Top News:
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Rays to explore playing in Montreal — The Tampa Bay Rays received permission from Major League Baseball's executive council to explore a plan in which they would play early-season home games in the Tampa Bay area and the remainder of the year in Montreal, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.
RELATED:
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays to explore splitting home games with Montreal — Rays have MLB's permission, say plan could keep baseball in Tampa Bay long-term. There are several issues. — The Rays are going to explore splitting home games with Montreal in future seasons as part of a plan they say would keep baseball in the Tampa Bay area long term.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, Athletics Nation, New York Times, Purple Row and Bluebird Banter
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets pitchers scuffle hours after coaching shakeup at Wrigley — CHICAGO - The Mets began the day with an enormous disruption to the structure of their coaching staff when Brodie Van Wagenen and his front office made an executive decision to fire pitching coach Dave Eiland.
RELATED:
Curly W Live:
A Letter from Mark D. Lerner: Nationals Announce Extension of Protective Field Netting — Dear Nationals Fans: — Today, we announced additional protective netting will be installed at Nationals Park during the All-Star break. Ultra Cross Knotless Dyneema protective netting will be installed …
Discussion:
NBCSports.com, MLB Baseball News … and MLB Daily Dish
Joe Reedy / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Dodgers hold off Giants' rally in 9th for 9-8 victory — Madison Bumgarner and rode their hot-hitting lineup for the first eight innings of Thursday night's game against San Francisco. It was their clutch fielding that ended up helping them hold on for a 9-8 win.
Discussion:
True Blue LA
Bob Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
The perfect player: Albert Pujols' return to St. Louis a time for celebration — ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols still has a home in the suburbs of St. Louis but hasn't set foot inside Busch Stadium since Dec. 8, 2011. — This is the home he helped build, leading the Cardinals …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Trevor Bauer, Baseball's Imperfect Evangelist — CLEVELAND — Trevor Bauer has thrown more pitches this season than any other major leaguer. Many pitches have not gone where he wanted, but this is the most fitting category for him to be leading. Bauer, the restless and relentless right-hander …
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Rubby De La Rosa on verge of departing Diamondbacks for Japan — Right-hander Rubby De La Rosa, who has spent the first 2 1/2 months of the season in Triple-A Reno for the Diamondbacks, is on the verge of having his rights sold to the Yomiuri Giants in Nippon Professional Baseball, Japan's top league.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees To Activate Aaron Judge On Friday — The Yankees will activate star outfielder Aaron Judge off the injured list on Friday, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports (Twitter link). Judge has already joined the team in New York as the Yankees begin an important four-game series against Houston starting tonight.
Discussion:
NBCSports.com, Pinstripe Alley and MLB Baseball News …
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Gordon, Sparkman lead Royals past Twins, Odorizzi 4-1 — Jake Odorizzi in the first inning and beat the — Minnesota Twins 4-1 Thursday night. — Glenn Sparkman (2-3) gave up just one run and five hits in a season high-tying seven innings. He walked one and struck out three.
Discussion:
Twinkie Town and Royals Review
Chris Talbott / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Santana powers Mariners past Orioles 5-2 — Domingo Santana hit his third home run in two days, — Wade LeBlanc gave the Mariners a boost on the mound after another rough outing by an opener and Seattle beat the — Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Thursday night. — Santana's homers helped the
Discussion:
Lookout Landing
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Dodgers place Hill on IL — Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Rich Hill was placed on the injured list Thursday due to a left forearm strain. — Hill underwent an MRI exam to determine the severity of the ailment after he lasted only an inning in his Wednesday start against the San Francisco Giants.
Discussion:
True Blue LA
Lance Hornby / Toronto Sun:
Angels' Trout continues domination of Blue Jays — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the big fish most nights, but there's no doubt Wednesday night was Trout season in Toronto. — Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels continued to clobber the Blue Jays, rattling two early home runs into near-empty seats …
Discussion:
The Ringer, Halos Heaven, Bluebird Banter, MLB Baseball News … and Daily News
RELATED:
Ian Harrison / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Trout has 2 HRs, 7 RBIs as Angels beat Jays 11-6
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter and Halos Heaven
