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Associated Press:
Dodgers' rotation has depth to go with star power — It may seem like everything has gone right for the Los Angeles Dodgers this year, but that's actually not the case. — Clayton Kershaw hasn't pitched since July 23 because of a back injury, and promising left-hander Julio Urias was lost to shoulder problems.
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Turner, Dodgers steamroll Mets 8-0 for season sweep (Aug 06, 2017) — NEW YORK (AP) Justin Turner's caught stealing turned into a two-out stolen base when a video review determined he reached around Amed Rosario to evade the rookie shortstop's tag, sparking a three-run first inning that started …
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Amazin' Avenue and True Blue LA
Associated Press:
Dodgers complete first ever season sweep of Mets with one-hitter — NEW YORK (AP) — The Dodgers had just crushed the Mets like refuse in a trash compactor when Justin Turner heard a teammate marveling in the clubhouse food room. — “How many wins is that?” the unidentified player said.
Jake Becker / New York Daily News:
Mets broadcaster Howie Rose rips ESPN for delaying Sunday Night Baseball start time … Let's play ball already! — That was the sentiment voiced by Mets radio broadcaster Howie Rose, whose patience wore noticeably thin with the “network stooge” who delayed Sunday night's first pitch against the Dodgers.
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USA Today and Sporting News
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Steven Matz bombs, bats go silent as Mets get blown out by Dodgers 8-0
Kirk Bohls / Austin American-Statesman:
Former MLB star, Austin native Don Baylor dies at 68 — Former major-league baseball star and Austin native Don Baylor died Monday morning after a long struggle with multiple myeloma. He was 68. — Baylor died at 4:25 Monday morning at St. David's South Hospital, his son confirmed to the Austin American-Statesman.
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Sporting News, baseballmusings.com, MLB on Yahoo! Sports, MLB Trade Rumors, FanRag Sports, Bleed Cubbie Blue and NESN.com
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Don Baylor, who won MVP with Angels and World Series with Twins, dies at 68 — Don Baylor, the 1979 American League MVP, died Monday of cancer. He was 68. — “Don passed from this earth with the same fierce dignity with which he played the game and lived his life,” his wife, Rebecca, said in a statement.
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Elite Sports NY and Fish Stripes
UPI:
Former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star catcher Darren Daulton dies at 55 — Darren Daulton, a former All-Star catcher with the Philadelphia Phillies, died Sunday. He was 55. — In 2013, Daulton was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an infiltrative form of brain cancer, after doctors discovered two brain tumors.
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USA Today, Billy Penn and The Good Phight
Jorge Castillo / Chicago Tribune:
Dusty Baker says Cubs giving Steve Bartman a World Series ring is ‘a very good gesture’
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Fox Sports:
Kennedy seeks first win of '17 at The K as Royals host Cardinals — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — “Let's win state” will not be a high school battle cry this week, but the chant of St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals fans. — The Missouri major league baseball championship will be on the line …
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Royals Review
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Matt Carlson / UPI:
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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Federal Baseball
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Jim Ingraham / UPI:
New York Yankees thrilled to get split with Cleveland Indians — CLEVELAND — For New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, whose team lost its first two games in Cleveland, a series split never felt so good. — Jacoby Ellsbury's two-out, three-run triple capped a five-run sixth inning …
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Brewers, Twins open home-and-home series (Aug 07, 2017) — MINNEAPOLIS — The Milwaukee Brewers and Minnesota Twins reconvene their border rivalry at Target Field on Monday with the two Midwestern teams trying to stay in playoff contention. — Milwaukee (59-54) left Tampa Bay on Sunday with a 2-1 loss …
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Brew Crew Ball and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Jack Etkin / UPI:
Cameron Rupp's two-run double lifts Philadelphia Phillies over Colorado Rockies — DENVER — Staring at a sixth straight loss, and the most heartbreaking yet on the current road trip, the Philadelphia Phillies rallied in the ninth inning Sunday. — Cameron Rupp's two-run double …
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ESPN:
Darren Daulton, former Phillies All-Star catcher, dies at 55 — Former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star catcher Darren Daulton has died at 55, the team said Sunday. — Daulton was diagnosed with cancer in 2013 and had been in remission in 2015. He was a key part and leader on the 1993 Phillies team …
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The Good Phight, NBCSports.com, Lone Star Ball and FanRag Sports
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Frank Fitzpatrick / Philly.com:
Former Phillies catcher Darren ‘Dutch’ Daulton dies at 55
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NESN.com and The Good Phight
Fox Sports:
Reds adjust rotation to start series with Padres (Aug 07, 2017) — CINCINNATI — Reds manager Bryan Price has no intention of playing out the string during the final two months of the season. However, the balancing act of seeking wins while also fostering Cincinnati's rebuilding process is something he has dealt with all season.
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Shelly Anderson / UPI:
Sean Rodriguez caps return to Pittsburgh Pirates with game-winning homer vs. San Diego Padres
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Gaslamp Ball
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' Beltre after scare: 'I'm a hard-headed guy' — Third baseman Adrian Beltre was allowed to continue playing Sunday afternoon after passing multiple tests for a concussion following being struck in the back of the head by a foul ball. — Beltre was watching from the Texas Rangers' dugout …
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: Beltre's task the rest of the season isn't an easy one
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WFAA-TV, Dallas Morning News and Lone Star Ball
Fox Sports:
Astros rally for 4 in 9th, beat Blue Jays 7-6 on Centeno hit (Aug 06, 2017) — HOUSTON (AP) Juan Centeno hit an RBI single with two outs that capped a four-run rally in the ninth inning, lifting the Houston Astros over the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 Sunday. — Jose Altuve singled off …
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The Crawfish Boxes
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Vito Chirco / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' next foe: Andrew McCutchen sparks Pittsburgh Pirates — Detroit Tigers (51-59) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (54-57) — Home& home series start times: Monday-Thursday (7:05 and 7:05 at PNC Park, then 7:10 and 1:10 at Comerica Park) — Probable starters: Monday — RH Jordan Zimmermann …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs, Mike Freeman Agree To Minor League Deal — The Cubs have agreed to a minor league pact with infielder/outfielder Mike Freeman, according to the team's transactions log at MLB.com. — Freeman, 30, was designated for assignment by the Dodgers when they acquired Yu Darvish …
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Chicago Cubs
ESPN:
Power Rankings: Dodgers double down on dominance — With the trade deadline in this season's rearview mirror, it's clear some teams are very much in it to win it this year. Start with the Dodgers, who aren't going to let something like a Clayton Kershaw injury take the bounce out of their stride …
