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Toronto Sun:
Yankees slugger Stanton touched by Miami reception in return — MIAMI (AP) The Yankees slugger choked up. — Giancarlo Stanton acknowledged being touched by the warm reception he received the first time he stepped to the plate Tuesday at Marlins Park. — He saluted the crowd, waved and patted his chest as he looked to the stands.
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Associated Press:
Yankees win in Stanton's return to Miami — Stanton falls short of 300th career home run, but Yankees win 2-1 in 12 innings … MIAMI - The Yankees won Giancarlo Stanton's homecoming game but may have lost their closer. — Aroldis Chapman left the game with pain in his troublesome left knee …
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MLB Baseball News …
Mike Vaccaro / New York Post:
Stanton emotional after warm welcome in Miami return
Stanton emotional after warm welcome in Miami return
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Sporting News and ESPN
Kevin Skiver / CBSSports.com:
Giancarlo Stanton, in return to Miami with Yankees, says he's ‘sick of’ negativity around Marlins
Giancarlo Stanton, in return to Miami with Yankees, says he's ‘sick of’ negativity around Marlins
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Pinstripe Alley and Fish Stripes
Doug Alden / Associated Press:
Allen's 2 catches help Bieber, Indians beat Red Sox 6-3 — BOSTON (AP) Cleveland pitcher Shane Bieber was sure to thank fellow rookie Greg Allen for making his debut at Fenway Park a successful one. — The rare times Bieber made a mistake, Allen was there to cover - no matter the distance …
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AZ Snake Pit and Over the Monster
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Andy Clayton / New York Daily News:
Pedro Martinez calls out Yankees for lack of hustle, says Bombers lack ‘energy of a winning team’
Pedro Martinez calls out Yankees for lack of hustle, says Bombers lack ‘energy of a winning team’
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MLB Baseball News … and NESN.com
Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
Pedro Martinez questions Yankees' effort: 'Don't seem to have the energy of a winning team'
Pedro Martinez questions Yankees' effort: 'Don't seem to have the energy of a winning team'
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Purple Row
George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees scramble as Gregorius begins ‘hopefully short’ DL stint
Yankees scramble as Gregorius begins ‘hopefully short’ DL stint
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
Nicole Yang / Boston Globe:
Could Dustin Pedroia return to the Red Sox in 2018?
Could Dustin Pedroia return to the Red Sox in 2018?
Discussion:
Over the Monster
Associated Press:
Cardinals homer in 14th straight game, beat Dodgers 5-2 — LOS ANGELES — Even when the Cardinals run into each other, they can't lose. — Yadier Molina and Marcell Ozuna slugged two-run homers and St. Louis overcame a lack of communication in the outfield to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 on Tuesday night.
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Chicago Tribune:
NL Central tracker: The Cardinals are coming, tra-la, tra-la — Chicago Tribune — While you were sleeping, the Cardinals improved to 16-4 in August with a 5-2 victory over the Dodgers on Tuesday night, taking over the top spot in the National League wild-card standings while pulling …
Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' August woes continue in 5-2 loss to the Cardinals
Dodgers' August woes continue in 5-2 loss to the Cardinals
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Viva El Birdos and MLB Baseball News …
Phil Rosenthal / Chicago Tribune:
Even on Michael Kopech Day, White Sox pulling ace from sleeve no TV match for Cubs — Chicago Tribune — The White Sox dubbed it Michael Kopech Day. It played out like a child's Christmas morning, only with Jason Benetti on play-by-play. — Months of anticipation, hopes and dreams …
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Dave Sheinin / Chicago Tribune:
Former White Sox pitcher Dean Stone, unlikely winner in 1954 All-Star Game, dies at 87 — The Washington Post — Dean Stone, a former pitcher for the White Sox and Washington Senators best known for earning the win in the 1954 MLB All-Star Game despite not retiring a batter …
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies to open 2019 schedule against the Braves — If the Phillies rally to win the National League East, they will have a chance to raise the championship banner next season against the team they would have surpassed. — The Phillies will open the 2019 season at Citizens Bank Park …
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Making sense of the weird three-team race in the NL West — It has been several years since we've had a good division race in the National League West. The Los Angeles Dodgers have won five straight division titles and weren't really threatened in any of those seasons.
