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Ryan Lawrence / Philly.com:
Phillies Notebook: Amaro: Utley not untouchable — LOS ANGELES - When the Phillies' team charter arrived in Pittsburgh late last night, the calendar turned to July, the most active month for in-season player movement. — Ruben Amaro Jr. has helped keep it that way.
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Phillies Notes: Hit by pitch, Kendrick suffers possible concussion — LOS ANGELES - The pitch that hit Kyle Kendrick in the back of the head was not particularly hard, but being hit by an 86-m.p.h. baseball is not exactly the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
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Mark Didtler / Associated Press:
Hellickson wins 5th game in June, Rays beat Tigers — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) An early warning from the plate umpire stopped any more trouble on the field between the Tampa Bay Rays and Detroit Tigers. It didn't seem to put an end to the ill will, though.
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Associated Press:
Nats rough up Mets rookie Wheeler in rout — Recap — Box Score — Play-By-Play — Photos — Conversation — Nats spoil Zach Wheeler's Citi Field debut — NEW YORK — Gio Gonzalez pitched seven shutout innings, Ian Desmond homered off a backup catcher and the Washington Nationals roughed …
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Brian Costello / New York Post:
Phenom or not, Gee gets it done
Phenom or not, Gee gets it done
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Associated Press:
Yasiel Puig's first 4-hit game lifts Dodgers over Phillies — LOS ANGELES — Yasiel Puig ended his sensational first month in the major leagues with his first four-hit game, Stephen Fife scattered four hits over seven scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 Sunday.
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Pierre, Marlins reflect on franchise's history — MIAMI — The cover of the Marlins' media guide has images of the team's past and present. There is a photo of plush Marlins Park, along with a picture of Charlie Hough tossing out the first pitch in club history, and catcher Ivan Rodriguez tagging out J.T. Snow in the 2003 playoffs.
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Fox Sports:
Trade talk heating up entering July — Welcome to July, when the setting of baseball's midseason trade market flips from “posturing” to “deal-making.” — Apart from the fringe contenders who likely will delay their buy/sell decisions — namely, the Philadelphia Phillies and Kansas City Royals …
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Canadian Press:
Davis hits 31st homer as Orioles sweep Yankees — BALTIMORE — Chris Davis set a franchise record by hitting his 31st home run before the All-Star break, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the skidding New York Yankees 4-2 Sunday night for a three-game sweep. — Manny Machado and Nate McLouth …
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Canadian Press:
Cuddyer's hit streak moves to 27 games in loss — DENVER — Madison Bumgarner scattered four hits over seven innings, Hunter Pence hit a two-run homer and the San Francisco Giants ended their longest losing streak in three years with a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday.
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Despite recovery, Braun likely out until All-Star break — PITTSBURGH — Brewers slugger Ryan Braun had a good day in the training room on Saturday — “Probably the best day he has had, as far as one day to the other, so that's encouraging,” manager Ron Roenicke said …
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Michael Hunt / JSOnline:
Ryan Braun will take swings on Tuesday
Ryan Braun will take swings on Tuesday
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Epstein: Sveum doing fine job with ‘imperfect roster’ — Cubs president says manager has been put in some tough situations — Cubs outfielder Ryan Sweeney talks about the fractured rib that sends him to the DL. — SEATTLE — Cubs President Theo Epstein said he's satisfied he's getting …
Canadian Press:
Darvish gets first win in eight starts as Rangers edge Reds — ARLINGTON, Texas — Yu Darvish struck out eight in 6 2-3 scoreless innings for his first victory in eight starts and the Texas Rangers scored twice on a squeeze bunt in a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.
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Canadian Press:
Angels beat Astros to extend winning streak to six games — HOUSTON — Josh Hamilton doubled home the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and scored on shortstop Jake Elmore's overthrow, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 3-1 Sunday and extend their winning streak to six.
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Associated Press:
Braves Homer 3 Times, Beat D-Backs 6-2 for Sweep — ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman, Dan Uggla and Brian McCann homered, powering Atlanta Braves past the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep in the matchup of division leaders. — Paul Maholm (9-6) gave up two runs and eight hits …
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