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rssfeeds.azcentral.com — Eddie Rosario's grand slam in the top of the ninth inning lifted the Atlanta Braves to an 8-5 win on Sunday afternoon, a heartbreaking outcome for the Diamondbacks.       

Call to the Pen — The Atlanta Braves will look to win the first series of June and split a six-game road trip out west when they clash with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon at Chase Field in Phoenix. Game time is slated for 1:10 p.m. in Phoenix and 4:10 p.m. in Atlanta. Arizona held on for a 3-2 […] Atlanta Braves probable pitchers and starting lineup vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, June 4 - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - MLB News, Rumors, Prospects, and more

Call to the Pen — With May almost in the books, it’s not too surprising to see the Atlanta Braves still in the driver’s seat in the NL East. The rest of this division just can’t seem to catch up, or get out of their own way long enough to make any significant gains. It is, however, somewhat shocking to […] NL East monthly check-up: Braves, Mets, Phillies, Marlins, Nationals - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - MLB News, Rumors, Prospects, and more

Baltimore Sun — The Baltimore Orioles play the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on June 8, 2023.

Baltimore Sun — No longer having to abide by the Yankees’ strict no facial hair policy, Aaron Hicks has let his stubble grow out into a trimmed beard with the Orioles. But the change in appearance isn’t the only thing different with the veteran outfielder.

Baltimore Sun — Brewers ace Corbin Burnes pitched eight shutout innings and Milwaukee's offense battered Dean Kremer and long reliever Bruce Zimmermann for 16 hits in a 10-2 win over the Orioles.

Bleed Cubbie Blue — Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports It’s the same old story I need to see some frustrating numbers after a game like that. So let’s go to the two I’ve quoted most often. The Cubs are 15-29 since the end of the A’s series. Without bothering to do any math, I can eyeball that as more than a month and a half of baseball winning just over a third of their games. Right here, right now, there are five teams with a worse record than the Cubs. But at the rate they are winning games, they will absolutely “catch” two more of them. The Royals and A’s appear to be so...

Bleed Cubbie Blue — Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports We have definitely seen this before, and we didn’t like the ending. The summary of The Typical 2023 Chicago Cubs Game: The Cubs run out to an early lead with some timely hitting. The Cubs starting pitcher throws pretty well into the fifth or even sixth inning. There are opposing runners on base when David Ross comes out to replace said starting pitcher. The relief pitcher immediately gives up hits resulting in runs, which not only gives the opponent the lead, but makes the starter’s outing look worse than it really was. The Cubs...

Bleed Cubbie Blue — Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Another discouraging loss. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight for maximum flavor. Raise my hand if you’re telekinetic and believe that Edwin Rios is actually injured. I have my doubts. Jameson Taillon looks to be back. That’s good news. But it wasn’t...

Cincinnati.com — Clayton Kershaw struck out nine in seven scoreless innings to lead the Dodgers past the Cincinnati Reds and Elly De La Cruz on Thursday.       

Red Reporter — Photo by Emilee Chinn/Cincinnati Reds/ Go Reds! Go Reds! Today's Lineups DODGERS REDS Mookie Betts - RF Kevin Newman - 1B Freddie Freeman - 1B Matt McLain - SS J.D. Martinez - DH Jonathan India - 2B Max Muncy - 3B Elly De La Cruz - 3B David Peralta - LF Spencer Steer - LF Miguel Vargas - 2B Tyler Stephenson - DH Chris Taylor - SS T.J. Hopkins - RF James Outman - CF Jose Barrero - CF Austin Barnes - C Curt Casali - C Clayton Kershaw - LHP Graham Ashcraft - RHP

Cincinnati.com — Hunter Greene returns to the Cincinnati Reds rotation Sunday in St. Louis after skipping a start because of a sore hip. But who goes to make room?       

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Austin Slater had a pinch-hit RBI single in a three-run seventh inning and drove in another run in a two-run eighth as the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 5-4 on Wednesday night after being held hitless into the sixth inning.

Purple Row — Photo by Christian Petersen/ The Rockies are in desperate need of a strong start for the sake of a beleaguered bullpen Always seems like there is trouble afoot when the San Francisco Giants come to town and Tuesday night’s loss was no different. The Rockies' pitching staff remains shorthanded and overworked due to poor performances from their starters and they desperately need Connor Seabold to try and break the trend with another solid outing Seabold (1-2, 5.40 ERA) takes the mound following a strong 5 1⁄3 innings outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks in which...

