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Bob Baum / Toronto Sun:
Godley helps Diamondbacks beat Padres 3-1 — PHOENIX (AP) Zack Godley pitched six effective innings in his 10th win this season, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Friday night. — Godley (10-6) allowed one run and four hits while improving to 5-1 in his last six starts.
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AZ Snake Pit
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres … On Friday afternoon, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo mused about his club's inconsistent offense, likening it to two different teams. There's the one that averaged close to five runs per game for most of April and June.
Jack Magruder / UPI:
Arizona Diamondbacks try to reverse luck against San Diego Padres — PHOENIX — For the first time this season, the Arizona Diamondbacks had their projected big four in the lineup Thursday, although that did not keep the San Diego Padres from winning the first contest of a four-game series.
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Gaslamp Ball and AZ Snake Pit
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Dilson Herrera promoted to Cincinnati Reds roster, adding solid bat to the Reds' bench — CHICAGO - Battling injuries during the start of Spring Training and placed on waivers in March, Reds infielder Dilson Herrera admitted there were moments where he questioned if he would ever return to the Major Leagues.
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
MLB.com's Duquette: Reds' Gennett, Iglesias among 10 top trade targets — A pair of Cincinnati Reds - second baseman Scooter Gennett and closer Raisel Iglesias - are among 10 of “the likeliest to receive considerable attention given where contending clubs' needs stand today,” …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
ESPN:
Aaron Boone not yet considering pulling Sonny Gray from rotation — TORONTO — Sonny Gray will get at least one more chance to show he deserves to keep his place in New York's rotation, though the Yankees are growing increasingly concerned about the struggling right-hander.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Sonny Gray shouldn't start another game following latest Yankees disaster
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees' Tanaka to return to mound Tuesday
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
On the NY Yankees radar, J.A. Happ set to give them a close-up look on Saturday
On the NY Yankees radar, J.A. Happ set to give them a close-up look on Saturday
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Tyler Carey / WKYC-TV:
Tickets for tonight's Cleveland Indians game vs. the Oakland Athletics are SOLD OUT — The Tribe currently leads the American League Central division by 11 1/2 games, and seats are still available for the rest of this current 10-game homestand — Cleveland is still recovering …
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Associated Press:
Carlos Carrasco activated off Indians' DL for Friday's game against the Athletics — CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have activated Carlos Carrasco from the disabled list to make his first start since June 16. — The right-hander's return gets Cleveland closer to full strength …
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Let's Go Tribe
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Acquire James Hoyt
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson doesn't think hit-by-pitch was related to April fracas with Astros — Tim Anderson has his wrist checked by White Sox trainer Herm Schneider and manager Rick Renteria against the Astros on Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Houston. (Eric Christian Smith/AP) — Chicago Tribune
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MLB Baseball News … and South Side Sox
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
What does Detroit Tigers' Shane Greene's prognosis mean for his trade value? — The Detroit Tigers received good news on the Shane Greene injury front on Friday. — An MRI scan on Greene's right shoulder showed no structural damage, only inflammation which manager Ron Gardenhire termed …
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Associated Press:
MLB: Cubs prospect Oscar De La Cruz gets 80-game drug suspension — Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Oscar De La Cruz has been suspended 80 games under Major League Baseball's drug program. — The commissioner's office said Friday that the 23-year-old right-hander tested positive for Furosemide, a diuretic and masking agent.
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MLB Trade Rumors
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Reinstates Jenrry Mejia For 2019 Season
MLB Reinstates Jenrry Mejia For 2019 Season
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MLB Baseball News …, MLB Daily Dish and Amazin' Avenue
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks draft history: First round picks … The Diamondbacks will not sign their top pick, infielder Matt McLain, sources confirmed Friday, and instead will receive a compensatory pick in next year's draft. — Details remain sketchy, but it appears the club did not meet McLain's demands …
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Bucs Dugout
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres
John Shea / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giants beat Cards, but Joe Panik going to DL — Joe Panik scurried around second and headed for third. Ron Wotus, from the coach's box, waved his arms to motion Panik to the plate with the tie-breaking run. — The Giants, on Gorkys Hernandez's double, were about to take their first lead since Monday.
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MLB Baseball News … and McCovey Chronicles
Associated Press:
Epstein says Cubs won't rush Darvish, Bryant near return — CHICAGO — Theo Epstein says Yu Darvish is feeling better and he is optimistic the Japanese right-hander will make a “solid contribution” this season. — But the Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations stopped short …
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MLB Baseball News …
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays journal: Ex-USF ace Shane McClanahan signs — NEW YORK — A change of mind during discussions late Thursday led to a deadline day deal for USF LHP Shane McClanahan and the Rays. — The No. 31 overall pick signed for just about slot value at $2,230,100 to start his pro career rather …
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DRaysBay
Stephen Ruiz / Orlando Sentinel:
Umpires rally around Sanford peer after infection costs him his legs — Randy Harvey, a renowned umpire who has called games for more than 3 decades in college and the major leagues, had both his legs amputated after a mysterious illness that doctors still haven't determined the source.
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Ohtani steal keys Angels' rally past Dodgers in 9th — Los Angeles Angels pushed across two runs in the bottom of the ninth off — Kenley Jansen to pull out an improbable 3-2 win Friday night in Anaheim, Calif. — Holding a 2-1 lead, Jansen was one out away from his 24th save of the season when he walked
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True Blue LA
Harvey Valentine / UPI:
Stunned Marlins try to regroup vs. Nationals — WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals will try to build off an historic win when they host the Miami Marlins on Friday night. — Washington fell behind Miami 9-0 in the top of the fourth inning Thursday night but rallied for an improbable 14-12 victory …
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MLB Baseball News … and Federal Baseball
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Willson Contreras floored by support in NL All-Star voting — Cubs catcher Willson Contreras celebrates scoring a run against the Reds on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Regardless of the final results …
Steve Schuster / Toronto Sun:
Goldeyes makes series of roster moves — Goldeyes' manager Rick Forney continues to work overtime in an attempt to help stabilize his roster. — Winnipeg totaled six roster moves prior to Thursday's series-opener at Fargo-Moorhead, including the additions of shortstop JJ Gould and right-handed pitcher Pete Perez.
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies climb atop NL East with blowout win over Pirates — PITTSBURGH — Gabe Kapler will seek out one of his players, relay a message he wants the entire team to hear, and then watch it spread through the clubhouse. — Before Friday's 17-5 romp over the Pirates, the Phillies manager …
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