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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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Baseball family remembers Schoendienst with affecton — In terms of personality, knowledge and just being an engaging companion, Cardinals Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa compared fellow Hall of Famer Red Schoendienst to legendary Cardinals broadcaster Jack Buck.
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Red Schoendienst Passes Away
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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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MLB renders verdict on Luke Heimlich, but will it be a life sentence?
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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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Rangers Reaction: Big Sexy's historic win — It took him three starts but Bartolo Colon finally got it. The Rangers' 45-year-old starting pitcher tied Juan Marichal with his 243rd career win Wednesday night. They're tied for the most wins by a Dominican Republic native.
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Colon matches Marichal with 243rd victory as Rangers top A's — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Bartolo Colon worked five innings for his 243rd career victory, matching Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal for the most by a player born in the Dominican Republic when the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-2 on Wednesday night.
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Garlick leads Okla. City over Sacramento 9-3 — SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Garlick hit a two-run home run and had two hits as the Oklahoma City Dodgers topped the Sacramento River Cats 9-3 on Wednesday. — Trailing 2-0 in the second, Sacramento cut into the lead when Tyler Beede hit an RBI single, driving in Myles Schroder.
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Wren's homer leads Col. Springs to 6-1 win over Fresno — FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Wren hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning, leading the Colorado Springs Sky Sox to a 6-1 win over the Fresno Grizzlies on Wednesday. — The home run by Wren, part of a four-run inning …
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Aaron Judge busts out of slump in big way to make Yankees', young fan's day — TORONTO — Aaron Judge made a youngster's day at Rogers Centre. — The boy was in awe after realizing No. 99 had blasted him a souvenir homer during batting practice. — And 13 innings later …
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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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Blue Jays sinking fast but Donaldson still believes
Blue Jays sinking fast but Donaldson still believes
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Heyward hits walk-off slam in 9th, Cubs beat Phillies 7-5 — Jason Heyward hit a game-ending grand slam off — Adam Morgan with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the — Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night. — Heyward's drive sent the Cubs to their eighth win in 10 games …
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The Good Phight
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MLB: Sober Kang wants to return — Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang said he has been sober since his third DUI arrest in December 2016 and is focused on getting into baseball shape and returning to the Pirates. — The 31-year-old is back in Pittsburgh's minor league system …
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White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's talent on full display in 5-2 win over Twins — Photos from the White Sox-Twins game at Target Field in Minneapolis on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. — Chicago Tribune — Tim Anderson drove in two runs in a four-run in sixth inning in the White Sox's 5-2 victory …
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Cardinals' draft picks include some familiar names — The Cardinals completed the Major League Draft on Wednesday, choosing 30 players to round out a group of 41 total players chosen over the course of three days. — In the weeks ahead, most of those players will sign with the Cardinals …
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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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Former Grizzlies pitcher Richards set to join Marlins — If you look northwest of the Gateway Grizzlies' ballpark, you get a can see a vivid outline of the St. Louis skyline. It's a 15 minute drive to Busch Stadium, but for most Grizzlies' players, the journey is nearly impossible.
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Detroit Tigers: Five Day 3 draft picks who could surprise — The Detroit Tigers drafted 30 players Wednesday. — Not every pick is going to pan out, that's the nature of baseball, but some might make it. — Here are five players the Tigers drafted on day three to keep an eye out for according to Perfect Game scout Brian Sakowski:
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Bless You Boys
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Persico leads Stockton over San Jose 11-1 — SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Luke Persico had three hits and three RBI as the Stockton Ports defeated the San Jose Giants 11-1 on Wednesday. — Stockton batted around in the first inning, sending 11 batters to the plate and scoring six runs, including a bases-clearing double by Persico.
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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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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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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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Angels' Shohei Ohtani exits game with blister on right middle finger — Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani left Wednesday night's game against the Kansas City Royals with a blister on his right middle finger. — He was warming up for the fifth inning and left the field accompanied by trainer Eric Munson.
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Athletics, Edwin Jackson Agree To Minor League Deal — Veteran right-hander Edwin Jackson and the Athletics are in agreement on a minor league contract, Jackson's agents at the ESQ Agency have confirmed to MLBTR. The 34-year-old recently exercised an opt-out clause in his previous minor league pact …
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