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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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Brew Crew Ball
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
With no offense, Cardinals finding it impossible to reach .500
With no offense, Cardinals finding it impossible to reach .500
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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
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Curious lineup moves abound, but one gives Brewers a 1-0 lead
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Carpenter returns to the lineup, and bats No. 3
Fox Sports:
Tigers try to stay hot on road vs. Orioles (Aug 04, 2017) — BALTIMORE — The Detroit Tigers cooled off the Baltimore Orioles in the opener of their four-game series Thursday night. — Now, the Tigers hope they can start to heat up themselves. — Ian Kinsler and Justin Upton set the tone …
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Bless You Boys
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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 on Yahoo! Sports and MLB Trade Rumors
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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Bless You Boys and MLB Daily Dish
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Sonny Gray shows plenty of promise for Yankees despite getting no help from defense — CLEVELAND — Sonny Gray deserved better. — Thrust into the thick of the AL East division race after being on a last-place club in Oakland, Gray showed why Brian Cashman surrendered three prospects …
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees rookie Clint Frazier, former Indians prospect, ‘excited’ to play at Progressive Field — CLEVELAND — Clint Frazier wasn't upset that he won't get to face Andrew Miller in Cleveland this weekend. — “Not really,” Frazier said with a laugh before going 1-for-4 with a double …
Jake Becker / New York Daily News:
Sonny Gray pumps up Yankees fans in The Players' Tribune before debut: 'I'm a competitor'
Sonny Gray pumps up Yankees fans in The Players' Tribune before debut: 'I'm a competitor'
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CBS New York, FanRag Sports and NESN.com
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 …
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Washington Post
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Mark SimonESPN / ESPN:
Bryce Harper for MVP? There's another Nat who can top him
Bryce Harper for MVP? There's another Nat who can top him
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Federal Baseball and Washington Post
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 …
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MLB Trade Rumors
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Associated Press:
Paul Goldschmidt has first 3-homer game in D-backs' win over Cubs … CHICAGO — Paul Goldschmidt snapped a tie in the ninth inning with his third long homer of the game, and the Arizona Diamondbacks pulled out a rain-delayed 10-8 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and baseballmusings.com
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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New York Post, MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Over the Monster
Dave Campbell / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Gallo goes deep again, Rangers top Twins 4-1 to start series … Joey Gallo hit another massive homer, a three-run shot in the fourth inning on Thursday night that spurred the — Texas Rangers on to a 4-1 victory over the — Minnesota Twins. — A.J. Griffin (5-2) made his first start …
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Twinkie Town and Lone Star Ball
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Fox News:
Preview: Twins vs. Rangers
Preview: Twins vs. Rangers
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Twinkie Town, Lone Star Ball, MLB Daily Dish and Fox Sports
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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Dominant Dodgers Are Not Getting Ahead of Themselves — ATLANTA — A very strange thing happened to the Los Angeles Dodgers here Wednesday night. They lost. — The Dodgers almost never lose. They win so often they seem not to know how to handle defeat.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and True Blue LA
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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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
Ari Gilberg / New York Daily News:
Cubs and Diamondbacks engage in a hilarious dance-off during a rain delay … So you think you can dance? — The Cubs and Diamondbacks were forced to endure three rain delays that lasted 2 hours, 35 minutes total Thursday night. In order to pass the time, the two team's respective bullpens decided …
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USA Today
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 …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Athletics Nation
MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Royals rally to beat Mariners 6-4 … Lorenzo Cain drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning as the — Seattle Mariners 6-4 on Thursday night. — The Royals rallied from deficits of 2-0 and 3-2 for their 32nd comeback victory. They snapped a three-game losing streak.
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Lookout Landing and Royals Review
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.