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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Aaron Judge, New York Yankees spoil Cincinnati Reds' City Connect debut — On a night that featured the debut of a new Cincinnati Reds uniform and controversy surrounding a foreign substance inspection on the New York Yankees' starting pitcher, it was the sport's biggest star who headlined the show.
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Charlie Goldsmith / Cincinnati.com:
The similarities between Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe and Reds shortstop Matt McLain — As they were growing up, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Matt McLain and New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe were both the star players on every team they ever played on.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
'It's been huge for us': Cincinnati Reds making big strides on basepaths
Charlie Goldsmith / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds City Connect uniforms: A Q&A on the details
Cincinnati Reds City Connect uniforms: A Q&A on the details
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Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles complete first sweep of Blue Jays in Toronto since 2005 with 8-3 win in 11 innings — TORONTO — As the road team in extra innings, scoring one run is often not enough. Saturday's win was the exception thanks to the heroics of Félix Bautista.
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Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles beat Blue Jays, 6-2, behind Ryan Mountcastle's 3-run homer, Kyle Gibson's steady start — TORONTO — The Orioles' first game against the Toronto Blue Jays in 2023 was similar to many the teams have played over the past few years. — Not as much in the fact that Baltimore won the game …
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Fiifi Frimpong / New York Daily News:
Mets Notebook: Carlos Carrasco returns from injury to face former team — After securing a series win against MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays, the Mets began a three-game set against the Cleveland Guardians — who came across a familiar face. — Carlos Carrasco made his return from the injured list against his former team Friday.
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Fiifi Frimpong / New York Daily News:
Francisco Lindor hits walk-off single against former team to cap thriller against Guardians in extras — Pete Alonso continues to put together an MVP campaign carrying the Mets as of late, but he needed some help from Francisco Lindor to secure the victory.
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Fiifi Frimpong / New York Daily News:
Mets call up ex-Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez: reports
Mets call up ex-Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez: reports
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The Athletic:
Rays have potential buyers, both local and for relocation, interested in franchise: Sources — At a time when the Rays appear closer than ever to completing their 15-year quest for a new ballpark in the Tampa Bay area, their options are only multiplying. — At least one local businessman …
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ESPN:
Yankees DFA longtime OF Aaron Hicks, add OF Greg Allen — CINCINNATI — The New York Yankees cut Aaron Hicks before Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds and owe the struggling outfielder about $27.6 million from more than 2½ seasons remaining in a $70 million, seven-year contract.
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Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com:
Mock draft: Prep talent makes big push up board — Two weeks have passed since Jim Callis officially started our mock Draft season with our first projection of the first round of the 2023 Draft. Now it's my turn. — While there has been some buzz about players moving up and down …
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Jimmy Golen / Associated Press:
Jimmy Butler scores 27, Heat beat Celtics 111-105 to take 2-0 lead in East Conference Finals — BOSTON — Jimmy Butler scored 27 points, hitting a pair of buckets to give the Heat the lead after they erased a double-digit, fourth-quarter deficit and Miami beat Boston 111-105 on Friday night …
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Michael Kopech allows 1 hit in 8 brilliant innings as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 — Michael Kopech's talent was on full display Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field. — The Chicago White Sox starter took a perfect game into the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals.
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Will Graves / Associated Press:
How Michael Block went from Mission Viejo club pro to the PGA Championship — The 46-year-old from Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club scores one for the working man by making the cut at this week's major — PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Michael Block is supposed to work Monday, just like nearly every other PGA club professional this time of year.
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