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Ximena Conde / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Howard Eskin barred from Citizens Bank Park following unwanted advance toward an Aramark employee — Howard Eskin, the longtime Philadelphia broadcaster, has been barred from Citizens Bank Park for the remainder of the Phillies season after an investigation found that he made an unwanted advance toward …
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Martinez and Iglesias homer in 6-run 10th and Mets hold off Nationals 9-7 to spoil Wood's debut — WASHINGTON — J.D. Martinez and Jose Iglesias homered in a six-run 10th inning, and the New York Mets held off the Washington Nationals 9-7 on Monday night to spoil the major league debut of prized outfield prospect James Wood.
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Mets OF Brandon Nimmo sits out against Nationals after fainting in hotel room and cutting forehead — New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo will miss Monday night's game against the Washington Nationals after fainting in his hotel room overnight and hitting his head when he fell.
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
One player every MLB team should trade for (or away) this July — We're just under a month away from the July 30 MLB trade deadline — and it's shaping up as one of the most unpredictable deadlines in a long time. — At the start of this week on Monday, just 5.5 games separated nine teams …
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Associated Press:
Twins place 3B Royce Lewis (adductor) on 10-day injured list — MINNEAPOLIS — Royce Lewis was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday with a right adductor strain, the latest setback in the star infielder's young career, and called up prospect Brooks Lee in his place.
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Jim Callis / MLB.com:
Here are the rosters for the 2024 All-Star Futures Game — The All-Star Futures Game annually puts more of baseball's top prospects on one field than any other event, and this year's edition is no exception. The 25th annual showcase — along with the inaugural Futures Skills Showcase …
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Ricardo Sandoval / Sports Illustrated:
Padres Could Get Key Lineup Addition Back From Injured List Soon — The San Diego Padres could get a significant boost to their lineup soon enough. — Padres catcher Luis Campusano, who has missed two weeks of action due to a thumb injury, could return as soon as Friday.
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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Chicago Cubs' former top prospect Brennen Davis suffers back fracture — Iowa Cubs outfielder Brennen Davis' rise to the big leagues has been stopped by an injury ... again. — Davis, once one of the top prospects in the Chicago organization, was placed on the injured list Tuesday.
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Dan Mullen / ESPN:
Bobby Bonilla Day: Why New York Mets pay $1.19M every July 1 — The calendar has turned to July 1, and that means one thing: It's time for Mets fans everywhere to wish each other a Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! Why? On Monday, 61-year-old Bobby Bonilla will collect a check for $1,193,248.20 …
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Jack Sommers / Sports Illustrated:
Alek Thomas to Continue Rehab Games with Reno Monday — The Diamondbacks' center fielder has missed all but four games this year, but his return seems imminent. — Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gave an update regarding centerfielder Alek Thomas' rehab games and next steps.
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