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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.
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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 …
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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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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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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 …
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MLB Trade Rumors, Press Enterprise and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
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
Yankees' rain delay rally could be turning point
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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 …
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Savannah Morning News, Associated Press and NBCSports.com
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.
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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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FanSided, MLB | NBC Sports, MLB Trade Rumors, Sports Illustrated and MLB - The Athletic
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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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 …
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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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Orange County Register and BaltimoreBaseball.com