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Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Marlins slugger providing consistent results at the plate after ‘slowing everything down’ — Garrett Cooper stepped up to the plate in the seventh inning of the Miami Marlins' rout of the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday in pursuit of a double, in the pursuit of history.
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Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Marlins pitcher Yamamoto, obtained in Yelich trade, dazzles in first career MLB start — If Jordan Yamamoto had any nerves heading into his first career MLB start, he didn't show it. — The 23-year-old right-handed pitcher, one of four prospects the Miami Marlins obtained in the Christian Yelich trade …
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Fish Stripes
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Marlins slam Cardinals as bats go quiet
Associated Press:
Giants hold on in 9th to beat Padres 4-2 — Will Smith had to work around a pair of two-out hits and a seven-pitch walk in the ninth inning to keep his perfect season intact with another save. — Make it 16 for 16 for the Giants closer, who got Manuel Margot to pop up with the bases loaded …
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NBC Bay Area, McCovey Chronicles and MLB Baseball News …
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ESPN:
Giants activate catcher Posey (hamstring) off IL — SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants activated catcher Buster Posey off the 10-day injured list on Wednesday before their game against the San Diego Padres. — Posey batted cleanup in manager Bruce Bochy's lineup …
Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
2019 Giants not embracing ‘Nothing to lose’ mentality (at least so far)
2019 Giants not embracing ‘Nothing to lose’ mentality (at least so far)
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McCovey Chronicles
Kirkland Crawford / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers open to trading Nicholas Castellanos, Shane Greene, Matthew Boyd — The Tigers introduce Riley Greene, an outfielder from Oviedo, Fla. who was the 5th overall pick in MLB draft. Filmed June 7, 2019 at Comerica Park. — CONNECT — Considering where the Detroit Tigers sit …
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MLB Baseball News …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Report: Tigers Willing To Listen To Offers For Matthew Boyd, Others
Report: Tigers Willing To Listen To Offers For Matthew Boyd, Others
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Sporting News and Bless You Boys
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers take fond memories of College World Series to Omaha
Detroit Tigers take fond memories of College World Series to Omaha
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MLB Baseball News …
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs, Rockies get testy; 4 batters hit by pitches — DENVER — Despite the bumps and bruises after four players — two on each side — got hit by pitches in the Chicago Cubs' 10-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, both teams played it cool afterward.
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Purple Row, MLB Baseball News … and The Athletic
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon says Rockies pitchers hitting Kris Bryant not ‘intentional’
Joe Maddon says Rockies pitchers hitting Kris Bryant not ‘intentional’
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Purple Row
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves back in familiar territory: first place — The Braves entered play Thursday with sole possession of first place in the National League East for the first time this season. — Philadelphia lost to Arizona 2-0 on Wednesday. Once the Braves walked off with the victory in the 11th inning …
Eduardo A. Encina / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays optioning Christian Arroyo to minors, making room for Joey Wendle's return — Wendle is likely to be available Thursday for the first time in seven weeks. — ST. PETERSBURG —The Rays are optioning infielder Christian Arroyo to Triple-A Durham, creating roster space …
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MLB Trade Rumors
Arash Markazi / Los Angeles Times:
Los Angeles Angels? Disingenuous team name is as laughable as ever — The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. — The most confusing and contradictory name in professional sports has been dead for six years now. — Before the 2005 season, the Anaheim Angels changed their name …
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MLB Baseball News … and Halos Heaven
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Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
You know what that Angels' sweep of the Dodgers meant? Not much
You know what that Angels' sweep of the Dodgers meant? Not much
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
How an uncharacteristically off day for Chavez spelled doom for Rangers, his mustache — Pete Fairbanks, the Texas Rangers rookie reliever, is from St. Louis and was showing his civic pride Wednesday afternoon in place where that might not have been the best idea.
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Matthew Moreno / Dodger Blue:
Dodgers News: Alex Verdugo ‘Fired Up’ By Altercation Between Max Muncy & Giants' Madison Bumgarner — Andrew Friedman Considers It ‘Possible’ Dustin May & Tony Gonsolin Receive Call-Ups To Bolster Dodgers Bullpen — While the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants have gone …
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Twinkie Town
Nick Piecoro / Associated Press:
Merrill Kelly dominates as Diamondbacks take series over Phillies — PHILADELPHIA - Merrill Kelly tossed three-hit ball over 7 2/3 innings, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Wednesday night. — Kelly (7-6) struck out five before departing when Bryce Harper entered the game as a pinch-hitter.
Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
‘More versatility the better’: Mariners' Shed Long to try left field with no open spot at second base — MINNEAPOLIS — Shed Long will eventually be the Mariners' everyday second baseman. That's why they acquired him this offseason as part of a plan to rebuild their lineup of the future.
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MLB Baseball News … and Lookout Landing
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino's, Dellin Betances' similar injuries aren't necessarily red flags — The similarities are shocking. — Luis Severino's injuries this spring started in his right shoulder. Now, 16 weeks later he is slowly and carefully working his way back from a strained lat.
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
The history of juiced balls and how today's home run binge fits in — We've all seen the ridiculous moon-orbiting blasts and never-ending barrage of home runs. On Sunday, the Nationals tied a record with four consecutive home runs. On Monday, the Diamondbacks and Phillies set a record by combining for 13 home runs.
Tyler Mason / Associated Press:
Gordon helps Mariners beat sloppy Twins in 10 innings — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Dee Gordon scored on one of Minnesota's three errors in the 10th inning, helping the Seattle Mariners beat the Twins 9-6 on Wednesday night. — Gordon opened the 10th with a ground-rule double.
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Why Triple-A could be ‘zenith’ for Mets' Tim Tebow — Tebow Time in Syracuse has been underwhelming, casting doubt upon whether a former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback will take the final step and complete a journey to the Mets. — Tim Tebow entered Wednesday with a .158/.244/.222 slash line …
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Sporting News
Sporting News:
MLB trade deadline: Red Sox, Giants among baseball's most interesting potential dealmakers — When the Red Sox fell to 11-17 in late-April with a loss to the Rays, they forced themselves to spend much of the first half playing catch-up in the AL East. Boston has somewhat recovered from the slow start …
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AZ Snake Pit
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Jeremy Cluff / Arizona Republic:
MLB trade rumors: Arizona Diamondbacks could be buyers, not sellers at MLB trade deadline
MLB trade rumors: Arizona Diamondbacks could be buyers, not sellers at MLB trade deadline
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AZ Snake Pit