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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.
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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 …
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies
Arizona Republic:
Game Day: Arizona Diamondbacks head to Wrigley Field to face Chicago Cubs
Game Day: Arizona Diamondbacks head to Wrigley Field to face Chicago Cubs
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MLB Baseball News …, AZ Snake Pit and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Fear Machado in L.A.? Cubs focused on own deadline pursuits
Fear Machado in L.A.? Cubs focused on own deadline pursuits
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and AZ Snake Pit
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs seek more success against lefties Monday night vs. Diamondbacks
Cubs seek more success against lefties Monday night vs. Diamondbacks
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MLB Baseball News …
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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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Pinstripe Alley and Associated Press
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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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Toronto Sun:
Yankees hit the road after rainout to play Rays
Yankees hit the road after rainout to play Rays
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MLB Baseball News …, DRaysBay and Pinstripe Alley
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays Place Blake Snell On Disabled List
Rays Place Blake Snell On Disabled List
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MLB Baseball News …
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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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Viva El Birdos
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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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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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Brew Crew Ball
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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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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 and Philly.com
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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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NBCSports.com, Phillies Nation and baseballmusings.com
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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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MLB Baseball News …, True Blue LA, The Good Phight and Phillies Nation
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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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Bluebird Banter
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Rangers Claim Chris Rowley From Blue Jays
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MLB Baseball News …, Twinkie Town, Lone Star Ball, Bluebird Banter and Camden Chat
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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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Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
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 Baseball News …, McCovey Chronicles and East Bay Times
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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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Bleacher Report, MLB Baseball News … and Deadspin
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Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
Report: Cleveland Indians seeking outfield help on trade market
Report: Cleveland Indians seeking outfield help on trade market
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MLB Baseball News … and CBSSports.com
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Brewers' Brent Suter Diagnosed With Torn UCL — 3:40pm: The Brewers announced that Suter does indeed have a UCL tear. He's been placed on the 10-day DL for now, and right-hander Jorge Lopez has been recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs in his place. — 3:15pm: Brewers left-hander Brent Suter …
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MLB Baseball News …, Brew Crew Ball and MLB Daily Dish
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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 …