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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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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Luke Heimlich, Oregon State pitcher who molested niece, isn't selected in MLB draft
Luke Heimlich, Oregon State pitcher who molested niece, isn't selected in MLB draft
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MLB Baseball News …
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Reactions: Luke Heimlich not selected in 2018 MLB Draft
Reactions: Luke Heimlich not selected in 2018 MLB Draft
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The Comeback and Baseball Prospectus
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Tigers can't overcome 4-run third inning, take another beating in Boston — Boston — Whatever happened Wednesday night, good or bad, Blaine Hardy was going to have to wear it. — The Tigers, without any available long relievers in the bullpen after using both Drew VerHagen and Artie Lewicki …
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Over the Monster
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Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants … SAN FRANCISCO - The Diamondbacks' Jarrod Dyson raced back on the deep fly ball, and as he approached the warning track, the Giants' Andrew McCutchen slowed his jog toward first base. Most of the time, when Dyson is in center and a ball is hit near him, it becomes an out.
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Janie McCauley / Toronto Sun:
Diamondbacks edge Giants 3-2, spoil Bumgarner's season debut
Diamondbacks edge Giants 3-2, spoil Bumgarner's season debut
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MLB Baseball News …, McCovey Chronicles and AZ Snake Pit
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants
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Judge, Stanton homer in 13th as Yankees beat Blue Jays 3-0 — Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer to snap a scoreless tie in the 13th inning, — Giancarlo Stanton went deep moments later and the — Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Wednesday night for a two-game sweep. — Yankees starter
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Pinstripe Alley
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays-Mariners: Previewing the start of Tampa Bay's seven-game homestand
Rays-Mariners: Previewing the start of Tampa Bay's seven-game homestand
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MLB Baseball News … and The Seattle Times
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Espinal leads Salem to 9-4 win over Winston-Salem — WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Santiago Espinal had three hits and three RBI as the Salem Red Sox beat the Winston-Salem Dash 9-4 on Wednesday. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Red Sox and a five-game winning streak for the Dash.
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Butler's homer leads Pawtucket to 8-1 win over Louisville — PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Dan Butler hit a three-run home run in the second inning, leading the Pawtucket Red Sox to an 8-1 win over the Louisville Bats on Wednesday. With the loss, the Bats snapped a five-game winning streak.
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Chirinos, Dominguez lead the way for DSL Dodgers Robinson — , (AP) — Yhostin Chirinos tripled and doubled, driving in four runs as the DSL Dodgers Robinson topped the DSL Marlins 13-5 on Wednesday. With the victory, the DSL Dodgers Robinson swept the short two-game series.
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From our archives: Red Schoendienst makes it to home as Cooperstown calls — Editor's note: This story first was published on July 24, 1989, the day after Red Schoendienst was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. — COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. • Red Schoendienst humbly slid into home plate Sunday afternoon.
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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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Nelson, Wagner carry Tampa to 4-1 win over St. Lucie — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Wagner homered and had two hits, driving in two, and Nick Nelson hurled seven scoreless innings as the Tampa Tarpons beat the St. Lucie Mets 4-1 on Wednesday. — St. Lucie had runners on first and second …
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Lowe, Sullivan and Lukes lead Montgomery in win — PEARL, Miss. (AP) — Brandon Lowe, Brett Sullivan and Nathan Lukes each had three hits, as the Montgomery Biscuits beat the Mississippi Braves 6-4 on Wednesday. — Cody Hall struck Travis Demeritte out with a runner on first to end the game for his second save of the season.
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White Sox's late draft full of surprises and one feel-good story in Matt Klug — White Sox draft pick Matt Klug in his Brookwood Broncos uniform. (Courtesy of Matt Klug / White Sox) — Chicago Tribune — The late rounds of Day 3 of the MLB draft can be a time for Hail Marys and vanity picks …
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Journal: Rockies' 2018 success riding on better location by Bryan Shaw and rest of bullpen — In each season in which the Rockies qualified for the postseason, their bullpen had an ERA well under 5.00. — CINCINNATI — A cardinal rule of real estate also applies to big-league pitching: Location, location, location.
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Purple Row
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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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Fish Stripes
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Benson leads Lake County to 8-5 win over Dayton — EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) — Will Benson hit two home runs and drove in five runs, as the Lake County Captains defeated the Dayton Dragons 8-5 on Wednesday. — Benson hit a grand slam in the first inning off Adrian Rodriguez and then hit a solo homer in the eighth off Wendolyn Bautista.
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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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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)
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Athletics Select Contract Of Nick Martini, Place Matt Joyce On 10-Day DL — The Athletics announced today that they have selected the contract of outfielder/first baseman Nick Martini. He'll take the active roster spot of outfielder Matt Joyce, who's headed to the 10-day DL.
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MLB Baseball News … and Athletics Nation
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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