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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago White Sox squander a 5-run lead in an 11-9 in 10 innings: 'Everybody was trying, all the hitters we're trying, we got beat' — It's been a disappointing season for the Chicago White Sox. — And Saturday might have been the most disappointing day of them all.
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Boston Herald and Orange County Register
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‘Fire Tony!’ chants as Chicago White Sox blow lead in loss to Texas Rangers — CHICAGO — Loud chants of “Fire Tony!” broke out at Guaranteed Rate Field as manager Tony La Russa and the Chicago White Sox blew a five-run lead and lost to the Texas Rangers 11-9 in 10 innings on Saturday.
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New York Post, The Athletic, MLB Baseball News …, Sports Illustrated and Lone Star Ball
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Yasmani Grandal sparks a 5-run rally, fueling the Chicago White Sox to an 8-3 win against the Texas Rangers — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 28 — White Sox second baseman Josh Harrison slides safely into home on a double by teammate AJ Pollock in the seventh inning against the Rangers on June 10, 2022, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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Boston Herald, Orange County Register, South Side Sox and Mercury News
Associated Press:
Elbow strain forces Los Angeles Dodgers to shut down Walker Buehler for 6-8 weeks — SAN FRANCISCO — Los Angeles Dodgers ace Walker Buehler won't throw for six-to-eight weeks because of a flexor strain in his right elbow, making late this season the most optimistic timetable for his return to a major league mound.
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Call to the Pen and ESPN
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Associated Press:
Son of ex-Los Angeles Dodgers player Steve Sax among five Marines killed in training flight crash — LOS ANGELES — Former Dodgers player Steve Sax says his 33-year-old son, who had always dreamed of being a pilot, was among five U.S. Marines killed during a training flight crash earlier this week in the California desert.
Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs rotation is tested: Marcus Stroman goes on the IL, Kyle Hendricks is banged up and Wade Miley exits loss with an injury — NEW YORK — The health of the Chicago Cubs rotation is quickly becoming a concern. — The Cubs placed right-hander Marcus Stroman on the 15-day injured list Friday …
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Orange County Register, Chicago Sun-Times, NBCSports.com, Mercury News and Bleacher Nation
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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Clint Frazier is designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs before their loss to the NY Yankees in 13 innings — NEW YORK — Clint Frazier fit the mold of what the Chicago Cubs roster could have used this year. — For a big-league roster that needs an overhaul to become a contender again, Frazier represented upside.
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Cubbies Crib
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton play home run derby as Yankees clobber the Cubs 8-0 at the Stadium — Giancarlo Stanton left no doubt. The Yankees slugger hit the ball so hard — the hardest hit ball in baseball this season — that it slammed into the sign in the front of the second deck and ricocheted back almost onto the field.
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Orange County Register, Pinstripe Alley and Boston Herald
Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
Bruce Zimmermann knocked around early as Orioles suffer 8-1 loss to Royals, their ninth straight game without a quality start — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If it hadn't been for the leaping catch by Cedric Mullins at the center field fence midway through the fifth inning, the night would've been worse for left-hander Bruce Zimmermann.
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Camden Chat and Kansas City Star
Kristie Rieken / Associated Press:
Marlins win in Houston for fourth victory in a row, but Pablo Lopez exits in fifth inning after being struck by line drive — Jazz Chisholm Jr. wasn't celebrating his accomplishments after hitting two home runs Friday night in a win over the Houston Astros for his second multi-homer game this week.
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Boston Herald
Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Ronald Acuña's chalk-tossing celebration earns shout-out from LeBron James — Atlanta outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. may be the best player in baseball right now, and his all-around excellence is a huge reason why the Braves are currently riding a 10-game winning streak.
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MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Orioles CEO John Angelos wrested control of team at expense of brother, suit claims — Baltimore Orioles CEO John Angelos was accused in a lawsuit this week of seizing control of the team at the expense of his brother, Lou — and in defiance of their father, Peter's, wishes.
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Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Rangers on brink of elimination after 3-1 Game 5 loss to Lightning snaps 8-game home win streak — The Rangers will have to win on the road again to stay alive. — Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev had a goal and an assist in Thursday night's 3-1 Rangers loss at the Garden …
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New York Post and Mercury News