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Stephania BellESPN Senior / ESPN:
Even worse news could be coming for Yoenis Cespedes — Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes spoke with reporters at his locker Friday night after appearing in his first major league game in nine weeks. Cespedes had been on the disabled list recovering from a hip flexor strain …
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Ryan Ford / Detroit Free Press:
Baseball Hall of Fame: Quartet joining Jack Morris, Alan Trammell — Jack Morris and Alan Trammell are just two of the six players being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018. Free Press sports writer Ryan Ford takes a look at the other four, all elected by the Baseball Writers Association of America:
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Fear Machado in L.A.? Cubs focused on own deadline pursuits — CHICAGO — The biggest domino of trade season fell last week when the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired All-Star Manny Machado from the Baltimore Orioles. When the next big one falls, the playoff contenders set to meet at Wrigley Field …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Manny Machado: On keeping his trade a secret, meeting LeBron - and a deal he hopes gets done — MILWAUKEE - Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado, his eyes darting across the room in front of strangers who are now his teammates, lowers his voice to nearly a whisper.
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Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Phillies demote struggling Aaron Altherr to triple A — After playing 18 innings in a day-night doubleheader Sunday and giving Aaron Altherr only one pinch-hit at-bat, the Phillies optioned the struggling outfielder to triple-A Lehigh Valley. — Altherr is batting .171 with 80 strikeouts …
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Bob Baum / Toronto Sun:
Greinke fans 13 in 8 innings, D-backs beat Rockies 6-1 — PHOENIX (AP) The Colorado Rockies scored 17 runs in winning their first two games in Arizona over the weekend. — Then they ran in to Zack Greinke. — The Arizona ace shut down one of baseball's most powerful offenses on Sunday …
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Chicago Tribune:
Daniel Poncedeleon, the Cardinals pitching prospect who was hit in head by Victor Caratini, will make his MLB debut tonight — Daniel Poncedeleon of the St Louis Cardinals pitching during spring training in 2017. (Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) — Daniel Poncedeleon, hit in the head …
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William Weinbaum / ESPN:
Cardinals to recall Daniel Poncedeleon 14 months after liner to head
Cardinals to recall Daniel Poncedeleon 14 months after liner to head
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Dan Greenspan / Associated Press:
Trout drives in teammate for 1st time in month; Angels roll over Astros — Lance McCullers Jr. (10-5) gave up five runs, six hits and five walks in 4 1/3 innings. He became the first Astros pitcher to walk five or more in consecutive starts since Erik Bedard in July 2013.
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Jeff Miller / Los Angeles Times:
Angels avoid getting swept with 14-5 romp over the Astros
Angels avoid getting swept with 14-5 romp over the Astros
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The Crawfish Boxes
Noah Trister / Associated Press:
Chris Sale shuts down Tigers as Red Sox roll to 9-1 victory — Chris Sale is drawing comparisons from his manager to another dominant left-hander. — “He's reminding me a lot of Randy — Randy Johnson,” Boston manager Alex Cora said. “The thing with Randy, it looked like he was always grinding.
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Eric Stephen / SBNation.com:
After losing a foul ball to an adult, this kid was rewarded by the Cubs — A young Chicago Cubs fan will have a nice story to tell from Sunday's game, a satisfying resolution to what was an unfortunate situation. — There are no written rules for fans that cover such a thing …
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Andrew Joseph / USA Today:
Cubs intervene after fan steals ball from child
Cubs intervene after fan steals ball from child
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MLB Baseball News … and The Big Lead
Associated Press:
Healy's pair of 3-run homers lift M's over White Sox 8-2 — SEATTLE (AP) — Ryon Healy hit a pair of three-run homers for a career-best six RBIs, lifting the Seattle Mariners over the Chicago White Sox 8-2 Sunday. — Healy homered in a five-run first off Reynaldo Lopez (4-8) …
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South Side Sox
Rotoworld.com:
DRAFT MLB Strategy: Monday — Building a team on DRAFT's DFS platform is an excellent way to make the action even more exciting than just following your favorite team. If you aren't familiar with DRAFT's DFS platform, it's an innovative daily fantasy game with a live draft feature …
Katherine Fominykh / Baltimore Sun:
Indians prospect Richard Palacios, a Towson alumnus, earns quick promotion in minors — Former Towson ballplayer Richard Palacios hasn't slowed down. Nothing less could be expected from the quick-footed shortstop with a slew of college stolen base records.
Michael Wagaman / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Familia gets win as A's beat Giants 6-5 in 10 innings — Jeurys Familia had a difficult time leaving New York, having spent his entire major league career with the Mets. — A win in his Oakland debut made the transition a little easier. — Familia pitched two scoreless innings,
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Athletics Nation
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Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
Giants drop another extra-inning affair to A's after losing late lead
Giants drop another extra-inning affair to A's after losing late lead
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ESPN:
Projecting how the rest of the 2018 season will play out — With the All-Star Week behind us, it's now only a hop, skip and a jump from the trade deadline, which kicks off the homestretch of the baseball season. By this point in the year, the Cinderellas and premature pumpkins are more or less determined.
Mark Didtler / Associated Press:
Daniel Robertson's walk-off grand slam rallies Rays past Marlins — Daniel Robertson was slumping at the plate and out of the starting lineup. — One big swing off the bench made him feel a lot better. — Robertson connected for a game-ending grand slam, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies Showing Interest In Curtis Granderson — The Phillies are discussing a potential Curtis Granderson swap with the Blue Jays, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Twitter links). Rosenthal notes that the Phils are looking to upgrade their bench after demoting struggling outfielder Aaron Altherr to Triple-A last night.
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