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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
'We didn't get the job done:' White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf's patience finally runs out — There were hugs. — There were tears. — There were emotional good-byes. — And there were screams of angst. — Tuesday was one of the most emotional and gut-wrenching days Chicago White …
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Greg Hinz / Chicago Business:
White Sox ponder move from South Side home — While the Chicago Bears' search for a new stadium has dominated headlines for months, the White Sox have begun quietly reviewing their options, too. — Knowledgeable sources say Jerry Reinsdorf, the team's majority owner and chairman …
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB's toughest division has undergone radical makeover with Yankees, Red Sox out of power — For the first time since 1992, neither of the AL East's top two teams will be the Yankees or Red Sox. — BALTIMORE - For 30 years, there has been no surer bet in baseball than playing the ponies in the American League East.
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Brandon Contes / Awful Announcing:
Hot mic catches Suzyn Waldman calling out ‘boring’ Yankees … The New York Yankees playing lifeless baseball with no hopes of a playoff run is new territory for just about everyone, including the broadcasters. — Tuesday night, the Yankees lost to the Washington Nationals 2-1, extending their losing streak to nine games.
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Wander Franco placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball — The Rays shortstop had been on the restricted list, in a mutual agreement with the team. The switch, which is not considered a disciplinary measure, puts him under league control. — ST. PETERSBURG …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Everything we know about the Wander Franco investigation
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ESPN:
Alex Cora cursed at by Justin Verlander, ejected in Red Sox loss — Alex Cora was on the receiving end of an expletive from Astros ace Justin Verlander and later was ejected for arguing balls and strikes during a contentious game Tuesday night for the Red Sox manager.
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Christopher Smith / masslive.com:
Red Sox' Alex Cora tells Justin Verlander ‘just go pitch,’ star curses back
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Pete Alonso was center of trade talks with Brewers. Will Mets make move in offseason? — The Milwaukee Brewers made a significant push to acquire New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso before the trade deadline, according to sources briefed on the discussions.
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ESPN:
Rosario, Ozuna go deep as major league-leading Braves snap 2-game skid with 3-2 victory over Mets — ATLANTA — Eddie Rosario hit a two-run homer in the second inning, Marcell Ozuna added a solo shot in the fifth and the major league-leading Atlanta Braves held on to beat the New York Mets 3-2 on Tuesday night.
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Angels' Shohei Ohtani has elbow tear, won't pitch again this season — Shohei Ohtani has a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will not pitch again this season, Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian said Wednesday night in Anaheim, California …
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
With Everson Pereira in the majors, other Yankees prospects await their opportunity — With rumors flying and the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate holed up in a Scranton hotel on an off day, RailRiders manager Shelley Duncan and hitting coach Trevor Amicone requested a meeting with Everson Pereira on Monday.
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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Costly error sends Angels to loss in Mike Trout's return — Trout goes 1 for 4 in his first game after missing seven weeks, but the Reds take the lead when three unearned runs score after an error by first baseman Nolan Schanuel — ANAHEIM — On the first day Mike Trout was back in the Angels' lineup …
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Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks complete sweep of Texas Rangers — Nick Piecoro Theo MackieArizona Republic — Moments after center fielder Alek Thomas made perhaps the play of the year, television cameras panned across the Diamondbacks' dugout. The looks on his teammates' faces said it all.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
How 2019 MVP Cody Bellinger revived his career with Cubs — IT WAS AN early Saturday morning at Wrigley Field. Most of the Chicago Cubs' roster wouldn't arrive for their game against the Kansas City Royals for hours. But at 8:30 a.m., about six hours before first pitch …
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Paul Skrbina / The Tennessean:
Stella Weaver of Nolensville makes Little League World Series history with hit — SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Southeast Region's Stella Weaver made history Tuesday at the 2023 Little League World Series while playing for Tennessee state champion Nolensville.
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