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Michael Wagaman / miamiherald:
Bauer gets just 2 outs; A's top Indians 7-3 for 3-game sweep — Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona expected more out of his ballclub coming out of the All-Star break — a lot more. — What Francona saw instead was a frustrating three games in Oakland that ended with the Indians …
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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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SI.com, baseballmusings.com, MLB Daily Dish, Curly W Live, Minor League Ball and Call to the Pen
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Despite adding experience to a depleted bullpen, Nationals may not be done dealing
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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MLB Daily Dish, Brew Crew Ball and Al's Ramblings
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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.
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Associated Press:
Justin Turner homers to help Dodgers beat Marlins for ninth consecutive win — MIAMI (AP) — Justin Turner homered and singled to increase his batting average to .374, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to nine games Sunday by beating the Miami Marlins 3-2.
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Alex Butler / UPI:
San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals interested in Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton
San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals interested in Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton
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Yardbarker and MLB Daily Dish
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Melky Cabrera seems to be flying under trade-deadline radar — Melky Cabrera and Rick Renteria on Cabrera's last season before free agency. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Despite his ability to deliver offensively and defensively, White Sox left fielder Melky Cabrera's name …
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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.
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Greg Swatek / UPI:
New pitcher Jose Quintana sparkles in Chicago Cubs' debut, beats Baltimore Orioles
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Mariners lead White Sox 6-5
Mariners lead White Sox 6-5
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South Side Sox and Chicago Tribune
Jerry Beach / UPI:
DJ LeMahieu, Mark Reynolds lead Colorado Rockies past New York Mets — NEW YORK — Colorado Rockies rookie right-hander Jeff Hoffman never thought he'd bat in his home state as a major leaguer before he threw a pitch. But he didn't mind the twist of fate Sunday afternoon.
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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Steven Matz's rough outing sinks Mets in 13-4 loss to Rockies
Steven Matz's rough outing sinks Mets in 13-4 loss to Rockies
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Amazin' Avenue
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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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' defense lost in the sun with sweep on the line — KANSAS CITY, MO. — The Texas Rangers' defense, which had been outstanding the first two games against the Kansas City Royals, abandoned them Sunday afternoon. — The Royals prevented a sweep, scoring the game-winning run …
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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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.
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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:
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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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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Booth, Justice … and baseballmusings.com
Detroit Free Press:
Tigers minors: Steven Moya homers twice for Erie; West Michigan wins — This year's Tigers had their worst first half since that infamous group, led by Alan Trammell, 14 seasons ago. A (brief) look back. Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit — CONNECT — Triple-A: Columbus 3, Toledo 0