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12:35 PM 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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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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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 …
Discussion: 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 …
Discussion: 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.
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:
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
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
 
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