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New York Times:
Yankees' Anthony Rizzo could miss 4-6 weeks with arm fracture, won't need surgery: Source  —  New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo has a fracture to the radial neck of his right arm but won't need surgery, according to a person briefed on the injury.
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
ABS challenge system set to fully be used in Triple-A  —  Major League Baseball sent a memo to farm directors Tuesday indicating that beginning on June 25, all Triple-A games will use the automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system as opposed to full ABS, which was previously used for half the week.
Carlos Collazo / Baseball America:
2024 MLB Mock Draft 4.0: Projecting The Top 39 Picks  —  We're in the home stretch as we approach draft day.  —  Many scouting departments recently had end-of-season meetings.  The fourth-annual draft combine takes place this week.  The College World Series is ongoing and college summer leagues are starting to kick off.
ESPN:
Mets get 22 hits and their 6th win in a row, 14-2 over reigning World Series champ Rangers  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — DJ Stewart hit a three-run homer and Brandon Nimmo also went deep around a bunch of singles as the New York Mets extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
Thomas Harrigan / MLB.com:
First All-Star Ballot update: Close races and favorites emerging  —  Read our story on the balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters.  —  The Yankees' Aaron Judge and the Phillies' Bryce Harper are the leading vote-getters for the American League …
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Could Corbin Carroll join the Diamondbacks at Washington Nationals on Tuesday?  —  Corbin Carroll's left side issue does not appear to be serious, and the Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder is en route to Washington, where he will join the team ahead of its series opener on Tuesday against the Nationals, a source said.
Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Boston steal party!  Sox run over Yanks in historic fashion  —  BOSTON — The running Red Sox?  That's something you've heard well ... almost never.  Playing their home games at the bandbox known as Fenway Park, the Red Sox have thrived on wall-banging thumpers for much of their existence.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Ron Washington won't let losses deter belief in Angels: 'Ain't no damn failure'  —  PHOENIX − Ron Washington's wife pleaded with him.  —  His friends from New Orleans openly questioned whether he should do this.  —  Those closest to him in the game asked if it made sense to trade security for volatility.
ESPN:
Former infielder, coach Mike Brumley killed in crash at 61  —  Former major league infielder, coach and instructor Mike Brumley was killed in a car crash on Saturday night.  He was 61.  —  Brumley was killed in Mississippi, according to reports.  —  Brumley played for six teams from 1987 to 1995.
Julian McWilliams / The Boston Globe:
Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas takes another small step in recovery from rib cage strain  —  Triston Casas (rib cage strain) has progressed to taking dry swings, which is a good sign for the Red Sox and their first baseman.  —  Prior to Saturday evening's 8-4 win over the Yankees at Fenway Park …
Chandler Rome / New York Times:
Astros' Justin Verlander scratched from start vs. Tigers due to neck discomfort  —  HOUSTON — Astros ace Justin Verlander was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday with neck discomfort, inviting more concern about the viability of Houston's nonexistent rotation depth.
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Stephen Whyno / Associated Press:
Stanley Cup Final: Oilers rout Panthers in Game 4 to avoid being swept  —  EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid scored, “La Bamba” played in the Edmonton Oilers locker room and the Stanley Cup Final is heading back to Florida after a statement win.  —  McDavid scored his first goal of the series …
 
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