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Gabe Kapler using Phillies' position players to pitch was ‘strategy decision’ — A loss was accepted sometime in the fifth inning on Thursday afternoon when the Phillies' array of defensive miscues kept digging a deeper hole. — So Gabe Kapler shifted his attention to the second game …
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Phillies' Gabe Kapler is like a quarterback - you can always write about him | Bob Brookover — This space was used late last season to endorse Pete Mackanin's continuing presence as the Phillies manager. That column had so much influence over general manager Matt Klentak that he removed Mackanin …
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Phillies run all over Noah Syndergaard; Aaron Nola earns 14th win — After being blown out in Game 1 and holding on to win Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader, the — Phillies won Friday night's game against the Mets in the first inning. — They ambushed — Noah Syndergaard for three runs in the first, which was all
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Why Urena hitting Acuna needs to be a wake-up call for MLB — Headhunting, knockdowns, chin music, brushbacks, rib-roasting — the practice has been around so long, there are all sorts of terms for it. In the 21st century, there is only word we need: unacceptable.
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Real or Not? Rockies games are must-see television
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What to know about the Braves on Friday — Here's a rundown on what to know about the Braves entering the weekend, as their series with the contending Rockies continues: — 1. The rotation has produced a 2.60 ERA (19 earned runs over 65-2/3 innings) in the past 12 games.
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Dahl does damage in win — Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) — JOHN BAZEMORE — ATLANTA — Colorado snapped Ronald Acuna Jr.'s home run streak …
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With Cubs clinging to NL Central lead, their rotation remains in a state of flux — Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish speaks about his rehab assignment. August 17, 2018 (Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Even precautionary measures couldn't prevent the Cubs from suffering another setback to their delicate rotation.
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Injury to Jeremy Hellickson latest blow to Nats' pitching staff — WASHINGTON — The struggling Washington Nationals have lost another pitcher to injury. — Starter Jeremy Hellickson will be placed on the disabled list after an MRI revealed a sprain to his right wrist area.
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Harper drives in 3, Nationals beat Cardinals 5-4
Harper drives in 3, Nationals beat Cardinals 5-4
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NL Cy Young race likely will be a battle between NL East aces — Jacob deGrom on his outing in the 2-1 loss to Atlanta Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — With the season winding down, the top candidates are starting to emerge in the awards races. Several should come down to the wire.
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Yoan Moncada returns to leadoff spot in White Sox batting order — Putting Yoan Moncada in the leadoff spot is a tough habit for the White Sox to break. — Manager Rick Renteria had Moncada back at the top of the order for Friday night's series opener against the Royals …
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Indians' Trevor Bauer has stress fracture in leg, to miss 4-6 weeks — CLEVELAND — Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer, one of the leading candidates for the AL Cy Young Award, will be out four to six weeks because of a stress fracture in his right leg.
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Goldeyes hurler better than stats show — Much like left-hander Kevin McGovern, Goldeyes' starter Alex Boshers has pitched better than his record or ERA might indicate. — Boshers fell to 3-9 following a loss on Tuesday at Gary SouthShore, but has turned in quality starts …
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Recapping the slam: An oral history of David Bote's big blast — PITTSBURGH — It'll be a night they'll tell their grandkids about, especially Chicago Cubs rookie David Bote. Last Sunday, on national television, Bote hit the only walk-off grand slam in baseball history in which a team …
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Brandon Nimmo not in Mets lineup Friday, but avoids DL with finger injury — Mickey Callaway provides an update on Brandon Nimmo's index finger Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — PHILADELPHIA — An MRI on Brandon Nimmo's left index finger revealed no structural damage …
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Aaron Boone: New York Yankees need 'to start clicking like we know we're capable of' — Yankees manager Aaron Boone talks about the state of his club before a home weekend series against Toronto Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera — NEW YORK - There are 40 games to go before October …
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Forsythe gets 5 hits, Twins outslug Tigers in 15-8 win — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) All that Logan Forsythe has done since arriving in Minnesota is get hits. — The veteran infielder joined the Twins at the beginning of August in a trade that sent popular second baseman Brian Dozier to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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