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Associated Press:
AL East-Leading Blue Jays Rally in 9th to Beat Rangers 6-5 — ARLINGTON, Texas — Troy Tulowitzki had a game-tying RBI single in the ninth inning before Adrian Beltre's throwing error allowed another Toronto run to score as the AL East-leading Blue Jays rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.
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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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Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com:
Blue Jays, Rangers set for crucial series
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Associated Press:
Gomez, Gattis Lead Keuchel and Astros to Testy Rout of Yanks — NEW YORK — Carlos Gomez and Evan Gattis both homered and drove in four runs, sending Dallas Keuchel and the Houston Astros to a 15-1 blowout of the New York Yankees that briefly got testy Tuesday night.
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New York Daily News:
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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Pujols, 3 Wild Pitches Help Angels Beat Tigers 8-7 — DETROIT — Albert Pujols homered and the Los Angeles Angels scored three times on wild pitches in an 8-7 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. — Both teams came into the game with four-game losing streaks …
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Associated Press:
Dodgers Snap 5-Game Losing Streak With 5-1 Win Over Reds — CINCINNATI — Alex Wood took a shutout into the sixth inning, and Justin Turner and Jimmy Rollins each hit two-run home runs as the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped their five-game losing streak with a 5-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.
Associated Press:
Tomlin Shakes Off Homers, Indians Outslug Brewers 11-6 — CLEVELAND — Josh Tomlin shook off three home runs and lasted six innings to win his season debut at home and Michael Brantley homered twice, leading the Cleveland Indians to an 11-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.
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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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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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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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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