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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
Discussion: Phillies Nation
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
Rob Maaddi / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Bryce Harper's RBI in ninth lifts Phillies past Mets 6-5
Associated Press:
Cardinals pitcher Roel Ramirez allows four home runs in row in MLB debut  —  MLB, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox  —  CHICAGO — St. Louis Cardinals reliever Roel Ramirez became the first pitcher to allow four straight home runs in his major league debut when the Chicago White Sox hit him around in the fifth inning Sunday.
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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.
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Ian Hamilton Out With Shoulder Soreness
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Carlos Monarrez / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers yield five homers, swept in series and lose 20th straight to Cleveland  —  There's hemlock, arsenic and Kryptonite.  —  Then there's the Cleveland Indians.  —  For the Detroit Tigers, no poison is more potent.  They proved as much when they lost to their AL Central Division rivals …
Jordan Godwin / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Tucker hits game-ending homer as Astros sweep Mariners 3-2  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Kyle Tucker hit a game-ending homer in the ninth inning, and the  —  Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Sunday for their fourth straight win.  —  Tucker drove a 96-mph fastball from
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Markakis' 3 RBIs help Braves beat Miami 4-0 to take series  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Nick Markakis drove in three runs, and five pitchers combined on a two-hitter Sunday to help the  —  Miami Marlins 4-0 and tighten the NL East race.
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 …
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.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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
 
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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
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David Brandt / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Kelly, Calhoun lead Diamondbacks past Padres 5-1
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