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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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Eyes tearing, voice cracking, Teixeira says '16 is finale
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
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: Giants Extra
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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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Holt's Single in 11th Lifts Red Sox Past Mariners, 3-2
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.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Purple Row
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 …
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Robert Sanchez / ESPN.com:
Jonathan Lucroy talks vetoing Cleveland, leaving Milwaukee and ‘getting traded to a winner’  —  Jonathan Lucroy is one of baseball's best catchers.  Still, this hasn't been the easiest of weeks for the 2016 All-Star.  On Saturday, the 30-year-old was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers …
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:
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: Yahoo Sports and Federal Baseball
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: Bucs Dugout
Associated Press:
Castillo Draws Walk, Diamondbacks Walk Off With Win in 11th  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 6, 2016, 1:54 A.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — Welington Castillo drew a one-out walk with the bases loaded to drive in Paul Goldschmidt with the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning …
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
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.
Discussion: Halos Heaven
Associated Press:
Alvarez, Machado Lead Orioles Past White Sox, 7-5  —  CHICAGO — Pedro Alvarez hit two solo shots to extend his homer streak and the Baltimore Orioles had 16 hits to overpower the Chicago White Sox 7-5 on Friday night and keep pace with Toronto for first place in the AL East.
Tim Brown / Yahoo Sports:
Sources: A's employee spied on players with hidden camera  —  An Oakland A's employee planted a hidden camera in the O.co Coliseum weight room to spy on players and personnel, league and union sources told Yahoo Sports, and was suspended while an independent law firm hired by the organization concluded its investigation into the case.
 
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