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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa, most starters play in preseason game vs. Raiders — MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins took the approach of something closer to a dress rehearsal early in the exhibition against the Las Vegas Raiders. — After the Dolphins rested nearly all their starters …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa gets two drives as starters underwhelm in preseason loss vs. Raiders — MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins had most of their starters play Saturday's preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders, but against a slew of backups, they delivered an underwhelming performance.
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Mercury News
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Hyde5: More cornerback questions, more running game concerns — five thoughts on Dolphins vs. Raiders — Do the Dolphins call unsigned veteran cornerback Joe Haden? — It has to cross their minds. With the status of starter Byron Jones uncertain for the regular-season opener and depth concerns …
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Orange County Register
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
'He's an artist': Johnny Cueto nearly goes the distance in the Chicago White Sox's 2-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians — Johnny Cueto was bored as he waited out a nearly three-hour rain delay. — “Trying to stay warm but tried to keep active,” the Chicago White Sox starter said through an interpreter.
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Associated Press and Mercury News
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago White Sox begin a big series against the Cleveland Guardians with a 5-2 loss, falling 3½ games behind the division leaders — CLEVELAND — Reynaldo López's slider was low and inside, well off the plate. — It didn't matter to Steven Kwan, who hit the pitch …
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Orange County Register, Associated Press and Covering the Corner
ESPN:
San Diego Padres give Josh Hader break from closer role after shaky outings — SAN DIEGO — The Padres are giving reliever Josh Hader a break from the closer role after ninth-inning meltdowns on Thursday and Friday resulted in San Diego losses. — Padres manager Bob Melvin said before Saturday's game …
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baseballmusings.com and Call to the Pen
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ESPN:
San Diego Padres' Blake Snell starts day after DUI suspect hits car — Padres left-hander Blake Snell made his start in San Diego against the Washington Nationals on Friday, less than 24 hours after his vehicle was struck by a suspected drunk driver during a traffic stop on Interstate 5.
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Sports Illustrated
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Fired Angels manager Joe Maddon having a blast, and blasting how some teams are run — Rather than returning to Tropicana Field this week, the former Rays skipper is enjoying a summer off and will be selective about taking another managing job. — ST. PETERSBURG — Joe Maddon is managing …
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Lookout Landing, MLB Trade Rumors, Orange County Register and True Blue LA
Pete Caldera / USA Today:
Frustration shows for Aaron Boone after Yankees lose again: ‘We got to play better. Period.’ — NEW YORK - Here was a side of Aaron Boone normally reserved for home plate umpires who call one too many below-the-knees strikes on Aaron Judge. — “We got to play better. Period.
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New York Post, Newsday, Orange County Register, MLB Baseball News … and Newsday
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees' rain delay rally could be turning point
Yankees' rain delay rally could be turning point
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Pinstripe Alley
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
The most fun you can have at a ballpark? What MLB could learn from the Savannah Bananas — Editor's note: This story originally ran on June 17, 2021. Episode 1 of the new ESPN+ Original Series Bananaland is now available, and there are Banana Ball World Tour games on our air tonight …
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Savannah Morning News, Associated Press and MLB Baseball News …
Jennifer Lifsey / WGCL-TV:
Atlanta Braves player Marcell Ozuna arrested for DUI — ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) - An Atlanta Braves player has been arrested for driving under the influence. — Norcross Police arrested Braves outfielder and designated hitter Marcell Ozuna for DUI and Failure to Maintain Lane.
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CBS News, Battery Power, MLB Trade Rumors, Sports Illustrated and Lone Star Ball
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
The Franmil Reyes effect helps the Chicago Cubs rally past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-7 — their 8th win in 11 games — The Chicago Cubs on Friday began a stretch of 14 games in 17 days against the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals, facing off against the two teams battling for the National League Central crown.
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Joey Votto likely to return in 2023 spring training, but surgery was ‘more than expected’ — PITTSBURGH - There was more damage than expected when Joey Votto underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder Friday, but the Cincinnati Reds still anticipate he will be ready to play next spring.
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FanSided and MLB Trade Rumors