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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill connect deep on first play of Dolphins' preseason finale against Eagles — MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins' preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday night served as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's in-game debut with new star receiver Tyreek Hill …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa registers perfect passer rating over three scoring drives in preseason finale — MIAMI GARDENS — It turned out the preseason finale was the closest thing to a dress rehearsal for the Miami Dolphins in the exhibition season. — And they nailed it — from the opening play.
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Hyde5: Dolphins offense, Tua have big night as starters play against Eagles — MIAMI GARDENS — Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel opened some of his playbook in the third preseason game, evidently to give the New England Patriots something to think about for the regular-season opener on Sept. 11.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Infection from new tattoo lands Aroldis Chapman on injured list — OAKLAND — Aroldis Chapman has an infection in his leg after getting a new tattoo and is heading to the injured list. Chapman had not appeared in a game since Aug. 19 against the Blue Jays.
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Mercury News, New Jersey Online and Newsday
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge hits homer No. 49, Gerrit Cole strikes out 11 as Yankees surge continues with 3-2 win over A's — OAKLAND — Aaron Judge is back on track. The Yankees slugger, who snapped a nine-game homer drought earlier this week, hit his third home run in the last four games Friday night …
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens LT Ronnie Stanley passes physical, moves closer to return; OLB Tyus Bowser to miss at least 4 games — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 10 — Ravens' wide receiver Shemar Bridges catches a pass during practice at the Under Armour Performance Center. (Kevin Richardson / Baltimore Sun)
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Ryan McFadden / Baltimore Sun:
Risers and fallers: Ravens beat Commanders, 17-15, to finish 6th straight preseason undefeated — “So, defensively, the guys came through and got the spots. Of course, we had the big plays on offense,” said John Harbaugh. (Baltimore Sun) — In the last tuneup before the Ravens' regular-season opener …
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Orange County Register, Ravens Wire and Mercury News
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Under new owner Steve Cohen, Mets celebrate their Amazin' past with Old Timers' Day — There are very few things on earth more powerful than nostalgia. — On Saturday afternoon at Citi Field, fans were riding the high of watching their favorite players from yesteryear put on a Mets jersey one more time.
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago White Sox hear the boo birds after falling back to .500 with a 7-2 loss: ‘They have every right to be upset’ — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 20 — White Sox starting pitcher Johnny Cueto sits on the bench after allowing six runs to the Diamondbacks in the second inning Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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Orange County Register, Mercury News and South Side Sox
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Before facing Orioles for first time, Astros' Trey Mancini says he would ‘of course’ welcome return to Baltimore — Trey Mancini discusses his time with the Houston Astros ahead of facing the Orioles for the first time. (Baltimore Sun) — HOUSTON — In a Zoom call that followed his decision …
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Dan Hajducky / ESPN:
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card sells for $12.6 million, shattering record — The wait is over. — After more than a month of fanfare, the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card with a 9.5 grade from grader SGC — the “finest known example” of a 1952 Topps Mantle — has sold with Heritage Auctions for $12.6 million including buyer's premium.
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baseballmusings.com and Bleacher Nation
Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
QB Justin Fields ignites the Chicago Bears in a 21-20 victory against the Cleveland Browns in the preseason finale — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 25 — CLEVELAND — The Chicago Bears wrapped up their preseason Saturday evening, holding off a late rally to beat the Cleveland Browns 21-20 at FirstEnergy Stadium.
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Mercury News and Chicago Sun-Times
New York Post:
Mets' Francisco Alvarez to undergo test on injured ankle — Triple-A catcher Francisco Alvarez, the No. 1-rated prospect in baseball, has been dealing with an ankle injury and will undergo testing in New York in the coming days before it is determined how much time he will be sidelined.
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Sports Illustrated and MLB Trade Rumors