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Record-tying 7 double plays, 5 induced by Cole Hamels, propel Cubs' win — PITTSBURGH — It was only appropriate the Chicago Cubs completed their 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday by turning a double play to end the game, as it was their seventh of the evening, tying an MLB record.
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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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Recapping the slam: An oral history of David Bote's big blast
Recapping the slam: An oral history of David Bote's big blast
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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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Jose Ramirez homers, leads Cleveland Indians to victory over Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field — On the strength of a two-run home run from Jose Ramirez in the first inning of play, the Cleveland Indians topped the Baltimore Orioles, 2-1, in their series opener at Progressive Field Friday night.
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Carrasco gets 15th win, Ramirez homers as Indians top O's
Carrasco gets 15th win, Ramirez homers as Indians top O's
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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
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Phillies run all over Noah Syndergaard; Aaron Nola earns 14th win
Phillies run all over Noah Syndergaard; Aaron Nola earns 14th win
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Colorado cruises in win over Braves — ATLANTA — Ian Desmond tripled and drove in five runs, Kyle Freeland pitched six strong innings and the Colorado Rockies coasted to an 11-5 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. — The Rockies have won six of seven, and they're 28-14 since June 28, tops in the NL over that span.
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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.
Paul Newberry / Associated Press:
Dahl does damage in win
Dahl does damage in win
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Matt Olson homers in 10th, A's pull within game of Astros — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) With September approaching, the Oakland Athletics are showing the baseball world what they believed from the start: This group and its young sluggers are ready to make a playoff push.
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Scherzer picks up 16th win, Nationals beat Marlins 8-2 — WASHINGTON (AP) - Max Scherzer is using all his tools to help keep the Nationals' playoff hopes alive. — Scherzer pitched six scoreless innings, doubled and scored twice as the Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 8-2 on Friday night for his major league-leading 16th win.
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Matt Davidson hitting cleanup for White Sox against Royals — his favorite opponent — Chicago Tribune — Matt Davidson is looking for a good weekend against the Royals. He's in the White Sox lineup Friday night against right-hander Jakob Junis, off whom he homered twice April 26 in Kansas City.
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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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Last Slide — SAN DIEGO - The Arizona Diamondbacks won another game they ought to have won, beating up on the last-place San Diego Padres by a score of 9-4 on Friday night. The evening had a different feel in a far corner of the visitors' clubhouse, where Robbie Ray stood in front of his locker without answers.
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Orioles fall 50 games below .500, incredible 50½ games behind Red Sox — The 2017 World Series teams are struggling with injuries and depth. Can they make it back to the postseason? USA TODAY Sports — CONNECT — The Baltimore Orioles' miserable season struck a new low.
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Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen and manager Dave Roberts have their fingers crossed for Monday … After completing another simulated inning Friday afternoon, Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen insisted he felt “great,” with no recurrence of symptoms related to his irregular heartbeat …
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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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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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Last Slide — SAN DIEGO - Twice in the early innings on Thursday night, a Padres hitter scorched a ball to left field, and twice the Diamondbacks' David Peralta raced to make a play, the first ball taking him into the gap, the second one back toward the wall.
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Angels' revolving rotation of pitchers fails again in 6-4 loss to Rangers — Rougned Odor and the Texas Rangers quickly got after yet another new Angels pitcher. — Odor's two-run single capped a five-run outburst in the second inning off recently acquired Odrisamer Despaigne …
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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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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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Last Slide — SAN DIEGO - Former Diamondbacks prospect Touki Toussaint made his major-league debut this week, tossing six innings of one-run ball for the Atlanta Braves. Among those following Toussaint from afar was Padres bullpen coach Doug Bochtler. — “To watch him go out there and take the ball …
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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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Bottom 8th Balls: Strikes: Outs: … Bottom of 8: — Mariners eighth. Rosscup pitching. Haniger grounded out, third baseman Turner to first baseman Muncy. Canó flied out to right fielder K.Hernández. — Runs: 0, Hits: 0 — Top of 8: — Dodgers eighth. Herrmann in as catcher.