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Ross McKeon / UPI:
Ty Blach, San Francisco Giants throttle Chicago Cubs — SAN FRANCISCO — In a San Francisco Giants season reduced to a series of silver linings, left-hander Ty Blach has gone above and beyond. — Basically, he has been golden. — Supported by a first-inning, three-run homer from Buster Posey …
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MLB Daily Dish
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Bumgarner gets 2nd win since return as Giants top Cubs 3-1 (Aug 09, 2017) — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Madison Bumgarner allowed four hits over seven innings to win for the second time since returning from a dirt bike accident, helping the San Francisco Giants defeat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 Wednesday …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Giants banking on 2018 rebound - and don't plan on rebuilding
Associated Press:
Buster Posey's three-run homer helps lift Giants past Cubs
Buster Posey's three-run homer helps lift Giants past Cubs
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports, McCovey Chronicles and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' sloppy defense irks Joe Maddon
Associated Press:
Perez leads Rangers over Mets 5-1 for 2-game split — NEW YORK (AP) — Martin Perez allowed three hits over eight innings, Joey Gallo hit his 32nd home run and the Texas Rangers beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Wednesday for a two-game split. — Texas took a 3-0 lead in the first against Rafael Montero …
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Rafael Montero struggles early as Mets fall to Rangers 5-1 at Citi Field — The uneconomical version of Rafael Montero was back on Wednesday, and it cost the Mets yet again this season. — Montero needed 74 pitches just to record his first six outs, allowing four early runs …
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia's MRI comes back clean, unknown if Yankee will go on DL — TORONTO — CC Sabathia was down after injuring his right knee on Tuesday night, but an MRI taken on Wednesday surprisingly came back clean. “There's no new damage,” Joe Girardi said. — It's unknown if Sabathia will still require a DL stint anyway.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia's injury one of many concerns as Yankees continue to chase Red Sox in AL East
CC Sabathia's injury one of many concerns as Yankees continue to chase Red Sox in AL East
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
Yankees' season has reached a tipping point
Yankees' season has reached a tipping point
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and FanRag Sports
Associated Press:
Yanks, Red Sox to wear names on home jerseys in promotion — NEW YORK (AP) — When the Yankees and Red Sox play later this month they will have names on the back of their jersey. All Rise, Sir Didi, Kraken and Toddfather should suit up for New York. Benny, 2-Bags, Brock Star and Laser Show could be in Boston's lineup.
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Cleveland Indians / TribeVibe:
MLB, MLBPA announce creation of Players Weekend; check out Cleveland Indians players nicknames
MLB, MLBPA announce creation of Players Weekend; check out Cleveland Indians players nicknames
Dick Scanlon / Associated Press:
Chris Sale strikes out 13 as Red Sox down Rays 2-0 to win seventh straight
Chris Sale strikes out 13 as Red Sox down Rays 2-0 to win seventh straight
Discussion:
Associated Press, DRaysBay, Beyond the Box Score and Over the Monster
Fox Sports:
Puello's 1st hit, Cron homer leads Angels past Orioles, 5-1 (Aug 09, 2017) — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) After 10 seasons in the minors and playing in his first major league game, Cesar Puello singled in the go-ahead run and C.J. Cron added a two-run homer to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-1 victory …
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Royals put Alex Gordon on bench amid season-long slump — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Alex Gordon rarely hangs around the Royals clubhouse before games, preferring to spend his time in the weight room, trainer's room or the batting cages deep within Kauffman Stadium.
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Royals must find a way to slow down suddenly mashing Cardinals
Royals must find a way to slow down suddenly mashing Cardinals
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Viva El Birdos
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Scoring binge makes Cardinals look more like contenders
Scoring binge makes Cardinals look more like contenders
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos
Arizona Republic:
Wednesday's game — Pitchers: Diamondbacks Diamondbacks RHP Zack Greinke (13-4, 3.10) vs. Dodgers LHP Alex Wood (13-1, 2.33). — TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-FM (98.7), KHOV-FM (105.1) — You'd be hard-pressed to find a better pitching match-up all season. — Greinke was hit hard his last outing …
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Steve Herrick / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Blackmon's 12th-inning homer leads Rockies over Indians 3-2 … Charlie Blackmon homered in the 12th inning, atoning for a baserunning blunder and lifting the — Cleveland Indians 3-2 on Wednesday. — With Colorado trailing 2-1, Blackmon singled leading off the eighth and was running …
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Purple Row
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David Driver / UPI:
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg feels good after tossing simulated game — WASHINGTON — It was a busy day for the first-place Washington Nationals even before they hosted the Miami Marlins on Wednesday at Nationals Park. — Right-hander Stephen Strasburg …
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Associated Press:
Nationals' Stephen Strasburg pitches simulated game — WASHINGTON — Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg said he felt good after a four-inning simulated start Wednesday. — Strasburg is on the 10-day disabled list with an elbow nerve impingement. He threw 57 pitches before Washington's game against the Miami Marlins.
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Federal Baseball
Associated Press:
Cruz homers twice to power Mariners past A's 6-3 — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Nelson Cruz homered twice, Kyle Seager also went deep and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 on Wednesday to complete a two-game sweep. — Robinson Cano had two hits and scored twice while Ben Gamel singled …
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Gideon Rubin / Associated Press:
Martin powers Mariners past A's 7-6 in 10
Martin powers Mariners past A's 7-6 in 10
Discussion:
Lookout Landing
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Avisail Garcia's status as part of White Sox rebuild remains fuzzy — White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia and manager Rick Renteria on Garcia's recovery from a sprained thumb on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Long before they faced …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Claim Luke Farrell, Designate Scott Van Slyke — The Reds announced on Wednesday that they've claimed right-hander Luke Farrell off waivers from the Dodgers and designated former Dodger Scott Van Slyke for assignment in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
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Red Reporter and True Blue LA
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Rhys Hoskins could join Phillies as early as Thursday — ATLANTA - The Phillies will celebrate their past this weekend but first they may introduce a piece of their future. — Rhys Hoskins' promotion appears imminent and the prospect could join the Phillies as soon as Thursday when the team opens …
Associated Press:
Twins recall Vargas for 4th time, with Mejia sent to DL — MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have recalled first baseman Kennys Vargas from Triple-A Rochester to fill the roster spot created after starting pitcher Adalberto Mejia landed on the 10-day disabled list.
UPI:
Freak injury lands Atlanta Braves SS Johan Camargo on DL — Atlanta Braves rookie shortstop Johan Camargo was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday, one day removed from sustaining a knee injury while jogging onto the field. — The Braves recalled former top overall pick Dansby Swanson …