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Nationals DFA Shawn Kelley after tantrum on mound — The Washington Nationals have designated reliever Shawn Kelley for assignment, one day after he threw a tantrum on the mound following a home run. — In the ninth inning of Washington's 25-4 drubbing of the New York Mets on Tuesday …
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Gonzalez, Astros win 8-3, drop Mariners into wild-card tie — Marwin Gonzalez hit two of Houston's four home runs, and the — Seattle Mariners from the lead for the second wild card in the American League with an 8-3 win on Wednesday. — After a five-game losing streak …
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Lookout Landing
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After controversial Houston Astros trade, questions linger about domestic violence policy — Surveillance video from Whataburger Field shows then Hooks player Danry Vasquez and his fiancée on Aug. 3, 2016. The Houston Astros, a parent club, later released him and he's been let go by the Lancaster Barnstormers.
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The Crawfish Boxes
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Will Cole Hamels deliver as the Cubs' big deadline pickup? — PITTSBURGH — The Chicago Cubs are hoping that now — finally — is the time. Time for their much talked about starting rotation to take command and lead the way to the team's fourth straight playoff appearance.
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Was biggest trade-deadline mistake a deal that wasn't made? — Daniel Mengden began this season with a 2.91 ERA in his first 12 starts with a .606 OPS against. — In case you don't know, Mengden plays for the A's. — Also, those results look similar to what Zack Wheeler has produced …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Joe Maddon discounts rumors, sticks to scouting report on Brandon Kintzler — Cubs manager Joe Maddon on Randy Rosario's demotion and instant replay. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Manager Joe Maddon didn't feel the need to call former longtime aide Dave Martinez …
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Demotion upset Cubs relief pitcher Randy Rosario, Joe Maddon confirms — Chicago Tribune — Left-hander Randy Rosario learned the hard way that Major League Baseball is a business, as he was optioned to Triple-A Iowa despite posting a 1.97 ERA in 26 appearances. — “I know he was upset,” manager Joe Maddon said.
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Who might have won the World Series at the deadline — or lost it? — That was a fun deadline, as trades trickled in over two weeks, and then we ended up with a rush of activity in the final 24 hours. What made this trade period especially unique was that most teams in playoff contention made multiple trades.
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Buster OlneyESPN Senior / ESPN:
Olney: Grading the 2018 trade deadline for all 30 teams
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John Rowe / Daily Record:
Lance Lynn could make first start for New York Yankees Saturday against Red Sox — Abbey Mastracco, Staff Writer, @AbbeyMastracco — NEW YORK — When Lance Lynn walks into a room, he commands attention. He's 6-foot-5 and 280, give or take a pound or two, and his extended chest prompted …
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Scott Orgera / Associated Press:
New Yankees pitcher J.A. Happ has hand, foot, and mouth disease
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Matt Harvey plans to speak to New York media when the Reds open series against the Mets on Monday — Get ready, New York. The one-time Dark Knight of Gotham is ready to talk. — The Reds told the Daily News Wednesday that the club is working on a plan to have Matt Harvey be made available …
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Texas Rangers resume Papa John's pizza promotion — In the wake of many professional sports teams cutting ties with Papa John's Pizza due to racist remarks by the company's founder, the Texas Rangers have become the first to re-establish their relationship.
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Dallas Morning News
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Orioles' Adam Jones explains why he nixed trade to Phillies: ‘I earned this’ — The Baltimore Orioles were active at the non-waiver trade deadline, trading six players in multiple trades over the course of a couple of weeks. — But one player remained on the roster — veteran center fielder Adam Jones.
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Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Five MLB players who could be traded before Aug. 31 postseason roster deadline
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Outfielder Preston Tucker hoping to take advantage of opportunities with Cincinnati Reds — Homer Bailey discusses his 3-hit, complete game outing in a 2-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers. It was his first complete game since 2014. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer — CONNECT
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Jose M. Romero / Associated Press:
Godley, D-backs retake NL West lead, get tough news on Lamb — PHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks got two pieces to bolster their bullpen just before the non-waiver trade deadline, a big-time start from Zack Godley and reclaimed their spot atop the NL West on Tuesday.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — The diagnosis on Jake Lamb's left-shoulder injury took …
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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Slumping Reynaldo Lopez asserts he's fine physically, but needs better focus — Chicago Tribune — Reynaldo Lopez insists he's feeling fine physically but the White Sox are monitoring him closely after a recent downturn in his results. — Rick Renteria said he, pitching coach Don Cooper …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Franklin Perez's lost year shows risks of Detroit Tigers' rebuilding — Recorded July 28, 2018 in Cooperstown, N.Y. Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press — It was lost in the shuffle of the next day's trade deadline, earning a headline but not the kind of attention it deserved.
Associated Press:
Mets' Yoenis Cespedes set to have first of two heel surgeries — NEW YORK — Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes is set to have surgery on his heel Thursday, the first of two procedures that will likely sideline him eight to 10 months. — EDITOR'S PICKS — Jose Reyes became the first player …
Doug Padilla / Associated Press:
Miley shuts down Dodgers in Brewers' 1-0 win — LOS ANGELES (AP) Wade Miley is a Louisiana guy with an affinity for Hollywood. — Miley remained undefeated at Dodger Stadium, delivering seven scoreless innings in the Milwaukee Brewers' 1-0 win over Los Angeles on Tuesday night …
