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John Healy / New York Daily News:
Miguel Andujar, Gleyber Torres come through again as Yankees no longer surprised by Baby Bombers — Miguel Andujar and Gleyber Torres anchored the Yankees offense in an 8-1 win over the Red Sox Friday night, but inside the clubhouse it was just another day at the office for the youngest of the Baby Bombers.
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone may have to reconsider Yankees lineup change after Greg Bird breaks out of slump — With the Red Sox stacking up three left-handed starting pitchers this weekend in the Bronx, the Yankees summoned Brandon Drury from Triple-A Scranton to provide a righty-swinging option to the slumping Greg Bird at first base.
Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Odell Beckham Jr. takes batting practice, chats with Aaron Judge ahead of Yankees, Red Sox series opener
Evan Drellich / NBCSports.com:
Is this the Red Sox' last shot at Yanks?
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MLB Baseball News …, Ordway, Merloni & Fauria and Over the Monster
Associated Press:
Jays trade veteran Steve Pearce to Red Sox for minor leaguer, cash
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MLB Baseball News …, Toronto, Over the Monster, baseballmusings.com and MLB Trade Rumors
Alex Butler / UPI:
Red Sox acquire Steve Pearce from Blue Jays
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MLB Baseball News … and Bluebird Banter
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — TORONTO — The growing pains — and the losing — continued. — The Detroit Tigers extended their losing streak to 10 games with a 3-2 loss to the Blue Jays on Friday night at Rogers Centre. — It's the Tigers' longest losing streak since they dropped 10 straight from Sept. 13-22, 2003.
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Ron Gardenhire unsure if he'll speak to Chris Bosio again — TORONTO — Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire hasn't spoken to fired pitching coach Chris Bosio and isn't sure when or if he will again. — Gardenhire initially said he wasn't going to say much about the latest …
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The Athletic, Fox News, Bless You Boys and New York Post
Toronto Sun:
Surging Mariners take on frustrated Royals — Robinson, who? — At least that's what some in Seattle are asking as the Mariners return to Safeco Field on Friday night to face the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a nine-game homestand. — The Mariners have gone a surprising 29-14 …
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MLB Baseball News … and Lookout Landing
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Mike Sheets / ESPN:
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Saturday — We've officially hit the second half of the MLB season, with more than half of 2018's games now in the books. To celebrate, we have a smorgasbord of hurlers, ranging from Chris Sale and Justin Verlander at the top …
Discussion:
South Side Sox and Red Reporter
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks … At the midway point of the season, the Diamondbacks' offense has lived an odd existence. The club entered Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants hitting .227, the worst batting average in the league.
Discussion:
McCovey Chronicles
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Arizona Republic:
A.J. Pollock begins rehab assignment, should rejoin Diamondbacks by All-Star break — When it comes to injured players, minor-league rehab assignments and, most importantly, timetables for when his athletes are ready to rejoin the Diamondbacks, manager Torey Lovullo tries to offer as much information as he can.
Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Shortstop or third base? Why scouts - and maybe Phillies - believe Manny Machado can play either position | Scott Lauber — For two months, the Phillies have played rookie second baseman Scott Kingery at shortstop. They were using a shortstop at third base, too, at least until …
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Jim Salisbury / NBCSports.com:
Royals scouts watching Phillies' minor-league system in prep for possible Mike Moustakas trade
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Phillies Nation
Associated Press:
MLB: Yu Darvish heads to Texas for opinion on sore triceps muscle — Yu Darvish went to Texas to get another opinion on the sore triceps muscle that flared up again in a bullpen session on Thursday. — The setback ended plans for the right-hander's return to the Chicago Cubs rotation this weekend.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
After experiencing ‘pain,’ Yu Darvish's return to Cubs rotation pushed back again
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Sporting News
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees, Mets talking trade, but will it lead anywhere before July 31 trade deadline? — NEW YORK - In the summer of 2016, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he “called everybody” about the availability of his two best relievers, Aroldis Chapman and Andrew Miller. — That included the Red Sox and Mets.
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
No reason Brian Cashman should stop pushing for Jacob deGrom or Noah Syndergaard in deal with Mets — Brian Cashman understandably has been talking nonstop over the past few days about one of his team's biggest rivals. — Even with the Red Sox arriving in the Boogie Down for a first-place …
Toronto Sun:
Rays face another tough Astros pitcher — Cole — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays were beaten by the slimmest of margins in the series opener, and the Houston Astros' dominating starting pitching gets another chance to showcase itself at Tropicana Field on Friday night.
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MLB Baseball News …, DRaysBay and The Crawfish Boxes
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Jerry McDonald / Mercury News:
A's Paul Blackburn hits his stride in win over Indians — Marcus Semien, Khris Davis and Josh Lowrie deliver key hits as homestand opens with a victory — OAKLAND — The A's returned from a triumphant road trip showing they hadn't lost their touch, getting a strong performance …
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe, MLB Baseball News … and East Bay Times
Jenna West / Sports Illustrated:
Tim Tebow Selected for Double-A Eastern League All-Star Game — Tebow is currently hitting .261 with 5 homeruns in 67 games this season with the Double-A Rumble Ponies. — Tim Tebow has received his first All-Star nod of his baseball career. — Tebow was named to the Binghampton Rumble Ponies' roster …
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Bleacher Report and MLB Baseball News …
Beth Harris / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Anderson pitches 8 scoreless, Rockies beat Dodgers 3-1 — Tyler Anderson got in a groove from the first inning and kept on going. — Anderson tossed a career-high eight scoreless innings, Pat Valaika, — Chris Iannetta homered, and the — Colorado Rockies beat the — Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Friday night.
Discussion:
True Blue LA
UPI:
Padres happy to be back home vs. Pirates — SAN DIEGO — There will be a double homecoming Friday night at Petco Park. — Right-hander Joe Musgrove, who was born and raised 20 minutes east of San Diego in El Cajon, will be facing the Padres for the first time as the starter for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Gaslamp Ball and Bucs Dugout
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Back in the saddle? Rougned Odor may be rescuing his career with overall improvement in June — ARLINGTON — The Rangers will finish out June on Saturday with the most timely and appropriate promotion of the season. — They will give out bobbleheads featuring Rougned Odor on top of Smokey …
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Lone Star Ball
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Eddie Butler to join Iowa Cubs on rehab assignment — Triple-A baseball came to Des Moines in 1968 with the Iowa Oaks, and the Iowa Cubs have carried the torch since 1982. Here's a collection of some of the biggest names and best players during that time. Mark Marturello and Michael Zamora/The Register
