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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Angels' Shohei Ohtani shut down as pitcher, day-to-day as DH  —  Shohei Ohtani has a grade 1-2 strain of the flexor pronator mass near his surgically repaired elbow and will cease pitching for the foreseeable future, the Los Angeles Angels announced on Monday.
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Jim Salisbury / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Phillies' bullpen struggles again in predictable loss to Yankees  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  This was predictable.  —  Baseball is an everyday sport.  Rhythm and repetition are key.  Long layoffs are poison.  —  The  —  Phillies had eight days off by the time they took the field to face
Dylan Hernández / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Radar gun reveals the scope of Shohei Ohtani's comeback struggle  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Shohei Ohtani didn't writhe in agony or clutch his elbow.  He didn't have to.  —  The radar gun told the story.  —  In a particularly strenuous second inning of an
Field Level / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Bumgarner, D-backs look for success against Astros  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Houston Astros are clinging to a winning record despite being forced to use an inexperienced, injury-depleted and overworked bullpen, so Monday's day off was more than welcome.
Greg Beacham / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
AP Source: LA Angels recalling top OF prospect Jo Adell  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Top prospect Jo Adell is joining the  —  Los Angeles Angels, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Jorge Castillo / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Dodgers let Padres get away late and come up short in loss  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Dodgers arrived here for the final leg of their longest road trip of this short, strange season to encounter the club thirsting to dethrone them in the National League West.
Discussion: Los Angeles Times and True Blue LA
Pat Graham / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Senzatela sharp over 6 innings, Rockies hold off Padres 9-6  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Antonio Senzatela pitched six innings of one-run ball, designated hitter  —  Matt Kemp homered for a second straight game and the  —  San Diego Padres 9-6 on Sunday.
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge homers in 5th straight game
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Dave Hogg / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
7-inning doubleheaders debut in MLB, Reds sweep Tigers
Discussion: Red Reporter
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Mets slugger Céspedes leaves team, opts out of 2020 season
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Jay Cohen / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Chatwood fans 11, Cubs hit 3 homers to beat Pirates 4-3
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Select Jose Rodriguez, Option Kyle Keller
Charles Odum / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Acuña breaks out with first HR, 2 RBI as Braves top Mets 7-1
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and Talking Chop
J.J. Cooper / Baseball America:
MiLB Replaces Negotiating Team For MLB Talks  —  A long, winding and contentious negotiation between Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball took another surprising and dramatic turn on Monday, Aug. 3.  —  Numerous MiLB owners told Baseball America that Minor League Baseball disbanded …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Activate Nomar Mazara  —  The White Sox announced Monday that they've activated right fielder Nomar Mazara for his season debut.  In a pair of corresponding moves, catcher Yermin Mercedes was optioned to their alternate training site and right-hander Jimmy Lambert was placed on the 45-day injured list.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mike Soroka Helped Off Field With Lower-Leg Injury  —  Braves starter Mike Soroka had to be helped off of the field after suffering an evident injury.  He was attempting to cover first base when he came up limping and ultimately could not bear weight on his right leg.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB To Cancel Field Of Dreams Game  —  Major League Baseball has decided to cancel the “Field of Dreams Game” it had previously scheduled for August 13.  The Cardinals and White Sox were supposed to square off in the famed Iowa cornfield.  —  The Cardinals are currently waiting to see just how bad …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Joey Votto placed on the injured list after reporting COVID-19 symptoms  —  Joey Votto was placed on the injury list without a designation before Sunday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, which signals it's related to COVID-19 symptoms.  —  Votto self-reported symptoms …
 
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Matt Loede / Sports Illustrated:
Game #10 Observations: Offense Still Searching, Civale's Outing Means Little as Indians Fall to 5-5 After 3-1 Loss to Twins
Kevin Armstrong / New York Times:
Mets' Yoenis Cespedes Opts Out of 2020 Season
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rockies Place Wade Davis On 10-Day IL, Move Scott Oberg To 45-Day IL
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Kevan Smith on injured list, being tested for COVID-19
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Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez done for season due to heart issue
 

 
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