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Corey Seidman / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Phillies getting exactly what they paid for with Zack Wheeler, who helps complete sweep of Mets  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Zack Wheeler's first career start against his former team, the  —  the Mets to complete a three-game weekend sweep.  —  The 6-2 win improved the Phillies to 8-9.
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Jim Salisbury / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Phillies win first series as Aaron Nola dominates Mets again and Rhys Hoskins delivers huge hit  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Phillies are going to make a move in the National League East standings, the time is now.  —  They beat up on the
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Tim Healey / Newsday:
Steven Matz can't get out of fifth in 6-2 loss to Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA — For six seasons, Steven Matz has teased and tantalized, dominated and imploded, leaving the Mets to wonder who he really is as a pitcher.  —  Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park, he did all of the above — in less than two hours.
Tim Healey / Newsday:
Jacob deGrom scratched from start with neck problem; Mets lose to Phillies on walk-off hit  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Mets' day Friday began with them losing ace Jacob deGrom, their scheduled starter, to a tight neck.  —  Their day ended with them losing a game to the Phillies, 6-5, on Bryce Harper's walk-off single against Seth Lugo.
Rob Maaddi / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Bryce Harper's RBI in ninth lifts Phillies past Mets 6-5
Max Goodman / Sports Illustrated:
Yankees Place DJ LeMahieu on Injured List With Left Thumb Sprain, Recall Miguel Andújar  —  NEW YORK — Yankees' second baseman DJ LeMahieu has been placed on the 10-day injured list, the team announced Sunday morning.  —  The official diagnosis on LeMahieu's injury …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
ESPN:
Source: Reds-Pirates game on Saturday postponed after positive coronavirus test  —  MLB, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates  —  Saturday's game between the Reds and Pirates has been postponed after a Cincinnati player tested positive for the coronavirus on Friday, a source told ESPN's Buster Olney.
Mike Lupica / New York Daily News:
The Mets need Pete Alonso now more than ever as his bat has the ability to carry the franchise  —  When Pete Alonso hit 53 home runs last season and broke Aaron Judge's rookie record of 52, it meant that for the first and only time since Babe Ruth invented the home run three guys with 50 …
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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James Wagner / New York Times:
For Clint Frazier, Another Chance to Prove He Belongs in the Bronx
Connor Grott / UPI:
New York Yankees put star OF Aaron Judge on IL with calf injury
Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Designate Brian Dozier For Assignment  —  The Mets have designated second baseman Brian Dozier for assignment, per various reporters (including Anthony DiComo of MLB.com).  Right-hander Franklyn Kilome has been recalled to replace Dozier on the active roster.
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Matt Weyrich / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
MLB's youngest player Luis García is getting his chance with the Nationals  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  The Nationals' offense was dealt a significant blow Friday when starting second baseman and everyday No. 3 hitter  —  broke his wrist attempting to field …
George Miller / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Place Ronald Acuña Jr. On 10-Day IL  —  The Braves have placed outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Wednesday) due to left wrist inflammation, according to Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.  The hope is that he'll be ready to return to the team next weekend.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Mark Townsend / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Just like old times: Cardinals win in return  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  After a 16-day absence that stemmed from a team-wide coronavirus outbreak, the St. Louis  —  Cardinals were back in action Saturday playing a doubleheader against the  —  Chicago White Sox.
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Ian Hamilton Out With Shoulder Soreness  —  The Chicago White Sox have made a number of roster moves.  Reliever Ian Hamilton has been placed on the injured list with shoulder soreness, while Leury Garcia moves to the 45-day IL.  Bernardo Flores and Cheslor Cuthbert are getting …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
John Hickey / Sports Illustrated:
Athletics Still Have Hope Montas Will Pitch in Series Against Giants  —  While the Oakland A's lost starter Frankie Montas for Friday night's series opening in San Francisco against the Giants, there is still a chance he'll pitch in the three-game Oracle Park series.
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John Hickey / Sports Illustrated:
Athletics' Kemp, Giants' Yastrzemski Make Their Bay Area Mark as a Shared Experience
 
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