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Associated Press:
Pirates Top Cardinals 8-2 in Doubleheader Opener — PITTSBURGH — Francisco Cervelli hit his second career grand slam, Gerrit Cole pitched seven solid innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 in a doubleheader opener to put St. Louis' NL Central title hopes on hold.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Piscotty could return to field this weekend — PITTSBURGH • The first person to see Stephen Piscotty lying unconscious, blood trickling from his mouth, in left-center field Monday night at PNC Park after a vicious collision was also one of the last to see him a few hours later at the hospital.
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Tim Reilly / Metsblog:
Game 158: Mets at Phillies, 7:05 p.m. ET — The Mets (89-68) continue their three-game series against the Phillies (60-97) on Wednesday in Philadelphia at 7:05 p.m. ET on SNY. — RHP Logan Verrett (1-2, 3.40 ERA) gets the start for the Mets. He'll be opposed by RHP Alec Asher (0-5, 7.52 ERA) for Philadelphia.
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Danny Abriano / Metsblog:
Colon struggles early as Mets lose to Phillies, 4-3
Colon struggles early as Mets lose to Phillies, 4-3
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
What limits? Terry Collins ready to turn Matt Harvey loose in playoffs — PHILADELPHIA — After weeks of consternation about Matt Harvey's availability and willingness to pitch past 180 innings and into the playoffs, Terry Collins said Tuesday that the right-hander will not be limited …
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Jonathon Niese not sharp but comfortable in new relief role … Mets — Mets vs. Phillies … Mets — Mets playoff hopefuls … Mets — Matt Harvey's career starts
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Associated Press:
New MLB Commissioner Envisions More Speed-Up Experiments — NEW YORK — Rob Manfred envisions more experiments with speed-up rules, such as limiting pitching changes and trips to the mound, or requiring each pitcher to face multiple batters. — Speaking at the Sports Diversity & Inclusion Symposium …
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Baseball's culture clash: Vast majority of brawls involve differing ethnicities — A scene from the Texas Rangers' clubhouse at Oakland's Coliseum last week neatly captured the blending of cultures that's so prevalent in baseball. — As Shin-Soo Choo highlights flashed on a TV screen …
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Associated Press:
Indians OF Michael Brantley out vs. Twins with shoulder injury — CLEVELAND — Indians outfielder Michael Brantley has toughed it out, playing through aches and pains all season long. — Now a right shoulder injury could sideline him for Cleveland's final week.
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Scott Miller / Bleacher Report:
San Diego Padres Fined for MLB Infraction Before International Draft — An already frustrating season in San Diego took another hit earlier this month when Major League Baseball fined the San Diego Padres an undisclosed amount for holding an illegal international workout this summer, according to Bleacher Report sources.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
RIVALS QUESTION HIRING, BUT PADRES BACK NEW GENERAL MANAGER
RIVALS QUESTION HIRING, BUT PADRES BACK NEW GENERAL MANAGER
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John Lott / National Post:
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki encouraged daily by teammates during recovery — BALTIMORE - He is still new to his team, and for the past couple of weeks, he hasn't even been able to play. But thanks to his teammates, Troy Tulowitzki does not feel at all like a stranger.
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Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
In Jonathan Papelbon, Nationals got their closer — and their kiss of death … As July neared its close, and the Washington Nationals tried to cling to their spot atop the National League East, General Manager Mike Rizzo manned his iPhone at all hours. The Nationals were in Miami for an off day before three games against the Marlins.
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Associated Press:
Cubs Score 4 in 1st, Beat Reds 4-1 After Long Rain Delay — CINCINNATI — Miguel Montero doubled home a pair of runs during Chicago's four-run first inning, and Dan Haren pitched into the eighth on Tuesday night, leading the Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds following a long rain delay.
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Cincinnati.com:
Reds expect Hamilton to be healthy, switch-hitting, by spring — The Reds expect Billy Hamilton to show up on time this spring, ready to play, batting from both the left and right side. — Hamilton underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder on Tuesday and is expected to be ready to resume …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Reds considering bringing back manager Bryan Price in 2016
Reds considering bringing back manager Bryan Price in 2016
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