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Charlie Goldsmith / Cincinnati.com:
Reds snap 6-game losing streak with win over the Giants — It was fitting that when the Cincinnati Reds broke their six-game losing streak, the biggest swing of the game came from their No. 9 hitter. — When the Reds' offense went through its worst slump since April …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Why Cincinnati Reds say 'no one's worried' about 6-game skid during important stretch — The Cincinnati Reds have one of the youngest teams in the major leagues ‒ a team that got younger with last month's debut of Elly De La Cruz and younger still with Monday's debut of Christian Encarnacion-Strand.
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luke Weaver uncertain for next start; TJ Friedl escapes injury — Early indications Tuesday night suggested the Cincinnati Reds may have avoided serious injury involving two players and limited the losses on this night to a pair of games against the San Francisco Giants.
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Christian Encarnacion-Strand clubs pinch-hit home run for his first big-league hit — Cincinnati Reds prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a pinch-hit, three-run home run into the upper deck in left field off of Giants relief pitcher Mauricio Llovera for his first big-league hit …
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Start of Orioles-Dodgers game Wednesday delayed 41 minutes as grounds crew works on wet field — Despite the sun shining above Camden Yards on Wednesday afternoon, the Orioles' series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers was delayed 41 minutes as the team's grounds crew tended to a rain-soaked infield.
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Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Homer-prone Tyler Wells yields 5 early runs and Orioles commit 4 errors in second straight loss to Dodgers, 10-3 — Tyler Wells' home run problem wasn't actually one until Tuesday night. — Wells emerged in the first half of the season as the Orioles' best starting pitcher …
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles introduce first-round pick Enrique Bradfield Jr., adding another young talent to ‘healthy’ organization — In the wake of his lowest top draft pick as Orioles general manager, Mike Elias quipped that the organization's continual promotions of its top prospects would soon begin to hamper …
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Padres DFA infielder Rougned Odor, demote catcher Austin Nola — The struggling San Diego Padres designated infielder Rougned Odor for assignment and demoted catcher Austin Nola to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday. — San Diego also activated catcher Luis Campusano (thumb) from the 60-day injured list …
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Noah Camras / Sports Illustrated:
Padres News: Friars Shake Up Roster, Get Rid of 3 Everyday Players
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
If Shohei Ohtani is available, Orioles should go for it; plus Yankees' deadline direction and more — Sign up for The Windup newsletter | Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal deliver expert analysis on the biggest MLB stories every weekday. Get it sent to your inbox.
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MLB trade deadline 2023: Hypothetical Ohtani blockbusters — Two weeks before the Aug. 1 MLB trade deadline, the Los Angeles Angels are hovering around the .500 mark, which leaves one question hanging over the entire sport: Will the Halos trade free-agent-to-be Shohei Ohtani?
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Sahadev Sharma / The Athletic:
Where's Matt Mervis? Why the Cubs first-base prospect is still at Triple A, for now — CHICAGO — When Jed Hoyer was recently asked if the needs of this current Cubs team had changed over the last few months, he didn't have to think very much about his answer. — “I don't think it really has,” Hoyer said.
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees' decision to pitch to Shohei Ohtani proves costly as bullpen spoils Luis Severino's strong start — ANAHEIM — The Yankees made a dangerous decision on Monday. They paid dearly for it. — With the team clinging to a 3-1 lead over the Angels, Shohei Ohtani stepped to the plate …
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees seeking improvement from Luis Severino after tweaks and time off
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Which Chicago White Sox pitchers could be on the move by the trade deadline? Taking a look at the possibilities. — NEW YORK — Pitching is always a priority for contenders at the trade deadline. — And the Chicago White Sox could have plenty to offer.
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