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Nick Deeds / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants Acquire Rafael Devers — In a shocking mid-June blockbuster, the Giants have acquired star slugger Rafael Devers from the Red Sox in exchange for right-hander Jordan Hicks, left-hander Kyle Harrison, outfield/first base prospect James Tibbs and right-handed pitching prospect Jose Bello.
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ESPN:
Sources: Red Sox trade All-Star slugger Rafael Devers to Giants — The San Francisco Giants are acquiring All-Star slugger Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday evening. — The Giants are sending starter Jordan Hicks, 23-year-old lefty Kyle Harrison …
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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 …
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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
Justin Martinez needs elbow surgery; A.J. Puk shuts down throwing program
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Christopher Crawford / NBCSports.com:
Top fantasy baseball prospects: Brady House joining the Nationals, James Tibbs traded to Boston — A reminder: This is ONLY players who have Rookie of the Year MLB eligibility, and ONLY a look at potential help for 2025. — That out of the way, here's a look at the top prospects who can help your fantasy roster this season.
Associated Press:
Dodgers say Ohtani will pitch on Monday night against Padres — LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani is going to be the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night against San Diego, 21 months after the two-way star had elbow surgery. — The Dodgers made the announcement after Sunday night's 5-4 win over San Francisco.
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 …
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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.
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Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Giants at Dodgers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 13 — Its Friday, June 13 and the Giants (40-29) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (41-28). Logan Webb is slated to take the mound for San Francisco against Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Los Angeles.
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Angels at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 13
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Reds at Tigers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 13
Reds at Tigers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 13
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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.
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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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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 …
