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MLB notes: Phillies acquire outfielder Jay Bruce from Mariners — Former All-Star outfielder Jay Bruce was traded to Philadelphia by the Seattle Mariners, a deal that will cost the Phillies just $2.75 million over the next 1 1/2 seasons. — As part of the trade finalized Sunday …
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Phillies acquire outfielder Bruce from Mariners — The Philadelphia Phillies acquired former All-Star outfielder Jay Bruce from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Class-A infielder Jake Scheiner and cash considerations, the Phillies announced Sunday. — Bruce is owed $8,317,204 this year …
Todd Zola / ESPN:
Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Monday — In what could be the oddest day of the season, there are only four Monday games on the docket — and one is an interleague matchup, with the Los Angeles Angels spending what was supposed to be a travel day in Wrigley Field by taking on the Chicago Cubs.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Ron Gardenhire will keep pushing Detroit Tigers' starting pitchers. Here's why — ATLANTA - Sure, if Ron Gardenhire knew that Daniel Norris was going to allow a two-run home run to Atlanta Braves rookie Austin Riley in the bottom of the sixth inning on Saturday afternoon, he wouldn't have sent him back out.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers and Joe Jimenez done in by 1-2 punch of defense, dominant Danby Swanson — ATLANTA — At the end of a long road trip, after snapping a lengthy losing streak in New York, finally winning a series in Baltimore and almost winning a second straight at SunTrust Park on Sunday afternoon, Joe Jimenez was quick.
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Braves rally to beat Tigers after blowing late lead
Braves rally to beat Tigers after blowing late lead
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Here's who the Detroit Tigers should take with the No. 5 pick in the MLB draft
Here's who the Detroit Tigers should take with the No. 5 pick in the MLB draft
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge just wants the Yankees to focus on winning every series — Aaron Judge isn't too impressed with being on the cusp of winning 40 games. The Yankees' slugger isn't really focused on the 9.5-game lead the Yankees have built up over their rival Red Sox heading into Sunday night's series finale …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
The loaded Yankees bullpen could be getting even more reinforcements soon — After throwing a bullpen on Sunday and saying he felt good and strong, Dellin Betances is heading to Tampa on Monday, where he possibly could be facing hitters as soon as Wednesday.
Alex Speier Globe / BostonGlobe.com:
Adam Ottavino could have been a difference maker in Red Sox bullpen
Adam Ottavino could have been a difference maker in Red Sox bullpen
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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
‘Release the Kraken!’ How Gary Sanchez is making 2019 his year
Matthew Moreno / Dodger Blue:
Dodgers News: Tony Cingrani Undergoing Shoulder Surgery That Will Likely End 2019 Season — After dealing with shoulder trouble during much of the 2018 season, Tony Cingrani reported to Spring Training this year and projected to be a key member of the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen.
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J.P. Hoornstra / Daily News:
Dodgers' Tony Cingrani will undergo arthroscopic surgery, likely ending his season
Dodgers' Tony Cingrani will undergo arthroscopic surgery, likely ending his season
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Jorge Castillo / Miami Herald:
Rookie Smith's walkoff homer lifts Dodgers over Phillies
Arizona Republic:
Spending power could prove pivotal for Diamondbacks' draft — With a little more than $16 million to spend, the Diamondbacks have the largest draft bonus pool in baseball, meaning they have a chance to make waves when the draft gets underway on Monday night.
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Joe Lyons / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals lead Cubs 1-0 through seven innings — Adam Wainwright of the Cardinals and Cubs' lefthander Cole Hamels are in a pitchers' duel. — The home team took the lead in the fifth, scoring an unearned run without a hit. With one out, Jedd Gyorko walked.
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Stu Durando / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals break loose after long delay for 7-4 win over Cubs
Cardinals break loose after long delay for 7-4 win over Cubs
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
It takes nearly seven hours but Cards win _ and take a series
It takes nearly seven hours but Cards win _ and take a series
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David Ginsburg / Star Tribune:
Crawford hits 2 HRs to help Giants breeze past Orioles 8-1 — BALTIMORE — The San Francisco Giants and Evan Longoria came to Camden Yards looking to break out of extended slumps. — Having accomplished that objective at the expense of the horrid Baltimore Orioles, both the team …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Boring? That description fits the Cubs' bats with men on base — ST. LOUIS — “B” words were the rage in St. Louis over the weekend, but none applied to the Chicago Cubs in any kind of positive way. — While the Blues were playing the Bruins in the Stanley Cup Final across town …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Pedro Strop is on track to return during the next homestand. …
Pedro Strop is on track to return during the next homestand. …
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Forbes, MLB Baseball News … and NESN.com
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
From dominating Triple-A to hitting off Reds' bench, Josh VanMeter adjusting to role — After destroying Triple-A pitching for the first month of the season, Josh VanMeter admits it's taken some time to adjust to his role with the Reds. He entered Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals with 26 plate appearances in 17 games.
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Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
To the Miami Marlins, ‘every pick is important’ in the 2019 MLB Draft — The Miami Marlins' scouting department has traveled the country over the past year in preparation for this moment. Hundreds of high school seniors and college baseball players have been reviewed, graded and placed on a list.
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Associated Press:
Mets' road woes continue as 2-5 road trip ends in Phoenix — PHOENIX — You can't blow a big lead if you fall behind in the first inning and never catch up. The Mets' second straight loss and fourth in their last five games wasn't as painful as the ones that preceded it, but the result was the same.
Associated Press:
Sampson gets first win as starter as Rangers top Royals 5-1 — ARLINGTON, Texas — Adrian Sampson provided evidence Sunday that he doesn't need to follow a closer to the mound for the Texas Rangers to be successful. — The 27-year-old right-hander struck out a career-high 11 in seven innings …
Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Jose Urena's run of consistency giving Marlins someone they ‘can count on for innings’ — Jose Urena knew the mistake after he threw the pitch. His second-inning slider to Josh Naylor went right over the heart of the plate. Naylor capitalized, sending the pitch over the right-field fence …
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