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Corey Seidman / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Phillies fall behind by 10 runs, then nearly pull off historic comeback vs. Braves  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  The Phillies allowed 10 runs in the top of the second inning but stormed back against the  —  Braves on Sunday Night Baseball, falling just short of a historic comeback.
Discussion: Talking Chop
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Jorge Castillo / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Dodgers set home run record, beat Rangers in the park that might host World Series  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … The Dodgers defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2 Sunday to take a three-game series from a floundering club poised to sell players before Monday's trade deadline.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees beat Mets in wild, messy comeback after trailing by five runs on final out  —  Long after he'd left the game, Michael King sat in the Yankees clubhouse and had already put it all behind him.  Down five runs heading into the bottom of the final inning the Yankees rookie right-hander figured it was over.
CoGreen / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Yankees Takeaways from Sunday's 5-2 win over Mets, including Deivi Garcia's impressive debut  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Deivi Garcia's big debut and Gary Sanchez's extra inning grand slam put the  —  Yankees over the top in this one, defeating the
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Amazin' Avenue
Ryan Wormeli / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Ryan Mountcastle blasts first career home runs, earning silent treatment from teammates  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Orioles fans were asking for the team to call up top hitting prospect Ryan Mountcastle earlier in the season, it was with bombs like this in mind.
Discussion: Camden Chat
Pat Graham / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Hosmer, Paddack lead Padres to 13-2 rout of Rockies  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Eric Hosmer started San Diego's power surge with his three-run homer in the first, Chris Paddack threw six efficient innings and the Padres routed the  —  Colorado Rockies 13-2 on Sunday.
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and Associated Press
Larry Fleisher / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Hicks' HR caps 5-run rally, Yanks beat Mets in extras  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Aaron Hicks capped a five-run rally with a tying two-run homer off Edwin Diaz in the seventh inning, Gio Urshela singled in the winning run in the eighth and the  —  Mets 8-7 in the opener of a doubleheader Sunday.
Discussion: New York Post and Pinstripe Alley
Joe Harris / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Wainwright throws CG on 39th birthday, Cards top Indians 7-2
Ryan Morik / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Yankees takeaways in 8-7 win over Mets, including a miraculous comeback in the seventh
Discussion: New York Post and Pinstripe Alley
CoGreen / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Seth Lugo takes the mound for second game vs. Yankees on SNY
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Dellin Betances' wild pitch in ninth leads to disappointing Mets loss
Ryan Morik / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rick Porcello takes rubber for Mets in game one of doubleheader versus Yankees
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and Pinstripe Alley
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks face roster decisions after loss as trade deadline nears  —  When he spoke with reporters midway through last week, General Manager Mike Hazen seemed to be searching for the appropriate action in response to his team's performance, particularly on offense.
Nick Goss / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
2020 MLB trade deadline live: Latest rumors, news and completed deals  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  The 2020 MLB trade deadline is here.  —  Teams have until 4 p.m. ET to add players for a postseason run or get rid of players to accumulate future assets such as prospects.
Associated Press:
Rookie Howard aims for growth as Phillies meet Nationals  —  The Philadelphia Phillies will open a crucial four-game homestand against the visiting Washington Nationals with a rookie right-hander on the mound.  —  Spencer Howard, one of the most prized prospects in the organization …
Discussion: Phillies Nation
Corey Seidman / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Austin Nola, Aaron's brother, traded from Mariners to Padres  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  The other Nola is on his way to the National League.  —  Austin Nola, the older brother of  —  Phillies ace  —  Aaron Nola, has  —  reportedly been traded from the Mariners to the Padres.
Associated Press:
Padres acquire Mitch Moreland from Red Sox for 2 prospects  —  MLB, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres  —  DENVER — The San Diego Padres picked up slugger hitter Mitch Moreland in a trade Sunday with Boston.  —  In exchange, the Red Sox acquired a pair of prospects from San Diego …
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Associated Press:
Athletics announce positive coronavirus test; MLB postpones game vs. Astros  —  MLB, Oakland Athletics, Houston Astros  —  HOUSTON — A member of the Oakland Athletics organization tested positive for the coronavirus, causing Major League Baseball to postpone the team's game Sunday against the Houston Astros.
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
A's-Astros Game Postponed Due To Positive COVID-19 Test
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Indians talking Mike Clevinger trade with AL Central rival White Sox  —  The most intriguing trade talks before Monday's trade deadline are between the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox, who are actively involved in discussions on a deal that would send Cleveland starter Mike Clevinger to Chicago …
 
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