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Indians manager Terry Francona dealing with blood-clotting issue  —  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians might be without manager Terry Francona even longer than expected.  —  Francona has already missed 15 games with a gastrointestinal issue, and Chris Antonetti, the team's president of baseball operations …
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Zach Shafron / Sports Illustrated:
Every Game is Crucial: Indians Monday Loss to Twins Was as Tough as They Come  —  The Cleveland Indians hosted the Minnesota Twins in what was the beginning of a crucial three-game series Monday night.  —  The battle for the AL Central was even more amplified with the condensed Covid-19 season.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Chris Cwik / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Mike Clevinger to start for Cleveland after exile over coronavirus protocol violation  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  After a brief demotion, Mike Clevinger is coming back to the  —  Cleveland Indians.  The team announced Tuesday that Clevinger would be recalled to start Wednesday's game against the
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Brett Ballantini / Sports Illustrated:
Why Tim Anderson is a great fantasy pick  —  While decidedly not a fantasy baseball expert, it's apparent that Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson leads all of the major leagues in one key but fairly nonspecific metric, Having Fun (HF), which most fans might not recognize as very important …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Evan Petzold / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Detroit Tigers observations: Spencer Turnbull, Jonathan Schoop deliver 7-1 win  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Detroit Tigers loaded the bases three times Monday against the Chicago Cubs, and second baseman  —  Jonathan Schoop made sure his team didn't go all three times without capitalizing.
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Place Nido, Gimenez On Injured List; Juan Lagares/Patrick Mazeika Selected  —  The Mets have placed infielder Andres Gimenez and catcher Tomas Nido on the injured list, the club announced.  Outfielder Juan Lagares and catcher Patrick Mazeika will be replacing them on the active roster …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Promote Ian Anderson, Activate Ronald Acuna Jr.  —  The Braves announced this morning that they've selected the contract of top pitching prospect Ian Anderson and reinstated outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. from the injured list.  Anderson will make his Major League debut and start tonight's game.
Alex Smith / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Mets Takeaways from Tuesday's 4-0 loss to Marlins, including Rick Porcello's two-out troubles  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Marlins took Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Mets at Citi Field by a final score of 4-0.  Box score  —  Six things to know from Tuesday's Game 1
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Activate Aaron Judge, Place Luis Avilan On 10-Day IL, Recall Andujar/Kriske  —  Slugger Aaron Judge will make his return to the Yankees tonight, as the club announced that Judge has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list.  Lefty Luis Avilan, however, has been placed on the 10-day IL …
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Mets' choices at the deadline; A-Rod and Luhnow in touch; more notes  —  A rival executive predicts the Mets will be a “surprising player” at the trade deadline, reasoning the team gained financial flexibility when right-hander Marcus Stroman and outfielder Yoenis Céspedes opted out of the 2020 season.
Jon Paul Morosi / MLB.com:
Blue Jays eyeing Bucs pitchers (sources)  —  Longstanding friendships between the Blue Jays' and Pirates' front offices nearly helped Toronto play its 2020 home games at Pittsburgh's PNC Park.  —  While Pennsylvania's state government ultimately rejected that agreement …
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Frank Zicarelli / Toronto Sun:
Grichuk's three-run blast lifts Blue Jays to comeback win over over Rays
Mark Didtler / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Glasnow records 13 strikeouts as Rays beat Orioles 4-2  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … ST. PETERSBURG.  —  Tyler Glasnow struck out a career-high 13 over seven innings and the AL East-leading  —  Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on Tuesday night.
 
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