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As free agency approaches, Cubs All-Star Jake Arrieta trending upward: ‘I like my chances’ — CHICAGO - For the first time in their baseball lives, they will have control. — They can choose where they'll live. — Where they will work. — And sign a contract that will guarantee financial security for generations.
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LEADING OFF: Scherzer back from neck trouble, Mizzou matchup — A look at what's happening all around the majors Monday: — ___ — Nationals ace Max Scherzer pitches for the first time since leaving his previous start because of neck spasms. Scherzer (12-5, 2.21 ERA) …
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Matt Wieters' grand slam helps Washington Nationals beat Chicago Cubs — CHICAGO — The Washington Nationals' deep batting order eventually made a loud statement against the Chicago Cubs. — Matt Wieters hit a tiebreaking grand slam as the Nationals rallied for five runs in eighth inning and went on to defeat the Cubs 9-4 on Sunday.
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Wieters hits grand slam as Nationals beat Cubs 9-4
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Jon Lester takes mound as Cubs face Nationals in series finale
Jon Lester takes mound as Cubs face Nationals in series finale
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Stephen Strasburg set to throw another bullpen session as he aims to return to mound
Stephen Strasburg set to throw another bullpen session as he aims to return to mound
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Rangers Reaction: Beltre's task the rest of the season isn't an easy one — Sunday marked National Sisters Day. I saw that on Twitter, so I know it must be true. — So, a shout-out to my sister, Jocelyn, is in order, as is an apology to someone's sister in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
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Severino, Judge power Yankees to 8-1 win over Indians … Luis Severino overpowered Cleveland's lineup into the seventh inning, — Jacoby Ellsbury hit a three-run triple and rookie — Aaron Judge hammered a three-run homer, sending the — New York Yankees to a 8-1 win over the Indians on Sunday.
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Anibal Sanchez allows 5 HRs as Orioles ding Detroit Tigers, 12-3 — Video by Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press Wochit — BALTIMORE - They flew out fast and they flew out far, and all the progress that Anibal Sanchez seemed to make over the past month in the starting rotation, that flew over the fence Sunday afternoon, too.
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Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias leaves team following death in family — Video by Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press Wochit — BALTIMORE - Jose Iglesias was placed on the bereavement list Sunday. — One of Iglesias' family members died, according to a Detroit Tigers spokesperson.
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Cruz 2 HRs, Mariners top Royals 8-7 to open doubleheader — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nelson Cruz helped Seattle quickly build a big lead. Then the Mariners kept going to their bullpen to protect it. — Cruz homered twice and drove in four runs as the Mariners held off the Kansas City Royals 8-7 Sunday …
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Kansas City Royals place All-Star catcher Salvador Perez on DL — The Kansas City Royals placed All-Star catcher Salvador Perez on the 10-day disabled list with a strained intercostal muscle on the right side of his chest. — An MRI exam revealed the injury after Perez left Friday night's game …
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Royals catcher Salvador Perez on DL with intercostal strain — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals put All-Star catcher Salvador Perez on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with a strain on the right side of his chest. — Perez was injured on a swing in the sixth inning Friday.
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Waino laboring, but still leads 4-3 — CINCINNATI • Jose Martinez, one of the few Cardinals batsmen to hit with much authority lately, authored the first grand slam of his career to highlight a five-run fourth inning Sunday as the Cardinals stormed ahead of the Cincinnati Reds 9-3.
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Mariners acquire Yonder Alonso in trade with Athletics — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Seattle Mariners acquired All-Star first baseman Yonder Alonso from the Oakland Athletics on Sunday for minor league outfielder Boog Powell. — The Mariners, who have not been in postseason play since 2001 …
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Steven Souza's walk-off homer lifts Tampa Bay Rays over Milwaukee Brewers — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For the first time in more than three years, the Tampa Bay Rays got a walk-off home run to celebrate. — Knotted in a 1-1 tie and facing a potential sweep, Rays outfielder Steven Souza Jr. sent …
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Souza's homer in 9th lifts Rays over Brewers 2-1
Souza's homer in 9th lifts Rays over Brewers 2-1
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Rupp's 2-run double rallies Phillies past Rockies, 3-2. — DENVER (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies were running out of chances after having two runners cut down at home plate. Cameron Rupp made sure there wasn't a third time with a clutch hit against one of the best closers in the majors.
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Phillies stun Colorado Rockies with comeback win
Phillies stun Colorado Rockies with comeback win
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Houston Astros rally past Toronto Blue Jays — HOUSTON — Facing the specter of a third consecutive series loss and a somber flight to Chicago, the Houston Astros accomplished something on Sunday that appeared wholly improbable given their debilitating injuries and continuing stretch of mediocrity since the All-Star Game break.
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Matt Davidson scratched from White Sox lineup for series finale vs. Red Sox — Chicago Tribune — Matt Davidson was a last-minute scratch from the White Sox lineup Sunday afternoon against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. — Davidson was set to play his first game since Tuesday after missing four …
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Miami Marlins use homers, Jose Urena's arm to slay Atlanta Braves — ATLANTA — The Miami Marlins hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning and that was enough to get Jose Urena another road victory. — Marcell Ozuna hit a three-run homer and J.T. Realmuto followed …
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Sean Rodriguez caps return to Pittsburgh Pirates with game-winning homer vs. San Diego Padres — PITTSBURGH — Sean Rodriguez, picked up off of waivers Saturday, had 72 hours to report to the Pirates. But Pittsburgh, where he spent the previous two seasons as something of a super sub, felt like home.
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Dusty Baker says Cubs giving Steve Bartman a World Series ring is ‘a very good gesture’ — The Steve Bartman incident occurred at Wrigley Field on Oct. 14, 2003, during Game 6 of the NLCS between the Cubs and Marlins. — The Washington Post — Dusty Baker was the Cubs' manager on that infamous night in October 2003.