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Chris Nelsen / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers on 2019 top pick Riley Greene: ‘Enjoy it and stay true to who you are’ — Nobody can predict Riley Greene's future with the Detroit Tigers. But he's off to a good start, receiving high praise from “Mr. Tiger” himself, Al Kaline. — Before Tuesday's game at Comerica Park …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luis Castillo takes advantage of extra days between starts — After a couple of uncharacteristic starts that featured too many walks and not enough strikeouts, Luis Castillo had three extra days to work with pitching coach Derek Johnson than usual.
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Mark Schmetzer / Cincinnati.com:
Top Cincinnati Reds games: No. 40 - Anthony DeSclafani's 2018 grand slam vs. Chicago Cubs — Reds pitcher Anthony DeSclafani discusses his third-inning grand slam in an 11-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. It was the first grand slam by a Reds pitcher since 1959. — CONNECT
Stu Durando / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards need starting pitcher for Sunday; Wacha's in the mix — As often happens when a spot in the Cardinals rotation is open, manager Mike Shildt fielded questions that attempted to narrow down the contenders. — And as usual, Shildt deftly avoided answering so that the speculation would linger for another 24 hours.
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Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
As Diamondbacks slip, Torey Lovullo should lead the charge against shifts, analytics — Torey Lovullo has a chance to do something major between now and September. — Relax, nobody's trying to say he's going to guide the Diamondbacks into contention, not even after his team salvaged …
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Live updates: Jon Duplantier allows two-run homer in third inning — Dodgers catcher Will Smith hit a two-run home run to put the Diamondbacks in an early 2-0 hole in the third inning. — Diamondbacks right-hander Jon Duplantier, who had retired the first six men he faced …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals rounding out rosters, completing their ‘portfolio’ with in Day 3 of draft — The word that Cardinals' draft helmsman Randy Flores used late Tuesday night was “portfolio,” and after a pitcher-heavy start to the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft that is exactly what he'll use Day 3 to fill out for the club.
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Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Miami Marlins pleased with their draft class. Now, the players have to produce — DJ Svihlik can finally take a step back and breathe. — After three days and 41 picks, the Miami Marlins' 2019 MLB Draft class — the first under Svihlik director as the Marlins' director of amateur scouting — is complete.
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Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
As the 2019 MLB Draft reaches final day, meet the newest Miami Marlins draft class
As the 2019 MLB Draft reaches final day, meet the newest Miami Marlins draft class
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Tyler Carey / WKYC-TV:
Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco out indefinitely after being diagnosed with blood condition — “We ask everyone to keep Carlos and his family in their thoughts during his challenging time.” — The Indians have announced that starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco is headed to the 10-day injured list …
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Indians starter Carrasco diagnosed with blood condition
Indians starter Carrasco diagnosed with blood condition
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Chandler Rome / Houston Chronicle:
Big decision awaits Astros' high school draftee Colin Barber — SEATTLE — On Tuesday afternoon, while Colin Barber sat in an Earth and space class at Pleasant Valley High School for his final exam. Suddenly, his cellphone buzzed inside his backpack with a text message.
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Chandler Rome / Houston Chronicle:
Garrett Stubbs thrilled as brother CJ joins Astros family
Garrett Stubbs thrilled as brother CJ joins Astros family
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs To Sign Craig Kimbrel — 9:06PM: The deal pays Kimbrel $10MM this season, and $16MM in both 2020 and 2021, ESPN.com's Jeff Passan reports (Twitter link). There is a vesting option for 2022 that pays Kimbrel $16MM if it vests, Heyman reports (via Twitter), while it becomes a club option if it doesn't vest.
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Associated Press:
Haseley's first hit lifts scrambling Phils over Padres 7-5 — Andrew Haseley and Andrew McCutchen shared a quiet moment in the Philadelphia clubhouse on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Heasley made his big league debut a day earlier because of McCutchen's season-ending knee injury.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
There's a chance Aaron Judge could return for the Yankees' game in London — TORONTO — Aaron Judge is hitting in a batting cage at the Yankees' minor league complex in Tampa. It's a step forward for the slugger, who has been out since April 21 with a strained left oblique. — But Big Ben is ticking.
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Neil Greenberg / Chicago Tribune:
With MLB's current safety netting standards, danger is just a second away — Albert Almora Jr. (center) takes a knee as Jason Heyward (left) and manager Joe Maddon console him after hitting a foul ball into the stands which struck a young child during the fourth inning of a game against the Cubs and Astros on May 29.
Maria Torres / Miami Herald:
Canning, Angels can't duplicate success against A's — ANAHEIM, Calif.-In Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium, Angels rookie pitcher Griffin Canning drew the short straw. — Canning, the team's top-ranked pitching prospect who more often than not has provided …
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Joe Reedy / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
Laureano, Montas help Oakland snap 5-game losing streak
Laureano, Montas help Oakland snap 5-game losing streak
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Scott Richey / News-Gazette:
Troike first of many Illini drafted on third day — CHAMPAIGN — Zac Taylor lasted longer than expected in the Major League Baseball draft, but the Illinois redshirt senior center fielder finally heard his name called in the 25th round. Taylor, a Downers Grove native, was selected with the 762nd pick by the Chicago Cubs.
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Still-too-early All-Stars: Who's on track for the Midsummer Classic? — This year's All-Star Game is in Cleveland, but it will be a bit of a muted celebration. The Indians were favored to win their fourth straight American League Central title behind a bevy of All-Stars.
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David Wilson / Miami Herald:
A look at the Marlins' 17-game power surge and how it compares to their first 41 games — Ryan Braun didn't even bother to backtrack to the left-field fence in the fourth inning Tuesday when Garrett Cooper launched a solo home run out of Miller Park. It was a no-doubter for the outfielder …