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Stan Grossfeld / BostonGlobe.com:
John Farrell goes lobstering — The former Red Sox skipper is happily pursuing his other passion, which he calls “a lifelong dream.” — SOMEWHERE IN IPSWICH BAY — His uniform is now orange-and-yellow-trimmed waders, blue rubber gloves, and Xtratuff fishing boots.
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Chris Mason / Eagle-Tribune:
J.D. Martinez sounds off on All-Star, MVP Award voting — BOSTON — In the first round of All-Star balloting, J.D. Martinez had 500,000 more votes than any other designated hitter in the American League. — He still doesn't think the system is right. — “I believe that the players …
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The Athletic, MLB Baseball News …, Over the Monster, NESN.com and NBCSports.com
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets' bats go cold as Wilmer Font gets lit up for five runs by the Phillies — PHILADELPHIA - The Mets came out of the gates hungrier than when they ended the race. New York fell 7-5 to the Phillies on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park for a second straight loss that slipped through the Mets' hands.
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Dan Gelston / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Franco hits go-ahead homer, Kapler tossed in Phillies win — Maikel Franco hit a go-ahead two-run homer for the second straight game, and the — New York Mets 7-5 on Tuesday night. — Scott Kingery and — Rhys Hoskins also connected as Philadelphia earned its second straight win since losing seven in a row.
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The Good Phight
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Van Wagenen is managing Mets games from home in ‘unusual’ struggle
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Sports Illustrated, The Ringer, NBCSports.com, Amazin' Avenue, MLB Baseball News … and Newsday
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Gabe Kapler Gets Vote Of Confidence
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MLB Baseball News …, Inquirer.com and The Good Phight
John Romano / Tampa Bay Times:
Before going any farther, Tampa Bay has to decide whether it is a Major League market — The Rays are neither wrong, nor unreasonable, about the attendance problems. The question is whether this community is willing to invest more searching for a fix. — ST. PETERSBURG — For 20 years …
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MLB Baseball News … and Gaslamp Ball
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Craig Calcaterra / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rays owner tries to sell two-city concept, fails
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Twinkie Town and DRaysBay
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Rookie Jays starter Thornton enjoying memorable run through baseball powerhouses — NEW YORK — Before Trent Thornton's rookie season included shut-down performances against the two most recent World Series champs, there was a rather rude introduction to life in The Show. — And it included death threats.
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Jake Seiner / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Yanks HR in 27th straight to match record, beat Jays 10-8
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Bluebird Banter and Pinstripe Alley
Los Angeles Times:
Young fan taken to hospital after being hit in the head with foul ball at Dodger Stadium — It's a scary scene that has become all too familiar in baseball stadiums across the country. A fan is struck by a hard-hit foul ball. A game is delayed while the fan receives medical attention.
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Ballpark Digest, FOX2now.com, NBC Southern California and MLB Baseball News …
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David Ginsburg / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Machado enjoys happy return in Padres' 8-3 win over Orioles — Manny Machado marked his return to Camden Yards with a performance reminiscent of his time with the Orioles, hitting a long homer and driving in two runs to help the — San Diego Padres beat Baltimore 8-3 Tuesday night.
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Camden Chat and Gaslamp Ball
Rich Rovito / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Vogelbach's homer lifts Mariners to first interleague win — Daniel Vogelbach hit a two-run homer to lift the — Seattle Mariners to an 8-3 win over the — Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night for their first interleague win in five tries this season. — Marco Gonzales (9-6) …
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Brew Crew Ball and Lookout Landing
John Marshall / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Hernandez hits leadoff homer, Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 3-2 — PHOENIX (AP) — Enrique Hernandez hit his sixth career leadoff home run, — Justin Turner added a solo shot and the — Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 Tuesday night. — Hernandez hit a 0-2 pitch out to left off
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True Blue LA
Josh Dubow / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Bumgarner strikes out 11 in Giants' 4-2 win over Rockies — Madison Bumgarner struck out 11 batters in six innings and also drove in a run with an RBI single that helped lead the — San Francisco Giants to a 4-2 victory over the — Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.
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McCovey Chronicles
Matt Carlson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Albies, Acuña hit homers to lead Braves past Cubs 3-2 — Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna Jr. homered, Max Fried pitched six innings of two-hit ball and the — Chicago Cubs 3-2 Tuesday night. — Acuna crushed the first pitch of the game from Cubs rookie
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Talking Chop
Ben Reiter / Sports Illustrated:
'What's a Scarlet Letter?' The Improbable Reinvention of A-Rod — Yes, Alex Rodriguez is engaged to Jennifer Lopez. Yes, they spend their days frolicking across the celebrity landscape, from the Oscars to the Met Gala. But here's the really crazy part: He's popular.
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New York Post and MLB Baseball News …
