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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets-Phillies game postponed because of rain in the forecast, teams will play Aug. 20 doubleheader — PHILADELPHIA — Rather than having to face Max Scherzer, the Phillies will sit with Thursday's awful loss for at least another day. — Friday's Mets-Phillies game was postponed due to rain in the forecast, the home team announced.
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets stun Phillies with seven runs in 9th inning — PHILADELPHIA — The Mets took the phrase “never say die” to a completely different planet. — Down six runs in the ninth, the Mets put together a seven-run rally against two Phillies pitchers, including closer Corey Knebel, to mount the comeback of all comebacks.
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Newsday, NorthJersey.com, Amazin' Avenue and New York Post
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Starling Marte caps seven-run rally in ninth as New York Mets stun Philadelphia Phillies — PHILADELPHIA — The previous 330 times the New York Mets trailed by six runs in the ninth inning, they had lost. — “I'm sure everyone counted us out,” Brandon Nimmo said. “These guys, they don't give up.
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Struggling Red Sox to give red-hot Jarren Duran another shot in the majors — A scorching Red Sox prospect is about to get another big league opportunity. — According to major league sources, Jarren Duran is traveling to Boston on Friday to join the Red Sox. The corresponding roster move is not yet known.
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New York Post, NBCSports.com, Union-News, Over the Monster and Boston.com
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Vince Velasquez pitches 5 strong innings as the Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox for their 4th straight win — BOSTON — Vince Velasquez feels like everything is clicking. — The right-hander had his second straight strong start for the Chicago White Sox, allowing one run …
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Orange County Register, South Side Sox, Pinstripe Alley and Boston.com
Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
AJ Pollock's bloop single gives the White Sox a 4-3 win over the Cubs to sweep the City Series at Wrigley Field
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Boston Herald
Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
Austin Hays gets the better of left field wall as Orioles topple Twins, 5-3, behind power barrage — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 17 — Austin Hays looked back into the Orioles' dugout as he passed first base, as if he wanted to see the expressions on his teammates faces.
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Orange County Register
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Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles prospects Adley Rutschman, DL Hall receive call-up to Triple-A Norfolk, joining team in Nashville
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Camden Chat and Orange County Register
Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles' home run chain links long balls and light hearts: ‘When we have fun, we play good’
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Camden Chat
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Umpire Dan Bellino issues apology after ejecting Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner, taking ‘full accountability’ for decision — Veteran umpire Dan Bellino has issued an apology after ejecting Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner in the first inning of Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins.
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NBCSports.com, Battery Power, FanSided and MLB Baseball News …
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
76ers' Joel Embiid exits concussion protocols, upgraded to ‘doubtful’ for Friday return vs. Heat — PHILADELPHIA — A hurdle for Joel Embiid has been cleared, with the Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center cleared Friday from NBA concussion protocols, a necessary step toward a potential debut …
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FanSided, Sports Illustrated and Boston Herald
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat take care of business with 119-103 win over 76ers to go up 2-0 in series
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Boston Herald
Jenna Fryer / Associated Press:
Formula One unveils its must-see show at Miami Grand Prix — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 15 — Fans watch the first practice session for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Miami Gardens. (John McCall /South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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Boston Herald
Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Friday's Chicago Cubs series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers is postponed to Saturday because of rain — A rainy forecast again has affected the Chicago Cubs' home schedule. — The Cubs' 1:20 p.m. game Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers was postponed because of inclement weather.
Discussion:
Orange County Register
Charlie Goldsmith / Cincinnati.com:
David Bell explains the importance of consistency as the Cincinnati Reds struggle — MILWAUKEE — Even though the Cincinnati Reds are in the middle of one of the worst starts to a season in the modern era of Major League Baseball, Reds manager David Bell sees sticking to a consistent strategy as the best way to win.
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Red Reporter
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Mike Axisa / CBSSports.com:
MLB home runs are way down so far in 2022; here's how the league's recent tinkering deadened the baseball — Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger laid into a center-cut 94 mph fastball from Giants righty John Brebbia. The pitch jumped off the 2019 NL MVP's bat …
Discussion:
NBCSports.com and Camden Chat
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Boone ejected in eighth inning of Yankee loss to Blue Jays — TORONTO — Aaron Boone pulled the wad of gum he had been chewing out of his mouth and tossed it to the left behind home plate as he came out of the dugout in a fury. The Yankees manager had been upset with home plate umpire …
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