Purple Row — Photo by G Fiume/ Skyler and Dustin look back on the Rockies tenure of one of their personal favorites. Every Rockie Ever is a brand new show under the Rocky Mountain Rooftop banner where brothers Skyler and Dustin Timmins sit down and talk about every player to suit up for the Colorado Rockies to share memories and the legacy of their careers. In this episode, Skyler and Dustin look back on the Rockies’ career of one of their personal favorites, Michael Cuddyer. Joining the Rockies after 11 years with the Minnesota Twins, Cuddyer left a strong impression in a...

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The Crawfish Boxes — Catcher Yanier Diaz and Corey Julks congratulate Jake Meyers for his HR against the A’s. | Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Who says we don’t have a farm? Two rookie hitters in the Astros’ lineup displayed notable production in the first game of the series in Toronto. Corey Julks played LF and hit a grand slam. Yainer Diaz was the catcher and went 4 for 5 on offense. Maybe this is an opportune time to examine both rookies. Both Diaz and Julks have been used as part time players, but their offensive efforts have been valuable as rookies on a playoff experienced...

The Crawfish Boxes — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 18, 2023: Pedro León #9 of the Houston Astros bats during a minor league spring training game against the New York Mets at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 18, 2023 in West Palm Beach, Florida. | Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via See how the prospects performed last night. Another day of minor league action is in the book. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (24-34) lost 11-7 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning on a Leon 2 run HR. They got 2 more in the 2nd on a Madris RBI...

Royals Review — Photo by Mike Ehrmann/ Bring back Homer! The Midwest Kings will take on the South Florida Fish this evening down in the 305. Kansas City will look to salvage the third game of this series after dropping the first two matchups. Jordan Lyles takes the hill for the Royals. I don’t think I’ve had to cover a Lyles start yet. Lyles has been the worst starting pitcher in baseball this year. I have nothing else to add to this section. Opposite Lyles will be Edward Cabrera. Cabrera rose to MLB: The Show fame in 2021 for how overpowered his prospect card was, but he’s been...

Royals Review — The Voice of the Omaha Storm Chasers has plenty to say on this episode. Omaha Storm Chasers Broadcast and Media Relations Manager Nicholas Badders joins Jacob Milham for today’s bonus episode! Tune in for Badders’ career journey to the Kansas City Royals organization, all the way from Australia to California. Get the inside scoop on Storm Chasers players, hear Badders’ picks for players of the week, and much more in an exciting interview! You can follow the team on Twitter with Jeremy Greco at ⁠@hokius⁠, Jacob Milham at ⁠@JacobMilhamKC⁠, and the podcast itself at...

Royals Review — Bark in the Park is BACK in Omaha. | Minda Haas Kuhlmann Wednesday! The scheduled starter in Omaha last night was lefty Austin Cox, but Cox was replaced by Daniel Mengden shortly before game time. (Also, the Storm Chasers just released a new episode of ‘Chasers Chat’ featuring...Austin Cox!) Zack Greinke attributed last night’s result more to good hitting and bad luck, as opposed to bad performance, per Jaylon Thompson at the KC Star. “The sinker was great,” Greinke said. “I would like to give them a lot of credit. I don’t think they chased one slider....

www.ocregister.com — Kershaw strikes out nine in seven shutout innings to help end four-game losing streak.

DodgerBlue.com — Miguel Rojas has filled in for Gavin Lux as the starting Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop this season, but injury problems of his own have...

DodgerBlue.com — The highly anticipated series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium featured plenty of stars...

Fish Stripes — Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via An updated look at the top Miami Marlins prospects. For a low-budget franchise like the Miami Marlins, scouting and player development will always be crucial. To ultimately compete at the major league level, the Fish must first identify players with promising talent and makeup, then bring out the best in them. Some will matriculate to Miami’s roster, while others will be flipped elsewhere for more complementary pieces, and the reality is, some won’t succeed as pros, derailed by injuries, exploitable weaknesses and/or...

Fish Stripes — Photo by Kevin Barral/Fish Stripes Today’s Marlins news roundup also includes an upcoming line of Sandy Alcantara apparel that’ll raise funds for a good cause. Monday’s Game Marlins Podcast Episodes The Marlins made a peculiar trade, acquiring 31-year-old outfielder Jonathan Davis from the Tigers for outfield prospect Brady Allen, their fifth-round pick from the 2021 MLB Draft. Davis hasn’t shown much pop in his previous MLB opportunities (.185/.291/.245, 54 wRC+ in 350 PA), but he can run and his center field defense for the Brewers last season was...

