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3:30 PM ET, August 23, 2016

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Roger Mooney / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Kiermaier: turf might contribute to hip issue  —  ST. PETERSBURG — CF Kevin Kiermaier still doesn't know what caused the tightness in his left hip that kept him out of all but four innings during the weekend series with the Rangers.  —  3 Months Ago
Discussion: DRaysBay and Rays Index
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Associated Press:
Price shines, Red Sox beat Rays to move into 1st place tie
Discussion: ESPN, Sportsnet.ca and FenwayNation
St. Paul Saints Baseball:
Dan Johnson Takes Next Step In Pitching Career, Has Contract Purchased By Dodgers
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and True Blue LA
ESPN:
Twenty MLB teams to attend Tim Tebow's workout on Aug. 30  —  Tim Tebow is scheduled to hold a workout for Major League Baseball teams on Aug. 30 in Los Angeles, a source told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.  —  More than 20 MLB teams are confirmed to attend the workout, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
What Tim Tebow will do at his vaunted MLB showcase
Discussion: Pro Football Rumors
Associated Press:
Cubs Hit 3 HRs to Back Lester in 5-1 Win Over Padres  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 23, 2016, 1:54 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN DIEGO — Kris Bryant, Addison Russell and Jason Heyward all homered to back Jon Lester's strong outing, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Monday night.
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and Yahoo Sports
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon washes down Cubs' 11-4 debacle in Colorado
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Goldschmidt's Game-Ending HR Lifts D'backs Over Braves 9-8  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 23, 2016, 1:30 A.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — Paul Goldschmidt hit a solo homer in the ninth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Atlanta Braves 9-8 on Monday night.
Jeff Howe / Boston Herald:
Source: Jabaal Sheard dealing with sprained MCL  —  Patriots defensive end Jabaal Sheard has been dealing with a sprained MCL, according to a source.  —  It's not viewed as an overly serious injury, so Sheard was given a recovery timetable of about 2-4 weeks.  At worst, some MCL sprains heal in 4-6 weeks.
Associated Press:
Santana Homers, Carrasco Pitches Indians Over A's 1-0  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 23, 2016, 12:51 A.M. E.D.T.  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Carlos Carrasco and Andrew Miller combined on a four-hitter, Carlos Santana homered in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Indians beat the Oakland Athletics 1-0 on Monday night.
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Homers hit close to home for White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu, son  —  Photos of the White Sox first baseman.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The sentiment attached to the Jose Abreu's 81st career home run nearly was stolen by A's right fielder Brett Eibner, but the ball glanced off Eibner's glove …
Rob Perez / Fox Sports:
Freddy Galvis rips MLB safety regulations after girl is hit with dangerous foul ball  —  On Saturday, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Freddy Galvis ripped a foul ball into the crowd during the team's 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park.
Associated Press:
Fister, Hernandez Lead Astros to 3-1 Win Over Pirates  —  PITTSBURGH — Doug Fister pitched seven scoreless innings, Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Monday night.  —  Hernandez connected off fellow rookie Jameson Taillon (3-3) …
Associated Press:
Carter Homers, Nelson Gets Rare Win as Brewers Beat Rockies  —  MILWAUKEE — Chris Carter homered and Jimmy Nelson won for the first time in seven starts as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Monday night.  —  Nelson (7-13) gave up two runs and seven hits in six innings.
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball and Purple Row
Associated Press:
Trumbo, Schoop Hit HRs to Help Orioles Beat Nationals 4-3  —  BALTIMORE — Mark Trumbo hit his major league-leading 38th home run, Jonathan Schoop also went deep and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 Monday night in a matchup between neighboring contenders.
Richard Griffinbaseball / Toronto Star:
Blue Jays need Joey Votto more than ever: Griffin  —  Left-handed hitting is the Jays' weakness and could derail playoff hopes.  Bringing Votto home adds up on many levels.  —  At one point last season, the Blue Jays and Cincinnati Reds were beginning serious discussions regarding Canadian …
 
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John Letasky / Billings Gazette:
Billings Mustangs and Cincinnati Reds extend player development contract 2 more years
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New York Daily News:
Brian McCann, Mark Teixeira adjusting to new roles with Yankees
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