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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Mets Notebook: Daniel Vogelbach is ‘going to bring it every day’ — Daniel Vogelbach was the man of the hour in the Mets' clubhouse on Saturday. — The recent arrival, who the Mets got in a trade with Pittsburgh for reliever Colin Holderman, has several connections on the team.
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Amazin' Avenue
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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Mets trade for catcher Michael Perez — One day after catcher Tomas Nido left a game with a hand contusion, the Mets added another catcher to the roster. — The team announced a trade on Saturday, acquiring catcher Michael Perez from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash.
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Mercury News
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Yu Darvish and Eric Hosmer carry Padres over Mets, 4-1 — As it turns out, Yu Darvish and Eric Hosmer can still win you a ball game. — The Padres' duo — one on the pitcher's mound, the other manning first base and hitting an impactful early home run — joined forces to give San Diego a 4-1 win over the Mets on Friday night.
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Mets officially kick off BIG BOY SZN — The Mets wasted no time in their search for a designated hitter. — Before even beginning their first game after the All-Star break, the club announced that it acquired first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Orange County Register
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom will throw one more minor league start before returning to team — For as long as he's hiding in the shadows of minor-league fields, rehab starts and simulated games, Jacob deGrom is the great unknown looming over the Mets' season. — Perhaps the best pitcher of his generation …
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
‘His contributions will always be remembered’: Hall induction arrives for Chicago White Sox icon Minnie Miñoso — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 43 — White Sox legend Minnie Miñoso at U.S. Cellular Field, a day before opening day on April 6, 2011. (Alex Garcia, Chicago Tribune)
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Orange County Register
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
A Powerhouse Team of Stars, Ring or No Ring — With Jim Kaat and Tony Oliva set for Hall of Fame induction, the Minnesota Twins of the 1960s and '70s will shine in Cooperstown despite no World Series titles. — Give this article- - - Read in app — COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. …
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Twinkie Town
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
From a ‘tough loss’ to a ‘very gutty win’: Chicago White Sox rally late in Game 2 to earn a doubleheader split — AJ Pollock hit a long fly down the left-field line. — For a moment, it looked as if the Chicago White Sox were going to take the lead in the eighth inning of Game 1 …
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Mercury News
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Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
Aaron Judge strikes again, conquering Camden Yards' left field wall to lead Yankees to 6-0 win over Orioles — With a base open and two outs, perhaps avoiding the situation entirely would've been the best result. New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge had done his share of damage to that point this series.
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Denver Post
ESPN:
Houston Astros' Justin Verlander stays hot vs. Mariners, becomes MLB's first 13-game winner — SEATTLE — Justin Verlander became the major league's first 13-game winner, striking out nine and topping 99 mph in his final inning to lead the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Saturday.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Nick Piecoro / USA Today:
'Guy's a clown': Madison Bumgarner rips Victor Robles for admiring home run while losing — Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner pumped strikes, recorded outs and pitched deep into a game on Saturday night. He then followed his vintage performance on the mound with some on-brand postgame comments.
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New York Post, Sports Illustrated and Federal Baseball
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nightengale's Notebook: Who's in, out for MLB playoffs? Handicapping divisional races — With 11 weeks remaining in the season, five teams have all but secured a playoff berth while 19 others remain in contention. How will it pan out? — COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — There are 11 weeks remaining …
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MLB Baseball News …
