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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago White Sox begin ‘critical stretch’ of 15 games in 14 days vs. AL Central opponents. Here's what to watch for starting tonight. — SAN FRANCISCO — The Chicago White Sox have a major opportunity ahead of them beginning Monday. — A stretch of 15 games in 14 days …
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago White Sox get their closer back as Liam Hendriks comes off the IL before big series vs. Minnesota Twins — Liam Hendriks targeted July 1 for his return when he landed on the injured list. — The Chicago White Sox closer's prediction turned out to be pretty close.
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Denver Post
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Triston McKenzie, Guardians, shut down Yankees for 2-0 win — CLEVELAND — OK, it is time to take a deep breath and exhale. After getting shut out by Triston McKenzie and the Guardians 2-0 on Sunday at Progressive Field, the Yankees finally get a day off and a chance to catch their breath after 20 games in 20 days.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Clay Holmes returns to Pittsburgh as one of the best pitchers in baseball — CLEVELAND — When the Yankees first got Clay Holmes from the Pirates, there was hardly a ripple of a reaction. The big right-hander had underwhelmed with Pittsburgh. A converted starter who walked a lot of batters …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Confidence not health the problem for Aroldis Chapman, says Aaron Boone
Confidence not health the problem for Aroldis Chapman, says Aaron Boone
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New Jersey Online and Orange County Register
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Gerrit Cole's solid start, Matt Carpenter's 2 homers lead Yankees to 13-4 rout over Guardians
Gerrit Cole's solid start, Matt Carpenter's 2 homers lead Yankees to 13-4 rout over Guardians
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New Jersey Online and Mercury News
Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Seiya Suzuki's inside-the-park homer highlights his return to the Chicago Cubs lineup, but they fall to the Milwaukee Brewers in 10 innings — MILWAUKEE — Seiya Suzuki sprinted around the bases at American Family Field. — He planned to keep running until told otherwise.
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom to remain on five-day rehab schedule; Mets rotation outlook — CINCINNATI - Jacob deGrom is expected to remain on a five-day schedule as he progresses through his rehab assignment. — This is terrific news for the Mets ace, who came out of his first rehab start on Sunday night …
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New York Mets' Jacob deGrom pleased with first rehab start
New York Mets' Jacob deGrom pleased with first rehab start
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets offense falters, Trevor Williams struggles in 7-3 loss to the Rangers
Mets offense falters, Trevor Williams struggles in 7-3 loss to the Rangers
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom will make first rehab start on Sunday for Single-A St. Lucie
Jacob deGrom will make first rehab start on Sunday for Single-A St. Lucie
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MLB Trade Rumors
Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Magic's R.J. Hampton looking to maximize on-ball reps in summer league — For Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton, volunteering to play in the Las Vegas summer league was a simple decision. — To coach Jamahl Mosley, Hampton stepping forward was an embodiment of the kind of team he's looking to build.
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Nikola Jovic uneven again as Heat fall to 0-2 in summer league with loss to Kings — Miami Heat first-round pick Nikola Jovic continued to work on his NBA babysteps Sunday at summer league in San Francisco, while also dealing with rookie missteps. — So on his second attempt …
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
ASK IRA: How much would be too much for the Heat for Kevin Durant? — Q: Kevin Durant is a superstar, no doubt, but a great teammate and someone with a built-in Heat type of culture? Not so sure. He's also on the wrong side of 30, after one of the most serious injuries a basketball player can have.
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Life was loud with Hank Goldberg — and South Florida was better for it — In the last couple years of his life, Hank Goldberg occasionally would call when hooked up to a dialysis machine. He didn't want anything other than someone to pass some time and gloat with over his latest bet.
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Backed by trio of homers, Tyler Wells throws 6 strong innings vs. former organization in Orioles' 3-1 win over Twins — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 6 — MINNEAPOLIS — As effective as Tyler Wells has been since donning an Orioles uniform, it becomes easy to forget he was not only a player …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nightengale's Notebook: The inside story of where Freddie Freeman's free agency went wrong — The former MVP unexpectedly left Atlanta in the offseason, with his agent and former club now fighting over whose fault that is. — It may be the most salacious soap opera between a player …
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