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David Wilson / Miami Herald:
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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Fish Stripes
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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
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Nick Kingham For Assignment — The Blue Jays announced on Thursday that they've designated right-hander Nick Kingham for assignment. His spot on the active roster will go to lefty Thomas Pannone, who was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and will start today's game.
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Beyond the Box Score and Bluebird Banter
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Ronald Blum / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
‘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
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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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Bleacher Nation
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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Iowa Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay leaves game with possible injury
Iowa Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay leaves game with possible injury
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Bleacher Nation and Cubs Insider
Justin Toscano / NorthJersey.com:
Mets use late-game avalanche to beat Twins for fourth straight win — MINNEAPOLIS — The curveball hung a tad and Dominic Smith crushed it. As Smith began his trot, the broadcast showed Twins reliever Trevor May bent over with his hands on his knees in frustration.
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Sarah Valenzuela / New York Daily News:
Pete Alonso, Dominic Smith break out big guns for late game rally
Pete Alonso, Dominic Smith break out big guns for late game rally
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Amazin' Avenue
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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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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Royals Review, South Side Sox, Yahoo! Sports and MLB Trade Rumors
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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The Crawfish Boxes
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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Brew Crew Ball
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Designate Matt Magill For Assignment — The Twins have designated right-hander Matt Magill for assignment, as per a team press release. Righty Kohl Stewart has been called up from Triple-A to take Magill's roster spot. — Magill has been a solid, if unspectacular …
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Twinkie Town
Darren Urban / AZCardinals.com:
Cardinals Sign Rookie Jalen Thompson, Cut Desmond Harrison — Jalen Thompson was originally expecting to be reporting to Washington State's training camp in early August. — Instead, the safety was in Tempe Wednesday, arriving with the rest of the Cardinals rookies and signing …
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