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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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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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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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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
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Rangers Reaction: A 10-2 lead after six innings. What could possibly go wrong? — ARLINGTON — MLB players are resilient. They know they are going to lose at least 60 times a season, win 60 times a season and have their seasons determined by what the do in the remaining 60 games.
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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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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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.”
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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 …
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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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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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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — CHICAGO — Torey Lovullo knows that …
Last Slide — CHICAGO — Torey Lovullo knows that …
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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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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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There is only one AL playoff spot up for grabs. Who's excited?
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Jeff Seidel / UPI:
Red Sox aim to top Orioles behind healthy Pomeranz
Red Sox aim to top Orioles behind healthy Pomeranz
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Cubs' Yu Darvish passes 1st bullpen test — Chicago Tribune — In what can be described as a minor positive step, Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish threw 16 pitches off the bullpen mound under the Wrigley Field bleachers before Tuesday's game. — “Everything went well,” manager Joe Maddon …
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Jeff Arnold / UPI:
D-backs' Buchholz to facing Cubs, Wrigley
D-backs' Buchholz to facing Cubs, Wrigley
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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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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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Sandoval's speed, Pence's power, Tomlinson's timely hits lead Giants to win — SEATTLE-In the same season Pablo Sandoval recorded the first pitching appearance of his career, the Giants infielder accomplished a feat arguably as surprising and certainly more meaningful. — Sandoval won the Giants a game with his speed.
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McCovey Chronicles and East Bay Times
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After a pitchers' duel leads to extras, Astros beat Rockies behind five runs in the tenth inning off Wade Davis — Davis made his first appearance of more than an inning since throwing two for the Cubs on Oct. 18, 2017, in the NLCS — To beat the defending world champions …
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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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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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