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Braves' Markakis out 6-8 weeks with broken left wrist — SHARE URL EMAIL FBMSNGR WHATSAPP SMS — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves placed right fielder Nick Markakis and infielder Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list before Saturday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Dansby Swanson still out of Braves lineup, IL stint possible — Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson did not return to the lineup Friday as the team initially planned. — Swanson, who injured his heel on a base Tuesday, was held out of Wednesday's contest against the Royals.
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Ian Harrison / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Hernandez hits HR in 12th, Blue Jays rally past Rays 10-9 — Teoscar Hernandez led off the 12th inning with a home run and the — Toronto Blue Jays completed a comeback from a seven-run deficit to beat the — Tampa Bay Rays 10-9 on Saturday. — Hernandez connected off
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Terry Koshan / Toronto Sun:
Waguespack does his part, Jays provide a mere four hits in loss to Rays
Waguespack does his part, Jays provide a mere four hits in loss to Rays
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Bernie Wilson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Tatis Jr. homers to lead Padres to 5-1 win over Giants — Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a two-run home run one pitch after diving out of the way of a knockdown pitch in the fifth inning and the — San Francisco Giants 5-1 Saturday night to snap an eight-game home losing streak.
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Joon Lee / ESPN:
Three homers show us Mookie Betts' swing is back in MVP form — BOSTON — Mookie Betts admits this regularly: He hasn't remotely lived up to his own expectations so far this season. At the depths of his struggles earlier in the year, when the reigning American League MVP's batting average dipped …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Acquire Sergio Romo — 8:21pm: Both teams have announced the trade. — 7:48pm: Righty Chris Vallimont is the minor league pitcher going to Minnesota, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. They're also getting a player to be named later, Jon Morosi of MLB.com reports.
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McHael Wagaman / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
A's hit 4 HRs in testy 5-4 win over Rangers — Ramon Laureano took a slow trot after a home run and later got hit by a pitch, prompting the benches to clear as the — Oakland Athletics posted a testy 5-4 win over the — Texas Rangers on Saturday night. — Matt Chapman hit his 23rd home run,
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Ty Bradley / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Acquire Jake Diekman — The A's have acquired Jake Diekman from the Royals, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. Kansas City will receive prospects Ismael Aquino and Dairon Blanco in return. — In its push for a second consecutive playoff appearance, the A's appear to again be double and tripling down on an already-staunch bullpen.
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Mets are ‘definitely’ trading Noah Syndergaard: source — The Mets' focus has turned strongly to trading Noah Syndergaard by Wednesday's 4 p.m. deadline — and the likelihood of Edwin Diaz being moved has greatly increased as well. — One executive who has communicated with the Mets said, “They are definitely trading Syndergaard.”
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Alex Pavlovic / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Giants' recent hot streak looks a lot like first half of 2016 season
Giants' recent hot streak looks a lot like first half of 2016 season
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Mets target Braves, Padres for Noah Syndergaard trade
Mets target Braves, Padres for Noah Syndergaard trade
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La Velle E. Neal III / Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Twins interested in Noah Syndergaard, but Mets' asking price high
Twins interested in Noah Syndergaard, but Mets' asking price high
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MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Kipnis hits slam, Indians rout Royals 9-1 — Jason Kipnis hit a grand slam in the first inning, and — Mike Clevinger struck out seven and remained perfect against Kansas City as the — Cleveland Indians routed the Royals 9-1 on Saturday night. — Clevinger (5-2) allowed one run …
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Joe Harris / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Correa, Astros top Cards 8-2; Goldschmidt HR in 6th straight — Carlos Correa hit his first career grand slam and the — Houston Astros withstood yet another home run by — St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 on Saturday night. — Goldschmidt homered in his sixth straight game, tying a Cardinals record with
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Mike Fitzpatrick / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Matz gets 1st complete game, Mets blank sinking Pirates 3-0 — Steven Matz threw an efficient five-hitter for his first complete game in 90 major league starts, and — J.D. Davis in a 3-0 victory Saturday night over the sinking — Pittsburgh Pirates. — Matz (6-6) struck out seven …
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Chris Talbott / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rookies Court, Nola each drive in 3, Mariners top Tigers 8-1 — SEATTLE (AP) — Ryan Court drove in three runs in his first big league start, rookie — Austin Nola also had three RBIs and the — Detroit Tigers 8-1 Saturday. — The Mariners have their longest winning streak since April.
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MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Ahmed's grand slam lifts Diamondbacks over Marlins 9-2 — Nick Ahmed hit a grand slam and an RBI double, leading the — Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-2 win over the — Miami Marlins on Saturday night. — Ahmed's homer off starter — Jordan Yamamoto highlighted a six-run fourth inning.
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