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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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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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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Hyde5: More cornerback questions, more running game concerns — five thoughts on Dolphins vs. Raiders — Do the Dolphins call unsigned veteran cornerback Joe Haden? — It has to cross their minds. With the status of starter Byron Jones uncertain for the regular-season opener and depth concerns …
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Mercury News
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
'He's an artist': Johnny Cueto nearly goes the distance in the Chicago White Sox's 2-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians — Johnny Cueto was bored as he waited out a nearly three-hour rain delay. — “Trying to stay warm but tried to keep active,” the Chicago White Sox starter said through an interpreter.
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MLB Baseball News … and Mercury News
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San Diego Padres give Josh Hader break from closer role after shaky outings — SAN DIEGO — The Padres are giving reliever Josh Hader a break from the closer role after ninth-inning meltdowns on Thursday and Friday resulted in San Diego losses. — Padres manager Bob Melvin said before Saturday's game …
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baseballmusings.com and Call to the Pen
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Ryan McFadden / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens rookie DT Travis Jones suffers knee injury in preseason game vs. Cardinals — Ravens rookie defensive tackle Travis Jones suffered a knee injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday night's 24-17 preseason win against the Arizona Cardinals. — Coach John Harbaugh said after the game …
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Orange County Register, ProFootballTalk and Mercury News
Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
‘Chin up, chest out’: Pushed to play out his contract, Chicago Bears LB Roquan Smith ends his training camp hold-in — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 96 — Bears linebacker Roquan Smith sits on the bench with linebacker Nicholas Morrow during a preseason game on Aug. 13, 2022 at Soldier Field.
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Orange County Register
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Kent Somers / Arizona Republic:
Is Chase Field showing its age? And if it is, do the Arizona Diamondbacks care? — Like any other 24-year-old building that hasn't undergone major renovation, Chase Field has shown its age this season. — The retractable roof hasn't worked as intended all summer.
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AZ Snake Pit
Alex Coffey / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Phillies' Bryce Harper says thumb is at ‘85-90%’ strength ahead of impending rehab assignment — Bryce Harper, who has been on the injured list since June 26 after fracturing his left thumb, said he feels like the thumb is at “85-90%” strength right now.He hit in the batting cage Sunday …
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Sports Illustrated
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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Lookout Landing, Sports Illustrated, True Blue LA, MLB Trade Rumors and Orange County Register
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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New York Post, Newsday, Newsday, MLB Baseball News … and Orange County Register
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 MLB Baseball News …
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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Battery Power, Sports Illustrated, MLB Trade Rumors and Lone Star Ball
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