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Thankful David Wright returns to a very different Mets team, but will still be the leader — PHILADELPHIA — At the beginning of a historic night for the Mets offense, David Wright announced his relevance to the pennant race with one thundering swing: top of the second inning, boom, second deck in left field.
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George A. King III / New York Post:
CC Sabathia rules out surgery, stays open to bullpen role — CC Sabathia in discussion with Yankees trainer Steve Donohue during his abbreviated start Aug. 23 at Yankee Stadium. — CC Sabathia was encouraged by what a doctor told him Tuesday about his sore right knee.
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Sabathia Possibly Done For Season; Yankees Re-Sign Capuano
Sabathia Possibly Done For Season; Yankees Re-Sign Capuano
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Tim Reilly / Metsblog:
Tonight's Tuesday Night Baseball Lineups presented by Verizon — Game 125: Mets at Phillies on SNY at 7:05 p.m. ET — The Mets continue their four-game series against the Phillies on Tuesday in Philadelphia at 7:05 p.m. ET on SNY. — Mets — Phillies — 1. Curtis Granderson (L) RF
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Game 124: Mets at Phillies, 7:05 p.m. on SNY
Game 124: Mets at Phillies, 7:05 p.m. on SNY
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Steve Silva / Boston Globe:
Don Orsillo out as NESN's Red Sox voice after 2015 season — We knew there would be plenty of changes for the Red Sox heading into 2016, but few anticipated that a major change would be coming to the television broadcast booth. — This will be Don Orsillo's final season as the play …
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Beltran Hits Sacrifice Fly in 9th; Yankees Beat Astros 1-0 — NEW YORK — Carlos Beltran hit a game-ending sacrifice fly after Oliver Perez walked the bases loaded, and the New York Yankees beat the Houston Astros 1-0 Monday night in a game highlighted by a tense duel between Nathan Eovaldi and Scott Feldman.
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Dallas Keuchel, Astros discuss contract extension
Dallas Keuchel, Astros discuss contract extension
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Claim Donn Roach From Reds — The Blue Jays announced today that they have claimed right-hander Donn Roach off waivers from the Reds. Michael Saunders has been transferred to the 60-day DL to create room on the 40-man roster for Roach, who was designated for assignment by Cincinnati over the weekend.
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Jordan Raanan / New Jersey Online:
Victor Cruz: Jaguars defensive backs were ‘gunning’ for Giants star Odell Beckham — EAST RUTHERFORD All Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz could do on Saturday night was watch as he believed the Jacksonville Jaguars defensive backs were targeting Odell Beckham Jr.
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Stan Awtrey / Denver Post:
Bettis made rehab starts Aug. 15 and Aug. 20 and pitched a total of 8 innings — Chad Bettis (35) of the Colorado Rockies pitches in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum on July 1, 2015 in Oakland, Calif. (Ezra Shaw, Getty Images)
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Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com:
Blue Jays, Rangers set for crucial series — 8/19/15: In his return from the disabled list, Derek Holland allows two runs with six strikeouts and no walks over 6 1/3 innings of work — The Blue Jays and Rangers will open a three-game series on Tuesday night at Globe Life Park in a matchup …
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St. Louis Turns Turn 4 Double Plays in 5-3 Win Over Arizona — PHOENIX — Lance Lynn pitched six effective innings with the help of four double plays and Yadier Molina hit a two-run single in the seventh inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.
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Castillo's 5 RBIs Lead Kelly, Red Sox Over White Sox — CHICAGO — Rusney Castillo homered and drove in a career-high five runs, Joe Kelly won his fifth straight outing and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Monday night. — Kelly (7-6) allowed five hits and two runs …
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Joseph Swide / VICE Sports:
A Potential Baseball Powerhouse Blossoms in Uganda — “Eventually, Uganda will long surpass the Dominican Republic as far as number and quality of [baseball] players.” — The person who said this out loud, and truly believes it, is an intelligent and reasonable man with a more than basic understanding …
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Royals Score 7 Runs in 6th Inning, Beat Orioles 8-3 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Omar Infante led a seven-run charge in the sixth inning to support a strong start by Kris Medlen, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 on Monday night. — Despite working on a pitch count …
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