Miami Marlins 2-0. — The NL East-leading Phillies have scored only 24 runs in their past nine games.
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MLB Baseball News …, The Good Phight and Fish Stripes
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies place Zach Eflin on the disabled list with a blister — MIAMI - Zach Eflin will miss his final start before the all-star break because of a blister on his right middle finger that emerged two weeks ago and has failed to go away. — Eflin will be replaced Sunday by righthander Enyel De Los Santos …
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
This is how a Star is born — MINNEAPOLIS — Blake Snell didn't know where he was headed at this time last year. — Having made a couple of unimpressive starts after rejoining the Rays following a six-week demotion to Triple A he earned with a brutal beginning to what was supposed …
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Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Wilson Ramos Has Hamstring Injury, Expects To Hit DL
Wilson Ramos Has Hamstring Injury, Expects To Hit DL
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MLB Baseball News …
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays Tales: Picking the first-half MVP for ‘the most interesting team in baseball’
Rays Tales: Picking the first-half MVP for ‘the most interesting team in baseball’
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MLB Baseball News … and DRaysBay
Brian Hall / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Mauer homers, drives in four as Twins outlast Rays 11-8
Mauer homers, drives in four as Twins outlast Rays 11-8
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DRaysBay, Minor League Ball, Twinkie Town and Tampa Bay Times
Wes Crosby / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Marte, Polanco go back-to-back again as Pirates top Brewers — Gregory Polanco hit back-to-back home runs for the second time Saturday, and the — Pittsburgh Pirates won the second game of a doubleheader 6-2 over the — Milwaukee Brewers. — With the Pirates leading 3-0 in the eighth …
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Bucs Dugout
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Daily Record:
MLB trade rumors: Yankees scouting Angels pitchers Andrew Heaney and Tyler Skaggs — The Yankees are looking for pitching. And the Angels may have some available. — According to MLB.com's JP Morosi, the Yankees have scouted Angels left-handers Andrew Heaney and Tyler Skaggs.
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Doug Padilla / UPI:
Bad news for Angels — Clayton Kershaw back to old self
Bad news for Angels — Clayton Kershaw back to old self
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Pinstripe Alley
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Justin Verlander: Detroit Tigers fans were on my mind for 2017 trade — HOUSTON — It's going to be different, Justin Verlander knows. But how different, he won't know until he takes the mound at Minute Maid Park for the 406th start of his major league career on Sunday afternoon.
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Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Yankees' CC Sabathia back in Cleveland facing Indians — CLEVELAND — On April 8, 2001, 20-year-old CC Sabathia made the first start of his major league career, at Progressive Field. Saturday night, 37-year-old CC Sabathia will make the 557th start of his major league career, at Progressive Field.
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Pinstripe Alley
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Steve Schuster / Toronto Sun:
Goldeyes honor former skipper, retiring his number — Thursday marked an historic night for the Winnipeg Goldeyes who are celebrating their 25th season in 2018. — Prior to their game against the Sioux Falls Canaries, the Goldeyes retired the number “22” in honour of former manager Hal Lanier.
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers reaffirm commitment to keeping Isiah Kiner-Falefa in majors — BALTIMORE - Like a catcher blocking the plate, Isiah Kiner-Falefa appears to be an immovable object. — He is not going anywhere. — During the All-Star break, the Rangers will be forced to make a decision on the future …
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Camden Chat
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Place Arodys Vizcaino On DL — For the second time since last month, Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino is headed to the 10-day disabled list because of right shoulder issues (inflammation, to be exact). The team announced the move, adding that it has reinstated fellow reliever Peter Moylan from the 10-day DL.
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MLB Baseball News … and Talking Chop
Tyler Carey / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians recall top prospect Francisco Mejia, will start him tonight — Mejia has been on a tear since May 26, hitting over .400 in Triple-A Columbus. — Tribe fans will finally get a chance to see one of the organization's best young players in action.
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Let's Go Tribe
Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
Travis' goal is to be a star second baseman. He's already a star teammate — BOSTON — Devon Travis has had to deal with injuries throughout his pro career, but his ears have always worked perfectly well. — And so he's heard the hype around rookie infielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and how a lot …