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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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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees' Isiah Kiner-Falefa not stressed over hamstring tightness — TORONTO — Isiah Kiner-Falefa was a victim of the Yankees' offense. He tweaked his left hamstring running first to home on Saturday and was not available on Sunday. That became obvious when the Bombers had Giancarlo Stanton …
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San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado leaves loss with left ankle sprain in first inning — MLB, Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres — DENVER — San Diego Padres star third baseman Manny Machado left Sunday's 8-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies after injuring his left ankle while taking …
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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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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nightengale's Notebook: Juneteenth brings renewed call to put trailblazer Curt Flood in Cooperstown — Widow of former Cardinals star, actress Judy Pace Flood, says Civil Rights movement gave him strength to push forward in landmark free agency case. — Judy Pace-Flood, 80 …
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Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
The makings of an ace: How Marlins' Sandy Alcantara is becoming one of MLB's top pitchers — As Sandy Alcantara walks off the mound after a start this season, his mind is already moving forward. — The real work is about to begin. — While the results are what everyone sees …
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Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Jerar Encarnacion's first MLB hit: A go-ahead grand slam in Marlins' win over Mets — The count was full and the situation was key for the 24-year-old outfielder making his MLB debut on Sunday. Jerar Encarnacion had the bases loaded in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins trailing the New York Mets by a run.
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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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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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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.
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. …
Associated Press:
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says Tampa Bay Rays, Oakland A's need new ballpark deals soon — NEW YORK — Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics need to reach new ballpark deals soon and left open the possibility of considering relocation if agreements are not struck.
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