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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Yanks break out fog machine, strobe after big win — NEW YORK — Remember “Club Dub” in Chicago? Well meet the bouncing, bass-bumping version in the Bronx. — At times in what has been a difficult, challenge-filled season mostly marred by an ever-growing injured list, the New York Yankees have still found occasions to celebrate.
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New York Post
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Joon Lee / ESPN:
Red Sox's Pedroia exits loss with knee discomfort — NEW YORK — Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia left Wednesday night's game against the New York Yankees after his first at-bat with left knee discomfort. — Pedroia, who has had issues with the knee since 2017 and missed …
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MLB Baseball News …
Pete Caldera / USA Today:
Brett Gardner's grand slam lifts Yankees past Red Sox — NEW YORK — As he approached first base, Brett Gardner shot his right arm in the air and glanced back toward the Yankees dugout. — His teammates had already rushed to the top step, cheering along with the Yankee Stadium crowd …
Brendan Kuty / New Jersey Online:
Why Brett Gardner privately addressed Yankees
Why Brett Gardner privately addressed Yankees
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Pinstripe Alley
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Gardner crushes grand slam to right field as Yankees sweep Red Sox
Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
DJ LeMahieu is leadoff hitter Yankees need during depleted time
DJ LeMahieu is leadoff hitter Yankees need during depleted time
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Pinstripe Alley
Michael Wagaman / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
MLB Headlines — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Frankie Montas spent too much time pitching from behind in his first start against Houston nearly two weeks ago. Given another chance, Oakland's rookie right-hander flipped the script and maintained the upper hand to end the longest winning streak in the majors this season.
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NBC Bay Area and NBCSports.com
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Michael Wagaman / KHOU-TV:
Montas pitches A's past Houston to end Astros streak — It's the A's first win over the Astros in five games. — OAKLAND, Calif. — Frankie Montas pitched into the seventh inning to stop Houston's 10-game winning streak, Matt Chapman homered for the third time in six games …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Place Marco Estrada On Injured List
Athletics Place Marco Estrada On Injured List
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Athletics Nation and MLB Baseball News …
Rob Maaddi / ABC News:
Arrieta pitches into 9th, Phillies hold off Mets 3-2 — Jake Arrieta pitched neatly into the ninth inning, Scott Kingery and Cesar Hernandez hit solo homers and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 3-2 — Jake Arrieta pitched neatly into the ninth inning …
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The Daily Item and Amazin' Avenue
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Abbey Mastracco / Daily Record:
What's plaguing the Mets' pitching staff? — PHILADELPHIA — Mickey Callaway likes to talk about the Cleveland days. The former Indians pitching coach had one of the best pitching staffs in baseball and it seems as though there's always a comparison for every situation. — Jeurys Familia's struggles?
Associated Press:
Anderson spikes bat, gets drilled; Royals top Chisox in 10 — CHICAGO (AP) — Fiercely energetic Tim Anderson spiked his bat to celebrate a home run and Kansas City's Brad Keller responded by drilling him with a fastball, setting off a benches-clearing fracas in the Royals' 4-3 …
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MLB Baseball News …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Ozuna, Wacha handle Brewers — MILWAUKEE • Former Miami Marlins teammates Marcell Ozuna of the Cardinals and Christian Yelich of the Milwaukee Brewers caught up before a game in the just completed three-game set at Miller Park. “But we don't talk about hitting,” said Ozuna …
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Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Cardinals 6, Brewers 3: A concerning trend continues as Corbin Burnes gives up two more homers
Cardinals 6, Brewers 3: A concerning trend continues as Corbin Burnes gives up two more homers
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MLB Baseball News … and Brew Crew Ball
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Bader goes on IL with hamstring strain; Cards recall Thomas
Bader goes on IL with hamstring strain; Cards recall Thomas
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Viva El Birdos and MLB Trade Rumors
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kris Bryant tries to ignore scrutiny as he deals with his batting slump — Chicago Tribune — Kris Bryant has reached a point where he understands the scrutiny he and other struggling athletes face. — “It's where the world is going,” Bryant said. “Not just sports. Life in general.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Carl Edwards Jr. goes on injured list after slipping on flight of stairs — Chicago Tribune — Reliever Carl Edwards Jr. won't return to the Cubs anytime soon. — Edwards scraped his right hand while trying to brace himself after slipping on a flight of stairs Tuesday.
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Miami Herald:
Gary Peterson: There was a time for the Giants to bring in the fences, but that was 58 years ago — Giants officials, including team president Farhan Zaidi, are entertaining the notion of reconfiguring Oracle Park. As in bringing in the fences. — They have one unassailable talking point …
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Associated Press:
Carlos Carrasco K's 12, Cleveland Indians sweep Seattle Mariners with 1-0 win — Jake Bauers' solo homer was the only offense the Tribe needed as they completed a three-game sweep — SEATTLE (AP) — After one of the worst starts of his career, Cleveland's Carlos Carrasco spent several days tinkering to try and find solution.
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MLB Baseball News …
David Wilson / Miami Herald:
Chicago Cubs hit starter Sandy Alcantara hard to finish off sweep of Miami Marlins — The magic of Sandy Alcantara's first start of the 2019 season has yet to be recaptured. Instead of being a preview of what's to come for the 23-year-old, those eight dominant innings he tossed on the final …
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Associated Press:
Price knocks MLB for light Jackie Robinson slate — NEW YORK — Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price thinks Major League Baseball made a mistake by having just 10 games Monday on Jackie Robinson Day. — Price tweeted about it Wednesday: … The percentage of African American players dropped …
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NBCSports.com, Boston Globe and USA Today
Greg Beacham / ABC News:
Dodgers tie MLB home HRs record in 3-2 win over Reds — The Dodgers tied the major league record by homering in their 32nd consecutive home game during a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds — A.J. Pollock hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers tied …
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MLB Baseball News … and True Blue LA
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Matthew Moreno / DodgerBlue.com:
Dodgers News: Corey Seager Didn't Notice Reds' 4-Man Outfield, Max Muncy Chose To Ignore Strategy …
Dodgers News: Corey Seager Didn't Notice Reds' 4-Man Outfield, Max Muncy Chose To Ignore Strategy …
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True Blue LA and Red Reporter
Associated Press:
Tigers' Moore (knee) expected out for season — DETROIT — Detroit Tigers left-hander Matt Moore is expected to miss the rest of the season after right knee surgery. — Manager Ron Gardenhire updated Moore's status Wednesday. The 29-year-old pitcher signed with the Tigers in the offseason …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Matt Moore To Miss Remainder Of Season After Knee Surgery
Matt Moore To Miss Remainder Of Season After Knee Surgery
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Bless You Boys
Jeff Sanders / Miami Herald:
Padres' Manuel Margot doing things the hard way now — Superstar. — The Padres still believe Manuel Margot can reach the lofty goal he set for himself at the end of a promising rookie campaign. More importantly, he still believes. — He has to. — It's the only way to survive in the majors.