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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Rain postpones Mets-Phillies again; doubleheader scheduled Sunday — PHILADELPHIA — For the second straight day, the Mets game against the Phillies was postponed due to rainy weather. — With a steady shower and winds blowing at 19 mph at Citizens Bank Park, Saturday evening's matchup …
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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.
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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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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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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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
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees make pitching plan as second-straight game gets rained out — The Yankees pitching is in a pinch. — With two straight days of rain, the Bombers schedule has become an issue. The Yankees and Rangers were rained out Saturday and will play a single-admission doubleheader on Sunday, then finish the series on Monday.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 …
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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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