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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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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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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
New Cub Cole Hamels shines after getting early run support — PITTSBURGH — It was the debut the Chicago Cubs were hoping for: Four-time All-Star Cole Hamels dazzled with his changeup on the way to a five-inning, nine-strikeout performance in the Cubs' 9-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Will Cole Hamels deliver as the Cubs' big deadline pickup?
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MLB Baseball News …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cole Hamels whiffs 9 in Cubs' debut and coasts to 9-2 victory over Pirates
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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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Gray chased in 3rd, Yankees flop in 7-5 loss to Orioles — NEW YORK — Sonny Gray was chased in the third inning by the team with worst record in the majors, big league-loss leader Alex Cobb ended a nine-start winless streak and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 7-5 on Wednesday.
Adam Wells / Bleacher Report:
Sonny Gray's Deleted, Old Racist Tweets Surface After Game vs. Orioles
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NorthJersey.com, MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
Ronald Blum / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Gray, Yankees flop in 7-5 loss to lowly Orioles
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Camden Chat and Pinstripe Alley
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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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.
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 …
Peter Baugh / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wong on brink of return to Cardinals lineup, to make rehab start Thursday — Cards Kolten Wong signals to the dugout that he was okay after getting hit by a pitch on Sunday, July 15, 2018, during the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium.
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Toronto Sun:
Brewers hope to keep momentum riding vs. Dodgers — LOS ANGELES — The situation started to look bleak on the first day of the second half for the Milwaukee Brewers. Less than two weeks later, the momentum has changed. — The Brewers will head into their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers …
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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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South Side Sox and Royals Review
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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CBSSports.com:
Pirates' Nick Kingham: Yanked after one inning in loss … Kingham (5-6) took the loss Wednesday as the Pirates fell 9-2 to the Cubs, giving up four runs (two earned) on three hits and a walk over only one inning while striking out one. — The Cubs batted around in the first inning …
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Bucs Dugout
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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Athletics Nation
Matt Ehalt / NorthJersey.com:
NY Mets barely put up fight against ex-Met Tommy Milone in loss to Nationals — Noah Syndergaard on his return from the disabled list Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — WASHINGTON — As if losing 25-4 Tuesday wasn't embarrassing enough, the Mets made Tommy Milone - yes, that Tommy Milone - look like a quality pitcher Wednesday.
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Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: Rivalry Renewed — Tale of The Tape: Red Sox vs. Yankees — The Red Sox and Yankees kick off a pivotal four-game series in Fenway Park on Thursday. Before diving into the broader historical context, compelling narratives to watch and wide-ranging playoff implications …
Associated Press:
Adrian Beltre still with Rangers, but might approve trade to contender — Adrian Beltre was back in Texas, still with the Rangers on Wednesday after a road trip that ended on the same day as the non-waiver trade deadline. — EDITOR'S PICKS — No team added more talent than the Yankees …
Lauren Talarico / KHOU-TV:
Some Astros fans see major price hike on 2019 season tickets — KHOU heard from concerned viewers who told us they've seen their season ticket prices jump nearly 50 percent for next season. — HOUSTON - The Astros have started sending out next season's invoices for season ticket holders …
