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After ‘extremely disappointing’ Julio Urías arrest, Dodgers mull options — Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Andrew Friedman said Julio Urías' arrest on felony domestic violence charges was “extremely disappointing” and noted that the organization is considering multiple options …
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MLB places Dodgers' Julio Urías on administrative leave — Major League Baseball announced it placed Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias on administrative leave Wednesday, three days after police arrested the left-hander on suspicion of felony domestic violence.
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Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks lose must-win game to Rockies in playoff chase — Nick Piecoro Theo MackieArizona Republic — Torey Lovullo did not want to give Tuesday's game against the Rockies the must-win moniker, perhaps because his team lost it. He did, though, manage it that way.
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Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks get big win going into key part of playoff stretch, starting against the Cubs — The Arizona Diamondbacks fought back Wednesday afternoon against the Colorado Rockies, showing a crucial trait they'll need over the next few weeks with a playoff spot on the line.
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Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Shintaro Fujinami, Orioles' seventh reliever, secures 5-4, 10-inning win over Angels: 'He's got electric stuff' — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shintaro Fujinami hadn't been trusted to pitch in high-leverage situations in more than two weeks. — Orioles manager Brandon Hyde had no choice Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels.
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David Hall / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday ‘grateful’ to be in Triple-A amid ‘crazy’ year — NORFOLK, Va. — Jackson Holliday didn't tell the hotel clerk to Google him Monday, but he did have to do some convincing. — Freshly promoted to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides from Double-A Bowie …
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Agent: Shohei Ohtani plans to continue to be two-way player — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani is still evaluating medical opinions on the tear in his right ulnar collateral ligament, but his agent, Nez Balelo of CAA, made two things clear Monday afternoon: Ohtani will be ready to at least hit …
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Lorenzo Reyes / USA Today:
Shohei Ohtani to have ‘some type of procedure,’ but agent says he'll remain two-way star
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The Athletic:
If Mets want to hire David Stearns, their path is now clear — The path for the New York Mets hiring David Stearns as president of baseball operations is now clear. — Stearns' contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, which runs through the 2023 season, enabled him to start talking to other clubs …
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Walk-off balk: Chicago White Sox find another tough way to lose, this time 7-6 to the Kansas City Royals — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chicago White Sox continue to come up with painful ways to lose. — Just when they thought they've seen it all, the Sox fell 7-6 to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium.
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Associated Press:
Marlins place Sandy Alcantara, Jorge Soler on injured list — MIAMI — The Marlins placed reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara and star slugger Jorge Soler on the injured list Wednesday, dealing a blow to Miami's postseason hopes. — Alcantara is sidelined because of a right forearm strain …
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Charlie Goldsmith / Cincinnati.com:
‘No mercy.’ Here's why the Cincinnati Reds are looking forward to the stretch run — The Cincinnati Reds took off for Anaheim on Aug. 20 and flew into a city experiencing a hurricane. It was the start of a 17-game stretch in 17 days that included two doubleheaders and was filled with chances …
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Aces Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer set for first showdown — ARLINGTON, Texas — As arguably the two best right-handed pitchers of their generation, the relationship between the Texas Rangers' Max Scherzer and the Houston Astros' Justin Verlander has taken many forms.
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