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Kyle Schwarber's HR springs Cubs to 1-0 lead after 1 hour, 47 minute rain delay — Chicago Tribune — The start of Friday night's game between the Cubs and Pirates at PNC Park was delayed by rain for one hour, 47 minutes. — But Kyle Schwarber didn't show any rust …
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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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The many sides of Joe Maddon: The best moments from ‘The Joe Show’
The many sides of Joe Maddon: The best moments from ‘The Joe Show’
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Lester, Happ combine to lead Cubs to 1-0 win over Pirates
Lester, Happ combine to lead Cubs to 1-0 win over Pirates
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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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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 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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Column: MLB turns cowardly and stupid in punishment of Jose Urena for intentionally drilling Ronald Acuna
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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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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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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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Who will be left out? Mariners, Yankees, Astros and A's fighting for three playoff spots — While three teams in the AL West fight it out, the Yankees have the easiest remaining schedule. We delve into the numbers. — After Shoreline's Blake Snell pitched the Rays to a 3-1 win versus …
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Alex Cora is helping the Red Sox reverse a historic trend
Alex Cora is helping the Red Sox reverse a historic trend
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Carrasco gets 15th win, Ramirez homers as Indians top O's — CLEVELAND — Carlos Carrasco pitched seven scoreless innings and moved into a tie for the AL lead with his 15th win, Jose Ramirez hit his 37th home run and the Cleveland Indians beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 on Friday night.
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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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Giants walked off by Reds in 11th for second straight loss — CINCINNATI - The first night at the Great American Ball Park wasn't what you would expect. The Giants and Reds took a 1-1 tie deep into the night in one of the league's best hitters parks before — Phillip Ervin took
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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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Astros activate George Springer from the disabled list — , Houston Chronicle — Houston Astros George Springer during batting practice before the start of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Houston. — 2 of 10 — Houston Astros George Springer during batting practice …
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Last Slide — SAN DIEGO - Clay Buchholz does not throw hard anymore. He does not dominate, not in an overpowering sense. And since his pure stuff does not instantly win over believers, he resides among a category of pitchers whose trust is earned over prolonged stretches.
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