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Paul Hagen / MLB.com:
Manfred to succeed Selig as next Commissioner — It's unanimous. Official Major League Baseballs will feature a new signature next year. — Rob Manfred was elected in a 30-0 vote Thursday to succeed Commissioner Bud Selig in January, becoming the 10th person to hold the industry's highest office.
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Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
Rob Manfred Elected as New M.L.B. Commissioner
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
BALTIMORE — MLB COO Rob Manfred received 22 of 30 owners' votes …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Commissioner Voting In Progress; Manfred Still One Vote Shy
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Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
Inside the Ballroom: Scenes From Baseball's Election Battle
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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Terry Collins: Matt Harvey out for '14 — NEW YORK — New York Mets manager Terry Collins had a blunt message for rehabbing ace Matt Harvey during a phone conversation with the ace on Thursday: “Back off.” — Concerned Harvey is doing too much, too fast in his return from Tommy John surgery …
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Canadian Press:
Strasburg survives shaky start to help Nationals beat Mets — NEW YORK, N.Y. - Stephen Strasburg bounced back from a poor start to pitch seven efficient innings, Bryce Harper and Adam LaRoche each hit a two-run homer, and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 4-1 Thursday night …
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Kristie Ackert / NY Daily News:
Mets swept by power-hitting Nationals as Adam LaRoche, Bryce Harper go deep off Dillon Gee — The Mets righthander went six innings and allowed four runs on two home runs. Gee gave up four hits, struck out three and tied a season-high by walking four. — The Mets may not have embraced Citi Field …
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Nick Groke / Denver Post:
CARLOS GONZALEZ FACING SHUTDOWN WITH KNEE INJURY; ROCKIES MAY LOSE ANOTHER STAR — The Denver Post — Colorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez reacts in disappointment after striking out against the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field on Aug. 7, 2014 in Denver.
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Canadian Press:
Culberson breaks lengthy HR drought as Rockies beat Reds — DENVER — Charlie Culberson hit his first homer in more than a month — a three-run shot in the fifth — and Jorge De La Rosa pitched seven effective innings to lift the Colorado Rockies over the Cincinnati Reds 7-3 on Thursday night.
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
ROCKIES' CARLOS GONZALEZ IS LIKELY DONE FOR THE SEASON AFTER PLAYING IN JUST 70 GAMES
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Associated Press:
Marlins Rally, Beat Diamondbacks 5-4 in 10 Innings — MIAMI — Marcell Ozuna doubled home Garrett Jones with the winning run in the 10th inning, and the Miami Marlins topped the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 on Thursday night. — Ozuna's line-drive to left-center came off Bradin Hagens (0-1), who was making his major league debut.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero: “Best I've ever seen” of Trevor Bauer
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cubs deal former first-round pick Jackson to D-backs — Chicago receives Minor League right-hander Cooper in exchange for outfielder — CHICAGO — The Cubs dealt 2009 first-round Draft pick Brett Jackson to the D-backs late Thursday for Minor League right-handed pitcher Blake Cooper.
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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Amaro formulating plan for Phillies' future — GM acknowledges team's needs, but not ready to share specific ideas — ANAHEIM — There are more questions than answers at this point. At least everybody seems to agree on that. — The Phillies open a three-game series Friday against the Giants …
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Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Yadi catches for first time since surgery — ST. LOUIS — On Thursday, 34 days after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, veteran catcher Yadier Molina crouched down to catch his first bullpen session since the injury. — Manager Mike Matheny noted afterward …
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Canadian Press:
Cardinals top Padres to leapfrog Pirates in NL Central — ST. LOUIS — Pinch-hitter Jon Jay delivered a two-run double in the eighth inning and right fielder Shane Robinson threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth to help the St. Louis Cardinals hold off the San Diego Padres 4-3 Thursday night.
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