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Diamondbacks Come From 4 Runs Down for 5-4 Win Over Reds — CINCINNATI — A.J. Pollock drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single in the eighth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks came back from a 4-0 deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 in the opener of a four-game series Thursday night.
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Yasmany Tomas struggling with aggressive approach
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Morton, Walker Lead Pirates Over Giants — PITTSBURGH — Charlie Morton combined with two relievers on a six-hitter and Neil Walker hit a two-run home run to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the San Francisco Giants 4-0 on Thursday night. — Morton (8-4) scattered four hits over 6 2/3 innings …
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Arrieta Picks Up 15th Win, Cubs Pound Braves 7-1 — CHICAGO — Jake Arrieta pitched six scoreless innings for his major league-leading 15th win, and Anthony Rizzo and Addison Russell homered to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.
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Simon Throws 1-Hitter, Tigers Beat Rangers 4-0 — DETROIT — Alfredo Simon threw a one-hitter in his first career complete game and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 4-0 on Thursday night in a matchup of AL wild-card contenders. — Texas entered play 1½ games behind …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Indians' Shapiro a strong candidate to replace Blue Jays' Beeston — FOX Sports — Mark Shapiro has been with the Indians since 1992. — The Cleveland Indians elevated Mark Shapiro from general manager to club president in October 2010, expanding his duties to include business as well as baseball.
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Duffey Stymies Orioles as Twins Roll to 15-2 Victory — BALTIMORE — Rookie Tyler Duffey took a shutout into the eighth inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat struggling Miguel Gonzalez and the Baltimore Orioles 15-2 on a soggy Thursday night at Camden Yards.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tigers Acquire Randy Wolf From Blue Jays — The Blue Jays have traded veteran left-hander Randy Wolf, who had been with the team's Triple-A affiliate, to the Tigers in exchange for cash considerations, per Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (Twitter link). — The 38-year-old Wolf has been excellent …
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Miley, Red Sox End Royals' 5-Game Winning Streak — BOSTON — Ryan Hanigan drove in two runs and scored another on Jackie Bradley Jr.'s triple to help the Boston Red Sox beat Kansas City 4-1 Thursday night, ending the Royals' five-game winning streak. — Wade Miley (10-9) left in the eighth inning, allowing just one run.
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Tomlin Has Another Solid Start, Indians Beat Yankees — NEW YORK — Josh Tomlin had his second impressive start since returning from shoulder surgery, Cody Allen worked out of his own jam in the ninth inning Thursday night and the Cleveland Indians held on for a 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants Acquire Marlon Byrd — 3:40pm: Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that Byrd had cleared waivers as opposed to being claimed by the Giants (Twitter link). — 3:25pm: The Giants announced that they have acquired veteran outfielder Marlon Byrd and cash considerations from the Reds …
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Marcell Dareus on Bills: 'I feel like they don't really want me here' — CLEVELAND — There has been no movement in Marcell Dareus' contract negotiations and the Buffalo Bills defensive tackle's disappointment is quickly turning to disgust. — Moments after the Bills' 11-10 exhibition win …
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Chicago Tribune:
Cubs selling playoff tickets to season ticket holders — The Cubs contacted season ticket holders on Thursday, offering them the chance to buy postseason tickets. — Season ticket holders have until Sept. 8 to pay for a full slate of tickets, including a wild card game on Oct. 7 …
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