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Associated Press:
Molina drives in 3, Cardinals beat Diamondbacks 6-3 — PHOENIX (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have struggled to get that one big hit they have needed recently, particularly during a three-game weekend sweep by Atlanta. — Yadier Molina came through early in a key situation …
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Arizona Republic:
San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks … A.J. Pollock is coming off the disabled list for the Diamondbacks tonight. — He is in the lineup for Arizona in the first game of their series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Chase Field in Phoenix. — Pollock is batting cleanup.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, AZ Snake Pit and McCovey Chronicles
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks … Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt was named the National League's player of the month for June. — Goldschmidt ranked first among NL players in batting average (.364), hits (39) and runs scored (25) and finished in the top-three in home runs …
Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals … Long before the Diamondbacks dropped their fourth straight game with a 6-3 decision to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night, manager Torey Lovullo had already conceded defeat. Not to the Cardinals exactly, but he did admit to his own failures to their star catcher, Yadier Molina.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Viva El Birdos
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Cardinals' Yadier Molina, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo make amends before game — PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, remorseful for his comments about St. Louis Cardinals All-Star catcher Yadier Molina in April, told reporters that he planned to apologize …
Arizona Republic:
From hitting to stolen bases, Zack Greinke does a lot more than pitch for Diamondbacks — The Diamondbacks' best “hitter” received a very nice compliment the other day from Marlins manager Don Mattingly, who had a .307 career batting average during his playing days with the New York Yankees.
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Hunter Greene to represent Dayton Dragons, Reds at All-Star Futures Game — Reds No. 2 pick Hunter Greene is in Goodyear, Arizona, for his first experience at spring training The Enquirer/Adam Baum — Cincinnati Reds top prospect Hunter Greene, the 18-year-old 2017 first-round pick of the team …
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Hunter Greene's 10-strikeout night for Dayton Dragons is his best start yet as a pro — Reds No. 2 pick Hunter Greene is in Goodyear, Arizona, for his first experience at spring training The Enquirer/Adam Baum — Cincinnati Reds prospect Hunter Greene, the 18-year-old 2017 first-round pick of the team …
Associated Press:
Indians' Danny Salazar done for season after shoulder surgery — CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians right-hander Danny Salazar will miss the remainder of the season after having shoulder surgery. — The team said Salazar had an arthroscopic debridement and bursectomy.
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians RHP Danny Salazar to miss rest of 2018 season after undergoing shoulder surgery — Cleveland Indians right-handed pitcher Danny Salazar will miss the remainder of the 2018 season after undergoing shoulder surgery Monday. — CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians took …
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Matt Davidson's defensive miscue opens door for 4-run 8th in White Sox's 5-3 loss to Reds — The White Sox first baseman explains what happened in the 8th inning when he tried to step on first then throw to home to turn a double play but ended up not getting any outs. (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune)
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South Side Sox
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds nearing historic number of grand slams this season — Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel, from Loveland, talks about playing the Reds for the first time in his career. He's expecting more than 100 family members and friends at Monday's game. The Enquirer/Bobby Nightengale
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MLB Baseball News …
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Jose Abreu's lead narrows in All-Star voting
Discussion:
South Side Sox and MLB Baseball News …
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — CHICAGO — The Detroit Tigers keep taking hits with their tradeable assets as they inch closer to this month's non-waiver trade deadline. — The latest hit came Monday in Toronto, when closer Shane Greene was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
Borucki earning rave reviews and comparisons — Rookie pitcher Ryan Borucki received rave reviews on Monday from the Rogers Centre crowd, his Blue Jays teammates and manager John Gibbons, who paid the young left-hander the ultimate compliment. — Gibbons acknowledged that Borucki …
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Larry Millson / UPI:
Mets-Blue Jays series takes Jose Bautista back to his roots — TORONTO — Jose Bautista will return to the scene of some of his biggest moments in baseball Tuesday night when the New York Mets visit the Toronto Blue Jays. — The Mets and Blue Jays will play a two-game interleague series …
Larry Millson / UPI:
Relieved Detroit Tigers to finish series at Toronto Blue Jays
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Bluebird Banter
Rich Rovito / Associated Press:
Miller's bases-loaded walk leads Brewers past Twins, 6-5 — MILWAUKEE (AP) With the bases loaded and the game tied in the 10th inning, Brad Miller plotted his approach as he came to the plate. — “You just look like you're going to swing and don't swing,” Miller said.
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Reinstate Jorge Polanco, Option Byron Buxton, Designate Ryan LaMarre
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Star Tribune and Twinkie Town
Pat Graham / Associated Press:
Rockies rally to beat Bum — DENVER — Kyle Freeland turned in another sizzling start at Coors Field and the Colorado Rockies scored the go-ahead run in the seventh on a throwing error by shortstop Brandon Crawford to rally for a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
John Ricco the hot name to replace Sandy Alderson but JP Ricciardi has support — John Ricco has been a constant in the Mets front office since he arrived in 2004. — He first served as the assistant general manager to Jim Duquette, and when Omar Minaya replaced Duquette, Ricco stayed on as the No. 2.
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ESPN:
Indians' Lonnie Chisenhall sits out Monday with left calf strain — Cleveland Indians right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall is “definitely” heading to the disabled list with a left calf strain, manager Terry Francona said Monday. — EDITOR'S PICKS — Cleveland starter Danny Salazar underwent …
Jon Meoli / The Charlotte Observer:
It's already July, where do the Orioles stand on the trade market for their departing stars? — The Orioles went through June only sort of shifting their focus to the future, as executive vice president Dan Duquette said would be the new organizational directive, without much taking them off …
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Baltimore Sun
Associated Press:
Red Sox trade minor leaguer to Reds for $1.5M in bonus allocation — BOSTON — The Red Sox traded minor league outfielder Lorenzo Cedrola to the Cincinnati Reds for $1.5 million in international amateur signing bonus pool allocation. — The 20-year-old Venezuelan hit .318 with 17 doubles …
Discussion:
Over the Monster
Dan McLaughlin / Scoops with Danny Mac:
Mondays with Mo - July 2, 2018 — Mozeliak and Dan discuss the trade market, Jose Martinez, Luke Weaver and Dexter Fowler.
Discussion:
NBCSports.com, MLB Trade Rumors and MLB Baseball News …
Maria Torres / Kansas City Star:
A career night from Francisco Lindor dooms Royals, Junis in loss to Indians — Among a number of problems that have wrought havoc on this Royals season, two were on display Monday night at Kauffman Stadium. — Starter Jakob Junis is prone to giving up home runs and Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
John Healy / New York Daily News:
Ronald Acuna Jr.'s two-run homer in the 11th dooms Yankees in 5-3 loss to Braves — The first matchup between the two teams with the best records in the American and National Leagues squaring off did not disappoint, and it was the Braves that came out on top in round one.
Associated Press:
Porcello helps Red Sox beat Scherzer, Nationals 4-3 — WASHINGTON (AP) — Rick Porcello hit a three-run double off former teammate Max Scherzer and pitched six effective innings, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night.
