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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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Column: Leadoff hitter? Check. Relief pitcher? Check. What's next for Anthony Rizzo? — Cubs' Anthony Rizzo on his MLB pitching debut: ‘It was awesome.’ (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — When spring training began in February in Mesa, Ariz. …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Much-needed pitching relief help on the way for Cubs
Much-needed pitching relief help on the way for Cubs
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Jeff Arnold / UPI:
D-backs' Buchholz to facing Cubs, Wrigley
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs
Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs
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AZ Snake Pit and Arizona Sports
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Anthony Rizzo pitching in relief exposes suspect Cubs rotation
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Rick Porcello throws 6 shutout innings as Red Sox top Orioles 5-3 — The Boston Red Sox are dominating most major league teams this season, so it comes as no surprise that they've had their way against the worst of the bunch. — Rick Porcello scattered six hits over six scoreless innings …
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WEEI
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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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ESPN 98.1 FM
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There is only one AL playoff spot up for grabs. Who's excited?
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Beyond the Box Score
Jeff Seidel / UPI:
Red Sox aim to top Orioles behind healthy Pomeranz
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' trade deadline: Sizing up interested contenders
Detroit Tigers' trade deadline: Sizing up interested contenders
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The Good Phight and Over the Monster
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Cardinals, Reds not quite sure about pitching matchup — Austin Gomber has exactly zero career major league starts, so the St. Louis Cardinals won't quite know what they'll have when he takes the mound Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds. — Homer Bailey has made 204 career starts …
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Minor League Ball
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No-hit for seven innings, Reds rally past Cards in 9th
No-hit for seven innings, Reds rally past Cards in 9th
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Cincinnati.com and Viva El Birdos
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Homer Bailey not focusing on the past as he prepares to return to Cincinnati Reds rotation
Homer Bailey not focusing on the past as he prepares to return to Cincinnati Reds rotation
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Red Reporter and MLB Baseball News …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Poncedeleon's sensational debut botched by bullpen as Cardinals fall 2-1
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Trade talk we're hearing: Dealing Matt Harvey is Reds' priority
Trade talk we're hearing: Dealing Matt Harvey is Reds' priority
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NESN.com, Red Reporter, MLB Baseball News … and Brew Crew Ball
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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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True Blue LA
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Stephen Pianovich / UPI:
Phillies hope Nola's star shines bright vs. Dodgers
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Phillies show Chase Utley much love with swan song fully underway
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Chase Utley will start for Dodgers on Monday in return to Philly
Chase Utley will start for Dodgers on Monday in return to Philly
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MLB Baseball News …, True Blue LA and The Good Phight
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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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What should Aaron Boone do about Gary Sanchez's lack of hustle? — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — One day after two horrid displays of hustle and situational awareness, the New York Yankees find themselves at their first real crossroads of the Aaron Boone managerial era.
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Bleacher Report, MLB Baseball News … and NBCSports.com
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Gary Sanchez fails to hustle on two plays as Rays hold on to beat Yankees 7-6
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NESN.com, New York Post and Pinstripe Alley
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First impressions of the Manny Machado-infused Dodgers — MILWAUKEE — The Manny Machado watch has ended, and we now know that the gem of this year's trade deadline market will be calling Chavez Ravine home, at least for the next few months. Springing into fashion is the No. 8 Dodgers jersey, last worn by Shane Victorino in 2012.
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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.
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Next Slide — One of the most infamous moments in baseball history turns 35 on Tuesday. — On July 24, 1983, Kansas City Royals third baseman George Brett hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning to give his team the lead against the New York Yankees in the Bronx.
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Lone Star Ball
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Javier Baez and Yolmer Sanchez win Heart and Hustle award — The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association has announced the 30 preliminary winners of the 2018 Heart & Hustle Award. — Javier Baez was the — Cubs winner while — Yolmer Sanchez won it for the — White Sox.
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Lookout Landing, NESN.com and The Comeback
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Mike Trout Is the Mere Beginning of MLB's Marketing Problems — Mike Trout and his lacking popularity is a tiresome topic for baseball fans. So what should be done to increase his visibilitiy? — Does Major League Baseball have a Mike Trout problem, or does Mike Trout have an MLB problem?
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For starters: Rays vs. Yankees, looking for a six-pack of W's — Coming off Monday's tense and exciting win, the Rays are looking to make it six straight against the Yankees tonight. — To do so, they will need a strong outing from rookie RHP Yonny Chirinos, who is being called up from Triple-A to make the start.
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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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Gaslamp Ball and MLB Baseball News …
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Teams that need to go all-in at the trade deadline — With just one week to go before the trade deadline, teams have been sorted into buyers and sellers. Usually the sellers are quite clear, but the buyers might have different levels of desperation. Some teams are trying to end playoff droughts.
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Indians Claim Johnny Field — The Indians have claimed outfielder Johnny Field off waivers from the Rays, per club announcements. He had been designated for assignment recently. — Field will begin his tenure in the Cleveland organization on optional assignment at Triple-A. If he holds onto …
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