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12:55 AM ET, August 21, 2022

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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa gets two drives as starters underwhelm in preseason loss vs. Raiders  —  MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins had most of their starters play Saturday's preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders, but against a slew of backups, they delivered an underwhelming performance.
Discussion: Mercury News
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa, most starters play in preseason game vs. Raiders  —  MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins took the approach of something closer to a dress rehearsal early in the exhibition against the Las Vegas Raiders.  —  After the Dolphins rested nearly all their starters …
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:   Dolphins camp: Defense dominates in 2-minute drill as Tua throws another INT; plus stock up, stock down
ESPN:
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.
Discussion: KNSD-TV and Sports Illustrated
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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 …
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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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Fired Angels manager Joe Maddon having a blast, and blasting how some teams are run  —  Rather than returning to Tropicana Field this week, the former Rays skipper is enjoying a summer off and will be selective about taking another managing job.  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Joe Maddon is managing …
Pete Caldera / USA Today:
Frustration shows for Aaron Boone after Yankees lose again: ‘We got to play better.  Period.’  —  NEW YORK - Here was a side of Aaron Boone normally reserved for home plate umpires who call one too many below-the-knees strikes on Aaron Judge.  —  “We got to play better.  Period.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees' rain delay rally could be turning point
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
The most fun you can have at a ballpark?  What MLB could learn from the Savannah Bananas  —  Editor's note: This story originally ran on June 17, 2021.  Episode 1 of the new ESPN+ Original Series Bananaland is now available, and there are Banana Ball World Tour games on our air tonight …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
The Franmil Reyes effect helps the Chicago Cubs rally past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-7 — their 8th win in 11 games  —  The Chicago Cubs on Friday began a stretch of 14 games in 17 days against the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals, facing off against the two teams battling for the National League Central crown.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and Cubs Insider
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.
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
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles share youth baseball memories ahead of Little League Classic: ‘Just a simpler time’  —  Austin Hays still associates baseball with fried chicken.  —  Hays' maternal grandfather, Jerald, was a military man, so whenever he drove Hays to youth practices or games in Pierson, Florida …
Discussion: Mercury News
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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