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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.
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
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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.
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.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:   Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres
Associated Press:
Carlos Carrasco wins in return from DL, Cleveland Indians down Oakland A's 10-4  —  Carrasco struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings in his first start since June 16.  —  CLEVELAND (AP) - Carlos Carrasco returned from the disabled list - and returned to the win column - as Jose Ramirez …
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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 …
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
Associated Press:   Indians reliever Andrew Miller progressing, but won't pitch before All-Star break
Tyler Carey / WKYC-TV:   Tickets for tonight's Cleveland Indians game vs. the Oakland Athletics are SOLD OUT
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,” …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:   Tyler Mahle pitches well again, Raisel Iglesias holds off Cubs in Cincinnati Reds win
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
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
On the NY Yankees radar, J.A. Happ set to give them a close-up look on Saturday
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:   Yankees' Tanaka to return to mound Tuesday
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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ESPN:
Giants expect Joe Panik to head to DL with groin strain  —  The San Francisco Giants' slump-busting win Friday night was tempered by the probable loss of second baseman Joe Panik, who was injured while running from first to third on Gorkys Hernandez's double in the fourth.
Alden GonzalezESPN / ESPN:
Shohei Ohtani provides spark as Angels rally vs. Dodgers in ninth  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani chased a changeup in the dirt, mishit a blooper that didn't leave the infield, flailed at a slider outside, then fell behind in the count 0-2 against Kenley Jansen, one of the game's best closers …
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MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Ohtani steal keys Angels' rally past Dodgers in 9th
Discussion: True Blue LA
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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George Stoia / Detroit Free Press:   Zimmermann hammered on second pitch, stellar for next 94 vs. Rangers
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.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Reinstates Jenrry Mejia For 2019 Season
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 …
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:   Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres
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 …
Discussion: 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 …
Discussion: DRaysBay
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
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.
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 …
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 …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
 
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kris Bryant's shoulder discomfort might linger after he returns from DL, Joe Maddon says
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
If Mets don't deal Jacob deGrom or Noah Syndergaard, they need to go all in on Manny Machado
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees shouldn't give up on Greg Bird just yet, especially not for Royals' Mike Moustakas
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies prospect Enyel De Los Santos could take the mound in the majors sooner than expected
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Activate Randall Delgado, Designate Fernando Salas
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers place Brent Suter on DL with forearm tightness, summon Aaron Wilkerson to start Saturday
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