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Minnesota Twins storm back to beat Texas Rangers — MINNEAPOLIS — Five home runs through the first three innings had Sunday's game between the Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins looking like it was going to be an offensive show. — The home runs stopped and Minnesota found a way to score once more.
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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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Martinez, Rangers watch big early lead slip away in loss to Twins
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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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Royals can't complete comeback in 8-7 loss to the Mariners
Royals can't complete comeback in 8-7 loss to the Mariners
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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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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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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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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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Phillies stun Colorado Rockies with comeback win — DENVER — So much had conspired Sunday against the Phillies before Cameron Rupp attacked a hanging slider thrown by one of the best relievers in baseball. Weird things happen at Coors Field. Aaron Nola threw a pitch down the middle that was called a ball.
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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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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.
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Wieters hits grand slam as Nationals beat Cubs 9-4
Wieters hits grand slam as Nationals beat Cubs 9-4
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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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Steven Matz bombs, bats go silent as Mets get blown out by Dodgers 8-0 — The only solace the Mets can take after losing once again Sunday night was they won't have to face the Dodgers again until next season. — Steven Matz's rough season continued and the Mets scratched out just two baserunners …
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Early power sparks Baltimore Orioles' rout of Detroit Tigers — BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles powerful lineup can erupt at any time. — And once those bats get rolling, the Orioles can be difficult to contain. That proved to be the difference in the series finale against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
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Anibal Sanchez allows 5 HRs as Orioles ding Detroit Tigers, 12-3
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Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias leaves team following death in family
Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias leaves team following death in family
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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
Sean Rodriguez caps return to Pittsburgh Pirates with game-winning homer vs. San Diego Padres
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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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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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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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Houston Astros rally past Toronto Blue Jays
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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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Jeff Wallner / UPI:
Jose Martinez hits first career grand slam as St. Louis Cardinals rout Cincinnati Reds
Jose Martinez hits first career grand slam as St. Louis Cardinals rout Cincinnati Reds
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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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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 …