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UPI:
Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez out 3-4 weeks with shoulder bursitis  —  The Seattle Mariners suffered a big blow Tuesday when it was revealed right-hander Felix Hernandez will miss 3-to-4 weeks with bursitis in his pitching shoulder.  —  Hernandez was scratched from his Saturday start …
Discussion: Athletics Nation
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ESPN:
Felix Hernandez out 3-4 weeks; David Phelps to miss 2-3 weeks  —  Seattle Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez has been diagnosed with bursitis in his right shoulder, while right-handed reliever David Phelps has an impingement in his elbow, the team announced Tuesday.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish and Lookout Landing
ESPN:
Yunel Escobar sidelined 2-3 weeks with strained right oblique  —  The Los Angeles Angels announced Tuesday that third baseman Yunel Escobar has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of his right oblique and will be sidelined approximately two to three weeks.  —  Escobar will be placed on the 10-day disabled list, the team said.
Associated Press:   Felix Hernandez out 3-4 weeks for playoff hopeful Mariners
Bob Keisser / UPI:
Baltimore Orioles top Los Angeles Angels despite Mike Trout's milestone  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Baltimore Orioles blew out the candles on Mike Trout's birthday cake.  —  On Trout's 26th birthday, the Los Angeles Angels center fielder had two hits to give him 1,001 in his career, including his 23rd home run of the season.
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Mike Trout, Bryce Harper hack hit milestones, have epic celebration
Eduardo A. Encina / The Charlotte Observer:
Machado's grand slam lifts Orioles to 6-2 win over Angels in first game of West Coast trip
Discussion: Baltimore Sun
Fox Sports:
Orioles look to continue surge vs. Angels (Aug 08, 2017)
Discussion: Camden Chat
Greg Beacham / The Charlotte Observer:
Machado's grand slam upstages Trout, Orioles beat Angels 6-2
Discussion: Camden Chat
Fox Sports:
LEADING OFF: Dodgers, Red Sox roll, Keuchel tries to rebound  —  A look at what's happening all around the majors Tuesday:  —  DAZZLING DODGERS  —  Kenta Maeda and the Los Angeles Dodgers try to keep up their amazing run when they open a series at Arizona.
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Fox Sports:   Red Sox activate Pedroia
ESPN:   Red Sox activate Dustin Pedroia from disabled list
John Smallwood / Philly.com:
Sports Tonight: The Atlanta Braves, and 146 candles  —  What's in a name?  —  Going by franchise existence, the Atlanta Braves are actually older than the Phillies, whom they play at 7 tonight at SunTrust Park (TV: Comcast SportsNet; Radio: 94 WIP).  —  Starting as the Boston Red Stockings in 1871 …
Discussion: Philly.com and Talking Chop
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Cards producing without top hitters from last year
Fox Sports:
After pounding Royals in opener, Cardinals look to maintain dominance in KC
Discussion: Minor League Ball
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Matt Harvey throws live batting practice as right-hander gets closer to making rehab start  —  After throwing live batting practice to Brandon Nimmo from the Citi Field mound Tuesday afternoon for the first time since being shut down nearly two months ago, Matt Harvey said he likely will make a rehab start …
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Kevin Santo / USA Today:
Matt Harvey throws live batting practice, nears return to the Mets  —  NEW YORK - Amid a season that has largely fallen off the rails, the New York Mets could find some solace Tuesday afternoon in right-hander Matt Harvey's recovery practice.  —  Harvey threw a live batting practice at Citi Field …
Discussion: Elite Sports NY
USA Today:
MLB sets playoff schedule: Wild card games Oct. 3-4, World Series begins Oct. 24  —  Major League Baseball's 2017 playoffs will begin on Oct. 3 with the American League wild card game, followed the next day with the National League wild card battle.  —  The World Series is scheduled to begin Oct. 24.
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The Postseason Schedule Was Just Announced
Discussion: Purple Row
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Good news, bad news: White Sox reinstate Avisail Garcia, but place Matt Davidson on DL  —  White Sox's Matt Davidson rounds the bases after his solo home run against the Cubs on July 24, 2017.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  There is some good news and bad news for the Chicago White Sox on the injury front.
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
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Associated Press:   White Sox activate Avisail Garcia, put Davidson on DL
Associated Press:
Royals bring back Cuthbert from DL, send Torres to Triple-A  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals reinstated Cheslor Cuthbert from the disabled list and optioned fellow infielder Ramon Torres to Triple-A Omaha before their game Tuesday night against St. Louis.  —  Cuthbert had been out with a sprained left wrist.
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:   Royals reinstate Cheslor Cuthbert, option Ramon Torres to Omaha
Fox Sports:
Rockies honor Baylor by hanging manger's jersey in dugout  —  CLEVELAND (AP) Don Baylor's one-of-a-kind presence was again with the Colorado Rockies.  —  Baylor, the team's first manager who died Monday after a lengthy battle with cancer, was honored Tuesday night as the Rockies hung …
Andrew Baggarly / The Charlotte Observer:
Ryder Jones hits first career homer but Giants needed more in 5-3 loss to Cubs  —  SAN FRANCISCO - Ryder Jones was a 13-year-old high school freshman in Stillwater, Okla., when Barry Bonds broke the all-time home run record.  No.756 probably happened after the kid's bedtime.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Associated Press:
Home run king Barry Bonds says he wishes he'd played one more year
Fox Sports:
Yankees demoted Montgomery to limit the rookie's innings  —  TORONTO (AP) New York Yankees rookie Jordan Montgomery was demoted to the minor leagues in an attempt to limit his innings.  —  New York acquired Sonny Gray and Jaime Garcia ahead of the July 31 trade deadline …
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
As Willson Contreras powers Cubs, he prays for Venezuela: ‘Evil ways never prevail’  —  Willson Contreras' growing list of accomplishments - budding recognition as one of the game's top catchers, a key role in the Chicago Cubs' second-half surge and most recently National League player of the week honors …
Ari Gilberg / New York Daily News:
Neil Walker makes first major league start at first base Tuesday for Mets  —  Who's on first?  It's a question Mets fans have had to repeatedly ask themselves lately as the club continues to use a revolving door of players at the position, with Neil Walker being the latest Met thrown into the mix.
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Keone Kela returns to DL with same right shoulder issue  —  Keone Kela was placed back on the disabled list with right shoulder soreness.  It's the same issue that landed the Rangers' reliever on the DL for nearly three weeks in July.  —  The latest stint is retroactive to Aug. 5.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres, Jordan Lyles Agree To Minors Deal  —  The Padres have agreed to a minor league pact with right-hander Jordan Lyles, per Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune.  The 26-year-old righty was designated for assignment by the division-rival Rockies prior to the non-waiver deadline and was released last week.
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Daniel Norris pleased with bullpen session, added mobility  —  Video by Kirkland Crawford/DFP Wochit  —  PITTSBURGH - Detroit Tigers left-hander Daniel Norris said he was pleased with his bullpen session today at PNC Park.  Norris threw two 20-pitch sessions with an up-and-down in between.
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals manager Ned Yost benches Alex Gordon in effort to hit the reset button on season  —  His batting average back under .200 and his struggles deepening, Royals left fielder Alex Gordon will sit for the next few days in attempt to hit the reset button, manager Ned Yost said on Tuesday.
 
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