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11:15 PM ET, August 25, 2020

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Associated Press:
Indians manager Terry Francona dealing with blood-clotting issue  —  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians might be without manager Terry Francona even longer than expected.  —  Francona has already missed 15 games with a gastrointestinal issue, and Chris Antonetti, the team's president of baseball operations …
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Zach Shafron / Sports Illustrated:
Every Game is Crucial: Indians Monday Loss to Twins Was as Tough as They Come  —  The Cleveland Indians hosted the Minnesota Twins in what was the beginning of a crucial three-game series Monday night.  —  The battle for the AL Central was even more amplified with the condensed Covid-19 season.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Chris Cwik / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Mike Clevinger to start for Cleveland after exile over coronavirus protocol violation
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Next week's MLB trade deadline is high on risks and rewards for general managers  —  Those dog days of summer sure flew by.  —  Here we are one week until the trade deadline and five weeks before the end of the regular season, and no one is quite sure what to make of the Major League Baseball season.
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
5 clubs that might surprise at the trade deadline; more news and notes
Evan Petzold / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Detroit Tigers observations: Spencer Turnbull, Jonathan Schoop deliver 7-1 win  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Detroit Tigers loaded the bases three times Monday against the Chicago Cubs, and second baseman  —  Jonathan Schoop made sure his team didn't go all three times without capitalizing.
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Jon Paul Morosi / MLB.com:
Blue Jays eyeing Bucs pitchers (sources)  —  Longstanding friendships between the Blue Jays' and Pirates' front offices nearly helped Toronto play its 2020 home games at Pittsburgh's PNC Park.  —  While Pennsylvania's state government ultimately rejected that agreement …
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Alex Smith / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Mets Takeaways from Tuesday's 4-0 loss to Marlins, including Rick Porcello's two-out troubles  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Marlins took Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Mets at Citi Field by a final score of 4-0.  Box score  —  Six things to know from Tuesday's Game 1
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and Yahoo! Sports
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Promote Ian Anderson, Activate Ronald Acuna Jr.  —  The Braves announced this morning that they've selected the contract of top pitching prospect Ian Anderson and reinstated outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. from the injured list.  Anderson will make his Major League debut and start tonight's game.
Vinnie Duber / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
White Sox ace Lucas Giolito throws no-hitter vs. Pirates, 19th in team history  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  It doesn't get more “elite” than that for Lucas G-Elite-O.  —  Giolito carved out his own place in  —  White Sox history Tuesday night, throwing a no-hitter in a 4-0 win over the visiting
Mark Didtler / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Glasnow records 13 strikeouts as Rays beat Orioles 4-2  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … ST. PETERSBURG.  —  Tyler Glasnow struck out a career-high 13 over seven innings and the AL East-leading  —  Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Place Nido, Gimenez On Injured List; Juan Lagares/Patrick Mazeika Selected  —  The Mets have placed infielder Andres Gimenez and catcher Tomas Nido on the injured list, the club announced.  Outfielder Juan Lagares and catcher Patrick Mazeika will be replacing them on the active roster …
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Activate Aaron Judge, Place Luis Avilan On 10-Day IL, Recall Andujar/Kriske  —  Slugger Aaron Judge will make his return to the Yankees tonight, as the club announced that Judge has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list.  Lefty Luis Avilan, however, has been placed on the 10-day IL …
Associated Press:
Angels-Astros series shifted ahead of Tropical Storm Laura  —  MLB, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels  —  HOUSTON — The Astros' game against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday has been moved to Tuesday and will be played as part of a doubleheader because of Tropical Storm Laura.
Associated Press:
Athletics-Rangers Preview  —  The Texas Rangers will look to build on one of their biggest wins of the year and pull closer to the Oakland Athletics when the two teams play the second of a four-game American League West series on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.
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