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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notes: When Jose Peraza finally gets an off day, Suarez will replace him at shortstop — Reds manager Jim Riggleman plans on giving shortstop Jose Peraza an off day at some point. — Friday night was Peraza's 31st start in 32 games. He's started every game since April 2.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds 2018: Pitcher Tanner Rainey hopes to cut down on walks from MLB debut — Back in the Reds' bullpen for the second time within the last month, Tanner Rainey hopes to make the most of his latest experience. — Rainey's first stretch in the big leagues had disastrous results …
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Where will Matt Harvey end up after the NY Mets? — Matt Harvey's tenure with the Mets is over, following the team's decision to designate him for assignment Friday afternoon. — So now the 29 other MLB teams can try to acquire the embattled starter with the intentions of reviving his career.
Jerry Beach / UPI:
Rockies roll into New York to face desperate Mets — NEW YORK — The Colorado Rockies headed to New York this week fueled by the best run their rotation has enjoyed in almost three years. Maybe some of the Rockies' success will rub off on the New York Mets' struggling starting pitchers.
Discussion:
Purple Row
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets To Designate Matt Harvey
Discussion:
Deadspin, Lone Star Ball, MLB Daily Dish and Amazin' Avenue
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
NY Mets manager Mickey Callaway confident things will turn around
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NorthJersey.com
Guy Curtright / UPI:
First-place Braves hit home to face Giants — ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves are in first place for the first time past April since 2014 and their fans finally get a chance to see one of the reasons why in a home uniform. — Rookie sensation Ronald Acuna Jr. makes his SunTrust Park debut Friday night …
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McCovey Chronicles and Talking Chop
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Associated Press:
Teheran no-hitter into 7th, Braves blank Mets 11-0 for sweep — NEW YORK — After a three-game wipeout of the New York Mets, the Atlanta Braves were flying — and not just because they were heading home. — The first-place Braves — that's right, the NL East-leading Braves …
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Associated Press, Amazin' Avenue and Faith and Fear in Flushing
Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Padres in Mexico, Kingham pitches again — A look at what's happening all around the majors Friday: — MEXICAN FLAVOR — Major League Baseball returns to Mexico in the regular season for the first time in nearly two decades when the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego play a three-game series in Monterrey.
Discussion:
True Blue LA, Gaslamp Ball and Talking Chop
Doug Miller / Associated Press:
Gordon gives Ichiro fitting tribute in Mariners' win vs A's — SEATTLE (AP) - Dee Gordon had a big night on the bases, Nelson Cruz hit a two-run home run and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1 on Thursday night in their first game since Ichiro Suzuki was moved from the roster to the front office.
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Scott Gleeson / USA Today:
Ichiro Suzuki says he will retire ‘when I start using a cane’
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Washington Post and The Seattle Times
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Select Jose Bautista's Contract, Option Preston Tucker — 1:38pm: The Braves have now announced that Bautista's contract has been select. Outfielder Preston Tucker was optioned to Triple-A to open a spot on the active roster for Bautista. — After a blistering start to the season …
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Sporting News, Talking Chop, MLB Baseball News … and MLB Daily Dish
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Tom Withers / Associated Press:
Too long: Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians split lengthy doubleheader — The Indians Game 2 win was the 1,500th victory for Terry Francona, who became the 24th manager to reach the milestone. — CLEVELAND (AP) - The Blue Jays and Indians won't meet again until the first week in September.
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Batter's Box Interactive …, DRaysBay and Bluebird Banter
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
How will Pujols cap off his Hall of Fame career? — Cardinals' Albert Pujols celebrates after Game 6 of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com — ST. LOUIS
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Rivalry on the field more intense for Cardinals now that Cubs rule NL Central
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Viva El Birdos
Bucky Dent / UPI:
Fowler hoping slide over as Cardinals host Cubs
Discussion:
Bless You Boys, Bleed Cubbie Blue and Viva El Birdos
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera could be headed to disabled list — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Miguel Cabrera is likely headed to the disabled list. — Though the Detroit Tigers are waiting to see how he feels on Friday afternoon, a pair of moves are in place should Cabrera be shelved for at least the next 10 days.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Baseball News … and Bless You Boys
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Is Diamondbacks-Astros a World Series preview? The D'backs aren't afraid to dream — PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks realize there are still 21 weeks left on the baseball calendar, and early-season leads can melt quicker than a frozen margarita in the sweltering summer months in Phoenix.
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MLB Baseball News … and AZ Snake Pit
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ESPN:
Radical Ideas Series: What if MLB teams could bid for more home games? — Welcome to the third and final installment of the Radical Ideas Series, in which we “fix” baseball not merely by limiting mound visits or even instituting pitch clocks but by revolutionizing the game's competitive structure …
Steve Habel / UPI:
Rangers try to keep momentum going vs. Red Sox — The Texas Rangers accomplished two things they haven't had much success with this season Thursday, getting hits and scoring runs off a left-handed pitcher and playing well enough to win at home. — Those achievements helped provide …
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baseballmusings.com
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Jim Reineking / USA Today:
Mookie Betts hits another home run, ties long-standing Boston Red Sox record
Discussion:
Over the Monster
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Trade Machado now, tracking aces and MLB's next big thing — When does reality become reality? — No, I'm not trying to pose a “Matrix"-style riddle here. That was the question that popped in my mind when Orioles general manager Dan Duquette told the Baltimore Sun …
Discussion:
Camden Chat
Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Nationals vs. Phillies series preview: Can the Nats keep this roll going? … The Nationals will get their first look at the precocious Phillies this weekend, and they will do so needing to make a statement against a division foe. Despite their strong showing against the Pirates this week …
Discussion:
The Good Phight and Federal Baseball
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Jeff Gordon / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Tipsheet: Matt Adams helps revive Nationals with power surge
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The Big Lead
Associated Press:
FANTASY PLAYS: A week at Coors Field perfect for streaming — For the first time this season, we get a week full of Coors Field games. You'll want to load up on hitters from the Rockies, Angels and Brewers, while avoiding the pitchers in those matchups. Don't worry, though.
ESPN:
Giants haven't ruled out serious elbow injury as Johnny Cueto seeks second opinion — San Francisco Giants ace Johnny Cueto will see noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews on Monday to get his sore pitching elbow evaluated. — Cueto, who leads the majors with an 0.84 ERA …
