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Dave Jackson / Associated Press:
Davis' 3-run HR in 10th rallies A's past Rangers 13-10 — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Oakland Athletics kept up their power surge and took advantage of Texas' bullpen struggles to get a rare late-inning comeback win from an eight-run deficit. — Khris Davis' three-run homer in the 10th inning capped …
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Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Trade talk we're hearing: Who wants Hamels, what's next for Orioles — Under typical circumstances, Texas Rangers starter Cole Hamels might be the prize of the trade deadline. He's a tested veteran with four All-Star appearances and a 2008 World Series MVP Award on his resume.
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Pinstripe Alley, MLB Daily Dish and Lone Star Ball
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees, Orioles Reportedly Closing In On Zach Britton Deal
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Beyond the Box Score, Camden Chat, NESN.com and MLB Baseball News …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: A 10-2 lead after six innings. What could possibly go wrong?
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MLB Baseball News …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB trade deadline: On Zach Britton, 8 teams definitely buying and contenders' needs
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MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
MLB: Gary Sanchez back on disabled list — New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez was put back on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday because of a strained right groin, a day after failing to hustle on a pair of key plays in a 7-6 loss to Tampa Bay. Sanchez missed 20 games from June 25 to July 19 because of the groin injury.
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
What should Aaron Boone do about Gary Sanchez's lack of hustle?
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Sports Illustrated, Pinstripe Alley, Bleacher Report and MLB Baseball News …
Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
The harsh truth is the Yankees are better off with Gary Sanchez on the disabled list right now
George A. King III / New York Post:
The apology and tightness behind Gary Sanchez's brutal 24 hours
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Bleacher Report, NESN.com and MLB Baseball News …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Relax, Joe Maddon isn't making mockery of game using position players in relief — Chicago Tribune — Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila trolled Anthony Rizzo Monday night after the Cubs first baseman made his major-league debut as a relief pitcher at Wrigley Field.
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — As long as Torey Lovullo is managing the Diamondbacks, you won't see Paul Goldschmidt on the pitching mound. — At least, that was the message Lovullo relayed to the media after Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo entered Monday's game for his first career pitching performance in a 7-1 loss to Arizona.
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AZ Snake Pit
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — CHICAGO — Torey Lovullo knows that …
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AZ Snake Pit
Aaron Bracy / Associated Press:
Plouffe's homer in 16th leads Phillies over Dodgers — PHILADELPHIA (AP) Trevor Plouffe hit a three-run homer off infielder Kike Hernandez with one out in the 16th inning as the Philadelphia Phillies outlasted the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 Tuesday night in a game that lasted nearly six hours.
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Berrios makes Jays pay for error as Twins win again — Jose Berrios struck out nine in seven innings, — Eduardo Escobar hit a three-run homer and the visiting — Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. — The Twins, who also took advantage of a dropped fly ball …
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Bluebird Banter and Twinkie Town
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs seek quick rebound for Javier Baez and starting pitchers — Chicago Tribune — Second baseman Javier Baez's availability for Wednesday's game may depend on how much the swelling in his left knee subsides after suffering a bruise on a hard slide from Steven Souza Jr. at second base.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
With Kris Bryant out hurt, Cubs offense can't get going in 5-1 loss to Diamondbacks
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Yu Darvish passes 1st bullpen test
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MLB Baseball News …
Tim Booth / Toronto Sun:
Gordon's error in 9th allows Giants to beat Mariners 4-3 — SEATTLE (AP) Pablo Sandoval hustled out of the box, and once the ball trickled past pitcher Edwin Diaz, he knew there was a chance of reaching base to keep San Francisco's ninth-inning rally alive.
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Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
Sandoval's speed, Pence's power, Tomlinson's timely hits lead Giants to win
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McCovey Chronicles, MLB Baseball News … and East Bay Times
Rich Rovito / Associated Press:
Saladino's sac fly in 10th lifts Brewers past Nationals — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Lorenzo Cain stood on third base watching teammate Tyler Saladino lift a fly ball to shallow left-center with one out in the 10th inning, and he was certain of one thing. He was heading home. — “Honestly, it didn't matter.
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Brew Crew Ball and MLB Baseball News …
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Associated Press:
Marte, Polanco, Bell HR; Bucs beat Indians for 11th straight — CLEVELAND (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has a simple philosophy when it comes to hot streaks. — “I have a saying that I use all the time,” he said. “I'm not superstitious but just in case, there's some things I'll continue to do.”
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Shane Greene's workouts pick up as trade deadline nears — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Shane Greene's work day began at 2 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, in front of the Detroit Tigers' dugout, with his trusty workout buddy. — He brings his buddy nearly everywhere he goes.
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Reactions: Fire alarms pause Austin Gomber's no-hit bid against Cincinnati Reds for 7 minutes — For the second consecutive night, the Reds were no-hit through the first six innings against the St. Louis Cardinals. — As St. Louis left-hander Austin Gomber prepared to take the mound …
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Alan Robinson / UPI:
Cardinals, Reds not quite sure about pitching matchup
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MLB Baseball News …, Viva El Birdos and Minor League Ball
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Victor Caratini thrilled with Daniel Poncedeleon's no-hit bid — Chicago Tribune — Cubs backup catcher Victor Caratini was happy Tuesday morning, and it wasn't just because he pitched a scoreless inning Monday night in his second mound appearance.
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MLB Baseball News …
Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's Opening Day starter Kendall Graveman to have Tommy John surgery — ARLINGTON, Texas — Kendall Graveman, the A's Opening Day starter, will have Tommy John surgery Monday in Dallas and will be out 12 to 14 months. — “It's been kind of tough,” Graveman told The Chronicle on Tuesday.
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NBCSports.com, Athletics Nation, MLB Trade Rumors and MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
RHP Shane Bieber recalled by Indians to start against Pittsburgh — CLEVELAND — Right-hander Shane Bieber was recalled by Cleveland from Triple-A Columbus to start against Pittsburgh on Tuesday night. — Infielder Yandy Diaz was optioned to Columbus to make room for Bieber …
