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Sarah Trotto / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Darvish pitches Cubs past Abreu, White Sox 2-1  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Yu Darvish struck out 10 in his career-high fifth consecutive victory, and the  —  White Sox 2-1 on Sunday to stop the South Siders' seven-game win streak.
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Games of the Day  —  Today marks the half-way point of the season for a number of teams.  The Mariners, Dodgers, Giants, and Padres all hit the milestone today.  With eight teams in each league making the playoffs, the Dodgers and Padres can pretty much play .500 the rest of the way and earn a slot.
Discussion: South Side Sox
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Nationals' Strasburg is done for season, awaits hand surgery  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Stephen Strasburg's season is over.  —  The  —  Washington Nationals transferred the star right-hander to the 60-day disabled list Saturday.
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MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Nationals outlast Marlins 5-4 in opener of doubleheader
Discussion: Federal Baseball and Yahoo! Sports
Jack Harris / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Dodgers lineup vs. Colorado Rockies: Will Smith returns for series finale  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Will Smith was activated Sunday and will return to the Dodgers' lineup as they go for a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies.  —  Smith hasn't played since Aug. 12 …
Discussion: Purple Row and Yahoo! Sports
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Jack Harris / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Cody Bellinger's walk-off blast in the ninth lifts Dodgers over Rockies  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  the Dodgers missed their home crowd Saturday.  —  Not that the team needed the stands full to clinch a series win over the Colorado Rockies.
Nick Selbe / Sports Illustrated:
Blue Jays Acquire 1B/DH Daniel Vogelbach From Mariners  —  Vogelbach, an All-Star last season, was designated for assignment by Seattle earlier this week.  He's hitting .094 with two home runs this season.  —  The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach …
Associated Press:
Tatis' stellar catch, Machado HR lift Padres over Astros 5-3  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) What a wild, spectacular week it was for budding superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres.  —  From Tatis' grand slam on Monday night in Texas that reignited debates about “unwritten rules” …
Chris Talbott / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rookies Haggerty, Lewis, Dunn lift Mariners past Rangers 4-1  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Justin Dunn pitched one-hit ball over six innings and the  —  Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4-1 on Sunday.  —  The trio of rookies sent the sliding Rangers …
John Perrotto / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Polanco's home run lifts Pirates to sweep of Brewers  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Gregory Polanco's two-run home run in the eighth inning lifted the  —  Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory on Sunday over the  —  Milwaukee Brewers and a three-game series sweep.
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds shutout for 4th time this season in 3-0 loss to St. Louis Cardinals  —  There were plenty of moments of frustration.  Joey Votto slammed his bat after a flyout in the sixth inning and yelled after a strikeout in the third inning.  Jesse Winker kicked his bat after a second-inning strikeout.
Corey Seidman / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Bryce Harper pays his respect to Kobe Bryant during Phillies-Braves game  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Bryce Harper paid his respects to the late Kobe Bryant with a No. 8 jersey under his  —  Phillies uniform Sunday night in Atlanta.
Discussion: Phillies Nation and NBCSports.com
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Place Kris Bryant On 10-Day Injured List  —  The Cubs announced that Kris Bryant has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained left ring finger.  The placement is retroactive to August 19.  There is no corresponding move for now, so the Cubs will play tonight's game …
George Miller / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Place Jake Odorizzi On 10-Day IL, Transfer Homer Bailey To 45-Day IL  —  The Twins have placed RHP Jake Odorizzi on the 10-day injured list due to a chest contusion, reports Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic.  He'll be joined by Zack Littell, who's dealing with elbow inflammation.
ESPN:
Phillies solidify bullpen with Brandon Workman, Heath Hembree  —  The Philadelphia Phillies got an early jump on the trade deadline, moving to fortify their ineffective bullpen by acquiring relievers Heath Hembree and Brandon Workman and cash considerations from the Boston Red Sox in exchange …
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Charles Odum / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Ozuna hits 2 HRs, Braves rough up Nola, Phillies 11-2
 
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