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Associated Press:
Keon Broxton drives in go-ahead run, Brewers top Cardinals — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Keon Broxton drove in the go-ahead run and saved a run with a leaping catch, Matt Garza made a strong start in his return from the disabled list, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Thursday afternoon.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Carpenter returns to the lineup, and bats No. 3 — MILWAUKEE • These are the days when the Brewers celebrate their roof. — On a getaway day for the Cardinals, a thunderstorm has settled over the Milwaukee area and rain is expected throughout the day, according to the forecast at the ballpark.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Curious lineup moves abound, but one gives Brewers a 1-0 lead — MILWAUKEE • It's probably more of a cosmetic thing than any revelation about lineup management, though it's one that Cardinals fans will certainly recognize. — Jesus Aguilar, he of the 10 home runs …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
With no offense, Cardinals finding it impossible to reach .500 — MILWAUKEE • Maybe the seventh time will be the charm. — The Cardinals, unable to muster much offense at all against Milwaukee just as they didn't muster much offense at all against Arizona or much offense …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
As quickly as Cardinals tie the game, Brewers answer, hold 2-1 lead — MILWAUKEE • When given the choice in the top of the fifth inning to go for the runs now or try to eek out another inning from starter Michael Wacha, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny sided with the runs.
Joe Totoraitis / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Molina, Weaver lead Cardinals to 5-4 win over Brewers
Molina, Weaver lead Cardinals to 5-4 win over Brewers
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Fox News and Viva El Birdos
Associated Press:
Granderson homers, Mets rally from 5 down to beat Rockies — DENVER (AP) — The New York Mets weren't fazed by a big early deficit on Wednesday night. — Remember, things can change in a hurry in the thin air of Coors Field. — Curtis Granderson hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the sixth inning …
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Amazin' Avenue and Purple Row
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Hansel Robles airmails ball four in ninth-inning walkoff as Mets fall 5-4 to Rockies — DENVER — This time he didn't even have to swing. For the second time in three days, Nolan Arenado walked off a Rockies' win over the Mets at Coors Field. On a full count, Hansel Robles threw a ball high …
Fox Sports:
Arenado's bases-loaded walk lifts Rockies over Mets, 5-4 (Aug 03, 2017) — DENVER (AP) Nolan Arenado walked with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Mets 5-4 on Thursday. — Charlie Blackmon and Mark Reynolds homered for the Rockies …
Jake Becker / New York Daily News:
Sonny Gray pumps up Yankees fans in The Players' Tribune before debut: 'I'm a competitor' — Thursday's forecast is Sonny for the Yankees with their new starter set to make his highly-anticipated Bombers debut in Cleveland. — But before he steps onto the mound, Sonny Gray took the opportunity …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer placed on 10-day disabled list — We look at the centerpiece of the Detroit Tigers' trade that sent Justin Wilson and Alex Avila to the Chicago Cubs - third baseman Jeimer Candelario, a Top-100 prospect who's close to being MLB-ready. By Brian Manzullo, DFP.
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MLB Trade Rumors
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Lynn Henning / Detroit News:
Castellanos' days in Detroit, at 3B, could be numbered
Castellanos' days in Detroit, at 3B, could be numbered
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MLB Daily Dish
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Chris Sale ‘mapped out’ to pitch in all three remaining Yankees series — BOSTON — Chris Sale shouldn't get too used to the extra rest the Boston Red Sox are giving him this week. — Not with three series coming up against the New York Yankees. — The Red Sox are being careful …
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies have extra cash to spend on international market — The Phillies added six minor leaguers last week in the series of trades they made before the July 31 trade deadline. But just as important could be the extra money the team acquired to spend on the international market.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon won't hold Cubs back in upcoming series vs. Nationals — Cubs manager Joe Maddon on Alex Avila, the upcoming schedule and the Nationals. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — With the Dodgers 12 games ahead of their closest competitor …
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton robs home run for last out … The Miami Marlins were in no danger of losing to the Washington Nationals in the ninth inning Wednesday, but Giancarlo Stanton still ended the game with a dramatic catch. — Miami led Washington 7- with two outs in the bottom …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom, who was ‘rattled’ after hitting opponent in the face last outing, says he'll be fine for Mets on Friday — Jacob deGrom admitted he was rattled in his last start after hitting Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger in the face with a 95 mph fastball. Haniger suffered a “small,” nasal fracture and a mild concussion.
Thomas Boswell / Chicago Tribune:
Are Nationals ready for October? Who cares? Enjoy the daily drama they are now. — The Nationals' Bryce Harper walks in the dugout during a game against the Marlins on Aug. 2, 2017. — The Washington Post — Anyone who doesn't love watching regular-season Nationals games this year …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Outright Wily Peralta, Kirk Nieuwenhuis — The Brewers announced today that right-hander Wily Peralta and outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis have both cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Colorado Springs. — The 28-year-old Peralta was designated for assignment on Saturday …
Fox News:
Preview: Twins vs. Rangers — MINNEAPOLIS — When the Minnesota Twins left home for a West Coast trip, they believed they were in the thick of the playoff race and were nearing a trade for starting pitcher Jaime Garcia from the Atlanta Braves. — Minnesota returns to Target Field …
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Lone Star Ball, MLB Daily Dish, Fox Sports and Gaslamp Ball
ESPN:
Yoan Moncada will return for White Sox while Willy Garcia will miss at least a month — Rookie second baseman Yoan Moncada will return for the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night in Boston, but outfielder Willy Garcia has been diagnosed with a fractured right jaw and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, the team announced Thursday.
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Call to the Pen
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Should last-place Giants join A's in rebuilding? — After 2½ seasons of pretending to contend, the Oakland Athletics have committed to a full rebuild. — Some San Francisco Giants fans are starting to wish their club would take that step. — A four-game home-and-home set between …
Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall: (Arizona) is our home, this is where we want to be — The Diamondbacks have made headlines in recent days not for their play on the field- which has been inconsistent of late- but for their complaints about Chase Field - which have been fairly consistent in the last year.
David Caraccio / Sacramento Bee:
Ten years ago, Barry Bonds became king — Ten years ago, former San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds became the new home run king in Major League Baseball, passing Hank Aaron on the all-time list with 756 career bombs. — Bonds would eventually jack 762 balls out of major league ball parks in his career.