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Eduardo A. Encina / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Mike Zunino knows difficult transition top-five drafted catchers face — Oregon State's Adley Rutschman could become the first catcher to go first overall since Joe Mauer in 2001. — ST. PETERSBURG — Oregon State's Adley Rutschman can become the first catcher taken …
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Chris Cwik / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Orioles select catcher Adley Rutschman with No. 1 overall pick in 2019 MLB draft — Baltimore Orioles just added a significant piece to their farm system. With the first pick in the 2019 MLB draft, Baltimore selected Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman. — While the Orioles played things close …
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Jenna Ortiz / Arizona Republic:
5 things to know about the MLB Draft — Where you can watch: — The draft will be televised on MLB Network starting at 4 p.m. and can be streamed on mlb.com. The first two runs will take place Monday. — Rounds 3-10 will be Tuesday, beginning at 10 a.m. on MLB.com.
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Battered Yankees aim to feast on struggling Blue Jays — Yankees will begin a six-game road trip when they play the opener of a three-game series Tuesday night against the — Toronto Blue Jays. — At the same time, a group of Yankees will have hit the road as well, but the destination was Tampa, Fla., where
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Brendan Kuty / New Jersey Online:
Unaccountable Yankees' Clint Frazier ducks media after defensive debacle
Unaccountable Yankees' Clint Frazier ducks media after defensive debacle
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Peter Abraham Globe / BostonGlobe.com:
A much-needed victory, for both David Price and the Red Sox
A much-needed victory, for both David Price and the Red Sox
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Place Hunter Dozier On 10-Day IL — The Royals have placed third baseman Hunter Dozier on the 10-day injured list, per a club announcement. It's backdated to May 31st, meaning Dozier could be activated by June 10th. — Details of the injury aren't really clear, though Dozier has been limited by chest tightness.
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La Velle E. Neal III / Star Tribune:
Twins confirm interest in signing pitchers Dallas Keuchel, Craig Kimbrel — ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - It's not a matter of the Twins choosing between lefthander Dallas Keuchel and closer Craig Kimbrel. At least for now. That's because the Twins are interested in signing both …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Second Dallas Keuchel bidding war begins today; Yankees need him more than most
Brendan Kuty / New Jersey Online:
MLB rumors: Latest on Yankees' ongoing talks with Dallas Keuchel
MLB rumors: Latest on Yankees' ongoing talks with Dallas Keuchel
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Associated Press:
Bellinger gets day off as Dodgers open in Arizona — PHOENIX — Major league batting leader Cody Bellinger is sitting out the Los Angeles Dodgers' series opener against the Diamondbacks in Arizona. — Bellinger, who leads the majors with a .376 batting average and has 20 home runs, is missing his third game of the season to rest.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Nick Senzel feels he has plenty of room to improve after 1st month with Cincinnati Reds — One month ago, Nick Senzel made his highly-anticipated Major League debut against the San Francisco Giants. He drew two walks and had an infield single in seven plate appearances.
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CBS News:
Swarm of bees delays MLB game in San Diego — Sunday's game between the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres at Petco Park was delayed for 28 minutes after a swarm of bees settled onto a microphone attached to the netting near the Padres' dugout. The game was halted just after 4 p.m. local time, CBS San Diego affiliate KFMB-TV reports.
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Phillies, Padres set for Harper-Machado Round 1
Phillies, Padres set for Harper-Machado Round 1
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Bernie Wilson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Alfaro's 4 RBIs help carry Marlins over Padres 9-3
Alfaro's 4 RBIs help carry Marlins over Padres 9-3
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Michelle Gardner / Arizona Republic:
Outfielder David Peralta returns from shoulder injury to Diamondbacks lineup — Outfielder David Peralta has been itching to return to the Diamondbacks' starting lineup, but has also been cautious about returning too soon. He didn't want any lingering issues with his shoulder, which first landed him on the injured list on May 24.
Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' Julio Urias won't face charges in domestic battery case — Los Angeles city prosecutors will not file misdemeanor charges against Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias related to a domestic violence arrest May 13 at the Beverly Center, the L.A. City Attorney announced Monday.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Option Keston Hiura, Activate Travis Shaw — The Brewers have optioned second baseman Keston Hiura, the club announced today. He'll leave the active roster to make way for the activation of Travis Shaw, who had been rehabbing a wrist injury. — Hiura, 22, certainly hasn't shown himself …
Bradford William Davis / New York Daily News:
Clint Frazier isn't here to fill the Judge's Chambers — What's a court without its Judge? An eventful seventh and eighth inning full of right-field mishaps brought that question to trial. — Though Aaron Judge is most famous for his dominant power, he's established himself as a quick …
ESPN:
Twins get Cruz from IL, option hot-hitting Arraez — The Minnesota Twins reinstated designated hitter Nelson Cruz from the injured list Monday. — Cruz, hitting .270 with seven home runs and 22 RBIs, is expected back in the lineup Tuesday when the first-place Twins begin a three-game series against the Cleveland Indians.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers podcast: MLB draft preview and an early look at trade deadline — Are you subscribed to our “Talkin' Tigers” podcast? If not, you should be: Subscribe via iTunes or Google Play now. — In the latest Talkin' Tigers podcast, Free Press sports writer Anthony Fenech recaps …
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