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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Can the slumping Yankees bounce back at David Price's expense?  —  BOSTON — Even as the hot, muggy, dog days of summer move in, an icy chill runs rampant through the New York Yankees' clubhouse.  It's a chill that has gone right after the team's bats, causing the Yankees to post some of their worst offensive numbers of the season.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:   Nathan Eovaldi dominates Yankees as Red Sox stretch AL East lead
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   Yankees sorely missing big bats as their offense comes up empty again against Red Sox
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
Discussion: Over the Monster
ESPN:
Red Sox place new 2B Ian Kinsler on disabled list
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Sources say Angels manager Mike Scioscia is expected to step down at the end of the season  —  Bill Clinton was still president when Mike Scioscia managed his first game for the Angels on April 3, 2000.  Mo Vaughn batted third for the Angels that day.  Ken Hill was the starting pitcher.
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Report: Angels manager Mike Scioscia expected to step down at end of season
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Sore right wrist keeps Mike Trout out of Angels' lineup
Toronto Sun:
Escobar helping Diamondbacks in series against Giants  —  PHOENIX — When third baseman Jake Lamb left Arizona's game against the Chicago Cubs with another shoulder injury July 26, the Diamondbacks immediately found his replacement.  —  Less than 24 hours later, Arizona obtained Eduardo Escobar …
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
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Toronto Sun:   Giants, Diamondbacks feel good about their relievers
John Marshall / Toronto Sun:   Ahmed homers twice, Diamondbacks beat Giants 9-3
ESPN:
Nationals' Bryce Harper in lineup after being hit in kneecap  —  Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper is in Sunday's lineup against the Cincinnati Reds, a day after he was pulled from Saturday night's game after being hit by a pitch in the right knee.  —  Harper is batting fourth and playing center field.
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds star Votto was livid after getting hit by a pitch from Washington Nationals pitcher Ryan Madson  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. - Joey Votto clearly had a lot to say to Ryan Madson Saturday night after Madson hit Votto with a pitch in the Reds' 6-2 loss to the Washington Nationals in the second game of doubleheader.
Discussion: Federal Baseball
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds lineup getting tough to make out
Beth Harris / Associated Press:
Astros get 13 hits in 14-0 rout of Dodgers; McCullers hurt  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Astros are doing more than just getting by without injured Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa.  —  Josh Reddick's three-run homer highlighted Houston's seven-run eighth, and the Astros routed the Dodgers 14 …
Andres Ybarra / Associated Press:
Berrios goes 7 as Twins beat Royals 8-2  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Max Kepler saw a lot of pitches Friday night, and it paid off Saturday night.  —  Kepler had three hits, including a two-run homer that put Minnesota ahead to stay, and Jose Berrios threw seven sharp innings to help the Twins to an 8-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
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Toronto Sun:
Twins aim to finish off sweep of Royals  —  The Minnesota Twins are hoping to break out the brooms Sunday afternoon when they wrap up a three-game, weekend series with the Kansas City Royals at Target Field.  —  The Twins took the first two games of the series, outscoring the Royals 14-6 …
Todd ZolaFantasy / ESPN:   Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Sunday
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
‘VINTAGE MARCO’: Estrada flirts with no-hitter as Jays take third straight from Mariners  —  SEATTLE - With Canadian James Paxton returning to the mound for the Mariners here on Saturday night, there was no avoiding the no-hit dialogue.  —  Only the names were changed.
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Tim Booth / The Charlotte Observer:
Estrada shuts down struggling Mariners as Toronto rolls 5-1  —  SEATTLE  —  Marco Estrada baffled Seattle's struggling bats with his mix of offspeed pitches, taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning and leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-1 win over the Mariners on Saturday night.
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
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.
Discussion: DRaysBay
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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:   Carlos Rodon keeps dealing as White Sox top Rays 2-1 with run in ninth inning
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
Rick Renteria: Don't blame Tim Anderson for not scoring in White Sox win
Tom Withers / Associated Press:
Corey Kluber dominates Los Angeles Angels with 3-hitter, Cleveland Indians win 3-0  —  The AL Central-leading Indians only got four hits but notched their 60th win.  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Corey Kluber pitched a three-hitter for his first shutout this season and new arrival Leonys Martin homered again …
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Tom Withers / Pueblo Chiefton:
Kluber dominates Angels with three-hitter, Indians win 3-0
Aaron Bracy / Associated Press:
Santana, Eflin lead Phillies past Marlins 8-3 … PHILADELPHIA - Carlos Santana had three hits, including one of Philadelphia's four homers, and Zach Eflin allowed three runs in eight strong innings to lead the Phillies to an 8-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Saturday night.
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Corey Seidman / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Zach Eflin, Phillies' offense overpower Marlins for 4th straight win
Discussion: The Good Phight and NBCSports.com
Jimmy Hascup / Arizona Republic:
Mickey Mantle ‘mint’ card found at convention fetches $50,000 offer after collector paid $500 for spot  —  Mickey Mantle hasn't played in the major leagues since 1968, but his ability to amaze continues even to this day.  —  The latest feat attributed to him came at the National Sports Collectors Convention …
New York Daily News:
Mets place Anthony Swarzak on 10-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation  —  The Mets have placed reliever Anthony Swarzak on the 10-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation, the team announced Sunday.  The move is retroactive to Aug. 4.  —  “It's pretty frustrating,” Swarzak admitted.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Anthony Rizzo gets day off as Albert Almora leads off against Padres  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Albert Almora Jr. returns to the top of the Cubs lineup Sunday in the finale against the Padres, while Anthony Rizzo gets a rest against left-hander Joey Lucchesi.
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.
Discussion: Baltimore Sun
Michael Wagaman / Associated Press:
Davis hits 30th home run to help A's edge Tigers 2-1  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Khris Davis hadn't hit a home run in three days, an eternity for the Athletics slugger considering the roll he's been on since the All-Star break.  —  Matt Chapman's drought was a little longer but not by much.
 
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Scott Bordow / Arizona Republic:
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Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
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