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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.
Discussion: ESPN
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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 …
Discussion: Federal Baseball
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Your complete guide to All-Star week
Discussion: 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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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:   1993 White Sox reunion: A run to a division title — and memories for a lifetime
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Bonifacio, Perez homer as Royals blank White Sox
Discussion: Royals Review and Chicago Tribune
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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Detroit Free Press:
Michael Fulmer on umpire Pat Hoberg: 'This is the worst I've seen, by far.  He won't get punished, I guarantee that.' Hoberg also missed pitches for Houston's Gerrit Cole  —  HOUSTON — Michael Fulmer, tell us what you really think.  —  After the Detroit Tigers' ace right-hander was lit …
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide  —  HOUSTON — The losses aren't any easier to take …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs manager Joe Maddon emphasizes ‘good old-fashioned baseball’ in meeting  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon looks out from the dugout before a game against the Padres on Friday, July 13, 2018 in San Diego.  (Alex Gallardo/AP) Chicago Tribune  —  Heart and skill over numbers was the theme …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs in the hunt for pitching help — regardless of Yu Darvish's status  —  Chicago Tribune  —  In a perfect short-term scenario, injured right-hander Yu Darvish hopes to accelerate his throwing program by next weekend.  —  But that won't affect the Cubs' efforts to acquire another starting pitcher before the July 31 trade deadline.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Javier Baez's rock star performance moves Cubs into first place
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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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 …
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 …
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Atlanta Braves … ATLANTA - Reliever Archie Bradley saw Zack Greinke's impressive performance on Saturday - and, by and large, his season as a whole - as a lesson for aspiring pitchers.  He also sees it as a lesson for himself.  —  “I'm taking note right now,” Bradley said.
Discussion: Talking Chop
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Charles Odum / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Greinke again rules on road as Diamondbacks shut out Braves
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Doug Padilla / UPI:
Bad news for Angels — Clayton Kershaw back to old self  —  LOS ANGELES — The pitcher who has come to define the Los Angeles Dodgers will be on the mound Saturday against the pitcher who was once a member of the Dodgers — for a few hours.  —  Clayton Kershaw will be making …
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Daily Record:   MLB trade rumors: Yankees scouting Angels pitchers Andrew Heaney and Tyler Skaggs
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
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
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Associated Press:
MLB notebook: At age 34, Astros' Morton gets first All-Star selection
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.
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
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.
Steve Kroner / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's cut reliever Santiago Casilla amid several moves  —  After falling to the Giants 7-1 on Friday night, the A's made several moves Saturday, the most significant: Oakland designated reliever Santiago Casilla for assignment.  —  The former Giants right-hander has a 3.16 ERA in 311/3 innings over 26 appearances this season.
Discussion: Athletics Nation
 
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Toronto Sun:
Rockies' Gray hopes to make himself at home vs. Mariners
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers reaffirm commitment to keeping Isiah Kiner-Falefa in majors
Discussion: Camden Chat
Steve Schuster / Toronto Sun:
Goldeyes honor former skipper, retiring his number
Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
Travis' goal is to be a star second baseman. He's already a star teammate
Associated Press:
Walker Buehler optioned back to Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate
Buster OlneyESPN Senior / ESPN:
Orioles make progress in Manny Machado trade talks, sources say
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners call up promising relief prospect Matt Festa for final two games before the All-Star break
Discussion: U.S.S. Mariner
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Here's the plan for Gary Sanchez as Yankee catcher starts rehab stint
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Tyler Chatwood ready to hit reset button after rough first half
Ryan Ford / Detroit Free Press:
Future tense? Tigers' Futures Game players haven't often panned out
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Bob Raissman / New York Daily News:
Finding an escape from bad Mets baseball, SNY booth hits home run with ‘Media Guide Musings’
Dylan Hernandez / Sacramento Bee:
Dodgers need deal for another Manny at trade deadline
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Clubhouse policeman Bud Norris creating latest controversy in St. Louis
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
 

 
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