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Jennifer Lifsey / WGCL-TV:
Atlanta Braves player Marcell Ozuna arrested for DUI  —  ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) - An Atlanta Braves player has been arrested for driving under the influence.  —  Norcross Police arrested Braves outfielder and designated hitter Marcell Ozuna for DUI and Failure to Maintain Lane.
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Police: Marcell Ozuna had ‘red/watery eyes’ as he was pulled over for doing 90 in 35 mph zone  —  GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Norcross police arrested Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna on DUI charges.  —  Ozuna was clocked speeding at about 90mph in a 35 mph zone along Beaver Ruin Road just after 12:30 …
Baseball America:
2022 Midseason Organization Talent Rankings  —  Thanks in part to having the top position player prospect and the top pitching prospect in the game, even after graduating preseason No. 1 prospect Adley Rutschman, the Baltimore Orioles lead our August update of our midseason farm system talent rankings.
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Elvis Andrus reportedly is joining the Chicago White Sox to give the team depth at shortstop  —  Injuries to All-Star Tim Anderson and Leury García have tested the Chicago White Sox's depth at shortstop.  —  The team reportedly is signing Elvis Andrus to help.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Bears dominate the Seattle Seahawks in a 27-11 win.  Here's what you need to know from the 2nd preseason game.  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 43  —  SEATTLE — The Chicago Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-11 on Thursday night at Lumen Field.  Here's what you need to know about the game.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees' rain delay rally could be turning point  —  If Wednesday night turns out to really be a turning point in this season, blame it on the rain.  The hour and three minute rain delay in the seventh inning of their dramatic come-from-behind win over the Rays, gave the Yankees hitters …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Josh Donaldson's walk-off grand slam in 10th saves the day as Yankees earn improbable win over Rays, 8-7
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles promote outfield prospect Kyle Stowers, adding power bat to late-season lineup  —  The trade deadline deal to send primary designated hitter Trey Mancini to the Houston Astros seemed as if it might open a spot both on the Orioles' roster and in their lineup for power-hitting outfield prospect Kyle Stowers.
Chris Cotillo / Union-News:
Boston Red Sox's James Paxton leaves first rehab start after facing 2 batters (lat tightness); club hopeful injury is minor  —  What was supposed to be a momentous day for Red Sox lefty James Paxton turned into another setback on his road back from Tommy John surgery.
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Rafael Devers has long been criticized for his defense, but the numbers — and those around him — are seeing progress
Associated Press:
Colorado Rockies lose right-hander Antonio Senzatela for season with torn ACL  —  DENVER — Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee, manager Bud Black said Friday.  —  Senzatela was hurt during his start Thursday at St. Louis.
Discussion: Rox Pile and baseballmusings.com
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Braves get an early jump on Dansby Swanson extension talks  —  The Braves have opened extension talks with Dansby Swanson, and if they can lock up the Georgia product, that would leave three likely top free-agent shortstops: Trea Turner, plus Xander Bogaerts and Carlos Correa (who are likely to opt out).
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Joey Votto likely to return in 2023 spring training, but surgery was ‘more than expected’  —  PITTSBURGH - There was more damage than expected when Joey Votto underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder Friday, but the Cincinnati Reds still anticipate he will be ready to play next spring.
Chris McCosky / Detroit News:
Tigers' Tarik Skubal has flexor tendon surgery, likely to miss chunk of 2023 season  —  Cleveland — Tigers manager AJ Hinch announced that left-handed starting pitcher Tarik Skubal had flexor tendon surgery Wednesday in Los Angeles.  —  The surgery was performed by specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Lynn Worthy / Kansas City Star:
Royals GM J.J. Picollo on his young roster, playing time and Adalberto Mondesi's future  —  The Kansas City Royals moved into a new phase with the major-league club roster earlier this summer.  They have 13 rookies on the active roster, taking up half of the 26 spots.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
 
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