Fish Stripes — A Marlins memory from this day in 2018. Despite being one of the top perennial pitchers in baseball during his time with the New York Mets, Jacob deGrom has lost eight of his last 14 decisions against the Miami Marlins. Against Miami, deGrom also holds a sub-three ERA for his career. On this day five years ago, the right-hander was as good as advertised, but the Mets’ bullpen let him down. After being shut out for eight innings, the Marlins scored two runs in the ninth to stun New York, 2-1. Miami had been held to just five hits as it came to bat in the top of the...

Baltimore Sun — The Baltimore Orioles play the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on June 7, 2023.

Baltimore Sun — Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was ejected in the fifth inning of Wednesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers for arguing balls and strikes.

Brew Crew Ball — Photo by Stacy Revere/ Willy Adames makes his return to the lineup 12 days after he was hit in the face with an errant foul ball, Willy Adames is back in the lineup as the Brewers take on the Orioles in game two. Adames said he feels “lucky” to have sustained the relatively minor injuries that he did when he was hit in the face from a Brian Anderson foul ball. He spoke to the media prior to tonight’s game, saying he felt a lot of love from current and former teammates as he recovered. The readdition to the lineup meant infielder Brice Turang was option down to...

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — The Twins took their first lead of the series, but it didn't last long as the offense continued sputtering and Jorge Polanco was pulled from the game after his first at-bat.

Twinkie Town — Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Guys, Gals, and Non-Binary Pals, your 1st place 31-31 Minnesota Twins. First Pitch: 12:10Radio and TV: The Normal Ones I’m Not Typing All ThatKnow Thine Enemy: Dr. Dre’s Bay Minnesota knew they could not change societySo instead of reflecting on themselves, they blamed the Kepler32-31 or 31-32Heaven or Hell?GAME 3LET’S ROCK Today's Lineups TWINS RAYS Willi Castro - 2B Josh Lowe - RF Alex Kirilloff - 1B Wander Franco - SS Jorge Polanco - DH Randy Arozarena - LF Carlos Correa - SS Luke Raley - 1B Trevor Larnach...

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Nearly 30% of the time, a Twin strikes out in his at-bat. Hall of Famer Rod Carew doesn't recognize this approach to hitting.

New York Post — The former Mets ace has been a disaster with the Dodgers.

Amazin Avenue — Photo by Andy Marlin/AM Photography/ June 8, 2013: A 20-inning nightmare Here at Amazin’ Avenue, we’re marking the 10-year anniversary of Matt Harvey’s transcendent 2013 season by spending the year looking back at each of Harvey’s amazing 26 starts that season, one by one, on the anniversary day of each start. We’ll re-live one of the best pitching seasons in Mets history, start-by-start, from its zenith to its tragic end. We continue today with his 13th start at home against the Marlins. You can read about his last start...

Amazin Avenue — Steve Sypa Catch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action! Triple-A: Syracuse Mets (22-35) NO GAME (AIR QUALITY) Double-A: Binghamton Rumble Ponies (24-27) NO GAME (AIR QUALITY) High-A: Brooklyn Cyclones (23-29) BROOKLYN 7, GREENVILLE 6 (BOX) CF Alex Ramirez: 1-3, 2 R, 2 BB, K, 2 SB (6) DH Kevin Parada: 3-5, R, HR (4), 2 RBI SS William Lugo: 2-4, RBI, K RF Omar De Los Santos: 1-4, RBI, K, SB (21) LF Jaylen Palmer: 0-3, R, BB, K, SB (17) 1B Chase Estep: 0-4, 3 K 3B Mateo Gil: 1-3, R, 2B, K, HBP C Drake Osborn: 2-4, 2 R, HR (3), 3 RBI, E...

SFGate — The only time the Oakland A’s won’t inflict pain on fans these days appears to be when they illegally run the bases.

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says a vote on the Oakland Athletics' prospective move to Las Vegas could take place when owners meet from June 13-15 in New York.

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Kyle Tucker homered, José Altuve made his season debut and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — Roansy Contreras struggled and the Pirates suddenly have some questions in their starting rotation after a lopsided loss to the A’s.

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Jace Peterson homered twice on a five-hit night and drove in five runs, and the Oakland Athletics ended a 15-game road losing streak with an 11-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — The Pirates got a lousy start from Mitch Keller, didn’t hit with runners in scoring position and suffered an 11-2 loss to Oakland on Tuesday.

sandiegouniontribune.com — Catcher who has been with four organizations in his last 13 games is a survivor who's found comfy fit in San Diego

sandiegouniontribune.com — Fernando Tatis Jr., Juan Soto atop Padres order for first time since April 26; Xander Bogaerts shooting for Friday return

Lookout Landing — Photo by Sean M. Haffey/ If the pitching is bad, and the offense is bad, then the game is just bad. A few days ago in a group chat that I take part in, a question was posed asking if you would rather be a fan of the Seattle Mariners, being perceived as having not done enough in the offseason and underperforming, or of the San Diego Padres, having spent plenty in recent years, and still underperforming. The question at this point in the season may ultimately be moot, and the likely more popular answer of “spend money” makes sense because it is a more visible effort...

