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Bob Baum / Toronto Sun:
Godley helps Diamondbacks beat Padres 3-1 — PHOENIX (AP) Zack Godley pitched six effective innings in his 10th win this season, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Friday night. — Godley (10-6) allowed one run and four hits while improving to 5-1 in his last six starts.
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AZ Snake Pit
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres … On Friday afternoon, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo mused about his club's inconsistent offense, likening it to two different teams. There's the one that averaged close to five runs per game for most of April and June.
Jack Magruder / UPI:
Arizona Diamondbacks try to reverse luck against San Diego Padres
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Gaslamp Ball, MLB Baseball News … and AZ Snake Pit
Jill Painter Lopez / Associated Press:
Ohtani helps Angels rally past Dodgers 3-2 — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Shohei Ohtani is limited to hitting these days because of an elbow injury. — He remains quite the presence for the Los Angeles Angels. — Ohtani's two-out walk helped set up a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers …
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Alden GonzalezESPN / ESPN:
Shohei Ohtani provides spark as Angels rally vs. Dodgers in ninth — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani chased a changeup in the dirt, mishit a blooper that didn't leave the infield, flailed at a slider outside, then fell behind in the count 0-2 against Kenley Jansen, one of the game's best closers …
ESPN:
Giants expect Joe Panik to head to DL with groin strain — The San Francisco Giants' slump-busting win Friday night was tempered by the probable loss of second baseman Joe Panik, who was injured while running from first to third on Gorkys Hernandez's double in the fourth.
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John Shea / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giants beat Cards, but Joe Panik going to DL — Joe Panik scurried around second and headed for third. Ron Wotus, from the coach's box, waved his arms to motion Panik to the plate with the tie-breaking run. — The Giants, on Gorkys Hernandez's double, were about to take their first lead since Monday.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and McCovey Chronicles
Michael Wagaman / Associated Press:
McCutchen's RBI single in 7th lifts Giants past Cards 3-2 — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) On a night the slumping Giants broke out of their offensive funk and ended a four-game losing streak, second baseman Joe Panik was forced out with a groin strain and is likely headed to the disabled list.
Associated Press:
Carlos Carrasco wins in return from DL, Cleveland Indians down Oakland A's 10-4 — Carrasco struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings in his first start since June 16. — CLEVELAND (AP) - Carlos Carrasco returned from the disabled list - and returned to the win column - as Jose Ramirez …
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Let's Go Tribe
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ESPN:
Aaron Boone not yet considering pulling Sonny Gray from rotation — TORONTO — Sonny Gray will get at least one more chance to show he deserves to keep his place in New York's rotation, though the Yankees are growing increasingly concerned about the struggling right-hander.
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Dana Gauruder / UPI:
Rangers-Tigers matchup could be audition for Cole Hamels, Mike Fiers — Cole Hamels and Mike Fiers could soon find themselves in a pennant race. Both veterans can increase their chances of joining a championship contender with solid starts on Saturday afternoon.
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Fantasy baseball waiver wire: Astros promote top prospect Kyle Tucker — After passing the midpoint of the regular season, players who've been missing in action are starting to come back — whether it's from suspension or injury — and fantasy owners in mixed leagues are poised to take advantage.
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MLB Trade Rumors and The Crawfish Boxes
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ESPN:
Astros bringing up outfielder Kyle Tucker in MLB debut — The Houston Astros have promoted top outfield prospect Kyle Tucker, according to multiple reports. — Tucker, 21, has been outstanding this season at Triple-A Fresno and figures to see playing time in the corner outfield for the Astros.
Associated Press:
McCullers, Gattis lead Astros to 11-4 rout of White Sox — McCullers (10-3) didn't allow a hit until a single by Adam Engel with one out in the sixth, and allowed just three singles and one run. He kept the White Sox off balance with a flurry of curveballs to outdo his previous career-best of 11 Ks.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson doesn't think hit-by-pitch was related to April fracas with Astros — Tim Anderson has his wrist checked by White Sox trainer Herm Schneider and manager Rick Renteria against the Astros on Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Houston. (Eric Christian Smith/AP) — Chicago Tribune
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and South Side Sox
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Nationals spinning out of control under rookie manager Dave Martinez — Chicago Tribune — The spin job from Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper last week could've been written by the swampiest lobbyist in Washington history. — “We've never been in this position before …
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Baltimore Sun
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Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
MLB Trade Rumors: Phillies reportedly no longer pursuing Orioles' Manny Machado
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Sporting News, Phillies Nation and MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Epstein says Cubs won't rush Darvish, Bryant near return — CHICAGO — Theo Epstein says Yu Darvish is feeling better and he is optimistic the Japanese right-hander will make a “solid contribution” this season. — But the Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations stopped short …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and MLB Baseball News …
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
New Jersey's Tom Giordano, at 92 years old, sharp as ever as Major League Baseball scout — Tom Giordano's connections read like the Baseball Encyclopedia, a parade of names and events and stories from spending 71 years in professional ball as a player, manager, scout and executive.
