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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aaron Hicks' trio of dingers, Luis Severino's dominance have Yankees looking like beasts of AL East — Thanks to a perfect blend of Murderers' Row 2.0 and Luis Severino, the Evil Empire made a loud statement in front of a national audience: — Halfway through the 2018 season …
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Yankees jump David Price again, routing the Red Sox and getting even atop the AL East — Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera — NEW YORK - This was David Price's turn, and there was no turning back. — There was no avoiding the Yankees on Sunday night, and the Red Sox lefty quickly fell …
Associated Press:
Aaron Hicks Launches Three Homers as Yankees Take Series From Red Sox — Aaron Hicks became one of three Yankees to hit three homers in a home game since the new Yankee Stadium opened in 2009. — First, it was third-string catcher Kyle Higashioka getting the silent treatment in the dugout after a home run.
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
David Price on approach vs. Yankees: ‘Go back to that drawing board’ — NEW YORK — Another ragged start against the New York Yankees has Boston Red Sox starter David Price contemplating a new approach for the next time he faces them. — With the home runs and earned runs piling …
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Kyle Higashioka records his first major-league hit in style, a solo homer off David Price — Kyle Higashioka, the 28-year-old catcher who had a cup of coffee with the Yankees last season in making it to the majors for the first time, is back now with Gary Sanchez (right groin strain) on the disabled list.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks … For stretches on Sunday, Diamondbacks right-hander Zack Godley's misses could best be measured in feet, not inches. He would sometimes spin off the mound, the balance he'd been trying to maintain in his delivery nowhere to be found.
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MLB Baseball News …, AZ Snake Pit and McCovey Chronicles
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Associated Press:
Giants outslug Diamondbacks for series sweep — PHOENIX (AP) — The surging San Francisco Giants have made the NL West a little more intriguing. — Brandon Belt and Joe Panik drove in two runs each, Hunter Pence had a pinch-hit, two-run double, and the Giants completed a three-game sweep …
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks … READ MORE: — Cardinals at Diamondbacks — Where: Chase Field (roof hotline: 602-462-6262). — Pitchers: Diamondbacks LHP Robbie Ray (3-0, 4.01) vs. Cardinals RHP Carlos Martinez (2-4, 4.91). — TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-FM (98.7), KHOV-FM (105.1).
Toronto Sun:
Mariners beat Royals 1-0 for 7th straight victory — SEATTLE (AP) Not only was it Canada Day with “The Big Maple”, Canadian James Paxton on the mound for the Mariners' 1-0 victory over the Royals, it also was Paxton Bobblehead Day at Safeco Field. — This bobblehead included a bald eagle …
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Gene Warnick / UPI:
Royals face Mariners thankful dismal June is over
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MLB Baseball News …, Royals Review and Lookout Landing
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Cardinals, Nationals both face real possibility of missing playoffs — There were a couple of good games in the National League on Sunday involving four playoff contenders. In Philadelphia, the Phillies beat the Nationals 4-3 on Andrew Knapp's 13th-inning, walk-off home run:
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Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Andrew Knapp's walk-off homer gives Phillies improbable win over Nationals in 13 innings — For a few moments Sunday, between pitches in the eighth inning, Gabe Kapler vacated his usual position on the steps of the dugout to retrieve a cup of water. It was nearly 100 degrees on the field.
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Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Nick Pivetta brought relief to Phillies' bullpen in 13th inning vs. Nationals
Jim Salisbury / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Phillies' bullpen deserves tons of credit for series win over Nats
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The Good Phight and Federal Baseball
Associated Press:
MLB: Velasquez goes on Phillies' DL — Right-hander Vince Velasquez on Sunday was put on the 10-day disabled list by the Philadelphia Phillies because of a bruised forearm. — Velasquez was hit just below the elbow on a second-inning liner by Washington's Adam Eaton on Saturday.
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Associated Press:
Blake Snell, Rays edge Astros 3-2 to wrap up impressive homestand — Blake Snell and the surging Tampa Bay Rays are having success against some of the major's best teams. — Snell struck out 10, reliever Diego Castillo fanned Jose Altuve in a key spot and the Rays wrapped up an impressive homestand …
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers snap 11-game losing streak with win over Blue Jays — What happened: The Detroit Tigers (37-48) beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 9-1 on Sunday afternoon to snap an 11-game losing streak...The Tigers scored five runs with two outs in the fifth to take a 5-1 lead.
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Des Moines Register:
Iowa baseball: Hawkeyes signee Korry Howell inks with the Milwaukee Brewers — Iowa's hope to hold onto shortstop signee Korry Howell is officially over. The former Kirkwood standout has signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, Hawkeyes baseball coach Rick Heller confirmed to HawkCentral.
Toronto Sun:
Rockies, Dodgers focus on explosive starts — LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ross Stripling knows he will have to weather the early going Sunday if he wants to get back to his winning ways. — Stripling will face a Colorado Rockies team that is known for fast starts.
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Doug Padilla / Associated Press:
Marquez pitches Rockies to 3-1 win over Dodgers
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MLB Baseball News …, True Blue LA and Purple Row
