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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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CBSSports.com
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Associated Press:
Astros OF George Springer exits with thumb injury vs Dodgers — The team says Springer exited with discomfort in his thumb Sunday following a headfirst dive into the bag. — LOS ANGELES (AP) — All-Star outfielder George Springer has left Houston's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers …
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 …
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 …
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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.
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Aaron Boone hoping Yankees will come together, grow after sweep — BOSTON — A stoic yet resolute Aaron Boone said Sunday night that, despite the tailspin his New York Yankees currently find themselves in, they will not let their season be defined by their four-game sweep to the rival Boston Red Sox.
Tom Verducci / Sports Illustrated:
Nine Innings: Figuring Out Luis Severino, the Best Pitch in Baseball and How the Red Sox Exposed the Yankees
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Can the slumping Yankees bounce back at David Price's expense?
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Pinstripe Alley, Over the Monster and MLB Baseball News …
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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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Acquire Shawn Kelley
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Athletics Nation, MLB Daily Dish and MLB Baseball News …
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
‘Getting hit is part of the game’: Cincinnati Reds star Joey Votto ready to move on from Saturday's incident
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MLB Baseball News … and Federal Baseball
Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Nationals in discussions with veteran reliever Greg Holland
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Federal Baseball, MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
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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David Murphy / Philly.com:
Can 2018 really equal 2008? All we know is the Phillies have a chance | David Murphy — It's worth remembering that the '08 team didn't become the '08 team until after '08. Before then, they were a group of guys who were 3.5 games out of first place with 16 left to play …
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.”
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MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Padres gain split with Cubs thanks to late splurge — Cory Spangenberg doubled home the tiebreaking run with two outs in the eighth inning, and — Hunter Renfroe triggered a four-run ninth with a two-run homer on Sunday as the — Chicago Cubs 10-6 at Wrigley Field to gain a split of the four-game series.
Discussion:
Chicago Tribune, Bleed Cubbie Blue and Gaslamp Ball
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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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.
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MLB Baseball News …
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
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
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 …
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Leader-Telegram, Purple Row and Brew Crew Ball
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 …
