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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
‘Release the Kraken!’ How Gary Sanchez is making 2019 his year — NEW YORK — In a season that has so far been defined by the contributions of a medley of once-mostly unknown New York Yankees, it can be hard singling out one player. But nearly 20 homers into a season that isn't even 60 games old yet, here we are.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia's knee will just have to get him through the rest of this season — CC Sabathia will eventually need to have it replaced. The 38-year-old lefty knows that at some point soon, he'll have to figure out a permanent solution for the knee pain he feels daily just walking around the house.
New York Post:
Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge have more tests to pass before rehab games
Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge have more tests to pass before rehab games
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MLB Trade Rumors and Pinstripe Alley
Steve Serby / New York Post:
Yankees can't afford to make DJ LeMahieu a bench player
Yankees can't afford to make DJ LeMahieu a bench player
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MLB Baseball News …
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
RedsXtra: David Bell talks about his outburst, the grind of the season and why he's not on social media — David Bell's father, Buddy, has always said his son has an edge and he'll go off at times. Through the first 55 games of David's tenure as manager, we didn't see much of that.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Why Cincinnati Reds infielder Derek Dietrich isn't on the All-Star Game ballot
Why Cincinnati Reds infielder Derek Dietrich isn't on the All-Star Game ballot
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
In first 2 months of the season, Cincinnati Reds TV ratings and attendance are up
In first 2 months of the season, Cincinnati Reds TV ratings and attendance are up
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MLB Baseball News … and Federal Baseball
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers are 8-4 when Lynn starts. He might have contributed to other wins by doing this — Jeff Mathis didn't have a hit Saturday afternoon, and he has only 10 in his past 61 at-bats. His average is .143. — But the defense-first catcher found himself in the middle of the Rangers' offensive output.
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Lone Star Ball and MLB Baseball News …
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Eduardo A. Encina / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays infielder Yandy Diaz tests hand, could return as soon as Sunday — He hasn't played since he was hit by a pitch against the Yankees on May 19. — ST. PETERSBURG — Rays infielder Yandy Diaz could return from the injured list as soon as Sunday after he tested his injured left hand …
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Adam McCalvy / Brewers News:
Gio Gonzalez headed to IL with tired arm — Pina returns from rehab assignment; Claudio sees improvement — PITTSBURGH — The Brewers on Saturday placed Gio Gonzalez on the 10-day injured list with what manager Craig Counsell called a case of “dead arm,” which club officials surmise …
Discussion:
UPI and MLB Trade Rumors
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Nolan Bianchi / Detroit News:
Tigers draft choices in recent years have included big hits and big busts — Of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States, Major League Baseball is the only one to hold its First-Year Player Draft during the season. — It's unconventional, sure.
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The Crawfish Boxes
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
5 players the Detroit Tigers could select with No. 5 pick in MLB draft — J.J. Bleday went 5-for-5, as Marlins CEO Derek Jeter watched live in Hoover, Ala. — Here are five players the Detroit Tigers could select with the No. 5 pick in Monday's MLB draft: — 1B Andrew Vaughn, California
Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
Rookie Anderson earns first career win, ends extended drought for Giants starters — CLICK HERE if you are having a problem viewing the photos or video on a mobile device — BALTIMORE — Since the Giants moved from New York to San Francisco in 1958, the club's starting rotation …
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MLB Baseball News …, Marin Independent Journal and McCovey Chronicles
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David Ginsburg / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
Belt's 4 RBIs, Posey HR carry Giants past Orioles 8-2
Belt's 4 RBIs, Posey HR carry Giants past Orioles 8-2
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MLB Baseball News … and NBCSports.com
Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Angels and reliever Ty Buttrey keep an eye on potential overuse … As challenging as it is for the Angels to manage the workload of their best young reliever, it's almost as difficult for Ty Buttrey to know when to let manager Brad Ausmus and pitching coach Doug White know that he might not be available some games.
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MLB Baseball News …, MLB Trade Rumors and Halos Heaven
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Place Steve Pearce On Injured List, Sam Travis Recalled — The Red Sox have placed Steve Pearce on the 10-day injured list, with Sam Travis being recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket to take his roster spot, the team announced. — Pearce was removed from yesterday's game in the second inning after experiencing back spasms.
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MLB Baseball News … and Over the Monster
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Rockies rock Stroman early as Blue Jays drop fifth in a row — DENVER - Manager Charlie Montoyo's wish list for his starting pitching staff is a long one. — Get healthy. Go deep in games. And especially avoid damage in the early innings. — Marcus Stroman got part of the equation right …
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MLB Baseball News … and Purple Row
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Don't have an account? Sign Up Today — After missing most of the 2018 season with a foot injury, Kameron Misner returns to the Missouri baseball team's lineup in 2019. (Mizzou Athletics photo) — file photo, UNLV's Bryson Stott (10) watches the ball during an NCAA college baseball game …
Patrick Rose / Associated Press:
Carlos Santana, Leonys Martin HR, Indians beat blundering Chicago White Sox 5-2 — The Indians climbed back to .500 and prevented the White Sox from reaching the break-even mark for the first time since April 5. — CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Santana and Leonys Martin homered …
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Mookie Betts will be Red Sox' leadoff hitter the rest of the way — NEW YORK — The 2019 Red Sox will be looking a whole lot more like that 2018 version ... at least when it comes to the lineup. — Alex Cora announced prior to his team's game against the Yankees Saturday night that Mookie Betts …
Discussion:
Over the Monster and NESN.com
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
David Peralta takes steps toward return from injured list — David Peralta played in an extended spring training game at Salt River Fields on Saturday morning, and Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo made it sound like he could get his left fielder back from the injured list in near future.
Rusty Simmons / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's forced to shut down righty Jharel Cotton with hamstring injury — The A's have shut down right-hander Jharel Cotton because of a right hamstring injury, the biggest news among a notebook full provided by manager Bob Melvin before Saturday's game against the Astros.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Athletics Nation
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Ender Inciarte begins baseball activities as choices loom for Braves — Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte played catch and ran in the field Saturday, his first time resuming baseball activities since landing on the injured list with a lumbar strain May 15. — Inciarte, 28, had been doing only standard rehab and exercises.
Discussion:
Talking Chop
Eduardo A. Encina / Tampa Bay Times:
Eduardo A. Encina's takeaways from Saturday's Rays game against Twins — Jose Alvarado tossed a clean ninth inning, but is still falling behind hitters. — Struggling reliever Jose Alvarado threw a scoreless ninth inning on Saturday, which was the good news.
Luke Lapinski / Arizona Sports:
D-backs drop fifth straight in Duplantier's starting debut — PHOENIX — Jon Duplantier made his first career Major League start on Friday night. And he might not be leaving the rotation anytime soon. — The Diamondbacks' top pitching prospect was pressed into duty with Luke Weaver sidelined due …
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