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Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
2023 MLB mock draft 3.0: What will the Pirates do with the No. 1 overall pick? — The MLB draft starts July 9! And this year, the intrigue begins at the very top.
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Keith Law / The Athletic:
Keith Law's MLB Mock Draft 4.0: Wyatt Langford to Pirates at No. 1 over Dylan Crews, Max Clark — Here's my final full mock draft, although since we're more than 48 hours out from the first pick, I may update this at some point over the weekend. Once again, this reflects my belief …
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ESPN:
McNeil doubles in go-ahead run, the Mets beat the Padres 7-5 to win 6th straight — SAN DIEGO — Jeff McNeil doubled in Starling Marte with the go-ahead run on the first pitch of the 10th inning and the New York Mets extended their winning streak to a season-high six games by beating …
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Larry Fleisher / Associated Press:
Stanton homers twice as Yankees rebound with 6-3 win over Cubs — Giancarlo Stanton hit a mammoth homer in the first inning and added a two-run homer after a video review in the fifth and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 Saturday. Josh Donaldson hit his 10th homer …
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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Dansby Swanson pulls out of the All-Star Game, while Jameson Taillon throws 8 shutout innings as the Chicago Cubs look to build pre-break momentum — NEW YORK — And then there was one representing the Chicago Cubs next week in Seattle. — Shortstop Dansby Swanson decided Friday to pull …
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Jonathan Schoop designated for assignment by Detroit Tigers just before All-Star break — Infielder Jonathan Schoop, an 11-year MLB veteran, has been designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers ahead of the All-Star break, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Matt Manning, Jason Foley and Alex Lange combine for Detroit Tigers' 9th no-hitter — Matt Manning struggled to escape the first inning. — The Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays, after inclement weather delayed first pitch by more than an hour, started Saturday's game in the pouring rain at Comerica Park.
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Pete Caldera / NorthJersey.com:
Carlos Rodon arrives in the Bronx, ready to boost Yankees' second-half run — NEW YORK - At a time when the third-place Yankees could use a jolt, Carlos Rodon finally arrives on the scene. — “He looks really good to me. He looks ready,” said manager Aaron Boone, Thursday …
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Arizona Republic:
Zac Gallen leads Diamondbacks past Pirates to snap skid — Nick Piecoro Theo MackieArizona Republic — It had been close to two months since the last time he had faced the Pittsburgh Pirates, but for Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen it might as well have been five days ago.
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles outfielder Austin Hays to start All-Star Game in Seattle — MINNEAPOLIS — When Minnesota Twins first baseman Donovan Solano's knee collided with Austin Hays' left hip Sunday, the Orioles' outfielder feared for the worst. — Hours after learning he was a first-time All-Star …
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Lynn Worthy / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals' Jordan Montgomery hoping for good news after injury forces early exit in Chicago — CHICAGO — Cardinals left-hander Jordan Montgomery had been largely dominating the Chicago White Sox' lineup. In his own words, he'd been “cruising.” Then his right leg, the one he lands …
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Tim Kelly / Phillies Nation:
Cristian Pache delivers biggest hit of career as Phillies beat Fish in dramatic fashion — The Philadelphia Phillies were down to their final out in Friday's series opener against the Miami Marlins, with their 12-game road winning streak and place in the National League Wild Card standings at stake.