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Ryan Morik / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Yankees takeaways in 8-7 win over Mets, including a miraculous comeback in the seventh  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Yankees had their biggest win of the season, coming back from five runs down and walking off for the second-straight day, beating the Mets 8-7 in eight innings.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
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CoGreen / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Seth Lugo takes the mound for second game vs. Yankees on SNY  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Mets look to make it four out of five versus the  —  Yankees this weekend, as the neighboring teams face off for Game 2 of a doubleheader Sunday at 4:10 p.m. on SNY.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Ryan Morik / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rick Porcello takes rubber for Mets in game one of doubleheader versus Yankees
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Corey Hersch / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Yankees Takeaways from Saturday's 2-1 win over the Mets, including a great outing from J.A. Happ
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Rookie Fleming, Rays hold Marlins to 3 hits, win 4-0
Discussion: Fish Stripes and DRaysBay
FriarWire:
Padres Acquire Mitch Moreland from Red Sox  —  SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres have acquired first baseman/designated hitter Mitch Moreland from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for infielder Hudson Potts and outfielder Jeisson Rosario, Executive Vice President/General Manager A.J. Preller announced today.
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Associated Press:
Padres acquire Mitch Moreland from Red Sox for 2 prospects  —  MLB, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres  —  DENVER — The San Diego Padres picked up slugger hitter Mitch Moreland in a trade Sunday with Boston.  —  In exchange, the Red Sox acquired a pair of prospects from San Diego …
George Miller / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres Acquire Trevor Rosenthal
ESPN:
Sources: Padres agree to acquire Trevor Rosenthal in trade with Royals
Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
A's-Astros Game Postponed Due To Positive COVID-19 Test  —  Today's Athletics-Astros game in Houston has been postponed following a positive COVID-19 test in the Oakland organization, the A's announced.  The club is conducting contact tracing and will isolate in Houston pending further testing.
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Athletics announce positive coronavirus test; MLB postpones game vs. Astros  —  MLB, Oakland Athletics, Houston Astros  —  HOUSTON — A member of the Oakland Athletics organization tested positive for the coronavirus, causing Major League Baseball to postpone the team's game Sunday against the Houston Astros.
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Dellin Betances' wild pitch in ninth leads to disappointing Mets loss  —  Dellin Betances threw the game away.  —  The Yankees' ex-setup man let his former team walk off against him in the ninth inning on a wild pitch to Eric Kratz.  Clint Frazier came sprinting home from third …
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Place Steven Matz, Dellin Betances On 10-Day IL  —  The Mets have placed relievers Steven Matz and Dellin Betances on the 10-day injured list, per various reporters (including Joel Sherman of the New York Post).  Matz is dealing with left shoulder discomfort, while Betances has right lat tightness.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Marlowe Alter / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers game vs. Minnesota Twins: Here's the lineup behind Casey Mize  —  Detroit Tigers (15-16) vs. Minnesota Twins (20-14)  —  When: 1:10 p.m. Sunday.  —  Where: Comerica Park.  —  TV: Fox Sports Detroit.  —  Radio: 97.1 FM in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates).
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Field Level / Post Bulletin:
With 16 hits, Tigers top Twins 8-2
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Noah Trister / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Tigers back Boyd, rout Twins 8-2 in doubleheader opener
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Managers tossed as ‘chirping,’ errant pitches lead benches to clear in Cubs-Reds  —  MLB, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds  —  In a first for the 2020 season, both managers in an MLB game were ejected, as the benches cleared in Game 2 of a doubleheader between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Indians talking Mike Clevinger trade with AL Central rival White Sox  —  The most intriguing trade talks before Monday's trade deadline are between the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox, who are actively involved in discussions on a deal that would send Cleveland starter Mike Clevinger to Chicago …
ESPN:
Cubs acquire DH Jose Martinez from Rays  —  MLB, Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs  —  The Tampa Bay Rays have traded designated hitter Jose Martinez to the Chicago Cubs.  —  Two players to be named later or cash considerations are headed back to Tampa Bay.  To make room on the 40-man roster …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
 
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