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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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Gethin Coolbaugh / UPI:
Boston Red Sox blank New York Yankees to earn doubleheader split — BOSTON — David Price's scoreless outing Sunday night was nearly undone by one well-hit ball by New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge. — Jackie Bradley Jr. made sure the Boston Red Sox's shutout remained intact.
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Red Sox following through with protest to prevent future issues
Red Sox following through with protest to prevent future issues
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees get shut out for first time this season in 3-0 loss to Red Sox
Yankees get shut out for first time this season in 3-0 loss to Red Sox
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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 …
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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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Let's Go Tribe
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Acquire Sean Doolittle, Ryan Madson
Nationals Acquire Sean Doolittle, Ryan Madson
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Rockies kick off homestand vs. Padres (Jul 17, 2017) — DENVER — Coming off a much-needed road win over the New York Mets, the Colorado Rockies begin a three-game series Monday against the San Diego Padres, the start of a seven-game homestand. — The Rockies were outscored 23-5 while losing …
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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
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Frustration builds for Mets' Steven Matz after worst start of career
Frustration builds for Mets' Steven Matz after worst start of career
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Amazin' Avenue
Fox Sports:
Astros look to improve with Mariners up next (Jul 17, 2017) — HOUSTON — For all their offensive might, the Houston Astros remain a team capable of improvement in terms of manufacturing runs. — The Astros (62-30) showcased a glimpse of that underutilized aspect of their offense …
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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.
MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Houston Astros beat Minnesota Twins behind Mike Fiers' strong start
Houston Astros beat Minnesota Twins behind Mike Fiers' strong start
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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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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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Tigers, Royals open four-game series (Jul 17, 2017) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A losing streak temporarily doused Kansas City's postseason aspirations and dropped the Royals one game below .500. — However, all is sunny for the Royals as they prepare for a four-game series against the Detroit Tigers that begins Monday.
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' defense lost in the sun with sweep on the line
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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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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Cron's pinch-hit home run in 8th sends Angels over Rays 4-3 — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — C.J. Cron isn't necessarily happy about his reduced role with the Los Angeles Angels this season. But when playing time does come, he's determined to make the most of it.
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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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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 …
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The Good Phight and Brew Crew Ball
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Jeff Sanders / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Cahill again looking good as Padres win — San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Trevor Cahill (38) pitches during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports ** Usable by SD ONLY ** (Jake Roth / USA Today Sports)
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Rotoworld.com:
Top 10 Prospects: July 17 — Here's a look at the updated top 10 prospects for the 2017 season. — 2017 stats: 77 G, .287/.382/.457, 56 R, 9 2B, 3 3B, 12 HR, 36 RBI, 48 BB, 100 K, 17 SB at Triple-A Charlotte. — Moncada was able to raise his average this week, but much of that has to do with inflated BABIP luck.
Fox Sports:
Cubs' Lester looks to rebound at Atlanta (Jul 17, 2017) — ATLANTA — Pitching in a city where he always has success and is near his offseason home would appear to be the perfect situation for Jon Lester to get back on track. — The Atlanta Braves, though, have a new ballpark …