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2:35 PM ET, August 9, 2016

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SEE IT: Alex Rodriguez gives bat to Fenway Park fan after hitting home run over Green Monster — BOSTON — For at least one night, a Red Sox fan was rooting for Alex Rodriguez at Fenway Park. — Friday night, a young fan sitting in the first row behind the Yankees' on-deck area …

Discussion: Over the Monster, Full Count and Pinstripe Alley

Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:

Red Sox aren't planning a farewell ceremony for Alex Rodriguez — BOSTON — If Alex Rodriguez is expecting a grand send-off at Fenway Park, he shouldn't hold his breath. — Although the Boston Red Sox likely will make a low-key acknowledgment of A-Rod's prominent role in the age-old rivalry …

Discussion: CBS Boston

Lindsey Foltin / Fox Sports:
Yankees take old-school transportation on trip to Boston

Discussion: FenwayNation

Associated Press:

Crawford 1st With 7 Hits Since '75, Giants Win in 14 Innings — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 9, 2016, 1:30 A.M. E.D.T. — MIAMI — Brandon Crawford became the first major leaguer in 41 years to get seven hits in a game, finally putting the San Francisco Giants ahead to stay with an RBI single …

Discussion: Federal Baseball, ESPN, McCovey Chronicles and Fish Stripes

Fox Sports:

Bochy hospitalized, won't manage Giants in opener at Miami — MIAMI (AP) The San Francisco Giants say manager Bruce Bochy has been admitted to a Miami hospital after falling ill and will miss Monday night's game against the Marlins. — The Giants did not specify what sent the 61-year-old Bochy to the hospital Monday morning.

Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Sportsnet.ca

WJHL:

6-year-old girl remains in critical condition after fall from Ferris wheel at Greene Co. Fair — GREENE COUNTY, TN (WJHL) — One of the three children injured after falling from a Ferris wheel at the Greene County Fair Monday night remains in critical condition.

Discussion: WKRN-TV, more at WeSmirch »

WATE-TV:

3 children fall from Ferris wheel at Greene County fair — GREENEVILLE (WATE) - Three children fell from a Ferris wheel at the Greene County Fair on Monday night. — Authorities in Greeneville say one of the baskets flipped over around 6:15 p.m. causing three children to fall 35 to 40 feet.

Discussion: fox4kc.com

Associated Press:

Molina's RBI Caps Rally as Cardinals Stun Reds 5-4 — ST. LOUIS — Yadier Molina started and ended a five-run rally in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals stunned the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on Monday night. — Molina singled to start the inning and was hit by a pitch from Ross Ohlendorf …

Discussion: Viva El Birdos and Yahoo Sports

Jeff Gordon / St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Gordo: Mediocrity is enough for Cards to contend

ESPN:

Tim Tebow to pursue a career in professional baseball — Former NFL quarterback and current ESPN broadcaster Tim Tebow is actively pursuing a career in professional baseball and plans to hold a workout for Major League Baseball teams later this month, according to his agents Jimmy Sexton and Nick Khan.

MLB.com:

3-chiro: 3B for 30th to reach 3,000 hits! — DENVER — With one more iconic swing while moving out of the batter's box, Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki entered historic company on a towering triple off the right-field wall at Coors Field. — The drive off Rockies left-handed reliever Chris Rusin …

Discussion: SiriusXM Blog

ESPN:
Ichiro Suzuki triples to join MLB's 3,000-hit club

Discussion: Brew Crew Ball

ESPN: Ichiro reaches 3,000 hits by following meticulous standards

New York Daily News:

Mets aren't done trying to improve club, have made two waiver claims — one for a reliever — Jay Bruce and Jon Niese were solid moves, mostly for 2017. The Mets, however, may not be done reshaping this 2016 season. — Not satisfied with their moves before Monday's non-waiver trade deadline …

Discussion: Red Reporter, Amazin' Avenue, MLB Trade Rumors and Elite Sports NY

Associated Press:

Iwakuma Tosses Gem; Mariners Beat Fulmer, Tigers 3-0 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 9, 2016, 12:54 A.M. E.D.T. — SEATTLE — Hisashi Iwakuma threw seven shutout innings for his seventh win in his last eight starts, Mike Zunino and Kyle Seager both had RBI singles off Michael Fulmer …

Discussion: Bless You Boys and Lookout Landing

Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:

Why it's time to stop doubting the Los Angeles Dodgers — Uh, it might be time to stop poking fun at the filthy-rich Dodgers and their All-Star front office. — I questioned the Dodgers when they failed to acquire Cole Hamels last season, declined to give free-agent right-hander Zack Greinke …

Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors

Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:

Yankees Sign Tommy Layne To Major League Deal — The Yankees have announced that they've signed lefty Tommy Layne to a big-league contract. The signing will require a 25-man roster move, which has yet to be announced. Layne is represented by Platinum Sports.

Discussion: FenwayNation