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Bob Baum / The Charlotte Observer:
Pivetta, Williams lead Phillies past Diamondbacks 5-2 — PHOENIX — Nick Pivetta threw six scoreless innings, Nick Williams homered and the Philadelphia Phillies bounced back from their marathon loss the previous night to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 on Tuesday night.
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The Good Phight
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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.
Associated Press:
Lynn, Yankees stop 5-game slide by beating White Sox 7-0 — CHICAGO (AP) — Lance Lynn was sound asleep while the rest of the New York Yankees hopped on a flight to Chicago after perhaps their most difficult loss of the season. — With his new team in desperate need of a lift, he delivered.
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South Side Sox, MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
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Detroit Free Press:
Signs of life from offense — It started on Monday night, with better at-bats, some walks, and continued into the first inning against left-hander Andrew Heaney. The Tigers knocked Heaney around back in May, and were all over him again. Iglesias and Nicholas Castellanos singled and then Candelario doubled to open the scoring.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
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Associated Press:
Red Sox analyst Jerry Remy again diagnosed with cancer — TORONTO (AP) - Boston Red Sox television analyst Jerry Remy is again battling cancer. — NESN announced Remy's latest diagnosis in a statement Tuesday. The network says “at this time, Jerry's focus is on his medical treatment.”
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Over the Monster
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Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Pomeranz doesn't make it through 5 innings against Jays
Pomeranz doesn't make it through 5 innings against Jays
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter and MLB Baseball News …
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
Discussion:
CBSSports.com, Over the Monster and CBS Boston
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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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 …
Kirk Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Breaking down Jacoby Ellsbury's burdensome $153 million Yankees contract — Jacoby Ellsbury, who hasn't touched the field for the Yankees since Game 4 of the 2017 ALCS, will miss the entire 2018 season after undergoing hip surgery Monday. — The 34-year-old signed with the Bombers …
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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.
Discussion:
NorthJersey.com
Janie McCauley / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rich Hill pitches Dodgers past his former A's club 4-2 — Rich Hill pitched into the sixth to beat his former club for the first time, leading the — Athletics 4-2 on Tuesday night to snap Oakland's six-game winning streak. — Hill (5-4) allowed two runs, three hits and four walks while striking out five over 5 1/3 innings.
Discussion:
True Blue LA
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 …
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MLB Baseball News …
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Next Slide — All things considered, it qualified as one of the Milwaukee Brewers' ugliest losses of the season, if not No. 1. — Despite jumping out to a four-run lead in the first inning against the team with the worst record in the National League, the Brewers found themselves …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Gaslamp Ball and Brew Crew Ball
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:
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.
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.
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:
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 …
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 …
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MLB Baseball News …