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Associated Press:
Giants tee off vs. Liriano early, sink Pirates — Recap — Box Score — Play-By-Play — Photos — Conversation — Giants strike early to drop Pirates into 1st-place tie with Cards — SAN FRANCISCO — Buster Posey had three hits, Pablo Sandoval drove in two runs …
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McCovey Chronicles
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Fox Sports:
Kershaw in line for record windfall — Clayton Kershaw, $200 million man? — The idea nearly became reality earlier this season, when Kershaw was close to signing a record-setting, seven-year extension in the $210 million range, according to major league sources.
Discussion:
True Blue LA, HardballTalk and MLB Rumors
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Game 131: Red Sox at Dodgers — Good afternoon. Here are the lineups: — RED SOX (75-55) — Ellsbury CF — Victorino RF — Pedroia 2B — Napoli 1B — Gomes LF — Drew SS — Middlebrooks 3B — Ross C — Pitching: LHP Jon Lester (11-7, 4.09). — DODGERS (76-52)
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Red Sox Monster, True Blue LA, Over the Monster and Full Count
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
LOS ANGELES — Here's are some statistics that will make you wince if you're a Red Sox fan: — Carl Crawford has hit .301/.332/.443 with 64 stolen bases, 12 home runs and 61 RBIs in 145 games against the Red Sox. — In 161 games for the Red Sox from 2011-12, Crawford hit .260/.292/.419 with 23 stolen bases, 14 home runs and 75 RBIs.
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True Blue LA, MLB Daily Dish, Dan Shaughnessy Watch, Over the Monster, MLB Rumors and Baseball Nation
David Waldstein / New York Times:
Sabathia Briefly Finds Form, but Loses It (and Game) — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For the ninth time, C. C. Sabathia and David Price, two talented left-handers slogging it out in the American League East, matched up as starting pitchers. The result, sadly for the Yankees, was not surprising.
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DRaysBay
Associated Press:
Home Runs, Strong Pitching Lead Indians to 7-2 Win — CLEVELAND — Carlos Santana and Jason Kipnis hit two-run homers, Zach McAllister won his third straight start and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Saturday night. — The win moved the Indians into third place in the crowded American League wild card race.
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Let's Go Tribe and Canadian Press
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Chris Iseman / MLB.com:
Tigers cautious after Avila experiences headache — NEW YORK — Tigers catcher Alex Avila played in a rehab game on Thursday for Triple-A Toledo, but the night didn't go as Detroit would've hoped. — Avila, who's been on the disabled list since Aug. 11 with delayed concussive symptoms …
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HardballTalk and Bless You Boys
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Canadian Press:
Ludwick hits first homer since October, Reds top Brewers — CINCINNATI, Ohio — Ryan Ludwick hit his first homer since last October, another indication his swing is coming around, and Zack Cozart had a tiebreaking two-run shot Saturday night, powering the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball and Red Reporter
Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Padres Designate Edinson Volquez For Assignment — The Padres announced that they have designated Edinson Volquez for assignment. In a related move, the club has recalled right-handed pitcher Brad Brach from Triple-A Tucson. — Volquez came to the Padres as part of five-player trade …
Discussion:
Gaslamp Ball and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Associated Press:
Jordan Zimmermann bounces back as Nats cruise past Royals — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jordan Zimmermann rebounded from one of his worst career outings to go 7 2/3 strong innings, Ian Desmond hit his 18th home run, and the Washington Nationals beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2 Saturday night.
Discussion:
Royals Review
Canadian Press:
Richards outduels Hernandez as Angels knock off Mariners — SEATTLE — Chris Nelson hit a two-run homer off Felix Hernandez and the Los Angeles Angels ruined Eric Wedge's return to the dugout with a 2-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. — Wedge managed the Mariners …
Discussion:
MLB Rumors and Lookout Landing
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Michael Baron / Metsblog:
Mets recall Lucas Duda, option Mike Baxter to Triple-A Las Vegas — The Mets have recalled Lucas Duda from Triple-A Las Vegas. — To make room on the active roster for Duda, the Mets optioned OF Mike Baxter to Triple-A Las Vegas. — Duda went on the Major League disabled list with a strained intercostal muscle in late June.
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Amazin' Avenue
