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Mark Gonzales / Orlando Sentinel:
With Kris Bryant out hurt, Cubs offense can't get going in 5-1 loss to Diamondbacks — Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo, Joe Maddon, Kyle Hendricks on Cubs' 5-1 loss. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — The value of versatile Ian Happ and perhaps David Bote to the Cubs might …
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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.
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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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Yu Darvish passes 1st bullpen test
Cubs' Yu Darvish passes 1st bullpen test
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kyle Hendricks bats 8th, Kris Bryant sits as Cubs take on Diamondbacks
Jeff Arnold / UPI:
D-backs' Buchholz to facing Cubs, Wrigley
D-backs' Buchholz to facing Cubs, Wrigley
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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? — 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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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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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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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
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.
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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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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 …
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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.”
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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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David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
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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Neil Greenberg / Washington Post:
There is only one AL playoff spot up for grabs. Who's excited?
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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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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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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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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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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Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
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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Kyle Newman / Associated Press:
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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