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Associated Press:
Hunter Dobbins caps eventful week with his second win over the Yankees  —  BOSTON — Hunter Dobbins had quite the week.  —  First, he said last weekend that he'd rather retire than pitch for the Yankees because his father was drafted by New York twice before being traded.  —  Then, he goes out and beats the Yankees.
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Domínguez makes ‘no excuses’ for costly gaffe in Yankees' loss  —  BOSTON - There were major renovations to Fenway Park ahead of the 1934 season, introducing a scoreboard inside the left-field wall that featured a state-of-the-art innovation: large colored lamps to signify the count on a batter …
Associated Press:
Diamondbacks sign veteran pitcher Anthony DeSclafani  —  PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed free-agent pitcher Anthony DeSclafani and placed him on the major-league roster Sunday.  —  DeSclafani, 35, recently opted out of a minor-league deal with the New York Yankees.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Justin Martinez needs elbow surgery; A.J. Puk shuts down throwing program  —  If the Arizona Diamondbacks were holding out hope that their injured relievers could eventually return to provide a boost to the bullpen.  But that thinking took a hit with word that right-hander Justin Martinez …
Associated Press:
Texas rookie Kumar Rocker keeps scoreless start intact with help from pickle juice  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers rookie Kumar Rocker kept a scoreless start intact by working through an eventful fifth inning that included downing three small bottles of pickle juice …
Discussion: Winnipeg Free Press
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Reds at Tigers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 13  —  It's Friday, June 13 and the Reds (35-34) are in Detroit to take on the Tigers (45-25).  Nick Martinez is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Brant Hurter for Detroit.
Discussion: Redleg Nation and Bless You Boys
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Athletics at Royals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 13
Discussion: Royals Review and Athletics Nation
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Giants at Dodgers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 13
Discussion: True Blue LA
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:   Angels at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 13
NBCSports.com:   Guardians at Mariners Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 13
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Cardinals at Brewers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 13
Discussion: Viva El Birdos and Brew Crew Ball
Associated Press:
Contreras catchers become first pair of brothers to homer in same inning as opponents since 1933  —  MILWAUKEE — Catchers Willson and William Contreras became the second pair of brothers to homer in the same inning as opponents in baseball's modern era on Saturday.
Discussion: Winnipeg Free Press
Associated Press:
Shohei Ohtani hits two home runs against Giants, ending 10-game drought  —  LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani had never gone 10 games without hitting a homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers until this month.  —  The three-time MVP ended his drought Saturday night — and then started making up for lost time.
Discussion: MLB.com and Winnipeg Free Press
Associated Press:
Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet happy to ‘live and die with my best pitch’ against Aaron Judge  —  BOSTON — The Red Sox have had a chance in games whenever Garrett Crochet has been on the mound this season.  —  And with the exception of one pitch in Friday's 2-1, extra-inning win over the Yankees …
Associated Press:
Harris, Acuña, Ozuna provide boost to lineup, give Braves hope they can save season  —  ATLANTA — With Michael Harris II finding his power stroke, Ronald Acuña Jr. hitting .375 after missing almost a full season and Marcel Ozuna fighting his way through a hip issue …
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Astros rookie outfielder Jacob Melton sidelined with a sprained ankle  —  HOUSTON — The Houston Astros placed rookie outfielder Jacob Melton on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a sprained right ankle.  —  Melton was injured playing defense in Friday night's win over Minnesota.
Associated Press:
Nationals' bat-retrieving dog Bruce laps up pregame attention, makes MLB debut  —  WASHINGTON — The dog days of summer arrived Saturday at Nationals Park.  —  Bruce, a 21-month-old Golden Retriever, fetched a bat during a ceremony before the Washington Nationals' game against the Miami Marlins as part of a Pups in the Park promotion.
Discussion: MLB.com and Winnipeg Free Press
James L. Edwards III / New York Times:
Knicks set to interview Taylor Jenkins, Mike Brown next week: Sources  —  The New York Knicks' search for a head coach is ongoing, but it's possible that a conclusion could come within the next two weeks.  —  Former Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins and former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown …
 
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