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1:05 PM ET, August 30, 2020

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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Dellin Betances' wild pitch in ninth leads to disappointing Mets loss  —  Dellin Betances threw the game away.  —  The Yankees' ex-setup man let his former team walk off against him in the ninth inning on a wild pitch to Eric Kratz.  Clint Frazier came sprinting home from third …
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Place Steven Matz, Dellin Betances On 10-Day IL  —  The Mets have placed relievers Steven Matz and Dellin Betances on the 10-day injured list, per various reporters (including Joel Sherman of the New York Post).  Matz is dealing with left shoulder discomfort, while Betances has right lat tightness.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Ryan Morik / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rick Porcello takes rubber for Mets in game one of doubleheader versus Yankees  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … The Mets will look to get back in the win column and sweep the  —  Yankees in a doubleheader for the second time in three days.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Corey Hersch / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Yankees Takeaways from Saturday's 2-1 win over the Mets, including a great outing from J.A. Happ
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Marlowe Alter / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers game vs. Minnesota Twins: Here's the lineup behind Casey Mize  —  Detroit Tigers (15-16) vs. Minnesota Twins (20-14)  —  When: 1:10 p.m. Sunday.  —  Where: Comerica Park.  —  TV: Fox Sports Detroit.  —  Radio: 97.1 FM in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates).
Discussion: Twinkie Town and Tigers News
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Field Level / Post Bulletin:
With 16 hits, Tigers top Twins 8-2
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Noah Trister / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Tigers back Boyd, rout Twins 8-2 in doubleheader opener
FriarWire:
Padres Acquire Mitch Moreland from Red Sox  —  SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres have acquired first baseman/designated hitter Mitch Moreland from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for infielder Hudson Potts and outfielder Jeisson Rosario, Executive Vice President/General Manager A.J. Preller announced today.
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George Miller / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres Acquire Trevor Rosenthal  —  The Padres have officially acquired right-handed reliever Trevor Rosenthal from the Royals, both teams have announced.  Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic first reported that the two sides were nearing an agreement.  AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports …
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ESPN:
Sources: Padres agree to acquire Trevor Rosenthal in trade with Royals  —  MLB, San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals  —  The San Diego Padres are in agreement on a deal to acquire reliever Trevor Rosenthal from the Kansas City Royals, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Saturday.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals' baserunning blunders contribute to 2-1 extra-inning loss  —  Paul DeJong popped up with the bases loaded to end the first extra inning Saturday.  And then the Cardinals All-Star shortstop committed a baserunning error in the second extra inning by failing to tag up from second on a long fly to center.
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Make Several Roster Moves
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
T.J. Zuppe / Sports Illustrated:   Game #32 Observations: Patience, Power Propel Indians Early to Blowout Win Over Cardinals
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Managers tossed as ‘chirping,’ errant pitches lead benches to clear in Cubs-Reds  —  MLB, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds  —  In a first for the 2020 season, both managers in an MLB game were ejected, as the benches cleared in Game 2 of a doubleheader between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
A's-Astros Game Postponed Due To Positive COVID-19 Test  —  Today's Athletics-Astros game in Houston has been postponed following a positive COVID-19 test in the Oakland organization, the A's announced.  The club is conducting contact tracing and will isolate in Houston pending further testing.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Kade Kistner / Sports Illustrated:
Texas Rangers' Youth Seizing Opportunity in Audition for the Future  —  The Texas Rangers took the first game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night by a score of 6-2.  Even with the expanded playoffs, the Rangers are sitting firmly out of a playoff spot with a 12-19 record.
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Jack Harris / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Amid an emotionally draining week, Dodgers are left stranded in loss to Rangers
Mike DiGiovanna / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Angels' Brian Goodwin taking stance in fight against racism  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Brian Goodwin has not watched the video in which  —  Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man from Kenosha, Wis., was shot seven times in the back while walking away from police officers Aug. 23.
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants More Likely To Buy Than Sell  —  The San Francisco Giants are no longer viewed around the league as a team ripe for picking, per MLB Network's Jon Heyman (via Twitter).  In fact, it's now more likely that the Giants will look to add to their club rather than subtract.
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles
John Tomase / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
MLB trade deadline: Breaking down where Red Sox stand as rumors swirl  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  It feels inappropriate to turn our attention to Major League Baseball's trade deadline after a week that saw civil unrest reach the generally staid and risk-averse national pastime …
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Rookie Fleming, Rays hold Marlins to 3 hits, win 4-0
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Steve Megargee / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Gyorko, Burnes come up big as Brewers trounce Pirates 9-1
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball and Bucs Dugout
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Steve Cohen In Exclusive Negotiations To Purchase Mets
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Blue Jays walk it off with two-run, two-out Grichuk blast in 10th inning
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Acquire Tommy La Stella For Franklin Barreto
 

 
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