Puig promises to give 100% at all times

Happy Sunday, everyone!

Indians 3, Twins 5

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Francona on Carrasco: ‘We need him’ | MLB

On the one hand, yes, go Cookie. On the other hand, I hope that Tito isn’t putting all his hopes on a pitcher who was diagnosed with leukemia in May. Anything Carrasco contributes at this point is a miracle given the challenges that he has faced up to this point.

Puig doesn’t run out ground ball to pitcher | MLB

Yeah that was a weird one. But he seemed to take it in stride and apologized to his teammates and Tito. He also hit two doubles later in the game, so that probably helped a bit.

Around the league

• Mike Trout didn’t start on Saturday night due to discomfort in his right toe. He later pinch hit, was intentionally walked, and then pinch ran for.
• Chris Duncan, former outfielder for the Cardinals, passed away at age 38.
• Jed Lowrie was activated from the injured list for the first time this season.
• MLB may implement random opioid testing for players following the death of Tyler Skaggs.
• Ryu has been struggling as of late, so the Dodgers are going to give him some extra rest and skip a start.
• Aaron Barrett had an emotional return to the mound since not pitching in the majors since August of 2015.
• Nick Goody isn’t the only one fighting water coolers recently: