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John Shea / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giants prospect Shaun Anderson promoted to Triple-A Sacramento — WASHINGTON — The decision was easy. Giants prospect Shaun Anderson would pitch in either the Eastern League All-Star Game in New Jersey or the Futures Game at Nationals Park. — “It was obvious to me,” said Anderson …
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Lookout Landing
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Michael Wagaman / Associated Press:
A's rally on Canha's pinch-hit home run to beat Giants 4-3 — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Pinch-hitter Mark Canha hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and the Oakland Athletics continued their late-game success, rallying to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Saturday night.
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McCovey Chronicles
Steve Kroner / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's cut reliever Santiago Casilla amid several moves
A's cut reliever Santiago Casilla amid several moves
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MLB Baseball News …, McCovey Chronicles and Athletics Nation
Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Cards move on from Matheny, skidding Braves — A look at what's happening around the majors today: — ST. LOUIS STUNNER — The Cardinals will play their first game under interim manager Mike Shildt after firing Mike Matheny late Saturday night.
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Guy Curtright / UPI:
Diamondbacks face Braves, aim to roll into break — ATLANTA — Arizona left-hander Patrick Corbin is headed to his second All-Star Game. Atlanta right-hander Julio Teheran is stuck on two selections and needs more consistency to make it back in the future.
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Talking Chop
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
On firing Matheny, Cardinals chairman DeWitt says ‘it was time for a fresh voice’ — ST. LOUIS • Seeking what he referred to multiple times as a “fresh start” and a “new start,” Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. said the firing of manager Mike Matheny late Saturday night was a response …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
With Mike Matheny fired, could Cardinals turn to Joe Girardi? Mark McGwire?
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals fire manager Mike Matheny after another ugly loss
Cardinals fire manager Mike Matheny after another ugly loss
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Yanks' manager Aaron Boone has noticed Red Sox winning — CLEVELAND — As the Boston Red Sox keep piling up wins entering the All-Star Break, one of their rivals has been paying attention. — Although New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone hasn't been on the hunt for daily updates …
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Josh Newman / Daily Record:
Mets: Yoenis Cespedes set for simulated game, Subway Series rotation set — NEW YORK — With an eye on a possible return for the Subway Series after the All-Star break, Yoenis Cespedes will take a step forward on Monday. — Mets manager Mickey Callaway said Sunday morning …
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Charles O'Brien / Associated Press:
Wheeler finally wins, Mets beat Washington 7-4 — NEW YORK (AP) If this was indeed his final start as a member of the New York Mets, Zack Wheeler finally did something he hadn't done since May 20, 2017: win a game at Citi Field. — The subject of trade talk, Wheeler pitched into the eighth inning …
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Federal Baseball
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Bruce Rondon Elects Free Agency — The White Sox outrighted reliever Bruce Rondon earlier this week, giving him a chance to remain in the organization at the Triple-A level. Instead, he has rejected the assignment and elected free agency, James Fegan of The Athletic tweets.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Toronto Sun:
Rockies' Gray hopes to make himself at home vs. Mariners — DENVER — After being optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque and making two starts there, Jon Gray will return to the Colorado Rockies' rotation on Saturday and face the Seattle Mariners. — Gray (7-7, 5.77 ERA) will be opposed …
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Purple Row and MLB Baseball News …
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Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Indians, Yankees conclude competitive season series — CLEVELAND — The New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians will play for the seventh and final time in the regular season Sunday afternoon at Progressive Field. — It is a season series that has been dominated by the Yankees …
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Pinstripe Alley
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Tyler Carey / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians recall top prospect Francisco Mejia, will start him tonight
Cleveland Indians recall top prospect Francisco Mejia, will start him tonight
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Let's Go Tribe
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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Fish Stripes, Phillies Nation, The Good Phight and MLB Baseball News …
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Marly RiveraESPN / ESPN:
How Jose Ramirez went from too small to star to an artist at the plate — Heading into the All-Star break, there are four hitters in baseball with an OPS over 1.000. All four are in the American League, and all four will be starting in the All-Star Game. Mike Trout, you've heard of him.
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Next in the evolution of Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza as a hitter: Learn to walk this way — ST. LOUIS — With Jose Peraza and walking more, it's — pardon the play on words — baby steps. — Reds manager Jim Riggleman thinks that's the next step in Peraza's evolutions as a hitter is taking more base-on-balls.
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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Brew Crew Ball and Bucs Dugout
Todd Karpovich / UPI:
Rangers, Orioles seek positive sign entering break — BALTIMORE — After splitting their opening two games, the last-place Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles look to enter the All-Star break on a high note entering their series finale Sunday at Camden Yards.
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Lone Star Ball