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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Gleyber Torres is starring for the Yankees. Can Eloy Jimenez do the same for the White Sox? — Photos of the White Sox outfielder and No. 4-ranked prosepct by Baseball America. — Chicago Tribune — Eloy Jimenez and Gleyber Torres played together during spring training in 2016 …
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Associated Press:
Lynn, Yankees stop 5-game slide by beating White Sox 7-0
Lynn, Yankees stop 5-game slide by beating White Sox 7-0
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South Side Sox
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Ryan LaMarre starts in left for White Sox vs. Yankees
Ryan LaMarre starts in left for White Sox vs. Yankees
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MLB Baseball News …
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Pomeranz doesn't make it through 5 innings against Jays — TORONTO — Judging by his latest outing, Drew Pomeranz's time in the Red Sox starting rotation might be coming to an end. — The Red Sox starter lasted just 4 2/3 innings against the Blue Jays Tuesday night, with only 44 of his 84 pitches going for strikes.
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MLB Baseball News … and Bluebird Banter
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Associated Press:
Red Sox analyst Jerry Remy again diagnosed with cancer
Red Sox analyst Jerry Remy again diagnosed with cancer
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MLB Baseball News … and Over the Monster
Nicholas Goss / NESN.com:
NESN Red Sox Color Analyst Jerry Remy Again Diagnosed With Cancer
NESN Red Sox Color Analyst Jerry Remy Again Diagnosed With Cancer
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CBSSports.com, Over the Monster, CBS Boston and baseballmusings.com
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Drew VerHagen is asked what's changed for him mentally. He's told that, from talking to people, like Detroit Tigers pitching coach Rick Anderson and closer Shane Greene, he's said to be more confident these days. More aware of his abilities to retire Major League hitters.
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MLB Trade Rumors
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Detroit Tigers' path to making another August trade has become more clear. — Shortstop Jose Iglesias and left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano — thought to be the team's final two trade possibilities this month — have cleared waivers …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Bless You Boys
Associated Press:
White's 2-run HR in 8th lifts Astros over Giants 2-1 — The win followed the Astros' 3-1 victory Monday night in which Marwin Gonzalez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth. — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Tyler White hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros pulled off …
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Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
Osuna gets win in return from suspension, Astros top Giants
Osuna gets win in return from suspension, Astros top Giants
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MLB Baseball News …, The Crawfish Boxes and McCovey Chronicles
Associated Press:
Jason Vargas puts Mets in tough spot early and they can't recover after rain delay as Reds prevail, 6-1 — Jason Vargas didn't last long, but this time it wasn't his own fault. At least not entirely. — And maybe the torrential downpour in Flushing saved him from allowing a flood of runs in yet another outing.
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ESPN:
Yankees' Jacoby Ellsbury expected to recover in six months — New York Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery Monday to repair a torn labrum in his left hip. — EDITOR'S PICKS — Good news for the Yankees: J.A. Happ's hand …
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MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets looking to limit how often Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo pitch — NEW YORK — Mets manger Mickey Callaway said the team is installing rules regarding how often Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo pitch down the stretch. — The former starters are on pace to throw at least 90 innings this season.
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NorthJersey.com
Associated Press:
Angels' Shohei Ohtani set for Saturday bullpen session — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels rookie Shohei Ohtani will throw a bullpen session Saturday in the latest significant step in the two-way sensation's return to the mound. — Angels manager Mike Scioscia announced the decision Tuesday …
Associated Press:
MLB: Indians unveil All-Star logo — Inspired by the city's deep musical history, the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday unveiled the logo for next year's All-Star game — a red, white and blue guitar with a body bordered with baseball stitching. — The Indians are hosting the game July 9 for a record sixth time.
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Ex-Red Brandon Phillips thrown out of game against Reds' Triple-A Louisville Bats — Facing the Triple-A affiliate of his former team for the first time since joining Boston's Triple-A team, Pawtucket Red Sox infielder Brandon Phillips was ejected from the PawSox's game Tuesday night in Louisville.
Associated Press:
Braves split doubleheader with Nationals — WASHINGTON (AP) — Ender Inciarte snapped a ninth-inning tie with a two-run triple, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 Tuesday night to earn a doubleheader split. — In the opener, Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman hit consecutive homers …
Toronto Sun:
Cubs' Montgomery to face former organization in Royals — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mike Montgomery was once considered part of the future for Kansas City Royals pitching staff. — The Royals drafted Montgomery in the first round (36th overall) out of Newhall (California) Hart High school in 2008.
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Royals Review
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Don't look now Dodgers, but Diamondbacks' bullpen ready to shut down NL West — PHOENIX - They are in the forgotten time zone, where the clock never changes, snubbing Daylight Savings Time. — They are a team littered with All-Stars, perennial MVP candidate Paul Goldschmidt, and former Cy Young award winner Zack Greinke.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Royals announcer Rex Hudler fond of 40-year bond with Cubs coach Brian Butterfield — Chicago Tribune — Royals television analyst Rex Hudler paid a special visit to Cubs coach Brian Butterfield — an association that dates back 40 years to their days as minor-league players in the Yankees system.
Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — The Diamondbacks' improbable comeback against Philadelphia on Monday was jump-started by David Peralta's home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Or was it? — Ketel Marte said that he and Jon Jay started locking and shaking their pinkie fingers together to create …
Discussion:
Arizona Sports
Associated Press:
Brewers send RHP Matt Albers to DL, add RHP Jordan Lyles — MILWAUKEE — The Brewers have put right-hander Matt Albers on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained left hamstring. — The Brewers made the move Tuesday. Right-hander Jordan Lyles, claimed off waivers Sunday from San Diego, was added to the roster.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Carpenter's home run in 8th send Cardinals over Marlins 3-2 — MIAMI - Streaking Matt Carpenter hit his 30th home run, a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals over the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Tuesday night. — Carpenter connected for the fourth …
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MLB Baseball News …