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St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
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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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB renders verdict on Luke Heimlich, but will it be a life sentence? — They scouted him, analyzed him, debated over him, and a few teams actually spoke directly to him. — But, in the end, no one would touch him. — Forty rounds passed in Major League Baseball's amateur draft.
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
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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The Comeback and Baseball Prospectus
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
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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MLB Baseball News …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Albert Almora Jr. trying to build on success against right-handers — Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses his relationship with former Jets quarterback Joe Namath and shortstop Addison Russell's status on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Detroit Free Press:
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.
Discussion:
Over the Monster
Associated Press:
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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Corey Long / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Pirates 3B Kang says he's given up drinking after DUI arrest
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Bucs Dugout
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
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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Janie McCauley / Toronto Sun:
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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MLB Baseball News …, McCovey Chronicles and AZ Snake Pit
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
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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baseballmusings.com and Federal Baseball
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Harvey Valentine / UPI:
Jonny Venters to make first MLB start as Rays visit Nationals
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MLB Baseball News …
Joe Lyons / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
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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Fish Stripes
Pat Stoetzer / Baltimore Sun:
Baseball: GW's Pasteur, Winters Mill grad, drafted by Yankees — George Washington University's Isaiah Pasteur, a Winters Mill High School graduate, was drafted June 6, 2018 by the New York Yankees in the 13th round of the MLB Draft. (Courtesy of George Washington Athletics / Manny Fernandez)
Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
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.
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
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.
Associated Press:
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.
ESPN:
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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Halos Heaven, MLB Baseball News …, baseballmusings.com and MLB Daily Dish
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
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 …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Acquire Jon Jay — The Diamondbacks announced that they've acquired outfielder Jon Jay from the Royals in exchange for minor league left-hander Gabe Speier and minor league right-hander Elvis Luciano. Infielder Kristopher Negron has been designated for assignment to clear roster space.
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit and MLB Daily Dish
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
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
Peter Baugh / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
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
