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Red Sox place new 2B Ian Kinsler on disabled list — Ian Kinsler, who has played just three games with the Boston Red Sox since being acquired at the trade deadline, was put on the disabled list Saturday with a strained left hamstring. — EDITOR'S PICKS — The Yankees-Red Sox game heated …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees sorely missing big bats as their offense comes up empty again against Red Sox — There was Aaron Judge on the top step of the visitor's dugout Saturday evening, on edge watching every pitch along with everyone else in Fenway as the Yankees' bats desperately tried to stay alive.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees acquire righty George Kontos from Cleveland for cash considerations — With their pitching being stretched thin, the Yankees acquired right-hander George Kontos from Cleveland for cash considerations on Saturday. — Kontos had been demoted to Triple-A on July 9.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
A little good news for the Yankees as J.A. Happ should be able to rejoin the rotation and start on Thursday
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
The AL East race could end this weekend
Associated Press:
Astros edge Dodgers in World Series rematch — LOS ANGELES — In a game dripping with World Series nostalgia, not everybody was willing to embrace the symbolism Friday after the Houston Astros earned a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
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Andy McCullough / Baltimore Sun:
Astros edge Dodgers 2-1 in Game 1 of World Series rematch
Astros edge Dodgers 2-1 in Game 1 of World Series rematch
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Bill Plaschke / Baltimore Sun:
Astros' silent approach to Roberto Osuna's domestic violence case shows hypocrisy in reigning World Series champions
Astros' silent approach to Roberto Osuna's domestic violence case shows hypocrisy in reigning World Series champions
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Alden GonzalezESPN / ESPN:
Retired Andre Ethier honored by Dodgers for stellar career
Retired Andre Ethier honored by Dodgers for stellar career
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John Perrotto / Associated Press:
Frazier's RBI single in 8th lifts Pirates past Cardinals 7-6 — PITTSBURGH (AP) Chris Archer didn't make it past the fifth inning in his Pittsburgh Pirates' debut. — However, he still got a standing ovation when he was removed from the game. And his team pulled out a win, too.
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays Tales: 5 takeaways from the trade deadline
Jeff Arnold / UPI:
Chicago Cubs realize there are no gimmes in series with San Diego Padres — CHICAGO — Considering all the Chicago Cubs are playing for as they enter the final two months of the regular season, manager Joe Maddon won't allow his team to look past anyone. — That message became abundantly clear …
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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox pitcher James Shields honored by Rays at 10-year reunion of AL champs — Chicago Tribune — Don't tell James Shields that Tropicana Field is a dump. Some of his greatest memories occurred inside the sterile dome. — “It's not the best stadium in the world,” Shields said, “but I loved my time here.
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Doug Miller / Associated Press:
Borucki shines as Blue Jays beat Mariners, 7-2 — SEATTLE (AP) Ryan Borucki was tiring as he prepared to enter the eighth inning for the first time in his major league career. Fortunately, the Blue Jays' rookie left-hander had the boisterous assistance of a crowd packed with Canadians vacationing a bit south of the border in Seattle.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Former Cubs ace Jake Arrieta helping Phillies become contenders — Chicago Tribune — When the Cubs caught the Brewers for first place in the National League Central last summer, Jake Arrieta boldly said they were there to stay for the rest of the year. — The Cubs never fell out of first, making him prescient.
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Nine teams in 11 years? Jesse Chavez's life as a baseball journeyman — ST. LOUIS — At least he didn't have to change his clocks this time. — Unlike the cross-country trips Jesse Chavez has twice had to endure during midseason trades, the reliever remained in the Central time zone …
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Janie McCauley / Toronto Sun:
Laureano's first major league hit in debut lifts A's in 13 — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Ramon Laureano reached his hands out to each side and knew he had his first major league hit at last, a big one at that to end the game. — Laureano somehow forced himself to relax with the game on the line …
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Sore right wrist keeps Mike Trout out of Angels' lineup — CLEVELAND — Angels All-Star outfielder Mike Trout is not in the starting lineup for the third straight game because of a sore right wrist. — Trout, who injured his wrist on Wednesday while sliding into a base …
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Dodgers starter Alex Wood on DL due to adductor tendinitis — The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed left-handed starter Alex Wood on the 10-day disabled list with left adductor tendinitis. — Lefty reliever Zac Rosscup was activated off the DL. — Right-hander Ross Stripling …
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
Rick Renteria: Don't blame Tim Anderson for not scoring in White Sox win — Chicago Tribune — Tim Anderson took flak on social media and the White Sox TV broadcast after not scoring from first base on Yoan Moncada's 10th-inning double Friday night. — Some felt Anderson was coasting around …
Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres Place Wil Myers On DL, Recall Franmil Reyes — The Padres announced that they've placed outfielder Wil Myers on the 10-day disabled list with a “left foot contusion/bone bruise”, retroactive to yesterday. In his place, they've recalled fellow outfielder Franmil Reyes.
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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Andrew Miller throws scoreless inning of relief for Cleveland Indians against Los Angeles Angels — Despite missing nearly two months because of a knee injury, reliever Andrew Miller threw a scoreless inning for the Cleveland Indians against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field Friday night.
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