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Greinke Comes Off Disabled List, Helps D-Backs Beat Mets 5-3 — NEW YORK — Zack Greinke won in his return from a six-week stay on the disabled list, Michael Bourn hit a go-ahead triple in the seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the New York Mets 5-3 Tuesday night.
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D-backs, Greinke win on Bourn's clutch triple — NEW YORK — Zack Greinke stuck around long enough in his first start back from the disabled list to benefit from a late burst of offense, earning the victory Tuesday in the D-backs' 5-3 win over the Mets at Citi Field.
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Tommy La Stella wants to play for the Cubs — and only the Cubs — CHICAGO — The Cubs placed infielder Tommy La Stella on the inactive list Tuesday as he contemplates retirement if he can't play for the big league team. — In fact, La Stella, who was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on July 29 …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tommy La Stella Placed On Temporarily Inactive List
Tommy La Stella Placed On Temporarily Inactive List
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Associated Press:
Frazier Homers in 10th, White Sox Beat Royals 7-5 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Todd Frazier hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and Justin Morneau had four hits to lift the Chicago White Sox over the Kansas City Royals 7-5 on Tuesday night. — Frazier is tied for the major league lead with 31 homers …
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Knee injury another ‘missed opportunity’ for White Sox's Avisail Garcia
Knee injury another ‘missed opportunity’ for White Sox's Avisail Garcia
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Associated Press:
Bauer Outduels Scherzer as Indians Beat Nationals 3-1 — WASHINGTON — Francisco Lindor singled to break up Max Scherzer's no-hit bid and scored in the seventh inning, and Trevor Bauer pitched the Cleveland Indians to a 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Another Scherzer No-No Post
Another Scherzer No-No Post
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ESPN:
Dodgers ‘disappointed’ in Yasiel Puig, some Triple-A teammates — The Los Angeles Dodgers say demoted outfielder Yasiel Puig's activity on social media following a Monday night loss in Triple-A will be handled internally. — Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman …
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Extra Mustard / SI.com:
Yasiel Puig is having lots of fun with his new teammates in Triple A
Yasiel Puig is having lots of fun with his new teammates in Triple A
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Associated Press:
Dodgers Beat Phillies 9-3 to Tie Giants Atop NL West — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 10, 2016, 1:51 A.M. E.D.T. — LOS ANGELES — Howie Kendrick, Yasmani Grandal and Justin Turner homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Tuesday night to tie the San Francisco Giants atop the NL West.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Why it's time to stop doubting the Los Angeles Dodgers
Why it's time to stop doubting the Los Angeles Dodgers
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Associated Press:
Bryant, Lackey Lead Cubs Over Angels 5-1 for 8th Straight — CHICAGO — Kris Bryant hit his 28th home run, John Lackey outpitched friend and former teammate Jered Weaver, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 Tuesday night for their eighth straight victory.
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Associated Press:
Smyly Pitches 6 Innings for Win, Rays Beat Blue Jays 9-2 — TORONTO — Drew Smyly pitched six innings to win his second straight decision, Logan Forsythe hit a solo homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Tuesday night. — Evan Longoria reached base four times …
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New York Daily News:
Joe Girardi: Yankees' youngsters are here to win — BOSTON — Gary Sanchez started the youth movement, getting significant playing time behind the plate and as the designated hitter. Aaron Judge or Tyler Austin could be next. — But echoing the words of Hal Steinbrenner from a Monday radio interview …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Sign Tommy Layne To Major League Deal
Yankees Sign Tommy Layne To Major League Deal
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Associated Press:
Altuve, Correa Lead Astros to 7-5 Win Over Twins — MINNEAPOLIS — Jose Altuve had four hits following a brief absence from the lineup, Carlos Correa homered and drove in four runs, and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Tuesday night. — Altuve was given the night off …
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ESPN:
Red Sox scrap ‘racially insensitive’ David Ortiz bobbleheads — Boston Red Sox fans who attend Tuesday night's game against the New York Yankees will no longer receive David Ortiz bobbleheads. — The team promised to distribute Ortiz bobbleheads to the first 15,000 fans entering Fenway Park prior …
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Red Sox aren't planning a farewell ceremony for Alex Rodriguez
Red Sox aren't planning a farewell ceremony for Alex Rodriguez
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Associated Press:
Polanco, Rookie Kuhl Lead Pirates to 6-4 Victory Over Padres — PITTSBURGH — Gregory Polanco hit a tiebreaking three-run homer and Chad Kuhl pitched six innings for the win after being called up from the minor leagues as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the San Diego Padres 6-4 on Tuesday night.
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Associated Press:
Francona has chest pain, not managing Indians on Tuesday — WASHINGTON — Terry Francona is not managing the Cleveland Indians in a game against the Nationals after complaining of chest pain while speaking to reporters. — The Indians say Francona was examined by the Nationals Park EMT …
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Associated Press:
Smolinski, Neal Help A's Win Second Straight Over Orioles — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 10, 2016, 12:46 A.M. E.D.T. — OAKLAND, Calif. — Jake Smolinski singled and scored the deciding run in the third inning, rookie Zach Neal earned his first career win as a starter and the Oakland Athletics held …
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