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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Giancarlo Stanton returns to Miami, still rooting for the Marlins — MIAMI — By the final time Giancarlo Stanton put on a Miami Marlins home uniform last season, he was worn down, beaten up, drained. — But that wasn't all. — At what would prove to be the end of a decade-long roller-coaster ride …
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MLB Baseball News …, Pinstripe Alley and Fish Stripes
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Mark Fischer / New York Daily News:
Yankees injury bug: A look at when Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez and others may return from DL
Dan Martin / New York Post:
Didi Gregorius DL trip would leave ailing Yankees scrambling
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MLB Trade Rumors
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
The only bats Yankees could get are not that enticing
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Fish Stripes, Royals Review, MLB Trade Rumors and Federal Baseball
Chicago Tribune:
Nationals' Bryce Harper and Daniel Murphy have been claimed on waivers — but don't bet on deals just yet — The Washington Post — On Friday, the Washington Nationals placed Bryce Harper, Daniel Murphy, Matt Adams, Gio Gonzalez and Mark Reynolds on revocable waivers, according to people familiar with their plans.
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MLB Baseball News …, Washington Post, Bleed Cubbie Blue, Federal Baseball and NESN.com
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nationals embarrassment: GM Mike Rizzo officially waves the white flag — The shameful, national embarrassment in Washington, mercifully is over. — At least. — Folks, we're talking about the baseball team, here. — The team was once again projected to be a World Series contender, and the runaway favorites to win the NL East.
Nationals Communications / Curly W Live:
A letter to Nationals fans from Mark D. Lerner — At the trade deadline, we faced an honest challenge of sticking with the roster and believing play would improve, or making moves for the future. We gambled at the deadline, I admit it. We believed that the talent was still there …
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MLB Baseball News …, New York Times and The Good Phight
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Michael Kopech makes long-awaited White Sox debut; Jose Abreu out of lineup against Twins — Chicago Tribune — Michael Kopech is making his long-awaited White Sox debut Tuesday night against the Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field, but he'll have to do so without All-Star first baseman Jose Abreu.
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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox place outfielder Leury Garcia on disabled list with hamstring injury — The White Sox are placing outfielder Leury Garcia on the disabled list, with Ryan LaMarre returning from Triple-A Charlotte to replace him. — They also announced Tuesday that reliever Tyler Danish …
Brian Hall / Associated Press:
Davidson homers, Giolito steady as White Sox beat Twins 8-5
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Leader-Telegram
Mike Berardino / Twin Cities:
Debut doesn't last long for Stephen Gonsalves in 8-5 loss to White Sox
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Twinkie Town and South Side Sox
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yu Darvish Out For Season With Stress Reaction In Elbow — Cubs righty Yu Darvish has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right elbow and will be out for the remainder of the season, president of baseball operations Theo Epstein told reporters (Twitter links via Mark Gonzales …
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MLB Baseball News …, MLB Daily Dish, Lone Star Ball and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Elbow injury ends season for Cubs' Yu Darvish — The Chicago Cubs will be without right-hander Yu Darvish for the rest of the season due to a stress reaction in his pitching elbow. — Darvish, who signed a six-year, $126 million free agent contract with the Cubs over the winter …
Alex Reimer / WEEI:
David Price identifies his turning point for the season in interview with D&K — This might be David Price's best stretch since joining the Red Sox. Over his last six starts, the left-hander is 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA. — Earlier this week, Price refused to expound about the adjustments he's made …
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NESN.com
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Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Corey Kluber overcomes rough start to slow down Red Sox
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Over the Monster
Alden GonzalezESPN / ESPN:
Kenley Jansen tagged for back-to-back homers in return, takes loss — LOS ANGELES — The third cutter, up and away, came in at 91.6 mph and traveled 393 feet just slightly to the left of center field. The fifth one, right down the middle, was thrown 92.2 mph and sailed 399 feet to almost the exact same location.
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Sporting News and USA Today
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Mike DiGiovanna / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is cleared to pitch
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Washington Post, DodgerBlue.com, MLB Baseball News …, True Blue LA and MLB Daily Dish
Adry Torres / Associated Press:
Mets botch popup in 13th, Giants wind up with 2-1 win — NEW YORK (AP) Mets left fielder Dominic Smith readily took the blame for plowing into shortstop Amed Rosario on the potential inning-ending play in the 13th inning that ended up costing his team the game.
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Fred Kerber / New York Post:
Epic Mets blunder leads to most embarrassing defeat yet
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McCovey Chronicles
Peter Schmuck / The Charlotte Observer:
Another trade deadline looms, but Adam Jones seems to want to stick around for Orioles' rebuild — Just when you probably thought it was safe to relax and enjoy watching Adam Jones in an Orioles uniform for at least the rest of the season, another trade deadline looms next week.
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Associated Press:
Davis homers in jersey signed by fan, A's top Rangers 9-0 — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — On a night they both homered — and Ramon Laureano for the first two times in his career — the rookie learned far more about teammate Khris Davis than just his ability to clear fences.
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
A.J. Minter expects swift return from back tightness — Braves closer A.J. Minter has been sidelined with tightness in his back, though he won't need a stint on the disabled list. — Minter last pitched Saturday, allowing three runs in two-thirds of an inning as the Rockies overcame …
Tim Booth / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Cano homers late, lifts Mariners to 7-4 win over Astros — Robinson Cano hit his first home run since returning from an 80-game suspension, a three-run shot in the bottom of the eighth inning and lifted the — Seattle Mariners to a key 7-4 win over the — Houston Astros on Monday night.
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The Crawfish Boxes
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David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Bryse Wilson gives Braves another 20-year-old who's a keeper — The Atlanta Braves may win the NL East. Maybe the Phillies win it. It's not out of the question that the Nationals somehow pull off a miracle run in September and surge past them both, although that seems pretty unlikely …
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Talking Chop
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John Tomase / WEEI:
Dustin Pedroia not ruling out a return this season, even if odds are remote — Dustin Pedroia hasn't closed the door on playing again in 2018. — Appearing by phone from Arizona on OMF as part of the Jimmy Fund radiothon, Pedroia said he's preparing as if he'll be able to help the team this year, even if it's a longshot.
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NESN.com
