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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
The Mets now have a winning record after sweeping Marlins in doubleheader  —  The following sentence may be hard to believe, but do not doubt its accuracy.  The New York Mets have a winning record again.  —  In Game 1 of a doubleheader, Jacob deGrom was his superior self and the red-hot offense persisted …
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Sean Farrell / NorthJersey.com:
Mets storm back against Marlins to sweep doubleheader  —  NEW YORK - It was one small step in the standings, one giant leap for the Mets.  —  Pete Alonso delivered one of the most dramatic moments of the Mets season on Monday night when he completed a comeback win and a doubleheader sweep over the Marlins.
Ronald Blum / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
With pitching and power, Mets sweep Marlins, surge over .500
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Dick Scanlon / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Bichette, Waguespack help Jays end Rays' 6-game win string  —  Bo Bichette homered and scored both runs,  —  Jacob Waguespack pitched six impressive innings and the  —  Toronto Blue Jays ended Tampa Bay's six-game winning streak, beating the Rays 2-0 Monday night.  —  Bichette opened the game with a double off
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Mark Didtler / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Chirinos becomes third Rays starting pitcher on IL
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:   Rays Place Yonny Chirinos On 10-Day IL
Chris Creamer / Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.Net News …:
Black and White Uniforms Across MLB For Players' Weekend 2019  —  Major League Baseball's most colourful event of the year will be a little less so in 2019.  —  This afternoon the Players' Weekend uniforms for 2019 were unveiled by both the league and the Major League Baseball Players Association …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tim Beckham Receives 80-Game PED Suspension  —  Mariners infielder Tim Beckham has been suspended for eighty games under the MLB-MLBPA Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, according to a league announcement.  The league says that Beckham tested positive for the banned performance-enhancing drug Stanozolol.
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Giolito ends winless streak, White Sox beat Tigers 7-4  —  Lucas Giolito ended a five-start winless streak,  —  Tim Anderson had three hits and scored twice, and the  —  Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Monday night.  —  All nine starters for the White Sox had at least one hit and seven either scored or drove in a run.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Designate Adalberto Mejia, Select Junior Fernandez  —  The Cardinals announced Tuesday that they've selected the contract of righty Junior Fernandez from Triple-A Memphis and designated left-hander Adalberto Mejia for assignment in order to open a spot on the 40-man and 25-man rosters.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
Ken Powtak / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Porcello, Travis help Red Sox halt 8-game skid, 7-5 over KC  —  Rick Porcello pitched six innings of one-run ball,  —  Sam Travis hit a two-run homer and the Boston  —  Red Sox halted their eight-game losing streak with a 7-5 victory over the struggling  —  Kansas City Royals on Monday night.
Discussion: Over the Monster and Royals Review
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Mike Mazzeo / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Gleyber Torres (core issue) could be next Yankee headed to IL
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers To Place Zack Davies On IL, Promote Jake Faria  —  The Brewers will place righty Zach Davies on the 10-day injured list, per Robert Murray of The Athletic (Twitter links).  His precise injury situation isn't yet clear, but it seems he's dealing with some sort of back ailment.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
After hitting rock bottom, Nationals are revitalized - and a terrifying postseason opponent  —  SportsPulse: The MLB trade deadline was the last opportunity for contenders to improve their title chances.  MLB insider Bob Nightengale believes the Astros did exactly while other contenders shockingly stood pat.
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Janie McCauley / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Nats back Fedde's first win in 8 starts, beat Giants 4-0  —  Erick Fedde pitched six innings to win for the first time in eight starts and  —  Anthony Rendon's early run-scoring single held up as the  —  San Francisco Giants 4-0 on Monday night.  —  Rendon's single in the third put …
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Dodgers see Urias as starter in '20, Roberts says  —  LOS ANGELES — Julio Urias, not long removed from being one of the brightest prospects in the industry, has been everything and nothing for the 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers, operating as a multi-inning reliever with no solidified responsibility and no set schedule.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
 
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David Ginsburg / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Yankees hit 5 HRs, beat Orioles 9-6 for 6th straight win
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Bill Baer / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
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Michael Kelly / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
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