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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs catcher Alex Avila says he's ready for additional workload — Cubs backup catcher Alex Avila discusses how he will fill in for the injured Willson Contreras on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — When Alex Avila joined the Cubs on Aug. 1 …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Cubs concede hiccup as Willson Contreras heads to DL — SAN FRANCISCO — The Chicago Cubs' clubhouse, which can be giddy even after losses, was eerily quiet Wednesday, players talking in hushed tones, as if they needed to comfort one another. — The Cubs kept reminding themselves …
Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
Cubs' Willson Contreras reportedly likely to go on DL after injuring hamstring
Discussion:
Sporting News and baseballmusings.com
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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Carlos Monarrez / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer feels good, but when will he start? — Fulmer received a 2nd opinion from famed orthopedist Dr. James Andrews, who agreed with the treatment prescribed by team doctors; surgery is last resort — Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer continued to work …
Carlos Monarrez / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers to wear nicknames on jerseys for MLB Players Weekend — Major League Baseball announced a new Players Weekend event for Aug. 25-27. — Players will be able to wear uniquely colored and designed equipment and accessories. — They also will wear nicknames on the backs of their jerseys …
Cleveland Indians / TribeVibe:
MLB, MLBPA announce creation of Players Weekend; check out Cleveland Indians players nicknames
Carlos Monarrez / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers reportedly place Kinsler on revocable trade waivers
Discussion:
CBSSports.com, MLB Trade Rumors and Elite Sports NY
UPI:
New York Yankees OF Clint Frazier (oblique) scratched vs. Toronto Blue Jays — New York Yankees rookie outfielder Clint Frazier was a late scratch for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre because of oblique tightness. — Frazier was scheduled to start in right field and bat eighth.
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Arizona Republic:
Thursday's game — Dodgers at Diamondbacks — Where: Chase Field (Roof hotline: 602-462-6262). — Pitchers: Diamondbacks LHP Anthony Banda (1-1, 3.86) vs. Dodgers RHP Yu Darvish (7-9, 3.81). — TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-FM (98.7), KHOV-FM (105.1). — Rookie Anthony Banda …
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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 …
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit
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
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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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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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Fox Sports:
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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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 …
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish and Purple Row
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Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Cleveland Indians beat Colorado Rockies behind Yan Gomes' three-run HR in ninth
Discussion:
Purple Row
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
Discussion:
Lookout Landing
Fox Sports:
Rays' Odorizzi leaves game after line drive hits foot — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Jake Odorizzi left Wednesday night's game against the Boston Red Sox in the fifth inning after being struck squarely on the right foot by a line drive.
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.
Discussion:
Red Reporter and True Blue LA
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.
