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Associated Press:
Astros place RHP McCullers on DL with elbow discomfort — LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Houston Astros placed starting pitcher Lance McCullers on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with right elbow discomfort and activated right-handed reliever Roberto Osuna. — Osuna was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays …
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Josh Peter / USA Today:
As Astros welcome Roberto Osuna, they wave goodbye to their integrity — The Houston Astros might be able to repeat as World Series champions this year without selling their souls, but they already gave away a chunk of their integrity. — A very big chunk.
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Beth Harris / Associated Press:
Astros get 13 hits in 14-0 rout of Dodgers; McCullers hurt
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MLB Baseball News …, McCovey Chronicles, True Blue LA, The Crawfish Boxes and MLB Trade Rumors
Tom Boswell / Chicago Tribune:
Column: A weight has been lifted off Bryce Harper, and he's ready for Nationals' final stand — The Washington Post — Bryce Harper doubled home the eventual game-winning run in the Washington Nationals' 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon, then afterward sat quiet …
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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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Federal Baseball
Associated Press:
Cabrera's 2-run HR in 8th lifts Phillies to sweep of Marlins — PHILADELPHIA - Asdrubal Cabrera hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning and the surging Philadelphia Phillies completed a four-game sweep of the Miami Marlins with a 5-3 victory on Sunday.
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MLB Baseball News … and Phillies Nation
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Arizona Republic:
Up next — Philadelphia Phillies — Phillies update: The first-place Phillies took a four-game win streak into their Sunday afternoon finale against the Miami Marlins, whom they were looking to sweep in a four-game series. They are 21-12 since June 27, going from 2 1/2 games back in the NL East to atop the division.
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Aaron Judge, still dealing with wrist pain, not yet swinging bat — BOSTON — Injured New York Yankees star Aaron Judge said Sunday that as he continues to slowly progress from the chip fracture he sustained in his right wrist a little over a week ago, he continues to deal with pain and discomfort.
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Associated Press:
MLB: Reliever Kelley acquired by A's — Reliever Shawn Kelley was acquired Sunday by Oakland from Washington for cash and international slot money. — Kelley, 34, was designated for assignment Wednesday, a day after slamming his glove on the mound while pitching in the ninth inning of a 25-4 victory over the New York Mets.
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Tom Withers / Associated Press:
Angels manager Mike Scioscia nixes report he'll step down as ‘poppycock’ — Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia reached deep into his vocabulary to describe a report saying he'll step down after this season. — “Poppycock,” Sciocsia said Sunday, using a dated term for “nonsense.”
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Mike DiGiovanna / Baltimore Sun:
Mike Scioscia says a report that he'll step down at end of Angels' season is ‘poppycock’
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Los Angeles Times
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 …
ESPN:
Red Sox won't start Chris Sale (shoulder) in 3-game series vs. Jays — Boston Red Sox left-handed ace Chris Sale, on the disabled list because of shoulder inflammation, will not return for this week's series in Toronto. — When Sale went on the DL, both he and team said the issue was minor …
Colin Fly / Associated Press:
Arenado's homer lifts Rockies over Brewers, 5-4 in 11 — MILWAUKEE (AP) - Nolan Arenado hit a go-ahead homer with two outs in the 11th inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Sunday thanks to an overturned replay review. — Arenado's 29th homer …
Discussion:
Purple Row and Brew Crew Ball
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
'It's not fun': Kris Bryant doesn't know when he'll be able to swing a bat as DL stint drags on — Chicago Tribune — It has been two weeks since Kris Bryant laid down his bat to calm the left shoulder inflammation that landed him on the disabled list. — Bryant said Sunday …
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MLB Trade Rumors
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Acquire Shawn Kelley — 4:52pm: The Athletics announced that they've acquired Kelley for international slot money. To clear room for him, they placed outfielder Jake Smolinski on the 60-day disabled list with a blood clot in his left calf. — 4:46pm: The Athletics …
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MLB Baseball News …, Athletics Nation and MLB Daily Dish
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Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Nationals in discussions with veteran reliever Greg Holland
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MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Baseball News … and Federal Baseball
Toronto Sun:
Mariners look to end losing streak against Blue Jays — The Toronto Blue Jays seem to feel right at home at Safeco Field in Seattle. — That shouldn't come as too much of a surprise, as thousands of Canadian fans stream south over the border whenever their team comes to Seattle.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Bluebird Banter
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Associated Press:
Lester hit hard again as Cubs lose 10-6 to Padres — CHICAGO — Jon Lester offered no clues. When it comes to his mid-summer swoon, there's only one thing for the veteran left-hander to do. — “Figure it out. A little rut right now,” he said. “Keep grinding.”
Ben Walker / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Markakis homers in 10th, Braves rally to beat Mets 5-4 — Nick Markakis hit a go-ahead home run in the 10th inning and the — Julio Teheran's first big league homer, rallied to beat the — New York Mets 5-4 Sunday. — Markakis finished with four hits and took over the NL lead from teammate Freddie Freeman.
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Talking Chop
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Associated Press:
Dozier, Machado lead Dodgers to 3-2 win over Astros — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brian Dozier delivered a two-run double in the first inning and Manny Machado had three hits with two runs scored as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Houston Astros 3-2 on Sunday.
