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Associated Press:
Red Sox sweep slumping Nationals with 3-0 win — WASHINGTON (AP) — Jackie Bradley Jr. drove in two runs, Eduardo Rodriguez struck out six in six innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 3-0 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. — Rodriguez (10-3) allowed three hits and walked one.
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Adry Torres / Associated Press:
Stanton, Sabathia lead Yankees to 6-2 win over Braves — NEW YORK (AP) Giancarlo Stanton hit a three-run homer, CC Sabathia pitched six effective innings, and the New York Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Wednesday. — Aaron Judge added his 24th homer of the season in the seventh inning.
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Giancarlo Stanton finally seems to have settled in with Yankees — NEW YORK — As Giancarlo Stanton tracked Julio Teheran's third-inning fastball deep into his hitting zone Wednesday, he quickly and violently threw his hands toward the ball with a swing that suddenly has become very familiar …
Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Yankees rookie Gleyber Torres pulled after pair of strikeouts due to right hip tightness, will undergo MRI — Stud rookie Gleyber Torres was in the starting lineup Wednesday, but he left the game in the top of the fifth with right hip tightness and was replaced at second base by Neil Walker, who began the game at third.
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Sean Farrell / Daily Record:
New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine sits for fourth straight day
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Can red-hot Giancarlo Stanton duplicate last season's second-half run?
Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Home runs from Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge provide Yankees with plenty of fireworks in 6-2 victory over Braves
Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone staying cautious with Austin Romine, who is frustrated with remaining out of Yankees lineup
Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Yankees put Gleyber Torres on DL with hip strain
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Harvey Valentine / UPI:
Hot Red Sox, slumping Nationals play morning game
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — Still, the disparity in talent was obvious. Perhaps never more than in the fourth inning, when Baez — a true firework of a player — was picked off first base. It was an easy out, though he did what young Tigers failed to do on occasion this season: He forced the issue by sprinting toward second base.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Yu Darvish's rehab program — and return to Cubs rotation — remains murky — Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses bringing up Victor Caratini, Chris Gimenez and Yu Darvish on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Wednesday marked the fifth …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs haven't been sidetracked by missing players — Chicago Tribune — The wait continues for Kris Bryant, Carl Edwards Jr. and Yu Darvish to return from the disabled list, but the Cubs haven't suffered a dropoff in their absence thanks to contributions from players like Willson Contreras and David Bote.
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Javier Baez steals home again as Cubs rally for sixth straight comeback win
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — At Wrigley Field in Chicago. — What happened …
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NBCSports.com and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Detroit News:
Next Slide — Chicago — What a quaint holiday picnic …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs juggle lineup against Tigers; recall Victor Caratini while designating Chris Gimenez
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Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
Estrada frustrated with setback, but hopes to make his next start — The Blue Jays are hoping that a mild left glute strain suffered by right-handed pitcher Marco Estrada won't turn out to be too much of a pain in the, uh, gluteus maximus. — Estrada was forced to leave Toronto's game …
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Anthony Swarzak has yet to produce for NY Mets after signing two-year, $14-million deal — Mets right fielder Jose Bautista on returning to Toronto Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — TORONTO — As Anthony Swarzak spent more than two months on the disabled list, Mets coaches kept discussing how his loss affected the team.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Preston Guilmet; Select Luis Santos, Rhiner Cruz
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Acquire Dylan Floro, Zach Neal From Reds; Designate Daniel Corcino — The Dodgers have acquired right-handers Dylan Floro and Zach Neal from the Reds, as per a team press release. Los Angeles will also receive some international bonus pool space from Cincinnati in the trade …
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Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Manny Machado isn't the only Orioles player with ties to Phillies officials — A few hours before Wednesday's game, a Baltimore Orioles player discussed his longstanding relationship with several Phillies officials, including general manager Matt Klentak and team president Andy MacPhail …
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Katherine Fitzgerald / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals … Yoshihisa Hirano hardly spent any time on the field during a 4-2 win over the Cardinals on Tuesday night, but the Diamondbacks' staff certainly learned something new. — The right-handed reliever faced just one batter and threw just one pitch …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals … Diamondbacks right fielder Steven Souza Jr. homered twice on Tuesday night, giving him three in the past two days during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno. The way things are progressing, manager Torey Lovullo said, Souza is “trending toward a return.”
Jim Reineking / Arizona Republic:
Keon Broxton makes amazing catch to preserve Milwaukee Brewers' sweep of Minnesota Twins — Keon Broxton is making the most of his major-league call up, continuing to make highlight-reel catches for the Milwaukee Brewers. — In the Brewers' 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins …
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Mike Berardino / Twin Cities:
Twins end scoring drought but still fall 3-2 to Milwaukee Brewers
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Jeff Miller / Baltimore Sun:
Tyler Skaggs is the latest Angels pitcher to be injured — In spring training, the Angels had nine candidates for their starting rotation. — Not even four months later, eight of them have been on the disabled list. — Tyler Skaggs became the latest Wednesday when he was knocked …
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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox manager Rick Renteria strongly suggests shin guard for Jose Abreu — White Sox manager Rick Renteria shows the shin guard Jose Abreu must wear “if he wants to stay in the lineup.” (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Jose Abreu's shin guard — and by extension …
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David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Real or not? Ohtani is back too late to save the Angels — Shohei Ohtani returned to the Los Angeles Angels lineup at a much-needed time, with the Angels scuffling at a game over .500 and beginning a must-win series against a team they have to chase down for a playoff spot.
