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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees' pitching carrying team through second half of season while offense continues to struggle — CLEVELAND — If the Yankees want to make the playoffs, they're going to have to hit and pitch at the same time. — But so far, the Bombers have found that nearly impossible.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
With MLB-best ERA since All-Star break, Yankees ship now springing leaks at the plate — CLEVELAND — This season, Brian Cashman has been making reference to patching up leaks in a dam. — You patch up one leak, but then another leak opens, and you've got to deal with that.
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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Royals try to keep wild-card lead over Mariners (Aug 04, 2017) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals moved into the top of the wild-card standings on Thursday night. — The Seattle Mariners are trying to hunt them down for a postseason berth. — After the Royals rallied …
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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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Camden Chat and Bless You Boys
MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Royals rally to beat Mariners 6-4
Royals rally to beat Mariners 6-4
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Lookout Landing and Royals Review
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer placed on 10-day disabled list
Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer placed on 10-day disabled list
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and MLB Trade Rumors
Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
Terry Collins will ultimately be the fall guy for Mets' lost season — It's going to take a few weeks before we can determine who the real winners were at the trading deadline — Yankees GM Brian Cashman, Dodgers GM Andrew Friedman and Nationals GM Mike Rizzo certainly moved boldly in making …
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Hansel Robles blows game for Mets while pitching with numb arm
Hansel Robles blows game for Mets while pitching with numb arm
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Call to the Pen and Amazin' Avenue
Fox Sports:
Indians' Logan likely to miss rest of season — CLEVELAND (AP) Indians left-hander Boone Logan will likely miss the rest of the season with a torn back muscle. — Logan has decided not to have surgery after consulting with doctors. He was injured throwing a pitch against San Francisco …
Jorge Castilo / Washington Post:
In potential playoff preview, Nationals bullpen delivers a 4-2 win over Cubs — CHICAGO — Brandon Kintzler was the first to emerge Friday afternoon from Wrigley Field's oddly relocated visitors' bullpen, under the bleachers in right field behind the ivy-covered brick walls.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Fox Sports:
Boston's Rodriguez seeks success vs. White Sox (Aug 04, 2017) — BOSTON — Eduardo Rodriguez is still looking for his first win since returning from the disabled list as he pitches for the Boston Red Sox against the Chicago White Sox in the second contest of the four-game series at Fenway Park on Friday night.
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Chris Sale ‘mapped out’ to pitch in all three remaining Yankees series
Chris Sale ‘mapped out’ to pitch in all three remaining Yankees series
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Over the Monster, New York Post, MLB on Yahoo! Sports, FanRag Sports, Brew Crew Ball and Lookout Landing
Jake Becker / New York Daily News:
Yankees ‘seriously exploring’ following Mets in extending protective netting — One week after a fan at Yankee Stadium was struck by a streaming foul ball hit by Aaron Judge, the Yankees on Thursday announced that they are strongly considering adding protective netting along the sides of the field.
Scott Spencer / Baseball Prospectus:
Contours in Batter Comparisons — A Trick Up the Sleeve — Through the eyes of writer Roger Kahn, we've witnessed major-league pitchers working to fool batters for ages. Regarding one Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher: … Kahn left to our imagination whether Vance had other tricks up his sleeve.
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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Federal Baseball, Bleed Cubbie Blue and baseballmusings.com
Mark SimonESPN / ESPN:
Bryce Harper for MVP? There's another Nat who can top him — We've reached the point of getting serious when it comes to baseball's top awards. So let's take a close look at the races. — NL MVP — You want a hot take? How about this. Though public perception is that Bryce Harper …
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Federal Baseball and Washington Post
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Thomas Boswell / Chicago Tribune:
Are Nationals ready for October? Who cares? Enjoy the daily drama they are now.
Are Nationals ready for October? Who cares? Enjoy the daily drama they are now.
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Washington Post, Federal Baseball and Bleed Cubbie Blue