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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Zach Eflin, 22, debuts for Phillies on Tuesday — TORONTO - The first in the next wave of Phillies prospects stepped onto the turf at Rogers Centre for a television interview Monday afternoon, and some of his new teammates watched. A few heckled Zach Eflin, who will start Tuesday.
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Associated Press:
Howard, Herrera, Eickhoff Lead Philies Past Blue Jays 7-0 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 13, 2016, 10:42 P.M. E.D.T. — TORONTO — Ryan Howard and Odubel Herrera homered, Jerad Eickhoff pitched six spotless innings to win consecutive starts for the first time this season …
Ben Nicholson-Smith / Sportsnet.ca:
Canadian LHP Scott Diamond set to join Blue Jays' roster
Canadian LHP Scott Diamond set to join Blue Jays' roster
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Ryan Braun's potential path to the Giants is littered with obstacles — Yes, it would make baseball sense for Ryan Braun to go to San Francisco, but the long-term prospects look bleak. — Jim McIsaac/Getty Images — Yes, Ryan Braun makes sense for the Giants — baseball sense at this moment, and maybe a bit beyond.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants, Brewers Have Briefly Discussed Ryan Braun — JUNE 14: The Brewers and Giants have thus far had only one “minimal” discussion surrounding Braun, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. Rosenthal reminds that the Giants are one of six teams to which Braun cannot block a trade …
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Associated Press:
Ichiro Closes In on Rose; Marlins Trounce Padres 13-4 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 14, 2016, 3:12 A.M. E.D.T. — SAN DIEGO — Record or not, Ichiro Suzuki is closing in on a big name and a famous number. — Suzuki had three of Miami's season-high 19 hits and the Marlins trounced the San Diego Padres 13-4 on Monday night.
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Connor Grossman / KNBR-AM:
Giants sign Ruben Tejada to minor league deal — In yet another move to bolster the Giants' depth, KNBR.com has learned the Giants inked infielder Ruben Tejada to a minor-league deal, pending his physical on Monday. — The 26-year-old was released June 1 by the Cardinals …
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New York Daily News:
Mets must trade for Jonathan Lucroy — even if it means giving up Zack Wheeler — If they so choose, the Mets have at least two more years with their full complement of celebrated starting pitchers, perhaps even at their most dominant as a group with Zack Wheeler returning soon from Tommy John surgery.
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Reds Edge Braves 9-8 on Holt's Bases-Loaded Walk in 9th — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 13, 2016, 10:42 P.M. E.D.T. — ATLANTA — Tyler Holt's bases-loaded walk off closer Arodys Vizcaino forced in the tie-breaking run in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 9-8 …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Place Yu Darvish On 15-Day DL — The Rangers have placed star righty Yu Darvish on the 15-day DL with ongoing shoulder and neck issues, per a team announcement (via Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, on Twitter). Reliever Alex Claudio will take his place on the active roster.
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Associated Press:
Greinke, Aided by Defense, Pitches D-Backs Past Dodgers 3-2 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 14, 2016, 1:18 A.M. E.D.T. — PHOENIX — Zack Greinke was aided by three defensive gems while pitching seven innings in his first game against his old team since leaving Los Angeles …
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Column Giants can still flex their big arms
Column Giants can still flex their big arms
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds To Sign No. 2 Overall Pick Nick Senzel — The Reds have reached an agreement with No. 2 overall draft pick Nick Senzel and will sign the Tennessee third baseman for a $6.2MM bonus later today, reports MLB.com's Jim Callis (on Twitter). The second pick came with a value of $7,762,900 this season …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Release Carl Crawford — The Dodgers have released outfielder Carl Crawford, as MLB.com's Ken Gurnick tweets. Recently designated for assignment, Crawford obviously did not draw any interest on the waiver wire. — Crawford is still owed $35MM or so on the ill-fated contract …
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Associated Press:
Twins Pound Angels 9-4 in Their Highest-Scoring Game of Year — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 14, 2016, 2:00 A.M. E.D.T. — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Paul Molitor knows the standings aren't flattering to the Minnesota Twins, who have won only 20 games all season.
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White Sox Rally From 7 Down for 10-9 Victory Over Tigers — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 14, 2016, 2:06 A.M. E.D.T. — CHICAGO — James Shields was shaky again. Avisail Garcia and Melky Cabrera each committed a costly error, and Todd Frazier had another rough day at the plate.
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