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Judge HR in 8th sends Yankees over slumping Mets 4-3 — NEW YORK — Aaron Judge hit a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees won a game of home run derby, beating the Mets 4-3 on Saturday night for their sixth straight victory in the Subway Series.
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New wave of Baby Bombers powering Yankees' sizzling pace — NEW YORK — The brighter the lights, the bigger the stage, the better rookies Gleyber Torres and Miguel Andujar have been for the New York Yankees. — And the better they've been, the better the Yankees believe their team has been overall.
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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Domingo German is latest Baby Bomber to come up clutch in high-pressure situation for Yankees — As the Mets dig themselves deeper and deeper into the depths of mediocrity, the Yankees, it seems, can do no wrong. — On Saturday, the Yankees lost their second starting pitcher of the week …
Mike Shalin / UPI:
Red Sox feeling good, face White Sox — BOSTON — Alex Cora had at least two reasons to be happy Saturday. — The rookie manager saw J.D. Martinez hit his 21st homer of the season and David Price turn in another strong pitching performance in the Boston Red Sox's 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox …
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Red Sox feeling good before series finale vs. White Sox
Red Sox feeling good before series finale vs. White Sox
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals To Place Stephen Strasburg On DL
Nationals To Place Stephen Strasburg On DL
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Alex Wood still can't find his form as Dodgers lose to Braves — Kenta Maeda could return to the Dodgers' starting rotation this week, Rich Hill next week, Clayton Kershaw in the not-too-distant future. Ross Stripling and Walker Buehler each merits a spot in the rotation. — Could Alex Wood become the odd man out?
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Sanchez, Flowers lead Braves to needed win over Dodgers — LOS ANGELES - Anibal Sanchez might've seemed an unlikely candidate to slow the Dodgers' power-hitting binge and get the Braves a needed West Coast win, but the well-traveled veteran has gotten used to defying skeptics.
Jill Painter Lopez / Associated Press:
Buehler latest injured Dodgers, but LA beats Braves 7-3
Doug Padilla / UPI:
Dodgers' Wood hopes to turn season around against Braves
Dodgers' Wood hopes to turn season around against Braves
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Walter Villa / UPI:
Marlins' Urena seeks second straight win in finale vs. Padres — MIAMI — Finally, Jose Urena is in the win column. — After going 14 consecutive starts without his team winning — including seven losses that went on his personal ledger to start this year — Urena beat the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.
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Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
Gibbons is a content man, no matter what happens this season — He doesn't necessarily like it, but more and more Blue Jays manager John Gibbons is being asked about his future as Toronto's bench boss. — Even the morning after a second straight win. — To his credit, Gibbons has handled …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Claim Preston Guilmet, Designate Deck McGuire
Blue Jays Claim Preston Guilmet, Designate Deck McGuire
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Associated Press:
Albert Pujols ties Stan Musial on RBI list in 2-1 Angels victory over Twins … Albert Pujols hit his 623rd career homer and tied Stan Musial for seventh on the career RBI list with 1,951, helping the Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 after a four-hour rain delay Saturday.
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Jeff Arnold / UPI:
Cubs go for sweep of Pirates — CHICAGO — When the season started, Kyle Hendricks expected to be part of the reason the Chicago Cubs could count themselves among the favorites in the National League. — But like the Cubs, the right-hander has battled inconsistency thus far but understands the need to establish a rhythm.
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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
Mike Brey and Joe Maddon keeping it loose at Wrigley Field
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Long ball costs Luis Castillo, Cincinnati Reds in another loss to St. Louis Cardinals — It's a familiar script: an opposing team scores in the first inning and the Reds try to play catchup for the rest of the game. — Saturday was no different. — Jose Martinez and Marcell Ozuna …
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Arnie Stapleton / Associated Press:
Rockies blow another lead … Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis throws to an Arizona Diamondbacks batter during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) — DAVID ZALUBOWSKI … Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake Lamb watches …
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Associated Press:
Lester, Cubs 1-hit Pirates for 11th win in 13 games — CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, and the Cubs took advantage of a first-inning slip by center fielder Starling Marte in a 2-0 victory Saturday over the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago's 11th win in 13 games.
Harvey Valentine / UPI:
Scherzer, Nationals wrap up series with Giants — WASHINGTON — It has been a rough week for the Washington Nationals' starting rotation. — On Monday, Jeremy Hellickson went on the disabled list with a hamstring strain. Stephen Strasburg joined him Saturday thanks to shoulder inflammation.
Mark Didtler / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rays beat Mariners 7-3 to stop 8-game skid — Blake Snell overcame occasional wildness to go six effective innings, and the — Tampa Bay Rays stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating — Seattle Mariners 7-3 on Saturday. — Snell (8-3), who was born in Seattle, gave up two runs and seven hits.
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets could welcome Wilmer Flores back during upcoming road trip — NEW YORK — Wilmer Flores is close to returning with the infielder saying Saturday afternoon that he is participating in all baseball activities. — All signs point to a return during the upcoming road trip. — “I feel good now,” Flores said.
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