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Orioles Hit 6 HRs in 13-5 Rout of Slumping Astros — BALTIMORE — J.J. Hardy and Chris Davis each hit two of Baltimore's six home runs, Hyun Soo Kim had a career-high four hits and the Orioles beat rookie Joe Musgrove and the skidding Houston Astros 13-5 on Thursday night.
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Tigers Edge Red Sox 4-3, Snapping Boston's 6-Game Win Streak — DETROIT — Second baseman Ian Kinsler caught a line drive by Mookie Betts for the final out with runners on second and third, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Red Sox 4-3 Thursday, snapping Boston's six-game winning streak.
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Red Sox beat Orioles 8-1 in rain-shortened 6-inning game
Red Sox beat Orioles 8-1 in rain-shortened 6-inning game
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
David Ortiz: Jonathan Papelbon would fill bullpen role well
David Ortiz: Jonathan Papelbon would fill bullpen role well
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Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Mets GM Sandy Alderson: ‘No present plans to make any changes’ — SAN FRANCISCO — As general manager Sandy Alderson stood in the visitors' dugout at AT&T Park during batting practice Thursday afternoon, a New York Mets fan in the crowd shouted at him, “Bud Black! Bud Black, Sandy! Bud Black!”
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James Wagner / New York Times:
Mets' Bats Wake Up, Briefly, but Pitching Fails Them — SAN FRANCISCO — Predict an outcome from this scenario: Jacob deGrom, the Mets' best pitcher, was staked to a four-run lead when Justin Ruggiano, fresh off the disabled list, smashed a grand slam off Madison Bumgarner, one of the best starters in baseball.
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New York Daily News:
How Gary Sanchez turned around his behavior, work ethic and defense to become the Yankees' starting catcher — Brian Cashman still remembers his trip to Boca Chica, Dominican Republic, to watch Gary Sanchez work out for the Yankees. It was February of 2009 and many other teams wanted Sanchez …
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Cabrera,' Lucky Charm' Power Reds to 5-4 Win Over Marlins — CINCINNATI — Pat Hoberg is Ramon Cabrera's lucky charm. — Hoberg was umpiring behind the plate last season when the Reds catcher hit his first career home run. Hoberg made it 2 for 2 on Thursday night.
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Gordon Hits Grand Slam as Royals Top Twins 8-1 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alex Gordon hit a grand slam, Dillon Gee pitched seven strong innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Thursday night. — The Royals have won five straight and eight of nine to move above .500 for the first time since July 22.
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Tom E. Curran / CSNNE.com:
Brady slices right thumb with scissors prior to Thursday's preseason game — FOXBORO - Tom Brady sliced his right thumb with a pair of scissors prior to Thursday night's preseason game against the Bears and was sent home. — Brady was expected to start against the Bears after not playing …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Out On Carlos Gomez; Marlins Still Interested — 2:50pm: The Marlins are still interested in adding Gomez, reports Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald (Twitter link). It's not entirely clear whether the Fish are willing to swing a trade for Gomez or are hoping to pounce if he is ultimately released.
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Pujols, Escobar Lead Angels to 6-4 Win Over Mariners — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 19, 2016, 1:45 A.M. E.D.T. — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Albert Pujols drove in two runs, Yunel Escobar had three hits and scored twice, and the Los Angeles Angels held off a late rally and beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4 on Thursday night.
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Dickerson's 3-Run Double Lifts Padres Past Diamondbacks, 9-8 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 19, 2016, 3:18 A.M. E.D.T. — SAN DIEGO — The rebuilding San Diego Padres got a glimpse of the future on Thursday night. — Two rookies led the way as San Diego beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-8 to snap a five-game losing streak.
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MLB owners consider changes to rules of baseball — HOUSTON — Limiting pitching changes, restricting defensive shifts, altering the strike zone and installing pitch clocks are among the ideas Major League Baseball may consider as it undertakes a multiyear review of the game that could include …
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