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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs' losing streak hits 10 games with a 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres: 'We're due to win one' — The Chicago Cubs' losing streak reached 10 games Thursday with a 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres before 30,096 on a sweltering afternoon at Wrigley Field.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Mike Shildt says he's ready to manage again — The San Diego Padres have taken over the lead in the National League Western Division with a familiar face in the dugout, occasionally. — Mike Shildt, booted as Cardinals manager after last season, has been back in uniform with the Padres …
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MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Joe Musgrove stars as Padres beat lowly Cubs 6-4 — CHICAGO — Joe Musgrove pitched seven effective innings in his third straight win, and the San Diego Padres handed the Chicago Cubs their 10th consecutive loss with a 6-4 victory on Thursday. — Musgrove (8-0) permitted two runs and five hits …
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Cubs Insider and Padres
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jameson Taillon shuts down Blue Jays, Aaron Hicks delivers key hit as Yankees run win streak to 9 — TORONTO — The Yankees can crush a team, like they did Friday night. They can scrape out wins, like they did in the three-game sweep of the Rays earlier this week.
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Boston Herald, Pinstripe Alley, New York Post, Orange County Register and New Jersey Online
Kyle Hightower / Associated Press:
Steph Curry, Warriors finish off the Celtics 103-90 for another NBA title with dominating Game 6 win — BOSTON — The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 on Thursday night for their fourth title in the last eight seasons.
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago White Sox have a 6th inning to forget, allowing 10 runs in a 13-3 loss to the Houston Astros — HOUSTON — The Chicago White Sox returned to Minute Maid Park for the first time since Game 2 of the 2021 American League Division Series. — Lucas Giolito started that game for the Sox.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
From Tommy John to Cy Young form at 39? Inside Justin Verlander's unprecedented return to dominance — LAST SEPTEMBER, WITH the one-year anniversary of his Tommy John surgery approaching, Justin Verlander wanted to pitch. Even though his rehabilitation wasn't complete …
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MLB Trade Rumors and Sports Illustrated
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Anthony Rizzo hits walk-off homer, Clarke Schmidt solid in emergency start as Yankees run Stadium streak to 14 — Anthony Rizzo ended it, but the way it started was probably the most impressive thing about the Yankees' 2-1 win over the Rays Thursday night. Rizzo hit a walk-off solo home run …
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Sports Illustrated, New York Post and Mercury News
Associated Press:
Infielder Nicky Lopez loses salary arbitration case to Kansas City Royals — NEW YORK — Kansas City infielder Nicky Lopez lost his salary arbitration case with the Royals on Friday and will get $2.55 million instead of his $2.9 million request, a decision that clinched management's third straight winning record.
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Sports Illustrated
Fluto Shinzawa / The Athletic:
Bruins coaching search: David Quinn to interview next week, has emerged as a top candidate — David Quinn is scheduled for an in-person interview for the Bruins coaching position next week, according to a source familiar with the situation. The native of Cranston, R.I. …
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Katie Woo / The Athletic:
Cardinals' Yadier Molina expected to go on IL with knees growing weary: Sources — ST. LOUIS — As what is often the norm after a loss — and also typically commonplace on the final game of a homestand — the Cardinals' clubhouse was fairly sparse Wednesday night. — The hushed nature was hardly unusual given the box score.
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MLB Trade Rumors, Boston.com and Sports Illustrated
Associated Press:
Canha, Plummer help Mets to 5-4 comeback win over Brewers — NEW YORK — One of the only trouble spots for the New York Mets this season has been keeping their pitchers healthy. — Finding ways to win, however, hasn't been a problem. — Mark Canha hit a two-run homer and the Mets threw …
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