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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Sources: Nets grant Kyrie Irving permission to seek sign-and-trade packages — The Nets and Kyrie Irving have not gotten any closer to finding an amicable solution that keeps the superstar guard in Brooklyn. — In fact, things are trending the opposite direction: While Nets GM Sean Marks …
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The Athletic:
Will Kyrie Irving leave the Nets, and will Kevin Durant be next? — Despite the Nets not having a selection in this year's NBA Draft, the organization was still at the center of the chatter at its Barclays Center home on Thursday. — Agents, executives, players and reporters alike …
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Associated Press:
Mariners, Angels involved in wild bench-clearing brawl after inside pitches, eight ejected — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — When the Angels made a late decision Sunday to go with little-used reliever Andrew Wantz as their opener on the mound, the Mariners suspected they might be about to get payback …
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MLB.com:
Winker HBP leads to intense benches-clearing scene — ANAHEIM — Tensions reached an ugly tipping point during the Mariners-Angels matinee on Sunday when both benches and bullpens cleared, punches were thrown from players and coaches on each team and multiple ejections ensued after Jesse Winker took …
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The Athletic, USA Today, NESN.com and UPI
Associated Press:
MLB suspends 12 players, coaches for roles in Seattle Mariners-Los Angeles Angels brawl; Phil Nevin gets 10 games — MLB, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels interim manager Phil Nevin was suspended 10 games and Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker received …
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Talking shop with Johnny Cueto has helped Reynaldo López adjust to a larger role in the Chicago White Sox bullpen — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Reynaldo López has worked out with Johnny Cueto during previous offseasons. — Recently, López found himself following Cueto in a game.
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Boston Herald
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves vs. Dodgers keeps getting spicier. Will we get NLCS round 3? — They're both enduring turbulence on their routes, but it wouldn't surprise anyone if the National League Championship Series featured the Braves against the Dodgers for the third consecutive year.
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Los Angeles Times, ESPN, True Blue LA, The Athletic and New York Post
Scott Lauber / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Sources: Phillies' Bryce Harper likely headed for thumb surgery, but plans to play again this season — As hand specialists reviewed X-rays of the most scrutinized thumb in baseball and team officials huddled Monday to brainstorm how to replace an irreplaceable player, one question hovered …
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MLB Trade Rumors and Phillies Nation
Jordan Lazowski / Sox On 35th:
White Sox Farm Report: Weekend Recap (June 25/26) — The White Sox' affiliates had a busy weekend down on the farm. Some of the highlights: Colson Montgomery extended his on-base streak to 35 games, Oscar Colas went 6-for-8, Davis Martin struck out nine hitters in four innings …
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Associated Press:
Seattle Mariners acquire first baseman Carlos Santana from Kansas City Royals in exchange for RHPs Wyatt Mills, William Fleming — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals traded first baseman Carlos Santana and nearly $4.3 million to the Seattle Mariners for right-handers Wyatt Mills and William Fleming on Monday …
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Adam Lichtenstein / Sun-Sentinel:
'It's a perfect fit' — Miami Heat's first-round pick Nikola Jovic eager to prove himself — Miami Heat president Pat Riley introduces draft pick Nikola Jovic who will be preparing to play in the NBA Summer League. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) — MIAMI — Long before the Miami Heat picked Nikola Jovic …
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Orange County Register
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nightengale's Notebook: Heard of Luis Arráez? ‘Old-school’ Twins infielder is in line for a batting title — Minnesota's wizard with a bat has MLB's best batting average and could be a first-time All-Star. — He's the greatest hitting show on Earth. — And no one is paying attention.
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