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Daniel Kramer / MLB.com:
Julio puts Mariners on his back with FIVE-hit, FIVE-RBI game — KANSAS CITY — Julio Rodríguez had seen enough when stepping to the plate for the fifth time on Thursday afternoon. — The Mariners — himself included — had made three outs on the basepaths, and were seemingly …
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Dave Skretta / Associated Press:
Rodriguez has 5 hits, 5 RBIs and go-ahead 3-run shot in the eighth as Mariners beat Royals 6-4 — Julio Rodriguez had a career-high five hits to go with five RBIs, including a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning, and the blundering Seattle Mariners escaped Kansas City with a 6-4 victory over the Royals on Thursday.
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Alonso, Quintana spark Mets to 4-2 victory over Cardinals — ST. LOUIS — Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer, José Quintana won for the first time this season and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Thursday night to open a four-game series. — “He's solid.
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Tim Anderson's suspension reduced to 5 games, and the Chicago White Sox shortstop will start serving Friday — Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson had his suspension from the brawl with the Cleveland Guardians reduced to five games, Major League Baseball announced Thursday.
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Who is Brett Kennedy? Journeyman pitcher has impressive start for Cincinnati vs. Toronto — The Cincinnati Reds got a solid start from right-hander Brett Kennedy in Friday night's series-opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at Great American Ball Park. — Kennedy tossed five scoreless innings …
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Charlie Goldsmith / Cincinnati.com:
The Reds stay on track in the playoff race with series split vs. Cleveland — Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell recently said the story of the team's season “hasn't been written yet.” — A young Reds roster is currently trying to stay in the playoff race.
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Sam Connon / Sports Illustrated:
Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Nick Lodolo Advancing Through Minors in Rehab Assignment
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Dominican Republic prosecutor says division specializing in minors and gender violence leading Wander Franco investigation — SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — A prosecutor in the Dominican Republic says an investigation into Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco is being handled …
Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Anthony Rizzo not considering shutdown, showing quicker reaction times — Asked if he had a checkup on Thursday, Anthony Rizzo said, “I don't remember.” — “That's funny, right?” the joking Yankee followed up. Rizzo has been on the injured list since Aug. 3 due to post-concussion syndrome.
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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
'There's something brewing in this clubhouse.' Christopher Morel's walk-off HR caps Chicago Cubs' wild comeback win. — Somewhere between first and second base, Christopher Morel tossed his helmet windmill-style in euphoric celebration. — By the time he sprinted around third …
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Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Paul Skenes discusses dating Livvy Dunne and his unique relationship with social media — Off The Bat is a weekly Pirates column from insider Jason Mackey, powered by North Shore Tavern, Pittsburgh's home for steak on a stone. — BRADENTON, Fla. — Paul Skenes signed for $9.2 million last month …
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Adry Torres / Daily Mail:
David Ortiz revealed Thursday that he has tried to reach out to Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco — He addressed the issue surrounding Franco for the first time after an online report falsely revealed that he had questioned the behavior of Franco and San Diego Padres star …
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
With AL's best record, baseball's best farm system, Orioles ‘set up for many, many years’ — SAN DIEGO — The start of Ryan O'Hearn's major league career in many ways coincided with the beginning of the Orioles' rebuild. His debut for the Kansas City Royals came July 31, 2018 …
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Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
Kiley McDaniel's 2023 midseason top 50 MLB prospects — We're now at the standard check-in time for an update on my pro prospect rankings. Since my last edition in late May, the Nos. 1, 2, 7 and 8 prospects have graduated. It's been a busy summer in terms of movement …
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