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Associated Press:
J.A. Happ only allows one run over six innings in NY debut as Yankees top Royals 6-3 — J.A. Happ made the midseason impact the Yankees hoped for, pitching one-run ball over six innings to win his New York debut 6-3 over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. — Three days after New York acquired …
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Pinstripe Alley
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Yankees happy with J.A. Happ's first outing — NEW YORK — So far, so good for J.A. Happ, who made Brian Cashman look like a genius on Sunday. — In his New York Yankees debut, the 35-year-old Happ allowed just three hits and a run in a strong, six-inning outing in the Yankees' 6-3 win over the Kansas City Royals.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
J.A. Happ goes six solid innings, allowing just three hits, in Yankee debut to beat Royals at Stadium — J.A. Happ did a double take as he headed out to the bullpen to warm up Sunday. He's been traded at the deadline four times before, but still, what he saw was a little weird to the veteran lefty.
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
At a NY Yankees' moment of need, Clint Frazier is dealing with post-concussion migraines
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Hicks fast becoming a key part of Yankees' offense in Aaron Judge's absence
Larry Fleisher / Associated Press:
Yankees rally late, beat Royals 5-4 to split doubleheader
Yankees rally late, beat Royals 5-4 to split doubleheader
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Royals Review and Pinstripe Alley
George A. King III / New York Post:
Marlins outfielder could intrigue Yankees as scouts swarm them
Associated Press:
Chipper Jones, Jim Thome among six greats inducted into Hall of Fame — COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Chipper Jones didn't bow to the pressure of the moment, and it was considerable. — Jones was inducted Sunday into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and he stood there delivering his speech with wife …
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Jeff Seidel / USA Today:
Alan Trammell was Detroit Tigers' heartbeat for 20 years: Here's how — We unearthed thousands of Free Press photo negatives and one sports writer's score book to tell the tale of baseball's greats. “Bless you, boys.” Brian Kaufman, Detroit Free Press — CONNECT
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Jim Thome's childhood dream comes true with induction into Baseball Hall of Fame — National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Jim Thome, reacts as his daugter Lila Thome sings the national anthem during an induction ceremony at the Clark Sports Center on Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (Hans Pennink / AP)
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Baseball Hall of Fame: Bruce Bochy skips game, endures travel odyssey to support Trevor Hoffman
Baseball Hall of Fame: Bruce Bochy skips game, endures travel odyssey to support Trevor Hoffman
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CBSSports.com and Gaslamp Ball
Paul Kasabian / Bleacher Report:
Baseball Hall of Fame 2018: Induction Ceremony Start Time and TV Info
Baseball Hall of Fame 2018: Induction Ceremony Start Time and TV Info
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, McCovey Chronicles, Gaslamp Ball and Talking Chop
George Henry / Associated Press:
Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb nearly throws no-hitter, then has to apologize for offensive tweets — Sean Newcomb thought his near no-hitter would be the story of the day. — Then he picked up his phone. — Newcomb said he had forgotten about racist, homophobic and sexist tweets he sent as a teenager …
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ESPN:
Braves acquire reliever Brad Brach in trade with Orioles — The Atlanta Braves bolstered their bullpen for a run at the National League East title, obtaining right-hander Brad Brach on Sunday in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles for $250,000 of international signing bonus allocation money.
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MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Braves' Sean Newcomb loses no-hitter in 9th vs. Dodgers — Atlanta Braves left-hander Sean Newcomb came as close as a pitcher could to throwing the fourth no-hitter of the 2018 MLB season. — Newcomb kept the Los Angeles Dodgers hitless for 8 2/3 innings Sunday before giving up a two-strike single to shortstop Chris Taylor.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Talking Chop
Andy McCullough / Baltimore Sun:
Yasiel Puig delivers in his return from injury; Dodgers defeat Braves 5-1
Yasiel Puig delivers in his return from injury; Dodgers defeat Braves 5-1
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop, True Blue LA and baseballmusings.com
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs earning ‘bragging rights’ with position-player pitching — ST. LOUIS — It's not just a fad anymore, or something to laugh about later. Major league managers are using their position players on the mound as a strategy — instead of a novelty — to save their bullpen.
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — Detroit Tigers prospects at Triple-A Toledo and Double-A Erie who think they deserve a September call-up have a little more than a month left to earn one. — “That'll be determined by the front office, more so than me,” Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said Sunday morning of call-ups.
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Ken Powtak / Associated Press:
Nathan Eovaldi sharp in debut as Red Sox blank Twins — Nathan Eovaldi is ready to be back in the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry. He knows he'll have the fans on his side in Fenway Park, too, especially after his debut with Boston. — Eovaldi pitched seven impressive innings …
Discussion:
Associated Press, Twinkie Town and Over the Monster
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Michael Kelly / Associated Press:
Marquez pitches 7 2-3 innings as Rockies beat A's, 3-2. — DENVER (AP) The Oakland A's came to Denver on a roll. They are leaving the Mile High City reeling after playing the hottest team in the NL. — German Marquez continued Colorado's strong starting pitching, Tom Murphy homered …
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Associated Press:
Goldschmidt, Ahmed, Pollock homer in Arizona's 5-4 win — SAN DIEGO — Three home runs, two video reviews that went their way and some nice defense helped the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 Sunday for a three-game sweep. — Paul Goldschmidt and Nick Ahmed each hit …
Howie Kussoy / New York Post:
Mets' catcher would love a trade to a contender — PITTSBURGH — Devin Mesoraco had been with one team his entire career and was stunned when he learned he was being traded by the Reds after 11 years with the organization. — Should he be dealt for the second time this season, the Mets catcher won't be caught off-guard.
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue
Kristie Rieken / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rangers become 1st team to sweep Astros this year, win 4-3 — Jurickson Profar hit a go-ahead double deflected by the pitcher and stayed in despite getting kicked in the face as the — Texas Rangers became the first team to sweep Houston this year, beating the — Astros 4-3 Sunday.
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball
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Joshua Koch / Associated Press:
Odor hits two home runs, Rangers beat Astros 7-3
Odor hits two home runs, Rangers beat Astros 7-3
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and The Crawfish Boxes
Anthony Perez / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays journal: Another blowout loss raises The Question — BALTIMORE — Sunday's third straight ugly loss to the Orioles, this one 11-5, led to some research that showed it was only the second time in Rays history they allowed 10-plus runs in three consecutive games.