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Joe Kay / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Josh Bell homers again, Pirates beat Reds 7-2 for split — Pirates record with his 12th homer in May, and Pittsburgh stopped — Derek Dietrich's home run spree Wednesday, beating the — Cincinnati Reds 7-2 for a split of their four-game series. — Bell's three-run homer tied Jason Bay's mark from May 2006.
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baseballmusings.com and Bucs Dugout
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Reds manager David Bell livid after the latest hit-by-pitch from Pittsburgh in a 7-2 loss — Even after the cooling-off period, Reds manager David Bell was hot. — Reds third baseman Eugenio Suárez was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning of the Reds' 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates …
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MLB Baseball News …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Derek Dietrich hits 3 home runs in Cincinnati Reds' rout over Pittsburgh Pirates
Derek Dietrich hits 3 home runs in Cincinnati Reds' rout over Pittsburgh Pirates
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MLB Trade Rumors, Red Reporter and MLB Baseball News …
Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
James Paxton pitches as if he never left in return from IL; B-Bombers live up to their nickname — Getting James Paxton back is a big boost for the Yankees. — In his first game back from the injured list, Paxton's four shutout innings reminded the Bronx Bombers what they were missing …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Activate James Paxton — As anticipated, the Yankees have activated lefty James Paxton to start tonight's game. The team had previously optioned righty Joe Harvey to open a roster spot. — Paxton had been sidelined since early May with a left knee injury.
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MLB Baseball News …, New York Post and Pinstripe Alley
George A. King III / New York Post:
Masahiro Tanaka puts Yankees in hole they can't get out of
Masahiro Tanaka puts Yankees in hole they can't get out of
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baseballmusings.com, MLB Baseball News …, Pinstripe Alley and Gaslamp Ball
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Forsythe, Santana keep producing. But here's why Rangers are sticking with struggling Odor — Logan Forsythe and Danny Santana might be the two most productive bench players in the American League, now that Hunter Pence has become a must-have for every Texas Rangers lineup.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Rolling bands of severe weather force another delay for Cardinals, Phillies — PHILADELPHIA — As obvious as the tarp is on the field, there is a better way to know when a game is going into a delay, and possibly how long it will be. — Watch for the pitchers.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
As Cabrera makes major-league debut, Molina yields to Wieters, rests injured hand — PHILADELPHIA — The hint came during the ninth inning Tuesday as the Cardinals, facing a second consecutive loss and a 17th loss in their past 22 games, tried to surface from a one-run deficit and pinch-hit for Yadier Molina.
Chandler Rome / Houston Chronicle:
Astros' Carlos Correa placed on injured list with fractured rib — At Tropicana Field this March, sidelined by another ambiguous injury in a career becoming full of them, Carlos Correa exuded optimism. — The All-Star shortstop sat out Houston's first three regular-season games against the Rays …
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MLB Baseball News …, The Crawfish Boxes and UPI
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
‘Both teams are elite, but ...:’ How the Cubs stack up to the Astros — HOUSTON — One player who has faced both the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros this season might have summed it up best when comparing the two fairly recent World Series champions. — He said, “Both teams are elite, but the Astros are simply deeper.
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The Crawfish Boxes and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
Indians SP Zach Plesac receives letter from David Price after Major League debut — After making his Major League debut on Tuesday, Cleveland Indians starter Zach Plesac received an unexpected gift from his Boston Red Sox counterpart, David Price. — Officially, Zach Plesac received …
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UPI, MLB Baseball News …, Let's Go Tribe and Over the Monster
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Alex Speier Globe / BostonGlobe.com:
There was one bright spot on an otherwise miserable night at Fenway Park
There was one bright spot on an otherwise miserable night at Fenway Park
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Union-News, Over the Monster and MLB Trade Rumors
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
John Smoltz thrilled to see All-Star Game return to Atlanta — The Braves rolled out an alumni red carpet while announcing they'll host the 2021 MLB All-Star Game on Wednesday afternoon. — Among the former Braves greats in attendance was John Smoltz, the Hall of Fame righty who earned eight All-Star nods.
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Tim Tucker / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves line up star power for All-Star Game announcement
Braves line up star power for All-Star Game announcement
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MLB Baseball News …, MLB Daily Dish and Federal Baseball
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
As MLB's long summer begins, its biggest losers seek hope: ‘We needed to win a ballgame’ — BALTIMORE — It is probably too harsh, even inaccurate, to call any Major League Baseball game meaningless. No matter how ugly the records, how lopsided the standings, fans pay hundreds of dollars …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Matthew Boyd, bullpen pitches Detroit Tigers to much-needed win
Matthew Boyd, bullpen pitches Detroit Tigers to much-needed win
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Bless You Boys
Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Cody Bellinger doing it on offense and defense, just like Mike Trout — At nine minutes past 8 p.m. on Tuesday, the voice of Don Henley wafted over the bleachers at Dodger Stadium, the chorus of “Hotel California” heralding the arrival to the plate of baseball's most riveting attraction.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Report: MLB sets first regular-season game at Globe Life Field. When? Who is Rangers' foe? — The first MLB game at Globe Life Field next year will be a March 23 preseason exhibition between the Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals. — It now appears the Rangers have a first game at their new ballpark that counts.
Dean Reynolds / CBS News:
Chicago White Sox employee's ceremonial opening pitch goes wrong — It's rare for a “first pitch” to make the news unless it's really good — or really bad. But as you'll see, this was historically bad. — For being the White Sox employee of the month, Mary Ruich, a server at the team's stadium club …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, TODAY.com, CBS Chicago, South Side Sox and Associated Press
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks fans express frustration with Torey Lovullo, Archie Bradley amid May swoon — Reporters aren't the only ones grilling Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo about his recent pitching decisions. — A simple search through Twitter shows an abundance of users who have taken issue …
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Marla Ridenour / Miami Herald:
In total organizational failure, underestimating Twins was Indians' fatal mistake — It is easy to blame the offseason cost-cutting by owner Paul Dolan for the deplorable state of the Indians, and every nugget of criticism is deserved. — Dolan's moves that have practically slammed shut …
Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Marlins still weighing all options as they try to find the ‘face’ of their 2019 MLB Draft — It's no secret what the Miami Marlins' strategy will be heading into the 2019 MLB Draft on Monday. Take one look at the minor-league system, one that has made a marked improvement under …