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Boone tossed after rant: My guys are savages — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone went on a profane rant Thursday that seemed to spark his team's rally from a slow start to a 6-2 victory in the first game of a doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays. — The rant came after rookie umpire …
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‘Savages’ sweep: Boone's rant sparks Yanks over Rays in DH — NEW YORK (AP) — The Savages of The Stadium. That's what the — New York Yankees are in the mind of manager of Aaron Boone. — Boone got fired up at rookie umpire Brennan Miller in a profane second-inning rant, and New York awoke from a sleepy start to rally past the
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Pinstripe Alley
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Drew Smyly Elects Free Agency — Veteran left-hander Drew Smyly has opted out of his minor league contract with the Brewers, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports (on Twitter). Smyly had signed a minor league pact with Milwaukee back on July 1 after being cut loose from the Rangers.
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Source: Phillies have had talks with free-agent lefty Drew Smyly — The Phillies are in talks to sign free-agent starting pitcher Drew Smyly, according to a source. — Smyly became a free agent on Thursday when he opted out of his minor-league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Pete Alonso gives Mets the lead over the San Francisco Giants in the 16th inning, Mets still lose — SAN FRANCISCO - There is always an extra dose of drama when Noah Syndergaard and Madison Bumgarner are on the program. — The pair of flamethrowers produced a pitcher's duel reminiscent …
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Mets use late-game avalanche to beat Twins for fourth straight win
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Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
Pete Alonso, Dominic Smith break out big guns for late game rally
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Eovaldi strikes out side, set to join Boston bullpen — Nathan Eovaldi struck out three in a scoreless inning of relief in his first rehab appearance for Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday and is poised to join the Boston Red Sox bullpen this weekend. — The hard-throwing right-hander …
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A final look at the Marlins' homestand against Mets and Padres before they head west — Some extra notes, news and takeaways from the Miami Marlins' six-game homestand, which included a three-game series loss to the New York Mets and a three-game series win against the San Diego Padres:
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Anderson's hit in 9th lifts Marlins past Padres 4-3 — Brian Anderson doubled home the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, and the — Miami Marlins earned their first walkoff victory of the year by beating the — San Diego Padres 4-3 on Thursday. — The score was 3-all when
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Gaslamp Ball
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Injury update on Iowa Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay indicates ‘slight biceps soreness’ — Iowa Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay won't pitch in the Futures Game. But he's still excited about attending it. — CONNECT — Iowa Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay left Wednesday's game with what appears to be a bicep injury.
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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Iowa Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay leaves game with possible injury
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Donald Duench / Toronto Sun:
On Deck: Blue Jays at Tigers — TORONTO BLUE JAYS at DETROIT TIGERS — STARTING PITCHERS — RHP Marcus Stroman (5-10, 3.25 ERA) vs. RHP Jordan Zimmermann (0-6, 7.01 ERA) — This is a rematch from Opening Day, when both pitchers threw seven shutout innings.
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Joe Reedy / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Springer, Bregman propel Astros to 6-2 victory over Angels — Wade Miley pitched two-run ball into the sixth inning and the — Los Angeles Angels 6-2 Thursday night. — Springer drove four home runs during the four-game series, tying Craig Biggio for the most when batting leadoff in a series in franchise history.
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Jose M. Romero / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Arcia delivers late, Brewers add on in win over D-backs — Orlando Arcia hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning to decide a duel between pitchers — Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 Thursday night. — Arizona hitters only struck out once, when — Matt Albers got Nick Ahmed looking for the game's final out.
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Kollin Miller / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Royals hold off White Sox 6-5 to sweep 4-game series — Jorge Soler homered in a five-run third inning and the — Kansas City Royals stayed hot Thursday, completing a four-game sweep of the — Chicago White Sox with a 6-5 win. — Ian Kennedy gave up a run in the ninth …
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