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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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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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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks draft history: First round picks
Arizona Diamondbacks draft history: First round picks
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Bucs Dugout
Jill Painter Lopez / Associated Press:
Ohtani helps Angels rally past Dodgers 3-2 — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Shohei Ohtani is limited to hitting these days because of an elbow injury. — He remains quite the presence for the Los Angeles Angels. — Ohtani's two-out walk helped set up a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers …
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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 …
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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Michael Wagaman / Associated Press:
McCutchen's RBI single in 7th lifts Giants past Cards 3-2 — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) On a night the slumping Giants broke out of their offensive funk and ended a four-game losing streak, second baseman Joe Panik was forced out with a groin strain and is likely headed to the disabled list.
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.
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
On the NY Yankees radar, J.A. Happ set to give them a close-up look on Saturday
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees' Tanaka to return to mound Tuesday
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
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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Associated Press:
McCullers, Gattis lead Astros to 11-4 rout of White Sox — McCullers (10-3) didn't allow a hit until a single by Adam Engel with one out in the sixth, and allowed just three singles and one run. He kept the White Sox off balance with a flurry of curveballs to outdo his previous career-best of 11 Ks.
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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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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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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Nationals spinning out of control under rookie manager Dave Martinez — Chicago Tribune — The spin job from Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper last week could've been written by the swampiest lobbyist in Washington history. — “We've never been in this position before …
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Baltimore Sun
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
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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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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