Ballbug: Tim Lincecum Embraces a Second Chance With New Angels Team (Associated Press)

Associated Press:

Rangers Overcome Three-Run Deficit, Beat Cardinals 4-3 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 18, 2016, 7:46 P.M. E.D.T. — ST. LOUIS — Ian Desmond had a sacrifice fly to cap a two-run ninth-inning rally and the Texas Rangers overcame a late three-run deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Saturday.

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Hamels Pitches Rangers to 1-0 Win Over Cardinals — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 17, 2016, 10:46 P.M. E.D.T. — ST. LOUIS — Rougned Odor homered and Cole Hamels pitched 7 2/3 innings as the Texas Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 1-0 on Friday night. — Hamels (7-1) allowed three hits while striking out six and walking three.

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Associated Press:

Gutierrez's 2 HRs, 6 RBIs Lead Mariners Past Boston, 8-4 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 17, 2016, 10:34 P.M. E.D.T. — BOSTON — Franklin Gutierrez homered in his first two at-bats and drove in a career-high six runs as the Seattle Mariners outslugged the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Friday night.

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Minor MLB Transactions: 6/18/16 — Here are today's minor moves from around the league. — The Red Sox announced that they've selected the contract of outfielder Ryan LaMarre. They also recalled infielder Deven Marrero and optioned outfielder Rusney Castillo and lefty Roenis Elias to Triple-A Pawtucket.

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Associated Press:

Tim Lincecum Embraces a Second Chance With New Angels Team — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 17, 2016, 9:31 P.M. E.D.T. — OAKLAND, Calif. — A white cap on backward, Tim Lincecum stopped to pet the bomb-sniffing dogs in the parking lot before greeting the workers at the security entrance …

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Associated Press:

Greinke Wins 7th Straight Start, Diamondbacks Beat Phillies — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 18, 2016, 6:10 P.M. E.D.T. — PHILADELPHIA — Zack Greinke won his seventh straight start, pitching three-hit ball for eight innings to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Saturday.

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Associated Press:

Gant Earns 1st MLB Win, Braves Beat Mets, Take 3rd Straight — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 17, 2016, 11:28 P.M. E.D.T. — NEW YORK — Atlanta newcomer John Gant was standing at his locker, talking to reporters about his nifty performance when someone stepped up, extended a hand and offered congratulations.

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Associated Press:

Royals Pitcher Ventura Has Suspension Cut to 8 Games — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 18, 2016, 5:30 P.M. E.D.T. — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura has started serving his suspension after it was cut from nine games to eight.

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Associated Press:

Orioles Snap Blue Jays' 4-Game Streak With 4-2 Victory — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 18, 2016, 7:04 P.M. E.D.T. — BALTIMORE — Jonathan Schoop went 3 for 4 with a home run, Yovani Gallardo and three relievers shut down the torrid-hitting Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles ended Toronto's …

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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:

Strange Seasons Continue — The Yankees beat the Twins 7-6, a game with a number of interesting points. The biggest one belongs to Michael Pineda. He walked none and struck out nine, but allowed four runs in 5 1/3 innings. His high strikeout rate, low walk rate, and high ERA have not changed.

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Associated Press:

Turners Leads Dodgers Over Brewers, 3-2 in 10 Innings — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 18, 2016, 2:15 A.M. E.D.T. — LOS ANGELES — Justin Turner homered twice and delivered the game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday evening.

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Associated Press:

Stanton Out-Hits Rockies to Help Marlins Win 5-1 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 17, 2016, 11:19 P.M. E.D.T. — MIAMI — Slumping Miami slugger Giancarlo Stanton out-hit the high-scoring Colorado Rockies. — Stanton had two hits and two RBIs, and Adam Conley and four relievers combined …

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