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Stu Durando / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Shildt remains confident in starting rotation as Martinez rehabs — Cardinals manager Mike Shildt remained non-committal on the role that Carlos Martinez will eventually fill even as the team has endured a recent string of short outings by its starting pitchers.
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Andy Clayton / New York Daily News:
Mets ace Jacob deGrom tests his elbow and reports ‘everything felt good’ ... might not need an MRI — Talk about a curve ball. — One day after the Mets announced reigning NL Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom would be undergoing an MRI early next week for a “barking” elbow, deGrom was back on the field and testing his right arm.
Associated Press:
Mets' deGrom (elbow) heads to IL, will have MRI
Discussion:
Faith and Fear in Flushing
Abbey Mastracco / Daily Record:
What you see is what you get with Mets' Jason Vargas
Discussion:
NorthJersey.com
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets play it safe, pull Jason Vargas early in nail-biting win over Cards
Stu Durando / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Mets chase Wainwright in fourth, lead Cardinals 4-1
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Yu Darvish faces Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke on another windy day at Wrigley Field — Chicago Tribune — Yu Darvish faces Zack Greinke Saturday on another windy afternoon at Wrigley Field in a matchup of two of the game's most highly paid pitchers. — “Those are two exciting names,” Diamondbacks manager Tory Lovullo said.
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Associated Press:
Cubs' Lester (hammy) may return for next series — CHICAGO — Cubs ace Jon Lester could be close to rejoining Chicago's rotation after pitching a simulated game. — Lester threw 45 pitches Saturday. Manager Joe Maddon says he looked “very good,” and the Cubs will see how he feels Sunday before determining the next step.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Will walk-happy Yu Darvish get things under control? Cubs manager Joe Maddon isn't concerned
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and baseballmusings.com
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks fall to Chicago Cubs 5-1 in chilly afternoon game
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue, MLB Baseball News … and AZ Snake Pit
Kellan Olson / Arizona Sports:
D-backs' Merrill Kelly loses control at windy Wrigley in loss to Cubs
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit and NESN.com
Associated Press:
Marlins end 4-game skid, top Nats 3-2 but fire hitting coach — Mike Pagliarulo fired after 3-2 win against Nationals … MIAMI - The first run came home on an error. The lead was seized with a bases-loaded walk, and a hit batsman scored the other run. — It was an offensive outburst, Marlins-style.
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Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
As Marlins attempt to fix their hitting woes, a look at the roots of their struggles
Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
Marlins hold on to defeat Nationals after another strong performance from Caleb Smith
Discussion:
Federal Baseball
Jordan McPherson / Miami Herald:
The Marlins, ‘an easy team to pitch to,’ fire their hitting coach after slow 2019 start
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Baseball notebook: White Sox's Anderson suspended for language — Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson didn't go into detail Friday about what he said during a bench-clearing fracas with Kansas City on Wednesday after a report that he directed a racial slur at Royals pitcher Brad Keller.
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Lynn Worthy / Kansas City Star:
GM Dayton Moore says Royals need Danny Duffy back as a starter — Royals left-handed veteran pitcher Danny Duffy is scheduled to make a rehab assignment with the Double-A affiliate Northwest Arkansas on Saturday evening. Depending on how he comes out of that start, the Royals could make a move …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Bradford William Davis / New York Daily News:
MLB honors Tim Anderson the way it honored Jackie Robinson: By telling him to shut up
Discussion:
Sporting News, Deadspin and MLB Trade Rumors
Joel Colomby / Toronto Sun:
FANTASY FARE: Struggling rotation aces starting to come around — This particular column is all about pitching. Bad pitching. Lots of it, and from good pitchers. If you're befuddled by how poorly your ace is pitching so far, join the club. We've talked about Chris Sale's ugly …
Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers game vs. White Sox postponed because of inclement weather — The Detroit Tigers' home game against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday has been postponed because of inclement weather. — The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader beginning at 1:10 p.m. on Aug. 6, the Tigers announced.
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Noah Trister / Associated Press:
Yoan Moncada stays hot with a long home run as the White Sox top the Tigers 7-3
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Chicago Tribune and Bless You Boys
Frank Zicarelli / Toronto Sun:
Stro Show shines in Blue Jays' win against A's — OAKLAND — The Stro Show stole the show Friday night with one of those masterful performances befitting of a staff ace. — And at long last, Marcus Stroman got some much-needed run support. — From the time he took to the mound …
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Janie McCauley / ABC News:
Blue Jays' Stroman shuts down Athletics for 1st win of year
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter and Athletics Nation
Maria Torres / Los Angeles Times:
Mike Trout's homer is overshadowed by Angels' Cody Allen in loss to Mariners — The pitch floated right into Mike Trout's wheelhouse, an 80-mph changeup that barely grazed the bottom of the zone. Trout unleashed a mighty swing on the ball and sent it soaring 428 feet to center field.
Discussion:
Lookout Landing
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
What to know about the Cleveland Indians — The Braves open their series in Cleveland with a Saturday doubleheader following Friday's rainout. — Here's what to know about the Indians: — 1. This is only the Braves' second trip to Cleveland, surprisingly. They took two of three from the Indians in June 2017.
Tom Withers / Associated Press:
Indians activate All-Star SS Francisco Lindor from injured list — It's not clear if Lindor will be limited in the early stages of his return. — CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor is back after missing the season's first 18 games.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and MLB Daily Dish
Michele Steele / ESPN:
'Please, Danny, don't die on my watch': An oral history of a near-death in the dugout — It was “just another day in White Sox baseball.” Until it wasn't. — When Danny Farquhar arrived at Chicago's Guaranteed Rate Field on April 20, 2018, he was a journeyman middle reliever who'd pitched for four teams in seven years.
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Place Nathan Eovaldi On 10-Day IL — Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a loose body in his elbow, per MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo. Bobby Poyner will take Eovaldi's roster spot (Twitter links). The move is retroactive to April 18th.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Over the Monster
Mark Townsend / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
The Yankees lost a home run on fan interference and Aaron Boone lost his mind — Where have we heard this before? — A fan interfered with a home run at Yankee Stadium on Saturday afternoon. — Only this time, the call didn't go in favor of the hometown team and that led New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone to blow a gasket.
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
Stephen Hawkins / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Verlander, Astros win 7-2 at Rangers after 2 quick homers — Alex Bregman homered on consecutive pitches in the first inning, — Justin Verlander pitched seven solid innings and the — Texas Rangers 7-2 on Friday night. — George Springer doubled twice for the Astros …
Discussion:
sports.MyNorthwest.com and Lone Star Ball
