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Dodgers hit 4 homers in 7-6 win over Phillies — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Max Muncy, Yasmani Grandal, Chris Taylor and Joc Pederson hit solo homers and Alex Verdugo scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch in the top of the ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-6 victory …
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Phillies show Chase Utley much love with swan song fully underway — PHILADELPHIA — When Chase Utley announced his pending retirement July 13 in Los Angeles, he had July 23 in Philadelphia in mind. Utley declared his intentions out of courtesy to Phillies fans, even though the prospect …
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Chase Utley makes it clear where Phillies fans rank in his heart — Phillies fans, if you're wondering why — Chase Utley announced his intention to retire while there was still more than two months to go in the season, well, throw your chest out and take a bow. — He did it because of you.
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Chase Utley will start for Dodgers on Monday in return to Philly — Chase Utley will start for the Dodgers on Monday night as he returns to Philadelphia for the final time as a player in the regular season. — Utley announced earlier this month that he plans to retire at the end of the season.
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Anthony Rizzo pitches for first time in MLB career as Cubs turn to position players again — Anthony Rizzo, star first baseman for the Chicago Cubs, has apparently wanted to pitch in an MLB game for years. — Manager Joe Maddon finally granted his star's wish Monday as the Cubs used position players …
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Anthony Rizzo pitching in relief exposes suspect Cubs rotation — CHICAGO — It provided for a lighter moment but underscored a larger issue with the Chicago Cubs. For the second time in four games, Cubs manager Joe Maddon used multiple position players to pitch in order to save his bullpen.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs could see return of starting pitchers batting 8th
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Anthony Rizzo makes pitching debut after Luke Farrell rocked early in Cubs' 7-1 loss
Anthony Rizzo makes pitching debut after Luke Farrell rocked early in Cubs' 7-1 loss
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No-hit for seven innings, Reds rally past Cards in 9th — On a night dominated by seven no-hit innings from St. Louis right-hander Daniel Poncedeleon in his major league debut, the — Cincinnati Reds rallied with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to upend the visiting
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Trade talk we're hearing: Dealing Matt Harvey is Reds' priority — The Cincinnati Reds won't be dealing in quantity at the trade deadline. But the one name they're dangling has a penchant for making headlines. — Cincinnati's main focus this week will be finding a landing spot for Matt Harvey …
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Homer Bailey not focusing on the past as he prepares to return to Cincinnati Reds rotation — The last two months have involved a lengthy stint on the disabled list and a failed experiment in the bullpen. — Speaking to reporters at Great American Ball Park on Monday …
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Same result, different feel for Orioles at home post-Manny Machado — BALTIMORE — This loss felt different. — Oh, there were plenty of similarities to the other 72 times that the Baltimore Orioles had come up short this season. The not-good-enough starting pitching. The less-productive-than-expected bats.
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Detroit Tigers' trade deadline: Sizing up interested contenders — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It was here this time last year when the Detroit Tigers' rebuilding project officially began, with J.D. Martinez walking into the visitor's dugout at Kauffman Stadium late one afternoon, teary-eyed and ready to say goodbye.
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Poncedeleon dazzles in debut but Reds rally past Cardinals — CINCINNATI (AP) — St. Louis starter Daniel Poncedeleon made a sensational debut 14 months after suffering a severe head injury, throwing no-hit ball for seven innings Monday night before Eugenio Suarez led the Cincinnati Reds …
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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies … CHICAGO — Clay Buchholz had a pretty special start to his career. In just his second big-league start with the Boston Red Sox, he tossed a no-hitter against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. — Of course, that was more than 10 years ago.
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Last Slide — CHICAGO - Prior to Monday's series opener against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was excited for the return of an important “weapon” to his bullpen. — Following Sunday's weekend finale against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field …
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Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs … CHICAGO - The Diamondbacks offense brought the Arizona heat with it to Wrigley Field on Monday. — As the Valley experienced an 115-degree afternoon, the Diamondbacks began Monday's series opener against the Chicago Cubs with the same scalding intensity en route …
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Yankees' Gary Sanchez on final out: 'I could've done a better job, for sure' — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Minutes after slamming his helmet to the Tropicana Field turf after getting thrown out on an uncommon, game-ending 4-6-3 single-out put out, New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez expressed regret …
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Gary Sanchez fails to hustle on two plays as Rays hold on to beat Yankees 7-6 — Rays rookie Jake Bauers took advantage of Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez's lack of hustle, scoring from second on a passed ball that turned out to be a crucial run for the hosts.
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Chris Archer, Nathan Eovaldi linked in trade talks as Yankees arrive at Tampa Bay — Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As the ex-Yankee Nathan Eovaldi chatted with a couple of New York area writers, Chris Archer entered the scene with a question of his own.
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Twins blow out Blue Jays 8-3 as trade winds swirl — TORONTO — When starting position players are removed in the late innings of blowout games, it's normally not a big topic of conversation. — When it happens eight days before the non-waiver trade deadline for a Twins team now fully in sell mode …
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Rangers Claim Chris Rowley From Blue Jays
Rangers Claim Chris Rowley From Blue Jays
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Jacob deGrom is solid again, but Mets' shoddy defense proves fatal against Padres — NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom's winless streak reached five games as the major league ERA leader was hurt by a pair of errors behind him, and the San Diego Padres beat the New York Mets 3-2 Monday night in a matchup …
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Abreu, Giolito lead White Sox past struggling Angels — Jose Abreu hit a home run and a run-scoring single to back the solid pitching of Lucas Giolito as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Monday at Anaheim, Calif., in the opener of a four-game series.
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Is this what turning the corner looks like for Carlos Rodon and Lucas Giolito?
Is this what turning the corner looks like for Carlos Rodon and Lucas Giolito?
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Dose: Poncedeleon Puzzles Reds — Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter. — Daniel Poncedeleon was going to remember his major league debut regardless of how it went. He made sure others would remember it, too. — Poncedeleon tossed seven no-hit innings against the Reds on Monday in Cincinnati.
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Poncedeleon's sensational debut botched by bullpen as Cardinals fall 2-1 — • Less than 15 months after a line drive fractured his skull, threatened his life and sent him from emergency surgery into the unknown, Daniel Poncedeleon turned his major-league debut Monday into a stirring …
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Lefties to duel in San Francisco Giants-Seattle Mariners series opener — Two left-handers getting introduced to new opponents are scheduled to duel Tuesday night when the San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners open a two-game interleague series in Seattle.
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Buy or sell? What to expect from the Giants at the trade deadline
Buy or sell? What to expect from the Giants at the trade deadline
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MLB: Brewers' Brent Suter is out for year — Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Brent Suter will have elbow ligament-replacement surgery and sit out the rest of the season. — Suter had an MRI examination Monday that revealed a torn ligament. — He pitched a career-high 1011/3 innings …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers' Brent Suter Diagnosed With Torn UCL
Brewers' Brent Suter Diagnosed With Torn UCL
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MLB power rankings: Will Brewers' recent collapse push them out of NL Central contention? — The National League Central race has shifted. — The Milwaukee Brewers, who were in first place for much of the last two months, have lost eight of their last nine games and fallen six spots to 10th …
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Report: Cleveland Indians seeking outfield help on trade market
Report: Cleveland Indians seeking outfield help on trade market
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Harrison, Polanco power Pirates past Indians, Kluber 7-0 — Josh Harrison hit a three-run homer and Gregory Polanco had a two-run triple off Corey Kluber in his return, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cleveland Indians 7-0 in a six-inning, rain-shortened game Monday night for their 10th straight win.