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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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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
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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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Sporting News and USA Today
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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.
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Andy McCullough / The Charlotte Observer:
Dodgers taking it one rout at a time
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Arrieta-led Cubs open series vs. Giants (Aug 07, 2017) — SAN FRANCISCO — Two years ago, Chicago Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta rode a remarkable second-half run all the way to a National League Cy Young Award. — Arrieta went 12-1 with a 0.75 ERA after the All-Star break in 2015 …
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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) …
Jay Cohen / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Wieters hits grand slam as Nationals beat Cubs 9-4
Wieters hits grand slam as Nationals beat Cubs 9-4
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Washington Times, Chicago Tribune, Federal Baseball and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
As free agency approaches, Cubs All-Star Jake Arrieta trending upward: ‘I like my chances’
As free agency approaches, Cubs All-Star Jake Arrieta trending upward: ‘I like my chances’
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Associated Press, MLB on Yahoo! Sports, FanRag Sports, MLB Trade Rumors and NESN.com
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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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MLB Trade Rumors, 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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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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Billy Penn, USA Today and FanRag Sports
Jorge Castillo / Chicago Tribune:
Dusty Baker says Cubs giving Steve Bartman a World Series ring is ‘a very good gesture’
Dusty Baker says Cubs giving Steve Bartman a World Series ring is ‘a very good gesture’
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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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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Fox Sports
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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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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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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 and NBCSports.com
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Former Phillies catcher Darren ‘Dutch’ Daulton dies at 55 — Darren “Dutch” Daulton, the charismatic catcher and master of Macho Row, whose talent for controlling both a pitching staff and a clubhouse helped the 1993 Phillies win an improbable National League pennant, died Sunday at age 55 after a four-year battle with brain cancer.
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NESN.com and The Good Phight
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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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Gaslamp Ball
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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
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
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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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Houston Astros rally past Toronto Blue Jays
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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 …
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BAR: Reds on pace for second-worst stretch ever — Allows career-worst 10 runs in blowout loss/ Tom Groeschen … Entering Monday, the Reds are 45-66. That puts them on pace for 97 losses, which would be their third consecutive season dropping 94 or more games.