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USA Today:
Phillies' Rhys Hoskins trolls Mets with casual stroll around bases after home run  —  He didn't charge the mound, but Rhys Hoskins got some revenge on Wednesday.  —  One night after Jacob Rhame nearly hit him high twice, Hoskins took the Mets reliever deep to give the Phillies a 6-0 lead, which would stand as the final score.
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Has Rhys Hoskins reignited the rivalry between the Mets and Phillies?  —  Division rivalry has new fire after Hoskins' words, actions  —  NEW YORK — It took 34.23 seconds for Rhys Hoskins to round the bases after his two-run home run off Mets reliever Jacob Rhame on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
NorthJersey.com:
Mets fail to complete sweep of Phillies thanks to poor defense  —  NEW YORK — There was concern coming into Wednesday's series finale that the Phillies would throw at Mets batters.  Yet, nothing hurt quite as much as the self-inflicted damage by the Mets defense.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Phillies open homestand against Marlins
Discussion: ESPN
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:   Pete Alonso's leadership making early difference for Mets
John Tomase / NBCSports.com:
Dallas Keuchel isn't the answer for Red Sox, as Alex Cora just explained by accident  —  BOSTON - Want to know why Dallas Keuchel is a bad fit for the Red Sox?  Alex Cora's answer to a totally unrelated question tells the story.  —  Speaking to reporters before the game Wednesday vs. the Tigers …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Josh Harrison changed his stance to snap his slump. Here's how
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers observations: Tyson Ross battered in 11-4 loss to Red Sox
ESPN:   Pedroia teaches LHP Rodriguez new breaking ball
Logan Mullen / NESN.com:
Red Sox Wrap: Eduardo Rodriguez Tosses Gem In 11-4 Win Over Tigers
Discussion: Bless You Boys
ABC News:
Yankees rally from 5 runs down for 6-5 win over Angels  —  DJ LeMahieu singled home Tyler Wade with the tiebreaking run in the ninth, and the New York Yankees rallied from a five-run deficit for their sixth consecutive victory, 6-5 over the hapless Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Halos Heaven
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Coley Harvey / ESPN:   Yanks' Frazier to IL; Stanton's recovery hits snag
Randy Miller / New Jersey Online:
Why Clint Frazier's expected quick return to Yankees lineup from ankle sprain is on hold
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Boone: Stanton has ‘residual’ shoulder problem
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jon Lester returns from the injured list as the Cubs go for the sweep of the Dodgers  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Left-handed ace Jon Lester returns from the injured list as the Cubs go for the three-game sweep of the Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Thursday.  —  The Cubs are 9-3 since Lester went …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Try Not to Suck lager is Joe Maddon's latest venture. …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Cubs skip the pitching fads and let starters go deep into games, giving the bullpen a break
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Cubs' Javier Baez is among the best players Joe Maddon has managed
ABC News:
Wilkerson HR helps Orioles beat White Sox 4-3 for series win  —  An unusual, second-chance home run enabled the Baltimore Orioles to put a satisfying finish on a homestand that began with four straight defeats.  —  Stevie Wilkerson hit his first major league homer , John Means pitched five effective innings …
Discussion: South Side Sox and Camden Chat
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David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Ervin Santana struggles again as White Sox lose 4-3 to Orioles
Discussion: Baltimore Sun
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers didn't want to promote Hearn until summer.  He is likely starting Thursday  —  The pitching prospect the Texas Rangers wanted to keep in the minor leagues until at least the All-Star break will instead be making his MLB debut Thursday after only four starts at Triple A Nashville.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Umpires' decision to not allow challenge frustrated Woodward. Rangers lost moments later
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Michael Wagaman / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
MLB Headlines  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) With an impressive diving catch …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
“This is our home,” catcher Yadier Molina said.  “We've got to defend our home.”  —  For years, the Cardinals' downtown ballpark served as a launch pad toward October.  From 2010 to 2015, the Cardinals averaged 51 home wins a season, and twice they won 54 or more home games.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
With Bader back, Cardinals consider shuffle to keep outfield production surging  —  The outfield that welcomed Harrison Bader back from injury Wednesday is not the one he left, and that has manager Mike Shildt considering how best to get Bader back up to speed without slowing the surge …
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs' Strop loses car, gets save on ‘crazy day’  —  CHICAGO — Cubs closer Pedro Strop had to cut short talking with the police regarding his stolen car on Wednesday, just in time to secure the save in a wild 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.  —  Strop said his car was stolen earlier in the day.
Discussion: New York Post
Mike Digiovanna / The Charlotte Observer:
Opportunistic Yankees walk away with the win over Angels  —  Cody Allen may have put it best Wednesday afternoon, when the struggling reliever was discussing his demotion from the closer role with a group of reporters outside the Los Angeles Angels clubhouse.  —  “This game is humbling,” the veteran right-hander said.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   CC Sabathia struggles against Angels and falls short of strikeout mark
David Barron / Houston Chronicle:
Justin Verlander, Astros cruise to win over Twins in series finale  —  Justin Verlander ended the Astros' four-game run of first innings to forget Wednesday night, sailing through the Twins' lineup with crisp efficiency through eight innings and striking out eight in a 7-1 Houston win.
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
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Phil Miller / Star Tribune:
Justin Verlander shuts down Twins in Houston's 7-1 victory
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Iowa manager says Addison Russell is ‘locked in and ready to rock’  —  Addison Russell arrived at Principal Park Wednesday afternoon to begin what could be a short stint back in the minors.  One of his first stops there was the office of Iowa Cubs manager Marty Pevey.  —  “I think he's pretty excited,” Pevey said.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:   How Addison Russell did in his first game with the Iowa Cubs
Jay Cannon / USA Today:
Legendary baseball broadcaster Jon Miller reflects on his storied career  —  There are few more qualified to speak on baseball and how much it's changed over the past half century than longtime play-by-play announcer Jon Miller.  —  Miller, who got his start as a major league announcer in 1974 …
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
'It's great to just contribute': Jason Heyward on highs, lows with Cubs  —  CHICAGO — In three years and nearly four weeks in Chicago, Cubs Gold Glove outfielder Jason Heyward has experienced just about all the ups and downs a baseball player can endure.  From the high of giving …
Ryan Ford / Detroit Free Press:
Ex-Detroit Tiger Tony Phillips never gave up on ‘a screwed-up game’  —  We unearthed thousands of Free Press photo negatives and one sports writer's score book to tell the tale of baseball's greats.  “Bless you, boys.”  —  CONNECT  —  Former Detroit Tigers utility man Tony Phillips would have turned 60 on Thursday.
Mark Medina / Mercury News:
Clippers 129, Warriors 121: Warriors fail to close out series  —  OAKLAND - Unlike the regular season, the Warriors had plenty sources of motivation.  —  They could close out a playoff series early.  They could rest and prepare for the Houston Rockets for the next three days.
Mark Faller / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks' hit parade keeps on rolling in Pittsburgh  —  PITTSBURGH - So far in this series against the Pirates, the Diamondbacks have rallied late for one win, then took a tense one-run victory for a second.  On Wednesday night, there was no need for a comeback, no need to bite fingernails.
 
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