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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Seth Lugo hits IL with right shoulder tendinitis; Robinson Cano sprints to second faster than ever — Buried in the avalanche of news on Monday afternoon was an injury that resulted in a major blow to the Mets bullpen. — Seth Lugo was placed on the 10-day injured list …
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ABC News:
Mets snap 5-game skid with 5-3 win over Nationals — Once they were informed no change was imminent in the dugout, the New York Mets looked a lot more relaxed at the plate. — Amed Rosario and Pete Alonso homered in the first inning as the Mets, after learning embattled manager Mickey Callaway …
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Federal Baseball
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yoenis Cespedes Fractures Ankle In Accident At His Ranch — Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes suffered “ankle fractures” in an accident at his ranch in Port St. Lucie over the weekend, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen announced Monday afternoon. Additional information was not provided …
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MLB Baseball News …, Yahoo! Sports, MLB Daily Dish and Amazin' Avenue
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Could a Rangers starting pitcher be picked for All-Star Game? Minor's making a great case — Josh Hamilton will be the headliner Aug. 17 as the Texas Rangers add two new members to their Hall of Fame. — The other is Richard Greene, the former Arlington mayor who was a driving force …
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Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners rally within run of Rangers, but can't overcome massive early deficit
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MLB Baseball News … and Lookout Landing
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Hall-bound Hamilton talks life without baseball. Is he winning addiction battle?
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Josh Hamilton headed to Texas Rangers Hall of Fame in August
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MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Judge, Gregorius, Tulo making progress for Yanks — BALTIMORE — The New York Yankees made a series of positive steps on the injury front Monday, with encouraging news about outfielder Aaron Judge, shortstop Didi Gregorius and infielder Troy Tulowitzki. — Several hours before Monday's series opener …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Didi Gregorius played his first extended spring game post Tommy John surgery — BALTIMORE — Didi Gregorius took a big step Monday. The shortstop who is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery played in his first game in Tampa. He played five innings in the field and had five at-bats …
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Pinstripe Alley
Associated Press:
Gregorius plays for 1st time since TJ surgery — TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius played five innings of defense and went 2-for-4 with a walk Monday at extended spring training in his first game action since Tommy John surgery on Oct. 17. — “It was good,” Gregorius said.
Associated Press:
Marisnick, White homer as Astros beat White Sox 3-0 — Playing without George Springer, who leads the American League with 17 homers, the Astros got pop from the bottom of the lineup to give them at least one homer in 17 straight games. — HOUSTON (AP) - Jake Marisnick and Tyler White homered …
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Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
White Sox bullpen day results in a 3-0 loss to the Astros — Photos from the White Sox's 3-0 loss to the Astros on May 20, 2019, in Houston. — Jake Marisnick and Tyler White homered and Brad Peacock had another solid start to lead the Astros over the White Sox 3-0 Monday night.
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MLB Baseball News …, South Side Sox and The Crawfish Boxes
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Late inning rallies are no problem for Yankees' B-Bombers — BALTIMORE — Injuries? No problem. A power outage? Pshaw, the Yankees will come out and provide more power. Rain delays? The Bombers are waterproof. A broken plane and a three-hour bus trip? These B-Bombers use it as a bonding experience.
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
As Braves mix and match bullpen, Swarzak presents opportunity — Like sands through the hourglass, so are the arms of the Braves bullpen, apparently. — They welcomed another ingredient to their bullpen mix Monday, acquiring veteran righty Anthony Swarzak from Seattle in exchange …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves, Mariners Swap Jesse Biddle, Anthony Swarzak
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U.S.S. Mariner, MLB Daily Dish, Talking Chop and MLB Baseball News …
Hanford Sentinel:
Toronto faces off against Boston in division matchup — Boston Red Sox (24-22, third in the AL East) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (19-27, fourth in the AL East) — LINE: Blue Jays favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 9 1/2 runs — BOTTOM LINE: Toronto will host Boston in a matchup of division rivals.
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Bluebird Banter and Elko Daily Free Press
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Activate David Price From Injured List
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MLB Baseball News …
Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Phils' Arrieta gets standing ovation from Cub fans — CHICAGO — The Philadelphia Phillies' Jake Arrieta no longer calls Wrigley Field his home park, but the denizens there haven't forgotten their former ace, and he hasn't forgotten them. — On Monday, Arrieta made his first start …
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves youngsters - Soroka, Acuna, Riley - show out in San Francisco — If ever there was a night to showcase the rebuilt, modern-look (and Generation Z-laden) Braves, it was Monday in San Francisco. — Not every rebuild can be successful, but the fruits of this one are evident.
WKYC-TV:
Francisco Lindor, Jim Thome, Sandy Alomar Jr highlight lineup at PLAY BALL PARK during 2019 MLB All-Star Game festivities — More than 30 former Indians and MLB Hall of Famers will interact with fans from July 5-9 at the Huntington Convention Center — CLEVELAND — Major League Baseball …
