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Johnson Provides Pop in Marlins 6-3 Win Over Reds — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 16, 2016, 12:00 A.M. E.D.T. — CINCINNATI — Chris Johnson isn't ready to replace Giancarlo Stanton's power in Miami's lineup, but he did a good impression of the injured slugger on Monday.
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Miami Marlins could pick up Alex Rodriguez now that Giancarlo Stanton has hit DL for six weeks — Only a day after the Yankees slammed the door in Alex Rodriguez's face, another one has opened for the steroid-tainted slugger. — Amid the news that Marlins star Giancarlo Stanton will likely miss …
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Rob Perez / Fox Sports:
Joe Girardi breaks down into tears discussing Alex Rodriguez's final game as a Yankee
Joe Girardi breaks down into tears discussing Alex Rodriguez's final game as a Yankee
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Considering Carlos Gomez
Marlins Considering Carlos Gomez
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giancarlo Stanton To Miss Rest Of Season
Giancarlo Stanton To Miss Rest Of Season
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Associated Press:
Castillo's 4 Hits Lead D-Backs Over Mets 10-6 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 16, 2016, 1:24 A.M. E.D.T. — PHOENIX — Welington Castillo, just back from a six-day leave due to complications in the birth of his son, matched his career high with four hits to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks …
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James Wagner / New York Times:
Mets Stumble Against Lowly Diamondbacks, Again — PHOENIX — Given their 59-59 record, the Mets have clearly had trouble winning this season. But there's a concerning trend in the manner in which they have been defeated: They struggle against losing teams.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Shin-Soo Choo Suffers Fractured Forearm — Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo is hitting the DL with a fractured left forearm, according to an announcement from VP of communications John Blake. The tough-luck injury occurred on a hit-by-pitch. — Given that it's mid-August …
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Rangers Beat A's 5-2 on Beltre Slam, Lose Choo to Broken Arm — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 16, 2016, 12:12 A.M. E.D.T. — ARLINGTON, Texas — Adrian Beltre's decisive grand slam came shortly after the Texas Rangers ended a 24-inning scoreless streak — and three batters after Shin-Soo Choo …
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Smyly Solid Over 7 Innings, Rays Beat Padres 8-2 — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Drew Smyly allowed just a solo homer over seven innings of one-hit ball, Logan Forsythe and Kevin Kiermaier each homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Diego Padres 8-2 on Monday night.
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Associated Press:
Cruz, Hernandez Help Mariners Hand Angels 11th Straight Loss — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 16, 2016, 1:48 A.M. E.D.T. — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Nelson Cruz hit his 30th home run to lead Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners past Los Angeles 3-2 on Monday night as the Angels matched …
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Polanco Homers, Vogelsong Wins SF Return; Bucs Beat Giants — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 16, 2016, 1:57 A.M. E.D.T. — SAN FRANCISCO — Gregory Polanco had a homer and four RBIs, Ryan Vogelsong won in his return to AT&T Park and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 8-5 on Monday night.
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Green's Arm, Judge's Bat Lead Yankees Over Blue Jays 1-0 — NEW YORK — This youth movement has brought a new feeling to the New York Yankees. It's put them in a new position in the pennant race, too. — Chad Green struck out 11 in six dominant innings, fellow rookie Aaron Judge delivered again …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs to discipline Wrigley Field DJ for playing inappropriate song — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs are preparing to discipline the Wrigley Field DJ who played an inappropriate song after Aroldis Chapman's appearance during Sunday night's game. — The '90s song, “Smack My B—
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Associated Press:
Choo-Choo Coleman, member of original Mets, dies at 80 — NEW YORK — Clarence “Choo-Choo” Coleman, a catcher on the expansion 1962 Mets who spent four seasons in the major leagues with New York and the Philadelphia Phillies, died Monday. He was 80. — Coleman, who had been suffering from cancer …
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