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After Yu: Rangers caught in middle, now going on without ace — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) When Yu Darvish arrived in Texas from Japan in 2012, the Texas Rangers were coming off consecutive World Series appearances. — As was expected with his celebrated entrance then, Darvish is now pitching for a World Series contender.
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Adrian Beltre not happy Rangers traded Yu Darvish — On Sunday, Adrian Beltre joined an exclusive club by collecting his 3,000th major league hit. — Some 24 hours later, Beltre watched the Texas Rangers trade away right-hander Yu Darvish, a telling sign for a team on the outside of the wild-card chase.
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Cano helps push Mariners past Rangers, 8-7 — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Seattle Mariners' lengthy road stretch is off to a nice start. — Robinson Cano doubled twice and drove in three runs as the Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 8-7 on Tuesday night. Seattle is now 2- on a nine-game trip …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: Dear Statcast, I think you've got a problem
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Would Beltre OK a trade from Rangers? Yes, but only ‘a perfect scenario’
Roger Pinckney / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Could Willie Calhoun end up being a steal in Yu Darvish deal?
Could Willie Calhoun end up being a steal in Yu Darvish deal?
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Yahoo Sports, MLB Trade Rumors and Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
Lester homers as Cubs pound Diamondbacks 16-4 — CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester loved everything about Tuesday night, except for his performance on the mound. — Lester hit his first major league homer and struck out nine to reach 2,000 for his career, helping the Chicago Cubs to a runaway 16-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Jon Lester reaches 2000-strikeout milestone, slams 1st HR of career — CHICAGO — Cubs pitcher Jon Lester hit his first career home run, and became the 25th left-hander in league history to record 2,000 strikeouts when he struck out Arizona Diamondbacks pinch hitter Jack Reinheimer in the top of the fourth inning on Tuesday night.
Arizona Republic:
Lineup — Adam Rosales, whom the Diamondbacks acquired …
Lineup — Adam Rosales, whom the Diamondbacks acquired …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, AZ Snake Pit and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jon Lester perplexed by hitting 1st HR, not earning win
Fox Sports:
White Sox's Davidson leaves game with bruised right wrist — CHICAGO (AP) White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson has left Chicago's game against the Toronto Blue Jays because of a bruised right wrist. — Davidson was hit by a pitch from Marcus Stroman in the fourth inning Tuesday.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox's Yoan Moncada expects to miss 2-3 days after outfield collision
White Sox's Yoan Moncada expects to miss 2-3 days after outfield collision
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox DH Matt Davidson exits with bruised wrist in 8-4 loss to Blue Jays
Fox Sports:
Braves' Teheran tries to tame streaking Dodgers (Aug 02, 2017) — ATLANTA — Before his start at Dodger Stadium on July 22, Julio Teheran had at least lived up to his billing as the Atlanta Braves' top starting pitcher in his road outings. — Teheran was 6- with a 2.53 ERA away from Atlanta …
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Yu Darvish's first start as a Dodger will be Friday against the Mets — ATLANTA — Yu Darvish will make his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night at the New York Mets. — Darvish, a four-time All-Star, was acquired from the Texas Rangers for three prospects just before Monday's deadline to make trades without waivers.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and ESPN
Nick Ostiller / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Freddie Freeman moving back to first base full-time for Braves?
Rumor Central: Freddie Freeman moving back to first base full-time for Braves?
Discussion:
Talking Chop
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Why the Yankees should buck the trend and go with a six-man rotation for the rest of the season — Starting pitchers, trained to be creatures of habit, mostly cringe at the suggestion. — Managers, right through Joe Girardi on Tuesday, often cite the compromising of their 25-man roster construction …
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Dan Martin / New York Post:
Yankees leaving the door open for Clint Frazier as starter
Yankees leaving the door open for Clint Frazier as starter
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Fox Sports:
Nationals ace Scherzer leaves in 2nd inning with neck spasm — MIAMI (AP) Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer hit his first career home run Tuesday night before a neck spasm cut short his outing against the Miami Marlins after he pitched only one inning. — Scherzer slept funny and left …
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Federal Baseball
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Why Yankees can thank the Astros — and their lack of deadline deals — if they win the World Series — If their newly executed plan leads to a championship this season, the Yankees will look back at the trade deadline as a turning point, but not just because they acquired Sonny Gray and bulked up the bullpen.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Amed Rosario's misplay of grounder in ninth inning sets up Rockies' walk-off win over Mets — DENVER — Nolan Arenado took advantage of Amed Rosario's first big league mistake and with two on, hit a walk- off single for a 5-4 Rockies win over the Mets at Coors Field.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Purple Row and Amazin' Avenue
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Samardzija shuts down A's as Giants snap 4-game skid, 10-4 — This is the team the Giants thought they should be all along. In a season all but lost, home runs sailed over the fence, the lead held up and they added on with key hits to support Jeff Samardzija.
Discussion:
McCovey Chronicles
Associated Press:
Red Sox win under Christian Vazquez's 9th inning heroics — BOSTON (AP) — Christian Vazquez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox pulled off the final rally of a wild game Tuesday night, beating the Cleveland Indians 12-10 despite …
Rob Biertempfel / Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Pirates' Jameson Taillon rocked, Billy Hamilton rolls in win — Jameson Taillon is pitching lately as if something has sucked the magic out of his once-fearsome right arm. — On Tuesday, Taillon's second-half skid got worse as the Pirates were routed 9-1 by the Cincinnati Reds.
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Bucs Dugout and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Winker shines to start extended audition in majors
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Whew! Shane Greene closes door as Detroit Tigers hold off Yankees 4-3 … John Hicks and Justin Upton homer to back 6 2/3 innings from Anibal Sanchez; Greene works out of jam in 9th for his first save — NEW YORK - Another chance for John Hicks, another hit.
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' homers not enough as losing streak reaches four — The Rangers are still hitting a lot of homers and they're still losing. The Mariners jumped on starter Nick Martinez for seven earned runs, including five in the first three innings and held on for an 8-7 win Tuesday night at Globe Life Park.
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Bob Dutton / thenewstribune:
What can Mariners expect from Ramirez as he begins second tour with club?
What can Mariners expect from Ramirez as he begins second tour with club?
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Lookout Landing and U.S.S. Mariner
Associated Press:
Pujols' 608th homer, 5 RBIs power Angels past Phillies, 7-1 — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer and a two-run double, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped the Philadelphia Phillies' five-game winning streak with a 7-1 victory Tuesday night.
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The Good Phight
Associated Press:
Baseball notes: Red Sox put Dustin Pedroia on 10-day DL — Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia sits in the dugout prior a game against the Cleveland Indians Aug. 1. (Charles Krupa / AP Photo) — Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with inflammation in his left knee.