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11:20 AM ET, August 6, 2016

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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
With traded prospect Fox injured, Rays may seek more from Giants  —  SS Lucius Fox, the highly rated prospect acquired from the Giants in the Matt Moore trade, came over as unexpectedly damaged goods with a foot injury and the Rays may seek additional compensation.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish and Giants Extra
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:   Rays May Seek Compensation For Lucius Fox Injury
Associated Press:
As Tex Says Goodbye, Sanchez Says Hello in Yanks' 13-7 Win  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 6, 2016, 12:09 A.M. E.D.T.  —  NEW YORK — As Mark Teixeira started to say goodbye, Gary Sanchez began to say hello.  —  Teixeira got two hits after tearfully announcing this will be his final big league season …
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ESPN.com:
Padres drawing scrutiny after trades with Marlins and Red Sox  —  Recent trades by the San Diego Padres are drawing scrutiny within the industry about whether the Padres properly shared relevant medical information in trades executed with the Boston Red Sox and Miami Marlins, according to league sources.
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Associated Press:
Rupp's 4 RBIs Lead Phillies Past Padres 5-4
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and The Good Phight
Associated Press:
Prado, Marlins Rally for 4 in 9th, Beat Rockies 5-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 6, 2016, 12:33 A.M. E.D.T.  —  DENVER — Martin Prado hit a go-ahead, two-run single during a four-run rally in the ninth inning that sent the Miami Marlins over the Colorado Rockies 5-3 Friday night in a matchup of NL wild-card contenders.
Associated Press:
Zunino's HR Caps Big 1st Inning, Mariners Beat Angels 6-4  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 6, 2016, 1:21 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SEATTLE — Mike Zunino capped Seattle's six-run first inning with a three-run home run off Tim Lincecum, and the Mariners held on for a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
Associated Press:
Syndergaard Can't Hold Runners, or a Lead, as the Mets Fall to the Tigers  —  DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers cannot explain what happened when they went to Boston in late July.  Thinking too much about it could ruin the magic.  —  Starting with a three-game sweep of the Red Sox at Fenway Park …
Associated Press:
Rodriguez's Home Run in 9th Gives Pirates 3-2 Win Over Reds  —  PITTSBURGH — Sean Rodriguez homered to open the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.  —  Rodriguez connected off Ross Ohlendorf (5-7) …
Discussion: Red Reporter and Bucs Dugout
Associated Press:
Garcia Shuts Down Braves, Has RBI Single in Cards' 1-0 Win  —  ST. LOUIS — Jaime Garcia pitched eight scoreless innings and had an RBI single to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.  —  Garcia (8-8) struck out 11 as he topped the 100-strikeout mark for the third time in his career.
Associated Press:
Wright Shines in Homecoming, Red Sox Beat Dodgers 9-0  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 6, 2016, 2:45 A.M. E.D.T.  —  LOS ANGELES — Knuckleballer Steven Wright dazzled in a three-hit shutout, which was a perfect homecoming performance.  —  The Torrance, California, native befuddled the Dodgers …
Discussion: Surviving Grady
Associated Press:
Keuchel Tosses 3-Hitter, Astros Improve to 2-9 vs Rangers  —  HOUSTON — Dallas Keuchel pitched a three-hitter and the Houston Astros beat Texas for just the second time in 11 tries this season, topping the Rangers 5-0 Friday night.  —  Jose Altuve had two hits and drove in two runs …
Associated Press:
Nationals Hit 2 HRs and Beat Giants 5-1 Behind Gonzalez  —  WASHINGTON — Gio Gonzalez pitched seven innings of two-hit ball, Trea Turner and Wilson Ramos homered and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 5-1 on Friday night in a matchup of first-place teams.
Discussion: Federal Baseball and Yahoo Sports
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Pirates fans should be thanking their GM instead of criticizing him  —  Neal Huntington's deadline moves weren't popular, but they were wise  —  Pirates fans who are angry over the team's deadline trades will not want to hear this, but general manager Neal Huntington did the right thing.
Discussion: Pirates Breakdown
 
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