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Pete Caldera / NorthJersey.com:
Aaron Judge makes spectacular catch, busting through outfield fence vs. Dodgers — LOS ANGELES - Inside the cramped visiting manager's office at Dodger Stadium, Aaron Boone was talking about Aaron Judge's latest sensational catch. — That's when his eyes moved to the TV set.
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge dealing with sore toe, Nestor Cortes likely heading to IL
Aaron Judge dealing with sore toe, Nestor Cortes likely heading to IL
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Richard Goldstein / New York Times:
Roger Craig, Teacher of an Era-Defining Pitch, Is Dead at 93 — After winning three World Series as a player, Craig became a coach and spread the gospel of the split-fingered fastball, what one player of the time called “the pitch of the '80s.” — Roger Craig, who pitched or managed …
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Matt Fisher / WFAA-TV:
Rangers take aim at basement-dwelling Cardinals in interleague matchup — The Texas Rangers haven't had great success against NL Central teams this year but they will try to right those wrongs against the flagging St. Louis Cardinals. — ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers could win …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Jordan Montgomery's search for win drags on. Cardinals' search of offense means a call up
Jordan Montgomery's search for win drags on. Cardinals' search of offense means a call up
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Rob Bradford / audacy.com:
Ryan Brasier lands with Dodgers on a minor-league deal — JONATHAN PAPELBON IS REVOLUTIONIZING POWER RANKINGS — Ryan Brasier has found a new home. — The 35-year-old pitcher - who was released by the Red Sox on May 21 - confirmed to WEEI.com that he has signed a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds call up top prospect Elly De La Cruz — The future is now. — The Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday made that call with the promotion of baseball's top prospect - shortstop Elly De La Cruz - for the start of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park.
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Darragh McDonald / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Option Alek Manoah — The Blue Jays announced a series of roster moves today, the most notable of which is that right-hander Alek Manoah has been optioned to the Florida Complex League. The club also optioned right-hander Jay Jackson and infielder Ernie Clement.
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Associated Press:
Rangers move Jacob deGrom to 60-day IL; more testing planned — ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom's return for the AL West-leading Texas Rangers has been pushed back until at least late June after the two-time National League Cy Young Award winner was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday.
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Padres' Xander Bogaerts hopes to avoid IL trip due to injured wrist — San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts is expected to get some time off because of his nagging left wrist injury but hopes to avoid a trip to the injured list. — Bogaerts, who left Saturday's victory over the Chicago Cubs …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Former Dodgers great Steve Garvey exploring U.S. Senate bid in California — Former Los Angeles Dodgers great Steve Garvey has been on the campaign trail for decades trying to raise money for ALS, and now, he could be taking his platform to a whole new level.
Noel Sanchez / Sports Illustrated:
Padres' Superstar Carrying ‘It Is What It Is’ Attitude Following Sunday Loss to Cubs — Will the Friars find any form of consistency? — Things continue to spiral completely out of control for this 2023 San Diego Padres squad and it is almost like they are trying to make the second half …
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles promote Heston Kjerstad, former No. 2 overall pick, to Triple-A Norfolk — It took Heston Kjerstad two years after he was drafted to make his professional debut. He needed less than one to reach the cusp of the majors. — The Orioles are promoting Kjerstad …
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Andrew Tredinnick / NorthJersey.com:
What's on deck for Mets: Here's why they have a chance to bounce back vs. Braves — Once again as the Mets appeared to be ramping up, they hit a roadblock over the weekend. — After winning eight straight games at Citi Field, including a sweep of the Phillies, the Mets were knocked …
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