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Rays-Mariners: Previewing the start of Tampa Bay's seven-game homestand — A look at the Rays-Mariners matchup Thursday, and lookahead to the rest of Tampa Bay's seven-game homestand: — TV/radio: Fox Sports Sun; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish) — Tickets: $15-$275; available at Tropicana Field box office …
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Miguel Andujar making an impact along with fellow Yankees rookie Gleyber Torres — TORONTO— The last time the Yankees were in this town, it was the opening weekend of the baseball season. — Neil Walker was the starting second baseman and Brandon Drury started at third.
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Andujar hits first career grand slam, Yankees beat Jays 7-2
Andujar hits first career grand slam, Yankees beat Jays 7-2
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Pena leads DSL Giants over DSL Colorado 15-6 — , (AP) — Jean Pena hit a three-run home run and had two hits as the DSL Giants defeated the DSL Colorado 15-6 on Wednesday. — DSL Giants had a pair of big innings in the blowout victory, scoring six runs in the first inning and five in the ninth.
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Maria's single leads DSL Brewers to 2-1 win over DSL Cubs2 — , (AP) — Victor Maria hit a run-scoring single in the eighth inning, leading the DSL Brewers to a 2-1 win over the DSL Cubs2 on Wednesday. The DSL Brewers swept the short two-game series with the win.
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Gari's triple leads DSL Red Sox2 to 10-2 win over DSL Cubs1 — , (AP) — Andres Gari hit a two-run triple in the eighth inning, leading the DSL Red Sox2 to a 10-2 win over the DSL Cubs1 on Wednesday. — The triple by Gari started the scoring in a seven-run inning and gave the DSL Red Sox2 a 3-2 lead.
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J.D. Martinez, Red Sox — The buzz: Martinez played four seasons in Detroit, hitting 99 home runs and recording 285 RBIs in a Tigers uniform. Tuesday night, Martinez hit a two-run homer against his former team to help the Red Sox to a 6-0 win. — Oh, and before I forget, that was his 20th home run of the season.
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Column: Cubs' coaching purge back in spotlight with John Mallee's return — Cubs manager Joe Maddon (left) and former hitting coach John Mallee in happier times, right after the Cubs won the NLCS in 2016. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants … SAN FRANCISCO - After tossing a scoreless inning in the first outing of his rehab assignment for High-A Visalia on Tuesday night, right-hander Randall Delgado's return to the Diamondbacks' bullpen is finally starting to feel imminent, manager Torey Lovullo said.
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Diamondbacks edge Giants 3-2, spoil Bumgarner's season debut — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Madison Bumgarner's mere presence back on the mound and healthy after all these months meant so much to the San Francisco Giants, even in defeat. — But the big lefty is a perfectionist …
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Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants
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Jonny Venters to make first MLB start as Rays visit Nationals — WASHINGTON — Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jonny Venters makes his first major league start Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. — Venters, who will be appearing in his 245th game, returned to the majors in April …
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Reliever Jonny Venters to make first career start for Rays vs. Nationals
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
For openers for Rays on Wednesday? How about Jonny Venters
For openers for Rays on Wednesday? How about Jonny Venters
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Dodgers' Caleb Ferguson to make MLB debut vs. Pirates — The Los Angeles Dodgers, plagued by injuries among their starters, will give left-hander Caleb Ferguson his first major league start Wednesday in the second contest of a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
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Dodgers get back to .500 with 5-0 shutout of Pirates
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Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers turn to rookie Caleb Ferguson for Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh
Dodgers turn to rookie Caleb Ferguson for Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh
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Warren Mayes / Associated Press:
Urena gets 1st win as Marlins snap skid, beat Cards 7-4 — ST. LOUIS (AP) With some help from Miami's hitters, Jose Urena finally got his first win of the season. — Brian Anderson and J.T. Riddle homered to back a shaky Urena, and the Marlins stopped a six-game losing streak …
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Freeman, Swanson, Markakis homer as Braves rout Padres 14-1 — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Freddie Freeman was a triple shy of the cycle when Atlanta manager Brian Snitker took out his first baseman because the Braves were beating the San Diego Padres so badly. — Freeman was OK with the move …
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10 hyped players who are running out of time to become stars — The MLB draft concludes Wednesday, an exciting and important time for every organization. It's also the annual reminder of how difficult it is to project high school and college players into the future. You know what else is difficult?
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White Sox call up Triple-A catcher Kevan Smith — Catcher Kevan Smith during spring training in February. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — The White Sox recalled catcher Kevan Smith from Triple-A Charlotte before Tuesday's doubleheader after optioning Alfredo Gonzalez to Charlotte on Monday.
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Abreu homer helps White Sox bounce back to split with Twins
Abreu homer helps White Sox bounce back to split with Twins
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Andrelton Simmons says DL is possibility after ankle sprain — Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons suffered a sprained right ankle and could be headed to the disabled list after injuring himself on the dugout steps Tuesday night. — “Nothing is broke, but I sprained it pretty decent …
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Struggling pitchers meet in Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers clash — CLEVELAND — Two struggling pitchers will try to climb out of their slumps Wednesday afternoon as the Cleveland Indians host the Milwaukee Brewers in the second contest of their brief two-game mini-series at Progressive Field.
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Cardinals load up on college pitchers in rapid-fire day three of draft — The third day of the MLB Draft moves so fast, that you'll likely miss a pick if you step away from the online telecast. — Follow along for a look at the Cardinals' day three picks: — Round 11 (No. 333 overall): Chris Holba, RHP
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MLB draft: Hawkeyes pitcher Nick Allgeyer, Iowa signee Korry Howell selected in 12th round — The first Iowa pitcher is off the board. — Nick Allgeyer was the first Hawkeye taken on the final day of the MLB draft, going to the Toronto Blue Jays in the 12th round with the No. 356 overall pick.
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Redbirds hope to cash in by drafting injured players who would have been picked higher — In the movie “The World According to Garp,” the character played by Robin Williams is looking at a house when a plane crashes into it. — He immediately decides to buy the house.
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