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Former Rangers manager Lucchesi dies at 92 — MLB, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs — ARLINGTON, Texas — Frank Lucchesi, who replaced the fired Billy Martin as manager of the Texas Rangers in 1975 and was punched by a player upset over a demotion two years later, has died.
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Lasorda on hand as Rangers retire Beltre's jersey — ARLINGTON, Texas — Adrian Beltre got one more tap on the top of the head from Elvis Andrus, and a visit by the person who brought the four-time All-Star third baseman up to the major leagues as a teenager.
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Another Adrian also shined on Saturday for Rangers — On a day Adrian Beltre's No. 29 was retired by the Texas Rangers, another player named Adrian just about overshadowed the future Hall of Fame third baseman. — OK, maybe not. But Adrian Sampson put in a beauty of a performance Saturday night …
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Stephen Hawkins / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
Rangers double up A's 10-5 in 1st game of split doubleheader — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Tim Federowicz had an immediate impact in his debut for the Texas Rangers - both at the plate and behind it. — The newly acquired catcher homered in his first big league game this season and got …
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Associated Press:
Keuchel's 1st start in minors for Braves rained out — LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Dallas Keuchel's first start in the minors for the Atlanta Braves was rained out, meaning he'll need to wait another day or two before taking the mound. — The 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner was supposed …
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Dallas Keuchel provides all-around boost for Braves pitching — Dallas Keuchel will provide more than just a boost to the Braves' rotation. He'll also aid their bullpen, which went through its share of turbulence over the first third of the year. — That's why the Braves made the $13 million commitment.
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Astros prospect Alvarez hits HR in first game — Houston Astros prospect Yordan Alvarez, the minor leagues' home run leader, homered in the second at-bat of his major league debut against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. — Alvarez, who was promoted from Triple-A Round Rock …
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Astros to call up minor league home run leader Yordan Alvarez, report says — Astros fans are going to be thrilled. — According to The Athletic, Houston will call up minor league home-run leader Yordan Alvarez in the coming days. … Alvarez, 21, has 23 home runs in 56 games this season …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards fizzle after first inning in dropping another one to Cubs — CHICAGO - The sugar rush from their first at-bats happened so swiftly, so sweetly that for almost a full entire inning it didn't matter how inhospitable the surroundings have been this year because the Cardinals were finally where they wanted to be, ahead.
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Rolling Cubs eye another sweep of Cardinals
Rolling Cubs eye another sweep of Cardinals
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Place Domingo German On 10-Day IL — The Yankees have placed right-hander Domingo German on the 10-day injured list due to a left hip flexor strain. The placement is retroactive to June 8. Southpaw Stephen Tarpley has been called up from Triple-A in the corresponding 25-man roster move.
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Cano back on Mets' IL due to troublesome quad — New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano is back on the 10-day injured list because of the quadriceps injury that has plagued the eight-time All-Star in recent weeks. — The Mets announced the roster move Sunday, one day before a two-game series …
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Mets place Robinson Cano back on the IL
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Ohtani homers off Kikuchi in first MLB matchup — Shohei Ohtani gave Yusei Kikuchi a rude welcome Saturday, hitting a home run and a single off of the Seattle Mariners rookie in the first MLB matchup between the Japanese stars. — With about 80 members of the Japanese media looking …
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Steve Herrick / Associated Press:
Mercado homers as Indians beat New Yankees 8-4 in CC Sabathia's final Cleveland start — Sabathia, the former Tribe ace who is retiring after the season, was denied the 250th win of his career. — CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Oscar Mercado hit a two-run homer off CC Sabathia to break …
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George A. King III / New York Post:
‘Frustrated’ Betances suffers setback, again delaying Yankees' dream
‘Frustrated’ Betances suffers setback, again delaying Yankees' dream
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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Frustrated Gardner tosses helmet, gets stitches
Frustrated Gardner tosses helmet, gets stitches
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J.L. Kirven / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers gift shop manager loves the team and the fans — Before every Detroit Tigers home game Jasmine Darby suits up and prepares for the crowd. She's not a player, yet plays a vital role in how some fans enjoy the game experience. — Darby, 23, was 18 when her Aunt Gina suggested she get a job and come work with her.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
‘Your eyes get big’: Why Kyle Hendricks is pitching up in the zone — CHICAGO — It's a trend that is becoming more and more popular with pitchers, even the soft-tossing ones such as Chicago Cubs righty Kyle Hendricks. When he takes the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night …
ESPN:
'Hey, where's your mustache and glasses?': Bobby V on the 20th anniversary of his dugout disguise — It's one of the oddest, most memorable moments in the colorful 57-year history of the New York Mets. — On the night of June 9, 1999, beleaguered manager Bobby Valentine was ejected in the 12th inning of an eventual 14-inning win.
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
RedsXtra: Looking back at the Cincinnati Reds' big moves during the offseason — The Reds were one of the most active teams at reshaping their roster prior to the 2019 season. Two months into the season, they are sitting in last place in the National League Central, but they're confident …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Phillies' Nick Pivetta pitches a complete game as Cincinnati Reds lose 3rd in a row
Phillies' Nick Pivetta pitches a complete game as Cincinnati Reds lose 3rd in a row
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds Manager David Bell looking to find more playing time for José Peraza
Cincinnati Reds Manager David Bell looking to find more playing time for José Peraza
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Matthew Moreno / Dodger Blue:
Preview: Justin Turner Remains In Lineup For 4th Consecutive Game, Dodgers Look To Avoid Series Loss To Giants — After snapping their two-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Dodgers now look to avoid dropping their first series since the San Francisco Giants won two of three at Oracle Park from April 30-May 1.
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