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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Yoenis Cespedes leaves Mets-Rockies game with an apparent hip injury — A hushed murmur spread over the Citi Field crowd on a balmy summer night in Queens, and all eyes were transfixed on left field, where a divot the size of a small crater served as the remaining evidence of yet another Yoenis Cespedes leg injury.
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Mike Fitzpatrick / The Charlotte Observer:
Rockies RHP Chatwood leaves with injury in wild 1st inning
Rockies RHP Chatwood leaves with injury in wild 1st inning
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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Mets' offense explosion continues, beat Rockies 9-3
Mets' offense explosion continues, beat Rockies 9-3
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Associated Press:
Yankees top Red Sox 4-1 in 16th; Boston plays under protest — BOSTON (AP) — Didi Gregorius lined a go-ahead single in the 16th inning and the New York Yankees outlasted the Boston Red Sox 4-1 Saturday in the longest game between the bitter rivals at Fenway Park since 1966.
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Brian Manzullo / Detroit Free Press:
Alex Rodriguez floats an idea: Miguel Cabrera to the Boston Red Sox? — Alex Rodriguez knows he's no Ken Rosenthal. — But the former MLB slugger has an interesting trade idea that may catch the interest of Detroit Tigers fans: What if the Tigers traded first baseman Miguel Cabrera to the Boston Red Sox?
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Jay Paris / UPI:
Madison Bumgarner returns, but San Diego Padres prevail over San Francisco Giants — SAN DIEGO — Hector Sanchez knows the drill of being a backup catcher. — “It's not an easy job,” he said, “but I have to be ready every single day.” — Sanchez got a rare chance to play Saturday …
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Puig confronts Marlins pitcher after nearly being hit — MIAMI (AP) An angry Yasiel Puig took several steps toward the mound after he was nearly hit by a pitch from Jose Urena in the first inning of Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins. — The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder hit …
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Red-hot Dodgers try for sweep of Marlins (Jul 16, 2017) — MIAMI — The Los Angeles Dodgers' chances at a three-game sweep just got better. — The Dodgers, who have won 28 of their past 32 games, lead the majors with a 63-29 record. — In addition, the Dodgers won't have to face Miami …
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Choo drives in go-ahead run in 8th as Texas beats Royals 1-0 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Hamels could have been frustrated or intimidated or annoyed by the effortless way Kansas City counterpart Danny Duffy was slicing up the Rangers lineup Saturday night. — Instead, he rather enjoyed it.
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals waste gem from Duffy, lose 12th straight to the Rangers — Among the unwritten rules of baseball, tradition dictates that the starting pitcher controls the pregame music that emanates from the clubhouse stereo system. Every fifth day, Danny Duffy takes this assignment more serious than most.
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Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Quintana debuts for Cubs, Yanks-Bosox play late — A look at what's happening all around the majors Sunday: — ___ — RIGHT ON Q — Jose Quintana makes his debut for the Chicago Cubs when he starts at Baltimore. Trying to make a playoff push, the World Series champions acquired …
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Morrison homers to help Cobb, Rays beat Angels 6-3 … Alex Cobb continued his strong recent turnaround and — Logan Morrison hit his 25th home run of the season to lead the — Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-3 victory Saturday night over the — Los Angeles Angels.
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Rendon hits grand slam, Nationals hold off Reds for 10-7 win (Jul 15, 2017) — CINCINNATI (AP) Anthony Rendon hit his second career grand slam and added a two-run homer, and the Washington Nationals overcame Scooter Gennett's four-RBI night to hold on for a 10-7 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night.
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Lynn shuts down Pirates as Cardinals cruise 4-0 (Jul 15, 2017) — PITTSBURGH (AP) Lance Lynn worked 6 1/3 innings and added a rare run-scoring double at the plate as the St. Louis Cardinals cooled off the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Saturday night. — Lynn (8-6) allowed eight hits and struck …
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Disciplined Astros hitters prepare for series finale vs. Twins (Jul 16, 2017) — HOUSTON — Even in defeat, the Houston Astros continued their season-long trend of avoiding strikeouts, a stunning turnaround that has helped fuel their incredible success heading into Sunday's series finale against the Minnesota Twins.
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Mike Berardino / Twin Cities:
Twins place Byron Buxton on disabled list, plan to start Bartolo Colon vs. Yankees
Twins place Byron Buxton on disabled list, plan to start Bartolo Colon vs. Yankees
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Rick Renteria tossed again in White Sox's 4-3 loss to Mariners — White Sox manager Rick Renteria on his ejection from the 4-3 loss to the Mariners on Saturday, July 15, 2017. (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Rick Renteria didn't make it as far as the foul line …
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Jay Cohen / The Charlotte Observer:
Cruz homers as Mariners edge White Sox 4-3
Cruz homers as Mariners edge White Sox 4-3
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Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers 3, Phillies 2: Travis Shaw comes through again with game-deciding home run — Mr. Consistency keeps coming through. — Travis Shaw, who was the Milwaukee Brewers' most valuable player during a steady and productive first half, delivered in the clutch again Saturday night …
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Olney: What would switching to robot umps look — or sound — like? — Some team executives talk about the electronic strike zone as if it's an inevitability, and the same is true with some players. Technology has improved pitching, hitting and player evaluation, and the thinking goes …
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Judge vs. Betts the new rivalry within Red Sox-Yankees rivalry — BOSTON — Within the rivalry, there have always been rivalries. They are the mini-dramas that help sustain this nearly century-old play known as Yankees-Red Sox. Even when the teams don't finish 1-2 in the standings …
Kirk Kenney / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Why are home runs being hit at record pace this season? — Home run hitters have always had great nicknames like The Sultan of Swat, Hammerin' Hank and The Big Hurt. — And, now, Scooter. — Scooter? — Cincinnati utilityman Scooter Gennett — whose given name is Ryan …
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