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Charles F. Gardner / Associated Press:
Wacha, 3 home runs send Cardinals over Brewers 6-1 — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Michael Wacha pitched two-hit ball for 6 2/3 innings and the St. Louis Cardinals, boosted by three home runs, beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 victory on Tuesday night. — Harrison Bader, Matt Carpenter and Francisco Pena homered …
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Brew Crew Ball and St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
‘Old’ Wacha gives Cardinals another sturdy start — Cardinals center fielder Tommy Pham can't catch a ball hit by Milwaukee's Hernan Perez during the fifth inning of Tuesday's game. It was the Brewers' first hit of the game against Michael Wacha. (AP Photo)
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Yelich talks about Ozuna, slow starts, and Cardinals interest
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Next Slide — One rough inning wound up being more than enough …
Next Slide — One rough inning wound up being more than enough …
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Brew Crew Ball
David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Harper's 17th HR sparks Nationals past Orioles 3-2 — BALTIMORE (AP) - The season is barely two months old, and the Washington Nationals have already been asked to adjust to a new manager, overcome a rash of injuries and jump into bounce-back mode following a poor start.
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MLB Baseball News … and Federal Baseball
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Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
Nationals finally vault into first place in the NL East — temporarily — BALTIMORE — It was a night of firsts at Camden Yards. — Bryce Harper and Manny Machado homered in the same game for the first time ever. Harper had his first three-hit game in nearly a month.
Bob Nightengale / Lansing State Journal:
MLB trade targets: Top 20 players who could move by the deadline — Two shopping months remain before the non-waiver trading deadline, but with one-third of the teams already out of playoff contention, Major League Baseball is about to unleash its own Black Friday sale.
Discussion:
Federal Baseball and McCovey Chronicles
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Real or Not? Bad days for Mets are worse than bad days for others — There are bad days and then there are New York Mets days. Here's how Tuesday unfolded for the men from Queens: — This meant the Mets were playing with a 24-man roster for Tuesday's game in Atlanta.
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The Comeback
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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Johan Camargo's homer continues Braves' comeback trend — ATLANTA — Not everyone believes in the Atlanta Braves, the diaper dandies, the darlings of the early part of the 2018 baseball season. But they believe in themselves, and as they linger in first place two months into the campaign, the Braves' self-belief has been enough.
George Henry / Associated Press:
Mets bounce back, beat Braves 8-5 to split rain-delayed DH — ATLANTA (AP) Mets manager Mickey Callaway had a reason to smile at 1:40 a.m. after his team showed enough fortitude to avoid getting swept. — “They came out with some energy, which was huge in this game, and you've got to give them credit,” he said.
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MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop and Amazin' Avenue
TODD MILLES / Associated Press:
Odor's 3-run double in 9th sends Rangers past Mariners 9-5 — SEATTLE — Rougned Odor broke a ninth-inning tie with a three-run double and the Texas Rangers beat Seattle 9-5 on Tuesday night, ending the Mariners' four-game winning streak. — Ronald Guzman went 4 for 4 with three RBIs …
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Lookout Landing
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera: ‘I want to finish my career here’ — Albert Pujols picked up his 3,000th hit on May 4. Which active player will be the next one to reach the milestone? Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit — CONNECT — Miguel Cabrera wanted to set the record straight …
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Dennis Georgatos / Associated Press:
Giants lose 2 pitchers to injury in 11-4 loss to Rockies — DENVER (AP) Kyle Freeland got the Rockies going with his arm and his bat. — Freeland pitched effectively into the sixth inning and doubled during Colorado's three-run fourth Tuesday night, leading the Rockies to an 11-4 win …
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Dereck Rodriguez, son of Pudge, makes MLB debut for Giants
Dereck Rodriguez, son of Pudge, makes MLB debut for Giants
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MLB Baseball News … and Sports Illustrated
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds … It had been more than a month since a night like Tuesday. Even on those rare occasions when the Diamondbacks won a game in recent weeks, they did not seem to follow the script. This time they did. It felt like old times.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds
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MLB Baseball News …
RONALD BLUM (AP Baseball Writer) / MLB Baseball News …:
Gardner, Torres rally Yanks over Astros 6-5 in 10 innings — Brett Gardner tied it with his second homer of the game, a one-out, two-run drive in the ninth inning, — Gleyber Torres hit a winning single in the 10th and the — Houston Astros 6-5 Tuesday night.
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ESPN, The Crawfish Boxes and Pinstripe Alley
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Is it time for the Cincinnati Reds to take a look at the outfield? — PHOENIX - Reds interim manager Jim Riggelman's comment seemed to take direct aim at the outfield. — “Our club is 19-36, so we're open to... We have to be thinking about a lot of things,” Riggleman said.
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AZ Snake Pit
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Associated Press:
MLB: Torre: Rizzo's slide was illegal — Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon believes Anthony Rizzo's slide that upended Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz at the Monday was legal. — Joe Torre, MLB chief baseball officer, doesn't agree. — Torre told the clubs Tuesday that Rizzo …
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Red-hot Cub Anthony Rizzo smacks Pirates a day after disputed slide
Red-hot Cub Anthony Rizzo smacks Pirates a day after disputed slide
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Deadspin and The Comeback
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians refute report that Jose Ramirez tested positive for PEDs — The Cleveland Indians said Major League Baseball has confirmed that infielder Jose Ramirez is not facing suspension for a failed PED test. — CLEVELAND — Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona refuted a report …
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Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Indians' Kluber aims to show Sox's Lopez how it's done
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
After impressive run in Mets bullpen, Seth Lugo preparing to make first start of season — ATLANTA — Last month, Seth Lugo just let it go. He stopped worrying about when he would get a chance to be a starter again, embraced his role in the bullpen and just put his trust in pitching coach Dave Eiland and Mickey Callaway.
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Associated Press:
Dodgers' Kenta Maeda leaves start with right hip strain — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda left a start Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning with a right hip strain. — Maeda was twice visited by a Los Angeles trainer …
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MLB Baseball News …
ESPN:
Mookie Betts out of Boston lineup with pain in side for 3rd straight game — Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts will miss his third straight game Tuesday with tightness in his left side. — Betts is leading the league with a .359 average, with 17 home runs and 37 RBIs.
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MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Silviano leads Jupiter to 3-2 win over St. Lucie — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — John Silviano hit a solo home run in the eighth inning, leading the Jupiter Hammerheads to a 3-2 win over the St. Lucie Mets on Tuesday. — Lukas Schiraldi got Gene Cone to ground out with a runner on first to end …