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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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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.
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Nathan Eovaldi dominates Yankees as Red Sox stretch AL East lead — BOSTON — For a second straight day, a Boston Red Sox starter owned the New York Yankees' suddenly inept offense. — This time, it was the recently acquired Nathan Eovaldi, whose eight-inning three-hitter helped lead the Red Sox to a 4-1 win Saturday.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees acquire righty George Kontos from Cleveland for cash considerations
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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 …
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Scott Bordow / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo didn't feel well as he drove to Chase Field for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. It felt, Lovullo would say 24 hours later, like he had a chicken bone stuck in his belly. — Arizona's trainers took one look at Lovullo …
John Marshall / Toronto Sun:
Ahmed homers twice, Diamondbacks beat Giants 9-3 — PHOENIX (AP) Nick Ahmed homered twice and had four RBIs, Steven Souza Jr. drove in three more runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks jumped on the San Francisco Giants early for a 9-3 victory on Saturday night.
Scott Bordow / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — Nick Ahmed walked into Diamondbacks' clubhouse Saturday less than five minutes before it was closed to the media. — That didn't leave a lot of time to ask Ahmed why, in his fifth major-league season, he's suddenly become an offensive force. — Yes, that's right.
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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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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Report: Angels manager Mike Scioscia expected to step down at end of season — Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia is expected to step down at the end of this season, according to a report Saturday night by The Athletic. — Scioscia is in the final year of a 10-year contract …
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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 …
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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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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 …
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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
Carlos Rodon keeps dealing as White Sox top Rays 2-1 with run in ninth inning — Chicago Tribune — Carlos Rodon pitched beautifully again for the White Sox, but Rays right fielder Carlos Gomez turned in the night's most memorable performance. After getting hit by a Rodon fastball …
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 — Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani watches from the dugout in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) — TONY DEJAK
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Associated Press:
MLB: Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler breaks foot, put on disabled list — Dexter Fowler's difficult season has taken another downturn as the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder has sustained a broken left foot and will wear a walking boot for one month. — Fowler was put on the 10 …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Chris Archer believes his arrival in Pittsburgh means new era for Pirates — Chicago Tribune — New Pirates ace Chris Archer took a brief pause during his introductory news conference Wednesday to apologize to the media in Pittsburgh. — “Sorry,” Archer said.
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John Perrotto / Associated Press:
Frazier's RBI single in 8th lifts Pirates past Cardinals 7-6
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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.
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Cincinnati Reds lineup getting tough to make out
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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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Janie McCauley / Toronto Sun:
Laureano's first major league hit in debut lifts A's in 13
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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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Zach Eflin, Phillies' offense overpower Marlins for 4th straight win
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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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