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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 …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jared Hughes says sprinting from bullpen helped save his career — When fans watch Reds reliever Jared Hughes sprint from the bullpen to the mound, there are cheers around the crowd. — It's a tradition that Hughes started when he pitched in the minor leagues.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Joey Votto has trouble making it past Wrigley Field security before Cincinnati Reds game — Walking through the metal detectors at Wrigley Field, people are asked to empty their pockets of keys, cell phones and wallets. — Those rules apparently extend to National League Most Valuable Players.
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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Corpus Christi Caller-Times:
Astros call up top prospect and former Hook Kyle Tucker and Astros fans are happy — HOUSTON — The Houston Astros have called up top prospect Kyle Tucker from Triple-A Fresno, and Astros fans could not be happier. — Tucker, who spent the 2017 season with the Hooks …
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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 Baseball News …, Minor League Ball, The Crawfish Boxes and MLB Trade Rumors
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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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.
John Shea / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giants beat Cards, but Joe Panik going to DL
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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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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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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees call up Clint Frazier, David Hale designated for assignment before Saturday's game vs. Blue Jays — TORONTO - The Yankees have called up Clint Frazier from Triple-A Scranton prior to Saturday's game against the Blue Jays. — They designated David Hale for assignment …
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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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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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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Willson Contreras sits against right-hander Matt Harvey as Tyler Chatwood tries to tame Reds — Chicago Tribune — Willson Contreras is out of the Cubs' lineup on Saturday, with Joe Maddon loading up on left-handed bats to face Reds right-hander Matt Harvey.
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Corpus Christi Caller-Times:
Routine carries Hooks' Cesar before and after record breaking Texas League hitting streak — RANDY CESAR'S HITTING STREAK WAS STOPPED AT 42 GAMES BUT STAYING ON ROUTINE HAS BEEN A KEY DURING AND AFTER THE STREAK. — Randy Cesar left no doubt the night he broke the Texas League record for hitting safely in consecutive games.
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Three up, three down: Could there be a second round of Mannywood? Are the Indians invisible? — A look at what's trending in Major League Baseball this week: — THREE UP — Mannywood, the sequel? It was 10 years ago that the Dodgers traded for Manny Ramirez, but “inherited” …
Toronto Sun:
Bautista's winning slam could invigorate Mets vs. Rays — NEW YORK — It took Jose Bautista 1,727 major league games to hit a walk-off home run. It only seems like it has been that long since the New York Mets won consecutive games at home. — The Mets will hope Bautista's long-awaited walk-off …
