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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Gerrit Cole's solid start, Matt Carpenter's 2 homers lead Yankees to 13-4 rout over Guardians — CLEVELAND — The waiting was the hardest part. Getting rained out on Friday night, the Yankees had to wait longer to get rid of that taste. Coming off a loss in Houston on Thursday …
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New Jersey Online and Mercury News
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Confidence not health the problem for Aroldis Chapman, says Aaron Boone — CLEVELAND — Aroldis Chapman turned, put his head down and walked off the mound before Aaron Boone had gotten over the first base line. He had been handed an eight-run lead and just walked the bases loaded without recording …
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New Jersey Online and Orange County Register
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Yankees struggles against Astros continue in 2-1 loss — HOUSTON — The past week hasn't been good to the idea that the Yankees are an unbeatable machine, one that's destined for a long-awaited return to the mountaintop. — Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Astros is the Yankees' third in their five games against Houston this week.
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Associated Press and Boston Herald
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles can't hold ninth-inning lead for first time this season, fall to Twins, 3-2, on Byron Buxton's walk-off home run — MINNEAPOLIS — Jorge López's dominance as the Orioles' closer through June was evidenced by his minuscule ERA, his unwillingness to surrender home runs and the fact …
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BaltimoreBaseball.com and Orange County Register
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde ejected in series opener vs. Twins — Orioles manager Brandon Hyde got into a disagreement with home-plate umpire Ramon De Jesus, seemingly stemming from a first-pitch called strike against Cedric Mullins. Mullins ended the at-bat with a double to tie the game at 1.
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Boston Herald
John Hollinger / The Athletic:
Five Kevin Durant trades that make (some) sense — Two days ago, superstar forward Kevin Durant demanded a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. — Oh, you've heard? — As others have already touched upon, there is a lot to unpack here. One of Durant's preferred destinations, Miami …
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Denver Post
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Leury García comes through in the 9th, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 1-0 win against the San Francisco Giants — SAN FRANCISCO — Leury García came up with the go-ahead run at second base and two outs in the top of the ninth. The Chicago White Sox and San Francisco Giants were scoreless.
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Mercury News, Sox On 35th and South Side Sox
Baltimore Sun:
Ravens player Jaylon Ferguson died of fentanyl and cocaine, medical examiner office says — Jaylon Ferguson, the Ravens outside linebacker found unresponsive last month in a North Baltimore home, died from the combined effects of fentanyl and cocaine, according to a spokesman for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
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Greensburg Tribune-Review, Boston Herald, ProFootballTalk and Sports Illustrated
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom will make first rehab start on Sunday for Single-A St. Lucie — It's a fantastic weekend to be in Port St. Lucie. — In a huge step, Jacob deGrom will make his first rehab start on Sunday for Single-A St. Lucie at Clover Park. DeGrom will face the Jupiter Hammerheads …
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MLB Trade Rumors
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets offense falters, Trevor Williams struggles in 7-3 loss to the Rangers — The Mets had their chances to bury the Rangers, but the offense never clicked in a sleepy 7-3 loss at Citi Field. — Mets hitters went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left six men on base …
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NorthJersey.com
Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is on the verge of his 3rd All-Star Game. He hopes Ian Happ joins him. — Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is on the verge of starting in his third All-Star Game. — And if Contreras has his way, he won't be the only Cubs player heading to Dodger Stadium in less than three weeks.
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Bleacher Nation
Daily News:
Liz Cambage, Nneka Ogwumike lead Sparks past Wings for 500th win — Cambage has 21 points and 11 rebounds and Ogwumike also has 21 points as the Sparks earn a 97-89 victory in Dallas, making them the first WNBA franchise to reach the milestone — ARLINGTON, Texas — Liz Cambage had 21 points …
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Daily Breeze and Orange County Register
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees looking for OF help with Aaron Hicks, Joey Gallo struggling — MORE FROM: — The Yankees are starting to look at the trade market for an outfielder — no great surprise considering the offensive struggles of Aaron Hicks and especially Joey Gallo.
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Sports Illustrated, MLB Trade Rumors, New Jersey Online and Pinstripe Alley
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