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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
Trade talk we're hearing: Who wants Hamels, what's next for Orioles
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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
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?
Rangers Reaction: A 10-2 lead after six innings. What could possibly go wrong?
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MLB Baseball News …
Peter Schmuck / Baltimore Sun:
This trade has been in the making for a year, but it still left Zach Britton a bit shaken
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB trade deadline: On Zach Britton, 8 teams definitely buying and contenders' needs
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?
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
The apology and tightness behind Gary Sanchez's brutal 24 hours
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Bleacher Report, NESN.com and MLB Baseball News …
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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The Good Phight
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 …
Last Slide — As long as Torey Lovullo is managing the Diamondbacks …
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AZ Snake Pit
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — CHICAGO — Torey Lovullo knows that …
Last Slide — CHICAGO — Torey Lovullo knows that …
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AZ Snake Pit
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
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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Associated Press:
Berrios, Escobar lead Twins to 5-0 win over Blue Jays — TORONTO (AP) — Jose Berrios didn't fare too well in his first start following the All-Star break last season. This year, a different routine helped put him in a better position for a strong start to the second half.
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MLB Baseball News … and Bluebird Banter
Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:
Blue Jays pitcher Estrada hits a bump on the road in his return from glute injury
Blue Jays pitcher Estrada hits a bump on the road in his return from glute injury
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Bluebird Banter
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:
Cubs' Yu Darvish passes 1st bullpen test
Cubs' Yu Darvish passes 1st bullpen test
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MLB Baseball News …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
With Kris Bryant out hurt, Cubs offense can't get going in 5-1 loss to Diamondbacks
With Kris Bryant out hurt, Cubs offense can't get going in 5-1 loss to Diamondbacks
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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
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, MLB Baseball News … and Federal Baseball
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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.”
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
Cardinals, Reds not quite sure about pitching matchup
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MLB Baseball News …, Viva El Birdos and Minor League Ball
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.
Phil Rosenthal / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Did we learn anything from the Cubs fan, the kid and the ‘stolen’ ball? — Chicago Tribune — Nowhere should sensitivities be greater than at Wrigley Field, where the memory of Steve Bartman remains fresh after almost 15 years despite every effort to forget the way fans went pitchfork-and-torch on the guy.
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Daily Mail
Mark Dunphy / Boston Globe:
Morning sports update: Alex Cora says struggling Joe Kelly ‘needs to get better’ — J.D. Martinez homered twice for the Red Sox in their 7-6 defeat to the Orioles on Tuesday night. Baltimore did not summon closer Zach Britton in the ninth inning, instead shipping him to the Yankees for three pitching prospects.
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Over the Monster
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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