Lookout Landing — Photo by Sean M. Haffey/ If the pitching is bad, and the offense is bad, then the game is just bad. A few days ago in a group chat that I take part in, a question was posed asking if you would rather be a fan of the Seattle Mariners, being perceived as having not done enough in the offseason and underperforming, or of the San Diego Padres, having spent plenty in recent years, and still underperforming. The question at this point in the season may ultimately be moot, and the likely more popular answer of “spend money” makes sense because it is a more visible effort...

Lookout Landing — Photo by Sean M. Haffey/ Padres become the latest team to blow the doors off the Mariners, win 10-3 Padres a lot, Mariners a little enjoying mysekf by the lake: Teoscar Hernández, .031 WPA remembering instances of regret in my life, and pain the Mariners have caused me: George Kirby, -.273 WPA Game thread comment of the game: The Mariners only get the doors blown off like this because they care about you and want you to get ahead at work, you see.

The Seattle Times — The Mariners’ season-long inconsistency was on full display over two days at Petco Park capped by Wednesday afternoon’s 10-3 pasting by the Padres.

— Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz has made three relief appearances since ceding his rotation spot to rookie Matthew Liberatore.

— The Cardinals look to avoid the sweep vs. the Texas Rangers by using the same lineup as Tuesday but with defensive rearrangements.

— Inconsistent command and working behind in the count doomed Cardinals rookie pitcher Matthew Liberatore against the best offense in MLB.

— Jack Flaherty pitched six scoreless innings and Alec Burleson hit a solo home run to lead the Cardinals to a 1-0 win over the Texas Rangers.

Lone Star Ball — Photo by Ron Jenkins/ The ol’ we already won the series lineup St. Louis Cardinals @ Texas Rangers Wednesday, June 07, 2023, 7:05 PM CT (105.3 The Fan / BS Southwest) The Shed RHP Jack Flaherty vs. RHP Jon Gray Today's Lineups CARDINALS RANGERS Brendan Donovan - 2B Marcus Semien - 2B Paul Goldschmidt - 1B Corey Seager - SS Nolan Gorman - DH Nathaniel Lowe - 1B Nolan Arenado - 3B Josh Jung - 3B Willson Contreras - C Jonah Heim - DH Alec Burleson - LF Travis Jankowski - CF Paul DeJong - SS Robbie Grossman - RF Jordan Walker - RF Josh Smith -...

Lone Star Ball — Photo by Ron Jenkins/ Looking to sweep the Cards Texas Rangers lineup for June 7, 2023 against the St. Louis Cardinals: starting pitchers are Jon Gray for the Rangers and Jack Flaherty for the Cardinals. Texas looks to sweep the St. Louis Cardinals and win their sixth straight game today. Bruce Bochy is rolling with a lineup that has number of regulars on the bench. The lineup: Semien — 2B Seager — SS Lowe — 1B Jung — 3B Heim — DH Jankowski — CF Grossman — RF Smith — LF Leon — C 7:05 p.m. Central start time. Rangers are -140 favorites.

Bluebird Banter — Photo by Vaughn Ridley/ I figured it was time we had a Kevin Gausman Appreciation thread. Gausman has been so much fun to watch. 13 starts into the season, he has to be a favourite for the Cy Young award. He’ll be going to the All-Star game. Kevin goes deep into games when we need it most. He’s pitched into the sixth inning in all but two starts. Batters can seem to figure out how to hit him. They have a .226/.268/.336 (even better than his line last year .273/.300/.400) line against him this year. This season: Standard Pitching ...

Call to the Pen — Last season, Alex Manoah was a finalist for the American League Cy Young Award, finishing third in the voting and behind Justin Verlander, who won the award. After a breakout 2022 season with the Toronto Blue Jays, big things were expected from the right-hander this season, but it hasn’t happened. A struggle is putting it […] Toronto Blue Jays need Manoah to figure things out quickly in Florida - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - MLB News, Rumors, Prospects, and more

Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Kevin Gausman matched his career high by striking out 13 over seven innings, George Springer, Bo Bichette and Daulton Varsho all homered, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 5-1 Tuesday night.