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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge hits two more home runs as Yankees beat Orioles at Camden Yards — BALTIMORE — The sound that echoed through Camden Yards and back to the Bronx Tuesday night was that of the cash register adding quickly to Aaron Judge's price tag. The Yankees slugger hammered two home runs …
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Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
Late rally not enough as Orioles fall to Yankees, 5-4, for fifth straight defeat — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 8 — What began as a raise of the eyebrows and turned into sarcastic cheers developed into full-throated screams at Camden Yards when the ball off Orioles right fielder Ryan McKenna's bat dropped …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino throws a gem, Yankees hit 3 more homers in 6-2 win over Orioles
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
deGrom's scapula healing, based on latest tests — NEW YORK — Although Jacob deGrom is approaching a return to mound work, he remains at least a month away from a return. deGrom will require three to five Minor League rehab starts in his progression back from a stress reaction in his right scapula …
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Matt Harvey suspended 60 games by MLB for distributing oxycodone — Matt Harvey, the veteran starting pitcher who has struggled to replicate his early-career stardom with the New York Mets, was handed a 60-game suspension on Tuesday for distributing a prohibited “drug of abuse” and thus violating Major League Baseball's drug program.
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Will the Nationals trade Juan Soto? Could Carlos Correa be on the move? 10 X factors as MLB trade market heats up — The summer trade market is weeks away from its final form, but the foundation has been poured already. Seven MLB teams are on track to win 100 or more games …
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Brendan Kuty / New Jersey Online:
Yankees cut outfield prospect who allegedly stole from teammates and defrauded fans — BALTIMORE — The Yankees considered Jake Sanford a legitimate hitting prospect who could hit with power and play both corner outfield positions. Among his teammates, however, he was known for stealing …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets split doubleheader against Cardinals despite more late-game heroics — The Mets settled for a split, rendering yet another late-game rally moot, after a long day of baseball against the Cardinals. — Joely Rodriguez stumbled in the top of the ninth inning of a tied game, putting men on first and third with one out.
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat, Butler make 118-107 opening statement vs. Celtics, take 1-0 lead in East finals — MIAMI — Bam Adebayo chased down and blocked Jaylen Brown as if he again was smothering Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in the 2020 Eastern Conference finals. — Max Strus followed …
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Lucas Giolito is back for the Chicago White Sox after his 2nd bout with COVID: ‘It was 2 days of pretty bad’ — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Lucas Giolito felt “a little off” the morning after his May 10 start for the Chicago White Sox. — “I immediately talked to (head athletic trainer) James …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Nestor Cortes delivers again for Yankees, this time against White Sox
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Alex Murphy / Sports Illustrated:
Astros' Jake Odorizzi Carted Off Field After Apparent Left Leg Injury Against Red Sox — Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi collapsed as he was running to cover first base against the Boston Red Sox, eventually being carted off the field with what looked to be a leg injury.
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Associated Press:
J.C. Mejia of Milwaukee Brewers banned 80 games after testing positive for the steroid Stanozolol — NEW YORK — Milwaukee pitcher J.C. Mejia was suspended for 80 games on Tuesday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol, the second Brewers player disciplined …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Have a great practice one day, play team DJ the next; and other Dolphins OTA notes — MIAMI GARDENS — The first Miami Dolphins practice of organized team activities open to media on Tuesday revealed a new motivational tool coach Mike McDaniel is using in offseason drills.
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Michael Conforto could sign with new team after 2022 MLB Draft — MORE ON: — The first significant free agent in the next class is about two months from being available to teams. — Michael Conforto will be open to signing a contract with a club after the July 17-19 draft, his agent, Scott Boras, told The Post.
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