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Tom Withers / Associated Press:
Yankees overcome costly late errors, edge Indians 7-6 in 10 — The New York Yankees keep taking hits — and keep hitting back. — CLEVELAND (AP) — The bullpen broke down, Didi Gregorius misplayed an easy grounder and another player went on the injured list. — The New York Yankees keep taking hits — and keep hitting back.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees avoid sweep in Cleveland despite brutal bullpen, win 7-6 in 10 — CLEVELAND — Adam Ottavino wasn't having it. The Yankees bullpen had a rough week. The regulars coughed up a five-run lead. Ottavino had his scoreless streak snapped, Tommy Kahnle gave up a career-high tying four earned runs …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Domingo German calls stint on the IL ‘a little frustrating’ — CLEVELAND — Though he said he first felt the discomfort May 26 in Kansas City, and that he had pain Friday night in the Yankees loss to Cleveland, Domingo German did not tell the team until Saturday that he was experiencing pain.
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MLB Baseball News …
Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
Yankees' pain, Stroman and Bumgarner: Trade route now bears intrigue
Yankees' pain, Stroman and Bumgarner: Trade route now bears intrigue
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NBCSports.com, Sporting News, MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
ESPN:
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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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers observations: Twins rebuild paying dividends now and into future — On a gray day at Comerica Park, complete with accompanying sprinkles throughout, the Detroit Tigers lost badly. — There was little sunshine in this one, from left-hander Ryan Carpenter's abysmal outing …
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Bless You Boys
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers still looking for ways to ‘turn the page and start fresh’ — After another loss, another lopsided loss in front of the home fans in which the Detroit Tigers were competitive for only a few innings, Nicholas Castellanos answered his own questions. — “Can it be difficult?”
J.L. Kirven / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Ron Gardenhire looks for ways to rebuild confidence of Joe Jimenez — Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire sat upright in his swivel chair in his office Sunday morning surrounded by reporters. It was silent. — Gardenhire looked left and right and waited for someone to break the ice.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
With Ponce de Leon's promotion, Cardinals prepping to see Wacha bring relief to rotation — CHICAGO — With a series of decisions during Saturday's loss and a move before Sunday's game at Wrigley Field, the Cardinals did what they could to avoid using righthander Michael Wacha in relief …
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Derrick Goold / Associated Press:
Waino exits with injury as Cards get swept at Wrigley again — The Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt is tagged out at home by Cubs catcher Willson Contreras while trying to score on a ground ball during the sixth inning Sunday night in Chicago. — Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks gave …
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Miami Marlins swept by Braves with extra-innings loss after ninth-inning collapse — Miami Marlins outfielder Austin Dean had three hits, backup catcher Bryan Holaday had two of his own, Pablo Lopez put together another quality start, and Austin Brice and Starlin Castro teamed up for a pivotal play …
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Talking Chop
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ESPN:
Father says David Ortiz has been shot, wounded — Former Boston Red Sox slugger and Dominican star David Ortiz was shot and wounded at an entertainment center in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, his father told ESPN's Enrique Rojas. — “They called to tell me that David is injured …
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MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Red-hot Schwarber thriving in Cubs' leadoff spot — CHICAGO — The best anyone had seen of Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber was back in 2016, when he helped his team to a World Series title, playing on one knee, after missing almost the entire regular season.
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Associated Press:
MLB notes: Mets put Robinson Cano back on 10-day injured list — Robinson Cano is right back on the injured list. Four days after returning to the lineup, the second baseman was placed on the 10-day IL again by the New York Mets with tightness in his left quadriceps.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Bradford William Davis / New York Daily News:
Mets place Robinson Cano back on the IL
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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Talking Chop
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ESPN:
Wainwright exits in fifth with hamstring tightness — St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright was pulled in the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday because of left hamstring tightness, the team said. — Wainwright pitched 4⅓ innings, allowing seven hits …
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Associated Press
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Real or Not? Christian Yelich, Cody Bellinger headed for epic MVP battle — One place baseball is not struggling to draw fans: Milwaukee. Before 45,375 at Miller Park on Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
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Daily Breeze, Phillies Nation and Dodger Blue
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Blake Snell gets the win, Brandon Lowe leads power show as Rays beat Red Sox again, 6-1 — Snell gets his first win in a month for six solid inning, Lowe hits two long homers of four total on the day by Rays. — BOSTON — The Rays gave Blake Snell something somewhat uncommon on Sunday …
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DRaysBay
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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MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' strong homestand ends with dud — The Texas Rangers finished off their homestand with an emphatic dud Sunday afternoon at Globe Life Park. — The Oakland Athletics' 9-8 win shined a light on the biggest issue facing the Rangers at the moment. What do they do about Drew Smyly and Shelby Miller?
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Jay Bruce visits with his former Cincinnati Reds teammates: ‘I wish those guys the best’ — PHILADELPHIA - After the Reds arrived at their team hotel Thursday night in Philadelphia, several players and staff had a chance to catch up with Jay Bruce. Bruce was staying in the same hotel …
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The Good Phight and MLB Baseball News …
Todd Zola / ESPN:
Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Monday — It's another abbreviated Monday slate, with all nine contests under the lights. The marquee matchup features a pair of southpaws squaring off as Chris Sale and the Boston Red Sox welcome Mike Minor and the Texas Rangers into Fenway Park.