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Associated Press:
Villanueva's walk-off single gives Padres win over D'Backs — SAN DIEGO — Christian Villanueva had a hard time walking, yet still managed to get a walk-off hit. — Villanueva, who fouled a ball off his foot on Friday night, had a walk-off pinch-hit single in the ninth inning …
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Gaslamp Ball
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — SAN DIEGO - Christian Villanueva dumped a broken-bat base hit into left field and the Diamondbacks made their way slowly off the field. For the fourth time on this road trip - a three-city venture against three last-place teams - the Diamondbacks had lost, this time 7-6 to the San Diego Padres.
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AZ Snake Pit
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — SAN DIEGO - Left fielder David Peralta …
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AZ Snake Pit
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
No one is wondering why the Cincinnati Reds traded for Curt Casali now — When the Reds traded for Curt Casali on May 31, the reaction in a lot of circles was the same: Why? — Tony Cruz was backing up Tucker Barnhart after the trade of Devin Mesoraco. — “I didn't know anything about Casali,” Reds manager Jim Riggleman said.
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Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
Harvey beats Bumgarner, Giants drop series to last-place Reds — CINCINNATI-The Reds sent the “Dark Knight” to the mound. — Then Matt Harvey sent the Giants to the darkest night of their season. — The right-handed starter and former Mets phenom once billed as the “The Dark Knight of Gotham” …
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McCovey Chronicles and MLB Baseball News …
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Matt Harvey throws 6 shutout innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Francisco Giants 7-1 — The trade market for Matt Harvey may be heating up again. — Harvey went 6 shutout innings to beat San Francisco Giants 7-1 before a crowd of 23,878 Saturday night at Great American Ball Park.
Charles O'Brien / Associated Press:
Giancarlo Stanton continues power surge as Yankees blast Blue Jays 11-6 — Another day, another big swing for Giancarlo Stanton. — The slugger just loves this time of year. — Stanton hit one of New York's four homers, Luis Severino struck out eight while pitching into the sixth inning …
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MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Gordon's bat, Keller's arm lead Royals past White Sox, 3-1 — CHICAGO (AP) — In a dim season for the last-place — Brad Keller has been one of the few bright spots. — Keller pitched five solid innings, — Alex Gordon homered and — Jorge Bonifacio had a go-ahead RBI single …
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South Side Sox
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Maria Torres / Kansas City Star:
Jason Adam's emotions spiral as frustrating season continues with Royals' loss to White Sox
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MLB Baseball News …, South Side Sox and Royals Review
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Avisail Garcia returns to White Sox lineup against Royals
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MLB Baseball News …
Rick Eymer / Associated Press:
Cahill sharp, A's beat Astros 7-1 to tie for AL West lead — Houston has lost seven of eight and dropped 12 of 19 since owning a six-game lead on July 24. The next day, reigning AL MVP Jose Altuve went on the disabled list, and the star second baseman is still out.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs treading water despite offensive struggles: 'We've got to get it together' — Manager Joe Maddon and starter Tyler Chatwood discuss the Cubs' 3-1 loss to the Pirates on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — After scoring one run …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Tyler Chatwood's return to rotation short-lived in Cubs' 3-1 loss to the Pirates
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Bucs Dugout and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — MINNEAPOLIS — Al Avila has had a busy day. A bad day. Not the worst day, he concedes, but just before he was about to jump onto the elliptical for a much-needed workout, he received word that another one of his starting pitchers was headed to the disabled list.
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — MINNEAPOLIS — One down, likely one to go. — The Detroit Tigers acquired right-handed reliever Nolan Blackwood from the Athletics on Saturday afternoon as the first of two potential players-to-be-named-later as part of the Mike Fiers trade on Aug. 6.
Tim Booth / Toronto Sun:
Balk-off: Mariners beat Dodgers 5-4 on Floro's flinch — SEATTLE (AP) Anytime Nelson Cruz sees something awkward from a pitcher in his delivery, his default is to start screaming that it's a balk, even if it's not. — For a change, Cruz was exactly right.
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Scott Gleeson / USA Today:
Little Leaguer Aukai Kea does Bryce Harper bat flip after walk-off home run in LLWS game — The 2017 World Series teams are struggling with injuries and depth. Can they make it back to the postseason? USA TODAY Sports — CONNECT — A Little League star paid homage …
Steve Herrick / Associated Press:
Alex Cobb pitches Baltimore Orioles past Cleveland Indians 4-2 — Cobb retired his first nine batters and snapped Cleveland's six-game win streak. — CLEVELAND (AP) - Alex Cobb pitched a five-hitter for his first complete game in five years, and the Baltimore Orioles snapped Cleveland's six-game win streak …
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Scott Chiusano / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom throws complete game, strikes out nine in Mets' victory over Phillies as ace's bid for Cy Young gets a major boost — On his 107th pitch of the game, Jacob deGrom touched 99 miles per hour, the fastest pitch he'd thrown all day. Except he topped it immediately …
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Laura Albanese / Newsday:
Cy Young candidate Aaron Nola outpitches Noah Syndergaard in Mets' loss to Phillies
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MLB Baseball News …, Amazin' Avenue and MLB Trade Rumors
Tim Tucker / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
‘Pathetic on my part,’ Minter says after blowing 3-0 lead in Braves loss — Wins over National League West opponents have been rare for the Braves this season, and they let one get away in stunning fashion Saturday night at SunTrust Park. — The Braves led 3- with two out and nobody on base …
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Associated Press and Talking Chop
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Tampa Bay Times:
Rays vs. Red Sox preview: TV, starting pitchers, lookahead, injuries — BOSTON — Here's a look at Sunday's finale of the three-game series between the Rays and Red Sox at Fenway Park:Time/place: 1:05, Fenway Park, BostonTV/radio: Fox Sports Sun; 620-AM; 7
Stephanie Metzger / WKYC-TV:
WATCH | Jim Thome rounds the bases one more time as Cleveland Indians retire his number — A swing and a drive, waaaaaaaaaay back! — CLEVELAND — The corner of Carnegie and Ontario was brimming with nostalgia Saturday as the Cleveland Indians honored Hall of Famer Jim Thome by retiring his number.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Hitting guru Greer makes majors five decades after Cards drafted him — As he stood near the batter's box, about to step in for the first time as a pro, George Greer got the hit-and-run sign from a coach. Less than 12 hours earlier he had been one of several dozen draft picks dutifully chasing fungoes …
