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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Fielding gaffe adds to Mets' pain after Jacob deGrom dominates  —  SAN FRANCISCO — It was déjà vu all over again.  —  As Dominic Smith converged with Amed Rosario on Pablo Sandoval's pop-up in the 10th inning Friday night, the Mets left fielder's thoughts turned to his collision …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom cruised through seven innings, then Dominic Smith and Amed Rosario happened  —  SAN FRANCISCO — If Jacob deGrom can't save the Mets, what chance do Dominic Smith and Amed Rosario have?  —  After deGrom turned in another masterful performance on Friday night …
ESPN:
Angels designate RHP Harvey for assignment  —  The Los Angeles Angels designated pitcher Matt Harvey for assignment Friday after the right-hander's struggles in 12 starts with the club.  —  Harvey, who signed a one-year, $11 million contract with the Angels in the offseason, was 3-5 with a 7.09 ERA.
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Mark Townsend / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Matt Harvey's career reaches another crossroads after being DFAed by Angels
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies Acquire Mike Morin From Twins For Cash Considerations  —  The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired right-handed pitcher Mike Morin from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations, the team announced.  Seranthony Dominguez was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room for Morin on the 40-man roster.
David Ginsburg / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Orioles hit 2 HRs off Price, cruise past Red Sox 11-2  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Anthony Santander and  —  Baltimore Orioles got six solid innings from rookie right-hander  —  John Means in an 11-2 rout of the Boston  —  Red Sox on Friday night.  —  Price (7-3) allowed six runs …
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ESPN:
Eovaldi strikes out side, set to join Boston bullpen
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays Place Ryne Stanek On IL, Recall Hunter Wood, Option Brendan McKay, Activate Chaz Roe  —  The Tampa Bay Rays continued their weekly weekend roster churn, placing Ryne Stanek on the IL, optioning Brendan McKay to Triple-A, calling up Hunter Wood, and activating Chaz Roe from the injured list, tweets MLB.com's Juan Toribio.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Kevin Acee / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Slumping Padres decide to recall Urias, Morejon  —  There comes a time when a player has to prove himself in the major leagues, when hitting balls all over Triple-A ballparks serves no real purpose.  —  The Padres have determined Luis Urias to be at such a juncture.
Brian Hall / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Semien has 3 extra-base hits, surging A's beat Twins 5-3  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With a game-time temperature of 94 degrees on a humid, muggy evening, starting pitchers  —  Chris Bassitt had to fight dripping sweat as much as opposing batters.  —  Oakland's leadoff hitter,
Discussion: Athletics Nation
Doug Padilla / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Ryu strong again as Dodgers get past Marlins 2-1  —  Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched seven strong innings and combined with  —  Kenta Maeda and Kenley Jansen to help the  —  Miami Marlins 2-1 Friday night.  —  Playing at Dodger Stadium for the first time since the All-Star break …
Discussion: True Blue LA
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Verlander strikes out 12, Astros beat Rangers 4-3  —  Justin Verlander struck out 12 in six solid innings, four Houston players hit solo home runs and the  —  Texas Rangers 4-3 on Friday night.  —  Jose Altuve,  —  Alex Bregman and  —  Yordan Alvarez led off the third inning …
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros Designate Tyler White  —  The Astros have designated first baseman/DH Tyler White for assignment, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com tweets.  Right-hander Jose Urquidy will come up from Triple-A Round Rock to take White's 25-man roster spot.  —  An Astro since they chose him in the 33rd round …
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Martinez, Cards score 10 runs in 6th, rally past Reds 12-11  —  Jose Martinez homered and singled during a 10-run rally in the sixth inning and the  —  St. Louis Cardinals overcame a seven-run deficit Friday night for a wild 12-11 win over the  —  Cincinnati Reds.
Discussion: Red Reporter
Jake Seiner / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Encarnación, ex-Rockies help Yankees beat Colorado 8-2  —  Edwin Encarnacion hit a go-ahead, grand slam, a trio of ex-Rockies beat up on their former team and the  —  New York Yankees defeated Colorado 8-2 Friday night.  —  Encarnacion lined his 12th career slam in the third inning off
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Purple Row
 
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