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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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SEE IT: Alex Rodriguez gives bat to Fenway Park fan after hitting home run over Green Monster
SEE IT: Alex Rodriguez gives bat to Fenway Park fan after hitting home run over Green Monster
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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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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 — 9:59pm: La Stella went on the record with ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers and explained his perspective in a lengthy interview that I'd highly encourage all readers to check out in its entirety. La Stella harbors no ill feelings toward …
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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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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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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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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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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Prince Fielder's Career Likely Over — 2:07pm: Rosenthal clarifies that Fielder is not technically retiring (Twitter links). Doctors won't permit him to play, so the proper designation for his situation is that he is medically disabled. Retiring would cause Fielder to renounce the money in his contract …
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Associated Press:
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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Jenkins Throws 6 Strong Innings, Braves Beat Brewers 2-1 — MILWAUKEE — Tyrell Jenkins pitched six strong innings, Nick Markakis and Adonis Garcia drove in a run each in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday night. — Jenkins (2-2) allowed one run and three hits in six innings.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Place Michael Wacha On DL, Promote Alex Reyes — The Cardinals announced today that they've placed right-hander Michael Wacha on the 15-day disabled list due to inflammation in his right shoulder and purchased the contract of top prospect Alex Reyes to fill Wacha's spot on the roster.
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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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Extra Mustard / SI.com:
Yasiel Puig is having lots of fun with his new teammates in Triple A — Yasiel Puig has only played two games with the Oklahoma City Dodgers after he was optioned to the minor leagues last week, but he's already feeling right at home. — Puig and the Dodgers fell to the Iowa Cubs 3-2 in Iowa on Monday …
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Jeff Gordon / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Gordo: Mediocrity is enough for Cards to contend — Here is what the Cardinals have accomplished during the first two-thirds of the regular season: They didn't surrender. — Unlike several National League rivals — most immediately the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers in the Central Division …
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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.
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