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6:15 PM ET, June 13, 2019

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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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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
One of the prospects in the Christian Yelich trade had a dazzling debut for the Marlins, shutting out the Cardinals
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Marlins slam Cardinals as bats go quiet
Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Marlins pitcher Yamamoto, obtained in Yelich trade, dazzles in first career MLB start
Discussion: Fish Stripes
ESPN:
Arenado in lineup day after being hit by pitch  —  Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado is in Thursday night's lineup against the San Diego Padres, batting fourth a day after he was hit on the left forearm with a pitch.  —  X-rays on Arenado's forearm were negative and the Rockies …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs, Rockies get testy; 4 batters hit by pitches
Jack Etkin / Forbes:   Peter Lambert Has Given The Rockies' Rotation A Timely Lift
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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ESPN:   Giants activate catcher Posey (hamstring) off IL
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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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Report: Tigers Willing To Listen To Offers For Matthew Boyd, Others
Discussion: Sporting News and Bless You Boys
Joey Knight / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays vs. Angels lineups, Travis d'Arnaud at 1B  —  The hot-hitting catcher hasn't played first in a game since a 2012 minor league contest  —  Tonight's Rays (41-26) lineup for their series opener against the Angels:  —  RF Avisail Garcia LF Tommy Pham 2B Brandon Lowe DH Yandy Diaz 1B …
Charles Odum / Star Tribune:
Donaldson wins rematch with Musgrove, Braves top Pirates 6-5  —  ATLANTA — Josh Donaldson drove in the tie-breaking run in Atlanta's five-run fifth inning to win his rematch with Joe Musgrove, and the Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Thursday to complete a four-game sweep.
Discussion: Talking Chop and Bucs Dugout
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Place Kendrys Morales On Injured List  —  The Yankees announced Thursday that they've placed first baseman/designated hitter Kendrys Morales on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left calf.  The Yankees, who optioned lefty Stephen Tarpley to Triple-A last night …
Chandler Rome / Houston Chronicle:
Arm-weary Astros promote Rogelio Armenteros, send Derek Fisher back to minors  —  After playing their third extra-inning game in seven days on Wednesday, the Astros added another arm to their weary bullpen by promoting Rogelio Armenteros from Class AAA Round Rock.
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Should Indians shop Francisco Lindor, Trevor Bauer before trade deadline?  —  Should the Cleveland Indians turn their focus to the future and consider trading several key parts of the batting order, rotation and bullpen?  —  CLEVELAND — Whether it is because of injuries to the rotation …
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
As Blue Jays flounder, phenom Vladimir Guerrero Jr. impresses: ‘None of this scares him’  —  BALTIMORE — Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s face still carries the wide eyes and soft features of youth.  At 20, and not yet two months into his career as a Toronto Blue Jay, he is still learning big-league pitching …
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 …
Discussion: DRaysBay and MLB Trade Rumors
Brian Martin / Orange County Register:
Dodgers place Corey Seager (hamstring) on the IL  —  LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers officially placed Corey Seager on the Injured List on Thursday with the expectation that he will miss much more than the minimum 10 days.  —  An MRI taken Wednesday confirmed Seager suffered a left hamstring strain during …
Discussion: True Blue LA
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 …
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 …
Discussion: Twinkie Town
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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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   A walk-off loss, yes, but Lynn kept alive the formula that will keep the Rangers rolling
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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Release Nick Rumbelow
Discussion: Lookout Landing
 
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Tommy Pham rips struggling Yankees, Red Sox players for high All-Star vote totals
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino's, Dellin Betances' similar injuries aren't necessarily red flags
Mike Puma / New York Post:
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Discussion: Sporting News
Chandler Rome / Houston Chronicle:
Astros insider: When Justin Verlander's 15 strikeouts aren't enough
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
The history of juiced balls and how today's home run binge fits in
Kevin Kernan / New York Post:
Mets' first hurdle to contention has been mocking them all season
Gabby Guerard / WEEI:
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Tyler Mason / Associated Press:
Gordon helps Mariners beat sloppy Twins in 10 innings
Arash Markazi / Los Angeles Times:
Los Angeles Angels? Disingenuous team name is as laughable as ever
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Jon Duplantier injury further strains Diamondbacks' rotation depth
Mark Schmetzer / Cincinnati.com:
Top games in Cincinnati Reds history: No. 38 - A pitcher's duel for the ages in 1917
Nick Piecoro / Associated Press:
Merrill Kelly dominates as Diamondbacks take series over Phillies
Discussion: Phillies Nation
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers take fond memories of College World Series to Omaha
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
How soon could Gallo, Calhoun rejoin the Rangers? One could be back next week
 

 
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