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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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MLB power rankings: Dodgers unanimous No. 1 choice; Cubs rising — The Los Angeles Dodgers only got better over the last week. — The Dodgers, who own the best record in the majors, added Yu Darvish among others at the trade deadline. He struck out 10 and won his Dodgers debut …
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Mets broadcaster Howie Rose rips ESPN for delaying Sunday Night Baseball start time
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Turner, Dodgers steamroll Mets 8-0 for season sweep (Aug 06, 2017)
Turner, Dodgers steamroll Mets 8-0 for season sweep (Aug 06, 2017)
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Zach Braziller / New York Post:
Daniel Murphy not only ex-Met to come back and terrorize team
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Steven Matz bombs, bats go silent as Mets get blown out by Dodgers 8-0
Andy McCullough / The Charlotte Observer:
Dodgers taking it one rout at a time
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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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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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EMAIL NEWSLETTERS — Don Baylor, the 1979 AL MVP with the California Angels who went on to become manager of the year with the Colorado Rockies in 1995, died Monday of cancer. He was 68. — Baylor died in his hometown of Austin, Texas, after a 14-year battle with multiple myeloma, his family said in a news release from the Angels.
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Bichette, Gebhard, Weiss remember Baylor in Rockies wildly popular beginning — Don Baylor may not have been the best manager in Major League Baseball history. — Author: Mike Klis — Don Baylor may not have been the best manager in Major League Baseball history.
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Don Baylor put the Angels on the major league map
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Remembering when Darren Daulton was embarrassed by the 1993 Phillies — Some of the more interesting things said and written during the Phillies' magical 1993 season: — March 16: “I think everyone here believes we have an established, major-league ballclub this year,” said Darren Daulton.
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Lenny Dykstra remembers teammate Darren Daulton in emotional video
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Former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star catcher Darren Daulton dies at 55
Former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star catcher Darren Daulton dies at 55
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Former Phillies catcher Darren ‘Dutch’ Daulton dies at 55
Former Phillies catcher Darren ‘Dutch’ Daulton dies at 55
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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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LEADING OFF: Scherzer back from neck trouble, Mizzou matchup
LEADING OFF: Scherzer back from neck trouble, Mizzou matchup
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Matt Wieters' grand slam helps Washington Nationals beat Chicago Cubs
Matt Wieters' grand slam helps Washington Nationals beat Chicago Cubs
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Fowler returns to play center — and bat sixth — KANSAS CITY • Dexter Fowler, who was disabled on July 25 with a left forearm strain, has returned to the Cardinals' lineup Monday night for their game with the Kansas City Royals. But he is not hitting first, second or third …
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Cardinals Option Stephen Piscotty To Triple-A — The Cardinals announced on Monday that they've activated center fielder Dexter Fowler from the disabled list and optioned Stephen Piscotty to Triple-A Memphis to clear a spot on the roster. — [Related: Updated St. Louis Cardinals depth chart]
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Cardinals option Piscotty to Memphis — KANSAS CITY • Outfielder Dexter Fowler, who has been on the 10-day disabled list with a left forearm strain, was activated for Monday night's game here with the Kansas City Royals. — But the corresponding roster move was a surprise.
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5 thoughts heading into Yankees - Blue Jays series — TORONTO — With the Yankees off on Monday, here's a few thoughts heading into their three-game series with the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. CC Sabathia, Masahiro Tanaka and Sonny Gray will be on the mound for the Bombers from Tuesday-Thursday.
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Need for flexibility off bench enticed Tigers to call up Jeimer Candelario — 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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Yankees Sending Aaron Hicks To Rehab In Hartford Tuesday — New York Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro played in a rehab assignment for the Trenton Thunder at Dunkin Donuts Park Thursday night against the Hartford Yard Goats. … The Yankees appear to like Dunkin' Donuts Park …
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Doctor gives Royals pitcher Nathan Karns a surgery souvenir: A piece of his rib — For now, the small piece of bone is floating in a container at home. Royals starter Nathan Karns has plans for it, of course. Maybe a necklace, he says. Maybe a keepsake to mark another surgery overcome.
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Red Sox analyst Steve Lyons on leave as he faces domestic violence charge — Boston Red Sox analyst Steve Lyons has been taken off the air as he faces charges related to a domestic violence arrest in Southern California earlier this year. — Lyons, a former major league player …
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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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Minnesota Twins storm back to beat Texas Rangers