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5:25 PM ET, June 6, 2023

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Associated Press:
Rangers move Jacob deGrom to 60-day IL; more testing planned  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom's return for the AL West-leading Texas Rangers has been pushed back until at least late June after the two-time National League Cy Young Award winner was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday.
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The Athletic:
When will Jacob deGrom pitch again?  Where will Aroldis Chapman be traded?  —  This is a digital version of The Windup newsletter.  Sign up here to receive this content directly in your inbox every morning.  —  Jacob deGrom is on the — OK you've already finished my sentence, haven't you?  Yes.
Pete Caldera / NorthJersey.com:
Aaron Judge makes spectacular catch, busting through outfield fence vs. Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES - Inside the cramped visiting manager's office at Dodger Stadium, Aaron Boone was talking about Aaron Judge's latest sensational catch.  —  That's when his eyes moved to the TV set.
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge dealing with sore toe, Nestor Cortes likely heading to IL
Richard Goldstein / New York Times:
Roger Craig, Teacher of an Era-Defining Pitch, Is Dead at 93  —  After winning three World Series as a player, Craig became a coach and spread the gospel of the split-fingered fastball, what one player of the time called “the pitch of the '80s.”  —  Roger Craig, who pitched or managed …
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Matt Fisher / WFAA-TV:
Rangers take aim at basement-dwelling Cardinals in interleague matchup  —  The Texas Rangers haven't had great success against NL Central teams this year but they will try to right those wrongs against the flagging St. Louis Cardinals.  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers could win …
Discussion: Viva El Birdos and Lone Star Ball
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Jordan Montgomery's search for win drags on. Cardinals' search of offense means a call up
Discussion: New York Post and Associated Press
Rob Bradford / audacy.com:
Ryan Brasier lands with Dodgers on a minor-league deal  —  JONATHAN PAPELBON IS REVOLUTIONIZING POWER RANKINGS  —  Ryan Brasier has found a new home.  —  The 35-year-old pitcher - who was released by the Red Sox on May 21 - confirmed to WEEI.com that he has signed a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Darragh McDonald / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Option Alek Manoah  —  The Blue Jays announced a series of roster moves today, the most notable of which is that right-hander Alek Manoah has been optioned to the Florida Complex League.  The club also optioned right-hander Jay Jackson and infielder Ernie Clement.
Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds call up top prospect Elly De La Cruz  —  The future is now.  —  The Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday made that call with the promotion of baseball's top prospect - shortstop Elly De La Cruz - for the start of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park.
ESPN:
Padres' Xander Bogaerts hopes to avoid IL trip due to injured wrist  —  San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts is expected to get some time off because of his nagging left wrist injury but hopes to avoid a trip to the injured list.  —  Bogaerts, who left Saturday's victory over the Chicago Cubs …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Former Dodgers great Steve Garvey exploring U.S. Senate bid in California  —  Former Los Angeles Dodgers great Steve Garvey has been on the campaign trail for decades trying to raise money for ALS, and now, he could be taking his platform to a whole new level.
Noel Sanchez / Sports Illustrated:
Padres' Superstar Carrying ‘It Is What It Is’ Attitude Following Sunday Loss to Cubs  —  Will the Friars find any form of consistency?  —  Things continue to spiral completely out of control for this 2023 San Diego Padres squad and it is almost like they are trying to make the second half …
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles promote Heston Kjerstad, former No. 2 overall pick, to Triple-A Norfolk  —  It took Heston Kjerstad two years after he was drafted to make his professional debut.  He needed less than one to reach the cusp of the majors.  —  The Orioles are promoting Kjerstad …
Andrew Tredinnick / NorthJersey.com:
What's on deck for Mets: Here's why they have a chance to bounce back vs. Braves  —  Once again as the Mets appeared to be ramping up, they hit a roadblock over the weekend.  —  After winning eight straight games at Citi Field, including a sweep of the Phillies, the Mets were knocked …
Discussion: Battery Power and Yahoo Sports
 
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