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Votto, Lorenzen Power Reds to 9-2 Win Over Dodgers  —  CINCINNATI — Joey Votto hit a three-run homer, relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen also hit a three-run shot, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Los Angeles 9-2 Friday night to snap a nine-game losing streak against the Dodgers.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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Beltre Homers Twice in Rangers' 6-2 Win Over Rays  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Adrian Beltre led off consecutive innings with home runs and Cole Hamels didn't give up a hit until the sixth in the Texas Rangers' 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.
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Grichuk, Cardinals Beat Phils in 11th for 5th Straight Win  —  PHILADELPHIA — There is a power bug going through the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup right now.  —  Randal Grichuk homered early, then hit an RBI double in the 11th inning that sent St. Louis over the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 Friday night for their fifth straight win.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
Associated Press:
Andino, Marlins Hold Off Pirates in 9th Inning  —  PITTSBURGH — Robert Andino hit a tiebreaking single in the top of the ninth inning, then the Miami Marlins got Andrew McCutchen to ground into a game-ending double play with the bases loaded to hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 Friday night in a matchup of NL wild-card contenders.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Bucs Dugout
Associated Press:
Naquin Hits Game-Ending Inside-The-Park HR, Indians Top Jays  —  CLEVELAND — Tyler Naquin hit a game-ending inside-the-park homer, sprinting around the bases to cap a two-run rally in the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians stunned the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Friday night.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Let's Go Tribe
Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Ortiz, Porcello lead Red Sox to 10-2 rout of Tigers  —  LINEUP: RED SOX (67-53) AT TIGERS (64-57)  —  If there were such a thing as a Jonathan Papelbon Watch, it's on hold for now.  On Tuesday, a source said Papelbon expected to find a new team within 24 hours.  Three days later, no deal is imminent.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Activate Steve Cishek, Option Dae-Ho Lee  —  The Mariners announced a series of roster moves today, including the activation of reliever Steve Cishek from the 15-day DL.  Fellow right-hander Joe Wieland was optioned to create active roster space.  —  Seattle also made a swap …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Lookout Landing
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Designate Ramon Flores, Activate Domingo Santana  —  The Brewers have designated outfielder Ramon Flores for assignment, per a team announcement.  He'll be replaced on the active roster by fellow outfielder Domingo Santana, who is finally ready to return from the DL.
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball and Al's Ramblings
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays Designate Oswaldo Arcia For Assignment  —  The Rays have designated outfielder Oswaldo Arcia for assignment, per Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times (links to Twitter).  Arcia's DFA stems from the fact that the Rays simply didn't feel they had room for the out-of-options slugger …
Discussion: DRaysBay and Al's Ramblings
Associated Press:
Graveman Tosses 2-Hitter, Davis Homers as A's Rout White Sox  —  CHICAGO — Kendall Graveman faced one batter over the minimum while throwing a two-hitter, Khris Davis hit his 31st home run and the Oakland Athletics beat the White Sox 9-0 on Friday night to hand James Shields his 15th loss.
Discussion: Athletics Nation
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rockies To Promote Jeff Hoffman  —  The Rockies are set to promote top prospect Jeff Hoffman to make his Major League debut against the Cubs, as Jason Lewis of CBS Albany first reported (on Twitter).  MLB.com's Thomas Harding tweets that an official announcement should be expected later this afternoon.
Discussion: Baseball Prospectus and Purple Row
Tim Kawakami / Talking Points:
Giants executive Brian Sabean on the recent struggles, the trade-deadline decisions, and getting tired of watching the Cubs win every day (new “TK Show” episode)  —  First off: I asked Giants executive vice president Brian Sabean today directly if the team was interested in just-released outfielder Carlos Gomez...
Associated Press:
Giants finally get some offense in 10-7 win over Mets … SAN FRANCISCO — Madison Bumgarner had stymied the New York Mets over the years with his pitching.  This time, the Giants' ace turned the tables and delivered the big blow with his bat.  —  At this point, manager Bruce Bochy's ballclub will take a win however it comes.
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Mets GM Sandy Alderson: ‘No present plans to make any changes’
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
 
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