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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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Reactions: Luke Heimlich not selected in 2018 MLB Draft — Luke Heimlich, the Oregon State University pitcher who pleaded guilty in 2012 to a felony charge of molesting his six-year-old niece when he was 15, was not selected in 40 rounds of the Major League Baseball draft for the second consecutive year …
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Luke Heimlich, Oregon State pitcher who molested niece, isn't selected in MLB draft — Oregon State pitcher Luke Heimlich was not selected over three days of Major League Baseball's draft - 30 teams making an individual decision that created a collective repudiation of the left-hander …
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Arizona high school and college players taken in 2018 MLB draft — The 2018 MLB draft was held over three days, June 4-6 in Secaucus, New Jersey. — For the state of Arizona, the draft was highlighted by two high school players going in the top 20. — Glendale Mountain Ridge pitcher …
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BUFFERY: Blue Jays sinking fast but Donaldson still believes — TORONTO — If you're a Blue Jays die-hard and still think this submerging outfit has a chance to make it to the playoffs, I implore you not to go to the Fangraphs website and punch up the playoff odds. — Fangraphs is not a fly-by-night baseball website.
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Rays-Mariners: Previewing the start of Tampa Bay's seven-game homestand
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Yankees look to beat Blue Jays again, this time with Aaron Judge
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Dodgers' Pedro Baez sent to minors to make room for Caleb Ferguson — PITTSBURGH — The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned reliever Pedro Baez to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday to open a spot on the roster for rookie starting pitcher Caleb Ferguson. — Baez is 2-3 with a 3.25 ERA for Los Angeles this season.
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Pirates 3B Kang says he's given up drinking after DUI arrest
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Dodgers' Caleb Ferguson to make MLB debut vs. Pirates
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For openers for Rays on Wednesday? How about Jonny Venters — Veteran lefty reliever Jonny Venters has been stacking up accomplishments, starting with his April 25 return to the majors, his first appearance since 2012 as he recovered from multiple elbow issues. — On May 15, he got his first big-league win since 2012.
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Jonny Venters to make first MLB start as Rays visit Nationals
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Reliever Jonny Venters to make first career start for Rays vs. Nationals
Reliever Jonny Venters to make first career start for Rays vs. Nationals
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Gary Sanchez is back in a slump, though the Yankees' lineup helps hide his struggles — TORONTO — Aaron Boone maintains Gary Sanchez is healthy now, no longer feeling the effects of the calf cramping that dogged him in Texas. — But Sanchez has three hits in his last 36 at-bats …
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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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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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Molina starts back-to-back games as Cards aim to bounce back — Coming off an ugly 7-4 loss to Miami on Tuesday, the Cardinals will be looking to get back on track Wednesday when they host the Marlins in the middle game of a three-game series at Busch Stadium. Game time is 7:15 p.m.
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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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Phillies pick one of Roy Halladay's former players in MLB draft — Matheu Nelson flew in a plane with “captain” Roy Halladay just three days before the former Phillies pitcher's fatal crash. He played for Halladay in high school, caught Halladay's son and spent the last seven months honoring his former coach's memory.
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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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Sthormes' single leads Lakeland over Jupiter in 8 innings — JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Andres Sthormes hit a two-run single in the top of the eighth inning to help lead the Lakeland Flying Tigers to a 5-1 win over the Jupiter Hammerheads in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
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Cincinnati Reds complete MLB Draft, plan to sign more picks with new minor league team — After three days and 41 selections, the Reds completed their 2018 MLB Draft class on Wednesday evening. — The numbers: 21 pitchers, 15 high schoolers, five catchers and the hope that a few players eventually work …
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Cincinnati Reds look to get Wandy Peralta back to 2017 form — Reds pitcher Anthony DeSclafani talks about making his first Major League start since September 2016. He gave up four runs and six hits in five innings against the Rockies on Tuesday. The Enquirer/Bobby Nightengale — CONNECT
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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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Berglund ready to play baseball every day after being picked in MLB Draft — The Corpus Christi area has long been a hotbed for high school baseball and as a byproduct has produced more than its share of professional baseball players. That continues to this day.
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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?