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Bob Cohn / UPI:
San Diego Padres ride rookies to win over Pittsburgh Pirates — PITTSBURGH — Competing in the ultra-challenging National League West, the San Diego Padres were long eliminated from postseason contention. But the Padres are young and improving. And mostly anonymous.
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Associated Press:
Pirates acquire IF Rodriguez from Braves, claim RHP Kontos — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh acquired the veteran utility infielder Sean Rodriguez from Atlanta on Saturday in exchange for minor league infielder Connor Joe. — The Pirates also claimed reliever George Kontos off waivers from the San Francisco Giants.
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' new prospect Jeimer Candelario ready to slug to all fields — 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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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
With pressure of trade deadline gone, relaxed Tigers playing much better — The trade deadline took the front seat and the Tigers' play took a back seat, but now things are much more relaxed — BALTIMORE - A couple of weeks ago, Miguel Cabrera and Brad Ausmus were talking.
Associated Press:
Contreras, Avila homers lead Cubs over Nationals 7-4 — CHICAGO (AP) — Willson Contreras homered and drove in three runs, Alex Avila homered for his first hit with the Cubs and Chicago beat the Washington Nationals 7-4 on Saturday to even the series between division leaders.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Associated Press:
Rookie Blackburn cools off Angels in A's 5-0 win — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A rookie pitcher and his new battery mate combine to help cool off the Los Angeles Angels. — Paul Blackburn limited the Angels to five hits in 6 2/3 innings and Dustin Garneau had two RBIs to lead the Oakland Athletics to a 5-0 victory on Saturday night.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Stellar defense, Chase Headley heroics lift Yankees to 2-1 win over Indians, snap a four-game losing streak — CLEVELAND — He's just Chase Headley, beloved Yankee, offensive savior. — Headley, who came in hitting .351 since the All-Star break, broke a 1-1 tie with a one-out solo shot …
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Pinstripe Alley
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Fox Sports:
Giants rally from 4 down to beat Diamondbacks 5-4 in 10 (Aug 05, 2017) — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Pablo Sandoval was still sitting in the home dugout at AT&T Park, his day long done, when the Giants completed their biggest comeback of the season. — The 30-year-old third baseman celebrated …
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ESPN:
Giants' Brandon Belt has concussion symptoms after curveball to head
Giants' Brandon Belt has concussion symptoms after curveball to head
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, AZ Snake Pit, McCovey Chronicles and FanRag Sports
Michael Wagaman / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Goldschmidt stays hot, Diamondbacks edge Giants 2-1
Goldschmidt stays hot, Diamondbacks edge Giants 2-1
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AZ Snake Pit
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Mets' ‘frustrating’ loss to Dodgers just another predictable outcome during disappointing season — The Mets cracked three first-inning home runs, and their starting pitcher, Seth Lugo, carried a no-hitter past the midway point of Saturday's game against the Dodgers.
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Fox Sports:
Red Sox look to continue roll vs. White Sox (Aug 05, 2017) — BOSTON — Boston's Drew Pomeranz and Chicago's James Shields have been nothing if not consistent lately. — That's been a positive for the Red Sox, but a negative for the White Sox. — Pomeranz (10-4, 3.46 ERA) …
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Over the Monster
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Though happy in Boston, Chris Sale upbeat about White Sox rebuild
Though happy in Boston, Chris Sale upbeat about White Sox rebuild
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Over the Monster, South Side Sox and FanRag Sports
Associated Press:
Groin strain sends Rockies' Freeland to the Disabled List — DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies placed rookie left-hander Kyle Freeland on the 10-day disabled Saturday, a day after he was forced to leave his start in the first inning because of a left groin strain.
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Purple Row
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Who is Brallan Perez, and how can he help Rangers land Shohei Otani? — For those who don't live in Cartegena, Colombia, or in the five cities in the Texas Rangers' farm system where Brallan Perez played beginning in 2015, here's a quick bio: — The 21-year-old infielder, signed in 2012 …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Acquire Brallan Perez From Rangers For Int'l Bonus Spending Rights
Orioles Acquire Brallan Perez From Rangers For Int'l Bonus Spending Rights
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Dallas Morning News, Lone Star Ball and School of Roch
Associated Press:
Braves call up top pitching prospect Max Fried — The Atlanta Braves have called up left-hander Max Fried, one of the team's top prospects, to pitch out of the bullpen. — He's the second prospect to join the Braves this week after second baseman Ozzie Albies was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett
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Baseball Prospectus
Fox Sports:
Mariners-Royals game postponed by rain, DH set for Sunday (Aug 05, 2017) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Royals game against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night was postponed because of rain and rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on Sunday. — The teams have split …
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Brewers shut out Rays behind Davies (Aug 05, 2017) — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Zach Davies gave up one hit in seven innings and the Milwaukee Brewers remained a half-game behind the NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs with a 3-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Brew Crew Ball
Fox Sports:
Yankees' Holliday out with back issue, could go on DL — CLEVELAND (AP) Slumping New York Yankees slugger Matt Holliday could be headed to the disabled list with a sore lower back. — Holliday tweaked his back swinging during Friday's 7-2 loss to the Indians and was not in the lineup Saturday night.
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