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11:50 AM ET, June 11, 2016

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Boston Herald:
Red Sox tell teams they'd trade for starting, relief pitching  —  MINNEAPOLIS — The Red Sox have begun to lay groundwork ahead of the trade deadline, telling teams they're interested in both starting and relief pitching, baseball sources told the Herald.  —  The trade market is still …
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Associated Press:
Bogaerts, Red Sox Rout Twins 8-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 10, 2016, 11:21 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Xander Bogaerts matched a career high with four hits, including a three-run home run, and Steven Wright pitched into the eighth inning as the Boston Red Sox topped the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Friday night.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Sabathia, Yankees Shut Out Tigers for 5th Straight Win  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 10, 2016, 10:57 P.M. E.D.T.  —  NEW YORK — CC Sabathia kept up his recent resurgence, the bullpen provided lockdown relief and the New York Yankees got just enough timely hits.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Yahoo Sports
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Associated Press:
Parmelee Becomes 4th Yankees First Baseman on Disabled List
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
New York Daily News:
Mets score go-ahead run on wild Brewers fielding mistake, win 2-1  —  MILWAUKEE — It may have been the most bizarre play of his career and Matt Reynolds did not even see it.  The back-up shortstop hit a line drive to short, put his head down and ran hard.  He missed the utter confusion …
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Lee's 2 Home Runs Lead M's Past Rangers 7-5  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 11, 2016, 1:18 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SEATTLE — Dae-Ho Lee hit two home runs, including a three-run blast off Rangers starter Derek Holland, as the Seattle Mariners defeated Texas 7-5 on Friday night.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Kershaw Strikes Out 13, Wins 7th Straight by Beating Giants  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 11, 2016, 1:06 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Clayton Kershaw struck out 13 in eight innings, Justin Turner hit a go-ahead homer in the top of the ninth and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Friday night.
Associated Press:
Avila Hits 2 HRs, White Sox Give Royals Eighth Straight Loss  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 10, 2016, 11:25 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — Alex Avila hit two of Chicago's season-high four home runs and the struggling White Sox beat Kansas City 7-5 on Friday night to give a shaky Chris Sale …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Austin Jackson Out At Least 6 Weeks With Torn Meniscus; Petricka, Webb Out For Season  —  The White Sox announced today that they've placed center fielder Austin Jackson on the 15-day disabled list with a medial meniscus tear in his left knee.  Jackson will undergo surgery to repair the injury …
Discussion: South Side Sox
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Associated Press:
Bud Norris Shines as Braves Beat Jason Hammel, Cubs 5-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 10, 2016, 10:33 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ATLANTA — Bud Norris pitched seven strong innings, Adonis Garcia and Tyler Flowers hit home runs and the Atlanta Braves beat Jason Hammel and the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Friday night.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Associated Press:
Encarnacion Hits 10th-Inning HR, Blue Jays Beat Orioles 4-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 10, 2016, 10:24 P.M. E.D.T.  —  TORONTO — Edwin Encarnacion hit a game-ending home run in the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Orioles 4-3 on Friday night, snapping Baltimore's winning streak at five.
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
Associated Press:
Strasburg Is First to 10 Wins, Nats Beat Phils 9-6  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 10, 2016, 11:15 P.M. E.D.T.  —  WASHINGTON — Stephen Strasburg hasn't had to be dominant to win games this season.  —  Strasburg became the majors' first 10-game winner despite a rocky beginning …
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Christian S. Hardy / Kansas City Star:
Hall of Game and Pitch Talks: Big weekend at hand for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum  —  Set to be feted Saturday are Orlando Cepeda, Tony Oliva, Tim Raines and Andre Dawson  —  Pitch Talks, a live speaker series, will lead up to the event on Friday night  —  The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum …
Discussion: Royals Review
Associated Press:
Bour's Grand Slam Rallies Marlins Past Arizona 8-6  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 11, 2016, 1:51 A.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — Pinch-hit home runs don't happen often.  Pinch-hit grand slams almost never.  —  Justin Bour accomplished that rare feat Friday night, stepping to the plate …
Discussion: Fish Stripes
 
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