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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.
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MLB Daily Dish and Giants Extra
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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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Let's Go Tribe, Pinstripe Alley and Sportsnet.ca
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Fox Sports:
Eyes tearing, voice cracking, Teixeira says '16 is finale
Eyes tearing, voice cracking, Teixeira says '16 is finale
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Pinstripe Alley and baseballmusings.com
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mark Teixeira To Retire After 2016 Season
Mark Teixeira To Retire After 2016 Season
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Talking Chop, Over the Monster, Forbes, NESN.com, MLB Daily Dish, Pinstripe Alley and Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
Rupp's 4 RBIs Lead Phillies Past Padres 5-4 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 6, 2016, 2:57 A.M. E.D.T. — SAN DIEGO — Cameron Rupp tweaked his swing, and now hitting has become a day at the beach. — Rupp clanked a three-run homer off a palm tree beyond center field and tied a career high …
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Gaslamp Ball and The Good Phight
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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 …
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True Blue LA and Surviving Grady
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.
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Fish Stripes, Beyond the Box Score, Purple Row and Yahoo Sports
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:
MLB Trade Rumors, Lookout Landing and Halos Heaven
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 …
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ESPN.com, Faith and Fear in Flushing, Amazin' Avenue and Yahoo Sports
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) …
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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.
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Viva El Birdos, Yahoo Sports and Talking Chop
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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The Crawfish Boxes and Yahoo Sports
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.
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Federal Baseball and Yahoo Sports
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 …
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