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Fox Sports:
Red Sox manager Farrell says Boston will file formal protest  —  BOSTON (AP) Red Sox manager John Farrell says Boston will move forward with a formal protest over the lack of an interference call in a 4-1, 16-inning loss to the New York Yankees.  —  Holliday walked leading of the 11th Saturday …
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Red Sox following through with protest to prevent future issues  —  BOSTON — One day later, the Boston Red Sox are pressing forward with their protest of Saturday's game against the New York Yankees.  —  It isn't so much that Matt Holliday's bizarre slide back into first base in the 11th inning cost …
Fox Sports:
Sabathia pitches Yanks over Red Sox 3-0 in DH opener (Jul 16, 2017)  —  BOSTON (AP) CC Sabathia allowed two hits over six innings, Didi Gregorius hit a solo home run and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 Sunday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Discussion: WCVB
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:   CC Sabathia comes through for Yankees at a time when they needed him the most
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Acquire Sean Doolittle, Ryan Madson  —  The Nationals made their long-awaited strike for bullpen help, acquiring relievers Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson from the Athletics, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports (Twitter links).  Right-hander Blake Treinen, minor league left-hander Jesus Luzardo …
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Despite adding experience to a depleted bullpen, Nationals may not be done dealing  —  There's more than one way to build a bullpen.  In the case of the Washington Nationals, any arrangement was better than what they had.  —  Manager Dusty Baker's pleas for relief help were finally answered Sunday …
New York Daily News:
Nationals get Ryan Madson, Sean Doolittle from A's for Blake Treinen, prospects
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
ESPN:   Billy Beane: A's in ‘full rebuild,’ hope to keep stars with new stadium
Alex Butler / UPI:   Washington Nationals get two pitchers in trade with Oakland Athletics
Walter Villa / UPI:
Justin Turner remains hot as Los Angeles Dodgers edge Miami Marlins  —  MIAMI — Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton lost his glove, but the Los Angeles Dodgers never lost their cool.  —  Justin Turner homered and drove in two runs as the Los Angeles Dodgers hung on for a tight 3-2 win …
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Associated Press:   Stanton loses glove over wall on triple by Dodgers' Taylor
Associated Press:   Justin Turner homers to help Dodgers beat Marlins for ninth consecutive win
Alex Butler / UPI:
San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals interested in Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton
Discussion: Yardbarker and MLB Daily Dish
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Frustration builds for Mets' Steven Matz after worst start of career  —  Terry Collins was left searching for answers Sunday afternoon after the worst start of Steven Matz's young career, so the Mets manager turned to Dan Warthen in the second inning of an eventual 13-4 loss to the Rockies …
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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Steven Matz's rough outing sinks Mets in 13-4 loss to Rockies
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Fox Sports:   Desmond returns from DL, sparks Rockies to 13-4 rout of Mets (Jul 16, 2017)
ESPN:
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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John Wilmhoff / ESPN:   Rumor Central: Angels seek more controllable pieces?
John Wilmhoff / ESPN:   Rumor Central: Braves open to offers for Julio Teheran
Shelly Anderson / UPI:
Adam Frazier's 9th-inning RBI sends Pittsburgh Pirates past St. Louis Cardinals  —  PITTSBURGH — Adam Frazier boiled down his first career walk-off hit to its simplest terms.  —  “The best part is that you don't have to go to extra innings and you win the game,” Frazier said Sunday …
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Associated Press:
Frazier's 9th-inning single gives Pirates 4-3 win over Cards  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pirates closed their series against the St. Louis Cardinals the same way they began it: with a walkoff win.  —  Adam Frazier's game-ending single capped a two-run rally in the ninth inning that lifted Pittsburgh to a 4-3 victory Sunday.
Greg Swatek / UPI:
New pitcher Jose Quintana sparkles in Chicago Cubs' debut, beats Baltimore Orioles  —  BALTIMORE — Three days after the Chicago Cubs paid a steep price to their crosstown rival for another front-line starting pitcher, Jose Quintana showed why it may have been worth it.
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Fox Sports:
Quintana dazzles in Cubs debut, fans 12 to beat Orioles 8-0 (Jul 16, 2017)  —  BALTIMORE (AP) Jose Quintana dazzled in his debut for the Chicago Cubs, striking out a season-high 12 in seven sharp innings to beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals beat Rangers 4-3 on walk-off single in the sun  —  The following statement is either a source of true hope or genuine frustration, depending on your perspective: The Royals entered Sunday afternoon just three games out of first place and 2 1/2 back in the race for the second American League Wild Card spot.
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:   Royals' Salvador Perez getting more rest in effort to avoid second-half fade at plate
Associated Press:
Fiers strikes out 11 as Astros beat Twins 5-3  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Mike Fiers struck out a season-high 11 over seven strong innings and Nori Aoki had two hits and two RBIs to help the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 on Sunday.  —  The AL West leaders took two of three from the Twins coming out of the All-Star break.
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Fox Sports:
Disciplined Astros hitters prepare for series finale vs. Twins (Jul 16, 2017)
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Nationals power past Reds, 14-4  —  The Cincinnati Reds doomed themselves to a series defeat, falling 14-4 to the Washington Nationals on Sunday at Great American Ball Park.  Here are the main storylines.  —  Homer Bailey backslid.  After closing the first half of the season …
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:   Bailey: Rust not an excuse for struggles
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Designate Danny Espinosa For Assignment  —  The Angels have designated second baseman Danny Espinosa for assignment, the team announced on Twitter.  Right-hander Parker Bridwell was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move.  —  [Updated Angels depth chart at Roster Resource]
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Associated Press:   Angels designate Danny Espinosa for assignment
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Willing To Trade Britton, Brach, O'Day, Smith  —  As long as Orioles ownership approves, executive VP of baseball operations Dan Duquette has told other teams that he is open to trading three of his top relievers (Zach Britton, Brad Brach and Darren O'Day) as well as outfielder Seth Smith …
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Genaro C. Armas / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Nick Williams' 1st career slam lifts Phils over Brewers 5-2 … Nick Williams hit his first career grand slam before the  —  Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen escaped two late-game jams for a 5-2 win over the  —  Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.  —  Williams hit the first pitch …
Discussion: The Good Phight and Brew Crew Ball
Courier-Journal:
Ervin's double leads Louisville Bats to 6-5 win Sunday over Indianapolis  —  Phillip Ervin hit a two-run double in the ninth inning, leading the Louisville Bats to a 6-5 win over the Indianapolis Indians on Sunday.  —  Indianapolis had a runner on first in the bottom of the ninth, but Christopher Bostick flew out to end the game.
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays “Highly Unlikely” To Trade J.A. Happ  —  The Blue Jays are receiving interest from the Brewers and other teams in left-hander J.A. Happ, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports (Twitter links), though it is “highly unlikely” that the Jays will trade the southpaw since Toronto plans to compete in 2018.
 
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Discussion: South Side Sox and Chicago Tribune
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Acuna wowing everyone now like he impressed Chipper 16 months ago
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
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Discussion: MLive.com and Twin Cities
Arizona Republic:
Delgado lands on DL with elbow inflammation
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers expected rotation making second run with Cashner and Ross
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