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Associated Press:
Pirates' Chris Archer ready to make a splash after trade — PITTSBURGH — Chris Archer kept hearing from friends and former teammates that the Pittsburgh Pirates were different. The proof came in the waves of people who approached the veteran pitcher as he walked the concourse …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: A Cole Hamels back to his old self just what Cubs need — Photos from the Cubs-Pirates game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. — Chicago Tribune — When Chris Archer was informed he had been traded to the Pirates, general manger Neal Huntington had but one request of his new ace.
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Will Cole Hamels deliver as the Cubs' big deadline pickup?
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cole Hamels makes his Cubs debut vs. Pirates
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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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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers reinstate Papa John's partnership, bring back half-price pizza promotion — Half-price pizza is a thing again for Rangers fans. — With a two-paragraph statement Wednesday, the Rangers reversed course and reinstated their advertising and promotional partnerships with Papa John's Pizza.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Occasional rest will be best for Kris Bryant, Cubs during 23-game stretch — Chicago Tribune — Kris Bryant has yet to swing a bat, and manager Joe Maddon already faces a juggling act once his slugger returns from the 10-day disabled list. — Maddon believes it might not take Bryant …
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Tim Booth / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
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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Henry Schulman / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giants' Johnny Cueto to undergo Tommy John surgery Thursday — PHOENIX - The Giants on Wednesday announced the inevitable, that starting pitcher Johnny Cueto will undergo Tommy John elbow-reconstruction surgery in Los Angeles on Thursday. — Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the Dodgers' orthopedist …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — When Zack Greinke takes the mound on Thursday night, he'll do so in the midst of the best streak of his Diamondbacks career. Over seven starts, he has logged a 1.16 ERA; he has been nothing short of dominant. He is again on the fringes of the Cy Young race …
Associated Press:
Smirk, shouts as Gray, Yanks flop in 7-5 loss to lowly O's — NEW YORK — Booed as he walked off the Yankee Stadium mound in the third inning, Sonny Gray smiled. — A few moments later, third base coach Phil Nevin screamed at players in the New York dugout.
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Ronald Blum / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Gray, Yankees flop in 7-5 loss to lowly Orioles
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Peter Baugh / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
“I definitely missed it.” Rockies reliever Oh reunites with former city — Seung Hwan Oh's steely gaze and emotionless expression on the mound earned him the nickname “Dol-bucheo” — Stone Buddha — while he pitched in Korea, but the reliever couldn't hold back a smile when he caught sight of Adam Wainwright.
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Peter Baugh / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wong on brink of return to Cardinals lineup, to make rehab start Thursday
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Jay Cohen / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Gordon homers as Royals beat White Sox 10-5 — Alex Gordon hit a two-run homer and drove in four, helping the — Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday night. — Gordon also walked and scored during Kansas City's five-run fifth. Brett Phillips added two hits and Ryan O'Hearn singled …
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Associated Press:
Nationals jettison reliever Shawn Kelley the day after his glove-throwing outburst on the mound — Shawn Kelley's outburst on the mound got him booted from the Washington Nationals. — The Nationals designated Kelley for assignment on Wednesday, a day after he threw his glove to the ground …
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New York Daily News:
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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Dick Scanlon / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Adames, Bauers homer for Rays in 7-2 win over Angels — Willy Adames homered and drove in two runs on the day Tampa Bay gave him the regular shortstop job, leading the Rays to a 7-2 win over the Los Angeles — Angels on Wednesday night. — Adames drove in a run with a two-out single off Angels starter
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Designate Carlos Ramirez For Assignment — The A's announced Wednesday that they've designated right-hander Carlos Ramirez for assignment. His spot will go to outfielder Boog Powell, who has been activated from the 60-day disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Nashville.
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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.
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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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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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 …
