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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 …
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Padres:
Blake Snell cleared to start after his car was struck by DUI suspect — Padres pitcher Blake Snell cleared by team medical team after involvement in minor accident during a traffic stop — Blake Snell's car was struck by a suspected drunken driver Thursday night on the side of Interstate 5 …
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San Diego Padres' Blake Snell starts day after DUI suspect hits car — Padres left-hander Blake Snell made his start in San Diego against the Washington Nationals on Friday, less than 24 hours after his vehicle was struck by a suspected drunk driver during a traffic stop on Interstate 5.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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).
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