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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Giancarlo Stanton was supposed to play in a minor league game, then he wasn't  —  BALTIMORE — While Aaron Boone was being asked about integrating his stars back from the injured list and into a team that has thrived without them, Giancarlo Stanton was being quietly removed from the lineup …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Domingo German is the best in the Yankees' rotation this season, but potential innings limit could be hurdle later on  —  BALTIMORE — In his five innings work Monday night, Domingo German showed why he has been a savior for these Yankees.  The slight, 26-year-old right-hander also showed …
Sporting News:
Yankees injury updates: AL East leaders get good news on multiple players
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Gleyber Torres owns the Orioles and helping Yankees in area that crushed them last season
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
George A. King III / New York Post:   Dellin Betances finally honing in on Yankees comeback
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notes: Yasiel Puig hopes to return to lineup Wednesday  —  MILWAUKEE - Right fielder Yasiel Puig was not in the Reds lineup Tuesday after hurting his right shoulder making a catch on Sunday.  —  “I don't know,” he said.  “I hope I can play Wednesday or the first game in Chicago (on Friday).
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Scooter Gennett is back on the road with the Reds, but there's no timetable on his return  —  MILWAUKEE - Scooter Gennett is on this road trip.  That's a sign he's getting closer to returning from a severely strained right groin.  —  But Gennett and Reds manager David Bell …
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Gray, Reds shut out Brewers
Discussion: Cincinnati.com and Brew Crew Ball
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Lynn guts it out, Calhoun injured and Mazara steals history in Rangers' 5-3 win  —  The Texas Rangers have won three consecutive games and are back at .500 after beating the Seattle Mariners 5-3 Tuesday night at Globe Life Park.  —  Lance Lynn had a season-high 11 strikeouts and improved …
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Associated Press:
Stater Lynn, closer Kelley lead Rangers past Mariners 5-3  —  Lance Lynn allowed two runs over seven innings and Shawn Kelley earned the save hours after learning that two lumps removed from his throat last week were benign as the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners rally within run of Rangers, but can't overcome massive early deficit
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Anthony Swarzak on trade, his own Braves scouting report  —  Anthony Swarzak received a call from Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto around 10:30 a.m. Monday.  Later that day, he was stuck on the middle seat (21st row, to be exact) of a plane in route to San Francisco.  —  “Let's move to Atlanta,” he told his wife.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Sean Newcomb answering the call in relief role for Braves
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Tim Tucker / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:   The Braves' revolving bullpen: 18 relievers and counting
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Gimpy Baez comes off bench, hits walk-off vs. Phils  —  Javier Baez ripped a pinch-hit, walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.  —  Before the game, Cubs manager Joe Maddon told reporters Baez …
Discussion: The Good Phight
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:   Cubs SS Baez to have MRI on right heel
Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Jean Segura makes up for costly error with key hit for Phillies | Extra Innings
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Why Andrew Friedman's return with Dodgers to Rays' Trop was a more comfortable this time  —  Former Rays head of baseball ops said he still roots for his old team and close friends.  Also, injury updates on several Rays.  —  ST. PETERSBURG - The second time around as a visitor to the place …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays vs. Dodgers lineups for Tuesday in a quick Trop stop
Discussion: DRaysBay
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Michael Conforto takes first step in recovery from concussion  —  Michael Conforto took his first big step in returning to the field on Monday.  The outfielder rode on a stationary bicycle to represent the first physical activity allowed since sustaining a concussion last Thursday in Washington.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Why the Mets are a mess — again
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Associated Press:
Red Sox, Yankees to face off on turf for 1st time  —  NEW YORK — The traditional rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will take a radical twist when they meet in London next month: They will play on artificial turf for the first time in their rivalry, covering more than 2,200 games.
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Taylor Clarke, Jon Duplantier both candidates to join Diamondbacks starting rotation  —  SAN DIEGO — Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was still not prepared to name a starting pitcher for the vacant spot left by right-hander Zack Godley, but minor-leaguers Taylor Clarke and Jon Duplantier remain …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Franmil Reyes spoils pitching duel as Luke Weaver, Diamondbacks fall to Padres
Associated Press:
Gardenhire tossed in 9th after replay reversal  —  DETROIT — Ron Gardenhire has been ejected from the Detroit Tigers' game against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night after the Tigers' manager came out to argue following a replay reversal in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Andrelton Simmons Diagnosed With Grade 3 Ankle Sprain  —  The Angels announced that shortstop Andrelton Simmons has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 ankle sprain and been placed on the 10-day injured list.  He'll see a specialist tomorrow, after which the team will provide more details on his expected timeline.
Ian McMahan / The Guardian:
Baseball's 106mph barrier: have pitchers reached the limits of their velocity?  —  The 100mph fastball used to be a rarity: now it's an everyday occurrence in Major League Baseball.  But the human body may not be built for such speeds  —  Sidd Finch was almost too good to be true.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Mozeliak says Cards' rotation must improve, especially on road  —  The Cardinals have 11 of their next 14 games at home, beginning with Wednesday's day-night doubleheader with Kansas City, created by Tuesday's game being canceled because of foreboding weather.
Ian Shantz / Toronto Sun:
Blue Jays GM Atkins on sitting Vladdy: 'It's Charlie's process'  —  It wasn't me.  It's on the manager.  We'll do better next time, maybe.  —  Those were the takeaways from Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins' five-minute pre-game sitdown with reporters to field questions about why the face …
 
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Will Graves / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Marquez quiets Pirates as Rockies roll to 5-0 victory
Discussion: Purple Row and Bucs Dugout
David Barron / Houston Chronicle:
Astros place Collin McHugh on injured list with sore elbow
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Ender Inciarte hasn't resumed baseball activities
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Former Rays and Cubs pitching coach Jim Hickey back in the game, now working for Dodgers
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
‘Scary part’ over for Shawn Kelley, who rejoins Rangers' bullpen
ESPN:
Brewers pull Yelich from lineup with back spasms
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Place Jeremy Hellickson On 10-Day IL
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Reds' Derek Dietrich doing everything he can to make baseball loosen up
Phil Miller / The Charlotte Observer:
Sano's two-run home run in eighth inning lifts Twins over Angels
ESPN:
Why PECOTA projections were so wrong about the Cubs
John Shea / San Francisco Chronicle:
Could Giants' super utilityman Pablo Sandoval be an All-Star?
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Associated Press:
Marisnick, White homer as Astros beat White Sox 3-0
 

 
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