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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Longtime Cubs clubhouse attendant Yosh Kawano, ‘the king of Wrigley Field,’ dies at 97 — Former Cubs clubhouse manager Yosh Kawano poses for a portrait at the Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 in Los Angeles. Kawano died Monday, June 25, 2018. He was 97.
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Doug Padilla / Associated Press:
Maeda sharp, Hernandez homers again, Dodgers beat Cubs 2-1 — LOS ANGELES (AP) Enrique Hernandez has been around the Los Angeles Dodgers long enough to know that an extended hot streak, even from a utility player, can lead to regular playing time. — Hernandez hit another homer …
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Masahiro Tanaka throws bullpen session, takes another step toward Yankees return — PHILADELPHIA — Masahiro Tanaka threw another encouraging bullpen session Tuesday and the next step is figuring out if he'll pitch in a simulated game or have minor-league rehab start, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Brandon Drury deserves chance to play first base for Yankees against Red Sox southpaws — PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Drury is hitting .370 against lefties at Triple-A Scranton. He's also played a pair of games at first base at the minors. — Put those two things together and you get a guy …
Chad Finn / Boston Globe:
Who has been the Red Sox' most unsung player this season?
Who has been the Red Sox' most unsung player this season?
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds manager Jim Riggleman loses some sleep over his decision to bunt with Scooter Gennett — ATLANTA - Reds manager Jim Riggleman says the decision to have Scooter Gennett bunt Monday night in the 10th inning made for a rough night. — Riggleman did so knowing the Atlanta Braves …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Unlikely players who could become first-time MLB All-Stars
Unlikely players who could become first-time MLB All-Stars
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Being a sore loser made Jon Lester into the ultimate winner — IT OFTEN STARTS with just a stare from the mound. — Then, between innings, some heated words exchanged with his catcher — or whomever called the wrong pitch from the dugout. — After a poor performance, his agent might receive some “very dark texts.”
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Duane Underwood Jr. big-league debut a highlight for Cubs in 2-1 loss to Dodgers
Duane Underwood Jr. big-league debut a highlight for Cubs in 2-1 loss to Dodgers
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Kyle Newport / Bleacher Report:
Cubs' Kris Bryant Placed on 10-Day DL with Shoulder Injury — Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant will be placed on the 10-day disabled list with a sore shoulder after missing the last three games, the team announced Tuesday. — Bryant has managed to maintain relatively good health through the beginning of his career.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Place Kris Bryant On Disabled List
Cubs Place Kris Bryant On Disabled List
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ESPN:
Brewers place OF Lorenzo Cain on 10-day DL with groin strain — The Milwaukee Brewers have placed outfielder Lorenzo Cain on the 10-day disabled list with a left groin strain. — Cain exited Saturday's loss to the St. Louis Cardinals with groin tightness and hasn't played since.
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Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Lorenzo Cain to return for Brewers' series opener vs. Royals
Lorenzo Cain to return for Brewers' series opener vs. Royals
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Associated Press:
Rangers place 1B Ronald Guzman on 7-day concussion DL — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have placed first baseman Ronald Guzman on the seven-day concussion disabled list and recalled utilityman Ryan Rua from Triple-A Round Rock. — The Rangers made the move Tuesday …
MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Astros hoping to turn luck around vs. Blue Jays — HOUSTON — The Houston Astros enjoyed their share of luck and made some of their own during their 12-game winning streak, but on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays, they tasted regression. — Well, at least right fielder George Springer did.
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Matthew DeFranks / Baltimore Sun:
Dan Straily drops appeal to begin suspension; Don Mattingly serving one-game ban Tuesday — South Florida Sun Sentinel — Marlins right-hander Dan Straily dropped the appeal for his five-game suspension and will begin the ban beginning with Tuesday night's game against Arizona.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Place Steven Wright On DL With Knee Inflammation — The Red Sox announced today that righty Steven Wright is going on the 10-day disabled list with inflammation in his left knee. Boston has recalled Justin Haley to take the open roster spot. — It's not clear what the prognosis …
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Mike Shalin / UPI:
Red Sox hope to duplicate early series against Angels
Red Sox hope to duplicate early series against Angels
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ESPN:
Giants' Madison Bumgarner: Rule changes ‘out of hand’ — When it comes to chatter about a “universal” designated hitter, San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner is waving the white flag. — “I understand they don't care what I say,” Bumgarner told the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Dave Del Grande / UPI:
Rockies, Giants get together often in next nine days
Rockies, Giants get together often in next nine days
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays pull out odd 1-0 win over Nationals — ST. PETERSBURG - The Rays pulled off a fifth straight win on Tuesday, beating the Nationals 1-0 as Nathan Eovaldi out-dueled Max Scherzer. — And they did it with a twist, moving lefty pitcher Jose Alvarado to first base for one batter in the ninth …
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Dave Sheinin / Chicago Tribune:
Even without Robinson Cano, the Mariners look like baseball's most fascinating team — The Washington Post — There may be better teams in baseball than the Seattle Mariners, including one notable, highly decorated example looming atop their own division.
New York Daily News:
Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard, out with finger injury since May 25, throws 30 pitches from bullpen mound — Noah Syndergaard is on the road to recovery. — Syndergaard threw 30 pitches from a mound during a bullpen session ahead of Tuesday's game against the Pirates at Citi Field.
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Casey Mize, Alex Faedo undergo sports science testing … CONNECT — Prized right-handed pitching prospects Casey Mize and Alex Faedo, wired up with sensors, threw bullpen sessions at Comerica Park on Tuesday as part of a sports science testing the Detroit Tigers are administering …
Knoxville News-Sentinel:
Phillies outfielder Rhys Hoskins apologizes for verbal confrontation with fan — The New York Yankees were in Philadelphia for the first time since the 2009 World Series, and plenty of visiting fans were in the stands of Citizens Bank Park. — That created a charged atmosphere at the Phillies' home park …
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