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Arizona Sports
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — With the small amount of real estate separating …
Last Slide — With the small amount of real estate separating …
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MLB Baseball News …
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
How Matt Carpenter went from hitting .140 in mid-May to potential MVP — Through good times and slumps, Matt Carpenter finds structure in the familiarity of his routine. When he was hitting .140 in mid-May, Carpenter faithfully arrived at the park at 1 p.m. before home night games and 3 p.m. on the road.
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers 2019 season schedule released: Final Globe Life Park opener comes against Chicago Cubs
Rangers 2019 season schedule released: Final Globe Life Park opener comes against Chicago Cubs
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball, Bleed Cubbie Blue and Halos Heaven
Yahoo Sports / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Five things you need to know about the 2019 MLB schedule
Five things you need to know about the 2019 MLB schedule
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Amazin' Avenue and Lookout Landing
Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Phillies have proof that the Nationals shouldn't be written off | Extra Innings — Uh-oh. If it wasn't already bad enough that the Phillies turned a 4-1 lead into a 10-4 loss last night in Washington and slipped to two games off the pace in the National League East, check out the opposing pitchers for the next two games.
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Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
Nationals raise the white flag on 2018
Nationals raise the white flag on 2018
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Federal Baseball
Jack Dickey / Sports Illustrated:
Nationals' Surprising Decision to Surrender Just Their Latest Chapter in a Season to Forget
Nationals' Surprising Decision to Surrender Just Their Latest Chapter in a Season to Forget
Discussion:
Washington Post, Federal Baseball and NBCSports.com
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Nationals embarrassment: GM Mike Rizzo officially waves the white flag
Nationals embarrassment: GM Mike Rizzo officially waves the white flag
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Federal Baseball and MLB Baseball News …
Todd Milles / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Reddick's HR, rookie's poise help Astros beat Seattle, 3-2 — SEATTLE (AP) — Houston manager A.J. Hinch knows his pitching staff can throw good fastballs. However, it is the change-of-direction pitches that bring a smile to his face. — Rookie left-hander Framber Valdez won in his big-league debut, and
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Lookout Landing
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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Promising MLB debut from White Sox's Michael Kopech cut short by lengthy rain delay — CHICAGO — One thing you can say about Michael Kopech's big league debut: The White Sox phenom left them wanting more. — Kopech pitched two scoreless innings in Chicago's 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins …
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MLB Baseball News …, South Side Sox and MLB Daily Dish
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Vinnie Duber / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
White Sox deal oft-used reliever Luis Avilan to Phillies
White Sox deal oft-used reliever Luis Avilan to Phillies
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Royals Review and South Side Sox
NorthJersey.com:
Mets top Giants as Jeff McNeil goes 4-for-4 with go-ahead RBI — Jeff McNeil on his 4-for-4 game in Mets' 6-3 win Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — NEW YORK — In describing Jeff McNeil's approach, Mets manager Mickey Callaway compared the rookie second baseman to Hall-of-Famer Wade Boggs.
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Federal Baseball
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Daniel Murphy bats leadoff in his Cubs' debut — Chicago Tribune — Daniel Murphy will bat leadoff in his Cubs' debut Wednesday night against the Tigers at Comerica Park. — Murphy, acquired Tuesday from the Nationals after being claimed on waivers, will start at second base.
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue
Detroit Free Press:
Where will Detroit Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos play on defense? — Jamie Samuelsen, co-host of the “Jamie and Stoney” show at 6 a.m. weekdays on WXYT-FM (97.1), blogs for freep.com. His opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the Detroit Free Press nor its writers.
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Bless You Boys