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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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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals notebook: Wacha says he didn't do anything different in strong relief stint — Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha (52) throws a pitch in the seventh inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com)
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Solid outing will keep Minor in rumor mill. Here are his thoughts on a possible trade — Mike Minor knows he hasn't been as good of late as he was earlier this season for the Texas Rangers, but the stuff has still been there and opposing teams haven't been making much hard contact against him.
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MLB Baseball News …, Camden Chat and Lone Star Ball
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
DeShields' revamped swing produces walk-off win, pathway to sticking with Rangers — The Baltimore Orioles are in town, which means it's reunion time. — The roster crossover isn't what it once seemed to be, but there are four Texas Rangers players, one former draft choice, and two coaches who returned to Globe Life Park.
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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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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AZ Snake Pit
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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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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals target potential on final day of MLB draft — The pitcher the Cardinals made their seventh-round draft pick didn't throw a pitch in competition his first two seasons at UCLA, didn't have a role because his coach told the Los Angeles Times bluntly he “wasn't good enough,” …
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Steve Herrick / Associated Press:
Roberto Pérez's homer caps comeback as Cleveland Indians beat Minnesota Twins 9-7 — Jordan Luplow and Francisco Lindor also homered to help complete the Tribe victory — CLEVELAND (AP) — Roberto Pérez hit a solo homer in the seventh inning to drive in the go-ahead run …
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Tyler Carey / WKYC-TV:
Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco out indefinitely after being diagnosed with blood condition
Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco out indefinitely after being diagnosed with blood condition
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe and MLB Baseball News …
Tom Withers / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Indians starter Carrasco diagnosed with blood condition
Indians starter Carrasco diagnosed with blood condition
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MLB Daily Dish
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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Bless You Boys
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Joe Reedy / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Garneau's double in 9th gives Angels 10-9 win over A's — Dustin Garneau's ground-rule double with two outs in the ninth inning scored — Brian Goodwin with the game-winning run and gave the Los Angeles — Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night. — Oakland left fielder
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Orange County Register and Athletics Nation
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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels' Justin Upton faces live pitching, moves closer to rehab assignment
Angels' Justin Upton faces live pitching, moves closer to rehab assignment
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MLB Trade Rumors
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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Fish Stripes and Brew Crew Ball
Associated Press:
Bote's career-high 7 RBIs lead Cubs over Rockies 9-8 — David Bote drove in a career-high seven runs to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 9-8 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night. — Bote had four hits, including a three-run homer and bases-clearing double to hand the Rockies …
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Purple Row and MLB Baseball News …
Paul Halfacre / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Hillsboro's Brewer leads trio of area players picked on final day of MLB draft — Liberty's Chase Krogman (24) bats against Francis Howell, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Francis Howell High School in Weldon Spring, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
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.
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley and MLB Baseball News …
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 …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Brew Crew Ball
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves' Snitker on struggling Gausman: We need to get him right — When Kevin Gausman joined the Braves from the Orioles last July, he was a reclamation project of sorts. He went on to provide 10 starts down the stretch, earning a 2.87 ERA for the National League champs.
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.
Discussion:
The Good Phight and Gaslamp Ball