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Associated Press:
Lester, Cubs blank Mets 2-0 for 4-game sweep — NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Lester dominated for seven innings and Javier Baez stole home to break a scoreless tie as the Chicago Cubs blanked the New York Mets 2-0 Sunday, completing a four-game sweep and winning for the seventh time in eight games.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jay Bruce and Mets still left searching for answers as miserable season continues — Jay Bruce stood in front of his locker and answered every question. The Mets outfielder admitted that when faced with a shallow fly ball with a runner on third, he would handle it differently in the future.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Javier Baez steals home to ignite Cubs' victory over Mets — Chicago Tribune — Javier Baez couldn't wait to get home Sunday night to watch television. — “I would love to see myself,” Baez said after successfully executing the front end of a double steal in the seventh inning that propelled the Cubs to a 2-0 win over the Mets.
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Javy Baez steals home as Cubs sweep Mets, finish 6-1 road trip
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs strike out season-high 24 times vs. Mets, still win in extras
Cubs strike out season-high 24 times vs. Mets, still win in extras
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Naples Herald, Associated Press, Faith and Fear in Flushing and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Luke Farrell earns redemption in Cubs' 14-inning win against Mets
Luke Farrell earns redemption in Cubs' 14-inning win against Mets
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Cardinals' Michael Wacha loses no-hit bid to first Pirates batter in ninth inning … Michael Wacha lost a no-hit bid in the ninth inning when pinch-hitter Colin Moran led off with a single, leaving to a huge ovation and pitching the St. Louis Cardinals past the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 Sunday.
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David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
No-no near miss highlights Michael Wacha's comeback season — The year of the no-hit bid continues and when Michael Wacha got through a one-two-three eighth inning on 12 pitches on Sunday, I thought he was going to finish it off. He was at 107 pitches, five more than his season high …
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Associated Press:
Cardinals' Michael Wacha loses no-hitter vs. Pirates in 9th inning — Michael Wacha of the St. Louis Cardinals took a no-hitter Sunday into the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates before it was broken up on a single by pinch-hitter Colin Moran leading off the frame.
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Bucs Dugout
Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers minor league pitcher Sandy Baez hints at call up — The Detroit Tigers might be making a roster move following Sunday afternoon's game at Comerica Park against the Toronto Blue Jays. — Double-A Erie pitcher Sandy Baez posted to his Instagram late Saturday night that he had been called up to the Tigers.
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MLB Baseball News … and Bless You Boys
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Melissa Couto / CTVNews:
Looking back at Canadians picked in the first round of past MLB drafts
Looking back at Canadians picked in the first round of past MLB drafts
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Minor League Ball
Associated Press:
Yankees-Orioles rained out, game to be part of DH on Aug. 25 — BALTIMORE — The game between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles on Sunday has been postponed because of the threat of all-day rain, leaving both teams with yet another doubleheader down the road.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees-Orioles game rained out, will be made up as doubleheader Aug. 25
Yankees-Orioles game rained out, will be made up as doubleheader Aug. 25
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Pinstripe Alley
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
These Braves - and their heroics - don't seem to be going away anytime soon — As Charlie Culberson rounded the bases, he was thinking the same thing as you. — And he doesn't know either. — A career utilityman who's bounced between the majors and minors, Culberson keeps finding himself on the biggest stage.
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Culberson does it again as Braves take three of four from Nats
Culberson does it again as Braves take three of four from Nats
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MLB Baseball News …
Stan Awtrey / UPI:
Nationals, Braves hope for strong starts
Nationals, Braves hope for strong starts
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Talking Chop and Federal Baseball
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Yoenis Cespedes set to get live-at bats, may return to Mets soon — The Mets are essentially in the same spot they were a year ago with an injured Yoenis Cespedes dictating his own return.They've sorely missed his bat in the lineup and amid nudging from both Sandy Alderson and Mickey Callaway …
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Associated Press:
This year's Major League Baseball Draft at a glance — A few things to know about this year's Major League Baseball draft: — WHEN: Starts Monday at 7 p.m. EDT and continues for 40 rounds over three days, with first two rounds (and two “competitive balance rounds") from MLB Network studios in Secaucus, New Jersey.
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Associated Press:
Vazquez, Benintendi homer as Red Sox beat Astros 5-4 — HOUSTON (AP) - Andrew Benintendi and Christian Vazquez homered during a three-run seventh inning that lifted the Boston Red Sox over the Houston Astros 5-4 on Saturday night. — Former Cy Young Award winners Justin Verlander …
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Over the Monster and MLB Baseball News …
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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Banged-up Red Sox take another shot at Astros
Banged-up Red Sox take another shot at Astros
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Pinstripe Alley and Over the Monster
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Why a baseball agent is leaving the industry over $33,000: ‘Tired of swimming in a sewer’ — FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - It was the baseball draft that was supposed to rejuvenate veteran agent David Sloan's career, representing a premium high-school pitcher who's a top prospect today …
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Who's MLB's No. 1 top draft pick? Ranking the top 25 1/1s of all time — Of the 53 players selected No. 1 overall since baseball's draft began in 1965, 46 - or 88% - have reached the majors, while three have not — catcher Steven Chilcott (1966), pitcher Brien Taylor (1991) and pitcher Mark Appel (2013).
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
DeSclafani will debut for the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday — Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani had a rough second outing in spring training Sunday, allowing three earned runs on five hits in two innings against the Kansas City Royals The Enquirer/Adam Baum — SAN DIEGO — Anthony DeSclafani …
Associated Press:
Rosario's 3rd homer of game lifts Twins over Indians 7-5 — Eddie Rosario hit his third homer of the game, launching a two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Cleveland Indians 7-5 Sunday. — Rosario, who began the day with 10 home runs this season …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Let's Go Tribe
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Next Slide — CHICAGO - After winning six consecutive series against opponents expected to contend all season for the playoffs, the Milwaukee Brewers faced a definite non-contender in the rebuilding Chicago White Sox. — Instead of continuing to flourish, the Brewers stubbed their toes in a big way …
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South Side Sox, Brew Crew Ball and Press Gazette Media
Peter Baugh / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Martinez should be ready to pitch Tuesday — St. Louis Cardinals' Harrison Bader steals second ahead of the throw to Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison (left) in the fourth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium on Thursday …
Associated Press:
Rademacher's single leads Iowa over Col. Springs in 10 innings — COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Bijan Rademacher hit a two-run single in the top of the 10th inning to help lead the Iowa Cubs to a 6-2 win over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox on Sunday. — The single came after an RBI single …