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Charlie Goldsmith / Cincinnati.com:
Christian Encarnacion-Strand keeps it simple when situations are tough — Cincinnati Reds rookie infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand shook his head and laughed. He said, “What do you mean, how'd I do it?” — Encarnacion-Strand went from a fourth-round pick who got traded by the team …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds call up top prospect Noelvi Marte for team's MLB-leading 14th debut — Another day, another top prospect joins the big leagues for the Cincinnati Reds. — The Reds have called up infielder Noelvi Marte from Triple-A Louisville for tonight's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, sources confirmed.
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Nimmo, McNeil homer to help Mets beat Cardinals 7-1 for their 3rd straight win — ST. LOUIS — Brandon Nimmo hit a leadoff home run, Jeff McNeil had a three-run shot and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 on Friday night for their third straight victory.
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MLB, MLS alter schedules with Hurricane Hilary approaching Calif. — Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer have altered their game schedules in California this weekend because of the forecast for Hurricane Hilary, which was churning off Mexico's Pacific coast Friday as a powerful Category 4 storm.
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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Chicago Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to add versatility to his resume — Chicago Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins hinted during a radio interview with 670 The Score in Chicago earlier this week that prized prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong could make it to the big leagues this season …
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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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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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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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MLB Gameday: Mets 7, Cardinals 1 Final Score (08/18/2023) — Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Mets vs. Cardinals at Busch Stadium
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Victoria Hernandez / USA Today:
Red Sox infielder Luis Urías makes history with back-to-back grand slams — While their rivals the New York Yankees are making history that they might be ashamed of, the Boston Red Sox have a player who did something worth celebrating. — Luis Urías hit a grand slam Saturday …
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Cubs designate Tucker Barnhart for assignment, recall Miles Mastrobuoni — Cubs designate Tucker Barnhart for assignment, recall Miles Mastrobuoni originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago — In a surprising move ahead of Saturday afternoon's game against the Kansas City Royals …
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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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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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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
Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Nick Lodolo Advancing Through Minors in Rehab Assignment
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