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McCutchen, Kuhl lift Pirates over reeling Tigers 6-3 — PITTSBURGH (AP) — The first RBIs of Chad Kuhl's major league career came at the end of a sequence that mirrored the Pittsburgh Pirates' yo-yo season: one ugly moment quickly followed by something considerably more effective.
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Cardinals spoil Cheslor Cuthbert's big return, rout Royals 10-3 — For the briefest moment, Cheslor Cuthbert's return to the Royals' 25-man roster appeared to be the solution to team's recent malaise. — After missing a month and a half of major-league action due to a left wrist sprain …
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Felix Hernandez out 3-4 weeks for playoff hopeful Mariners — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — In the midst of the AL wild card chase, the Seattle Mariners will be without starter Felix Hernandez for three to four weeks because of bursitis in his right shoulder. — General manager Jerry Dipoto gave the update on Hernandez on Tuesday.
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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 …
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Rangers, Mets each homer 3 times but only Mets go home happy — The Texas Rangers have hit a lot of home runs in 2017. That has been well-documented, especially how much the Rangers' offense has relied on homers to score runs. — Less discussed, however, are the homers allowed by the Rangers' pitching staff.
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Mets offense leads way with three home runs as Chris Flexen shines in win over Rangers — The Mets were Flexen their muscles on Tuesday night. — Three early home runs helped power 23-year-old righthander Chris Flexen to his first major-league victory as the Mets topped the Rangers, 5-4.
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Instant Replay: Another Joey Gallo blast one of few highlights in loss to Mets
Instant Replay: Another Joey Gallo blast one of few highlights in loss to Mets
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Zach Eflin comes back strong as Phillies beat Braves — ATLANTA — Pitching coach Bob McClure walked to the mound on Tuesday night in what appeared to be simply a tactic to stall the game and allow the relievers time to warm up. Zach Eflin was in trouble and seemed to be at the end …
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Sports Tonight: The Atlanta Braves, and 146 candles
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Rangers sell Ernesto Frieri to Seattle for $1 — NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Ernesto Frieri was sold by the Texas Rangers to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday for $1. — Signed by the Rangers as a minor league free agent on June 15, the 32-year-old was 0-1 with a 5.14 ERA in six relief appearances for Texas.
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Mariners Acquire Ernesto Frieri
Mariners Acquire Ernesto Frieri
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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 …
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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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Matt Harvey throws live batting practice, nears return to the Mets
Matt Harvey throws live batting practice, nears return to the Mets
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Red Sox activate Pedroia — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Boston Red Sox have activated Dustin Pedroia, who will be in the lineup as a designated hitter for Tuesday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. — The 33-year-old second baseman was placed on the 10-day disabled list on August 1 …
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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 …
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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.
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CC Sabathia struggles early, hurts knee as Yankees fail to rally in 4-2 loss to Blue Jays — TORONTO — CC Sabathia received another quick hook. — This one was certainly deserving. — Sabathia didn't have it from the start, lasting just three innings and giving up a pair of two-run homers …
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Joe West suspended after calling Adrian Beltre ‘biggest complainer’ in MLB — Joe West has been suspended for three games by MLB after calling Adrian Beltre the ‘biggest’ complainer in the game in a USA Today article. — West, who recently umpired his 5,000th career game …
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Indians' Brantley sprains right ankle against Rockies — CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians All-Star left fielder Michael Brantley sprained his right ankle and left Tuesday night's game against Colorado in the fifth inning. — Brantley limped off the field and had to be helped down the dugout steps.
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Giancarlo Stanton blasts career-best 38th home run in Marlins' win over Nationals — After his team's 7-3 win over the Washington Nationals Tuesday, Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly discusses Giancarlo Stanton's big season, which includes a new personal-best homer total, 38.
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This is a big problem. — The Dodgers are on a historic roll. They arrived in Arizona with 44 wins in their past 51 games. They've lost to only one team since July 4, dropping three games to the Braves. They have a devastating collection of young stars, the best pitcher in Major League Baseball …