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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Brandon Nimmo's walk-off RBI double gives Mets win over Yankees to salvage Subway Series split — It was a matchup of two of the game's premier aces and two former World Series-winning teammates. — Right-handers Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander dueled one another in the second game …
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Andrew Tredinnick / NorthJersey.com:
Brandon Nimmo delivers Mets' walk-off victory over Yankees in Subway Series classic — NEW YORK - Brandon Nimmo willingly took the ice bath. — One night earlier, Nimmo felt like he cost the Mets ona ball that rattled in and out of his glove in right-center field.
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Isiah Kiner-Falefa's steal of home surprises Mets: ‘They thought I was bluffing’ — Brooks Raley made the mistake of pitching from the windup on Wednesday night. Isiah Kiner-Falefa took notice and took off. — The Yankees' super utilityman had been on third base with Raley …
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Pete Caldera / NorthJersey.com:
Yankees instant analysis: 4 factors behind wild victory over Mets to open Subway Series
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Anthony Rieber / Newsday:
Max Scherzer, Mets blow early four-run lead as Yankees win Subway Series opener
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Associated Press:
Athletics stadium deal wins final legislative approval in Nevada — CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Oakland Athletics cleared a major hurdle for their planned relocation to Las Vegas after the Nevada Legislature gave final approval on Wednesday to public funding for a portion of a proposed $1.5 billion stadium with a retractable roof.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott not excited about prospect of A's moving to Las Vegas — PHOENIX ― They were born in Las Vegas, raised in Las Vegas, and still are Las Vegas residents. — They have become avid fans of the Vegas Golden Knights, the city's first professional franchise …
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago White Sox lose Mike Clevinger to right bicep soreness, but rally for 8-4 ‘gutsy win’ on the road — LOS ANGELES — Mike Clevinger had just thrown the fourth pitch of a fifth-inning battle with Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez, which was fouled off.
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Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
DeMarcus Walker has emerged as a tone-setter. But do the Chicago Bears still need pass-rushing help? — Matt Eberflus referenced a 40-day window between the end of the Chicago Bears' minicamp Thursday and the opening of training camp in late July as a period for players working through injuries …
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Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago Sun Times:
White Sox' Yoan Moncada headed to injured list — Infielder Zach Remillard arrives from Triple-A Charlotte to take Moncada's spot on 26-man roster. — LOS ANGELES — White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is headed to the injured list, a source confirmed Thursday.
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
A Relief Pitcher's Journey From ‘Bulk Guy’ to ‘Guy’ to Star — Evan Phillips doesn't have the name recognition of some other closers, but his devastating sweeper is a secret weapon for the Los Angeles Dodgers. — Reporting from Philadelphia — Quality relievers come from everywhere.
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Kyle Bradish's gem runs into José Berríos' no-hit bid as Orioles fall to Blue Jays, 3-1, ending 5-game winning streak — Under the surface of one of their best offensive performances of the season, the Orioles ended Tuesday night quietly. Adam Frazier's RBI single in the sixth inning marked their season-high 17th hit.
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds starter Nick Lodolo's return from leg injury pushed back to August — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Add another month or so to the Cincinnati Reds' projected timeline for getting one of their most important starting pitchers back from the injured list — left-hander Nick Lodolo …
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The Athletic:
Bradley Beal, Wizards would work together to find trade if team elects to rebuild: Sources — The Washington Wizards' new front office leaders and Bradley Beal have a mutual understanding that they intend to work together to find a trade that would send the three-time All-Star guard …
