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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Did the Detroit Tigers get enough for J.D. Martinez? Scouts sound off — Free Press sports writers Anthony Fenech and George Sipple react to the Tigers' trade of J.D. Martinez, and agree they made out about as expected with Martinez set to hit free agency this winter. Recorded July 18, 2017.
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Herrmann, D-backs thump Reds after trading for Martinez (Jul 18, 2017) — CINCINNATI (AP) Slugger J.D. Martinez isn't due to join Arizona until Wednesday. While they waited, the Diamondbacks went ahead and set a few offensive records. — Chris Herrmann capped a six-run fifth inning with a two-run homer …
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Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: JD Martinez joins Diamondbacks, Gray auditions — A look at what's happening all around the majors Wednesday: — ___ — WELCOME — Star outfielder J.D. Martinez joins the Arizona Diamondbacks, a day after they got him from Detroit for a trio of prospects.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Acquire J.D. Martinez — The Diamondbacks have made a massive move to upgrade their offense, acquiring outfielder J.D. Martinez from the Tigers in exchange for infield prospects Dawel Lugo, Sergio Alcantara and Jose King. Both teams have announced the deal.
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Associated Press:
Tigers OF J.D. Martinez traded to Diamondbacks for prospects — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — J.D. Martinez had been the subject of trade speculation for weeks, and it reached such a crescendo Monday night that even his mom texted to ask if Detroit's star outfielder had been dealt when he left a game in Kansas City with a sore back.
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Diamondbacks acquire J.D. Martinez from Tigers - and assemble powerful lineup
Diamondbacks acquire J.D. Martinez from Tigers - and assemble powerful lineup
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Bob Nightengale / Tallahassee Democrat:
Yankees acquire Todd Frazier, David Robertson in trade with White Sox
Yankees acquire Todd Frazier, David Robertson in trade with White Sox
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Kershaw wins 15th, Dodgers top Chisox 1-0 for 10th W in row (Jul 18, 2017) — CHICAGO (AP) Clayton Kershaw pitched seven scoreless innings for his major league-leading 15th victory and the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Chicago White Sox 1-0 Tuesday night for their 10th straight victory.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Todd Frazier a ‘healthy scratch’ as White Sox try to solve hot Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw
Todd Frazier a ‘healthy scratch’ as White Sox try to solve hot Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw
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George Henry / Associated Press:
Contreras, Lackey power Cubs past Braves, 5-1 — ATLANTA (AP) - Willson Contreras hit a three-run homer, John Lackey earned his first win in a month and the Chicago Cubs won their fifth straight game with a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. — Rain delayed the start of the game for 2 hours, 30 minutes.
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Mark Gonzales / The Charlotte Observer:
Catcher Willson Contreras leads way again as Cubs top Braves for fifth straight win
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jose Quintana won't face White Sox as Cubs adjust rotation
Jose Quintana won't face White Sox as Cubs adjust rotation
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Ross, Rangers no match for Davis, Orioles — BALTIMORE — Chris Davis haunted his former team with two home runs, including a grand slam, and a career-high six RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles cruised to a 12-1 victory over Tyson Ross and the Texas Rangers.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wacha blanks Mets on two hits over seven — NEW YORK • Michael Wacha, in easy sight of his fourth straight win, held the New York Mets to two hits over the first seven innings Tuesday night as the Cardinals held a 5-0 lead. — Second baseman Kolten Wong provided help behind Wacha …
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Cards take 1-0 lead in first
Cards take 1-0 lead in first
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Wacha blanks Mets on three hits
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Gattis homers twice to lead Astros over Mariners, 6-2 (Jul 18, 2017) — HOUSTON (AP) Evan Gattis homered twice to back up a solid start by Brad Peacock and help the Houston Astros to a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. — Gattis hit solo shots in the second …
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Correa-less Astros eye series win vs. Mariners (Jul 19, 2017) — HOUSTON — Astros manager A.J. Hinch left Minute Maid Park late Monday night with an uneasy feeling after All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa departed in the fourth inning with what was initially diagnosed as a jammed left thumb.
MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Evan Gattis powers Houston Astros past Seattle Mariners — HOUSTON — With the return of staff ace Dallas Keuchel looming and the rotation that was hamstrung by injury approaching excess, Astros manager A.J. Hinch will soon face a challenging decision on what to do with right-hander Brad Peacock.
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Bryce Harper goes 4-for-4, outduels Mike Trout in Nationals win over Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Bryce Harper hit a long, impressive homer over Mike Trout's head the first inning. A few minutes later, Trout hit a homer of similar length and impressiveness.
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Royals' Hammel hopes to put heat on Tigers (Jul 19, 2017) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The forecast calls for 90-plus degrees with the heat index a few degrees hotter when Kansas City Royals right-hander Jason Hammel throws his first pitch against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night at Kauffman Stadium.
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Will Graves / The Charlotte Observer:
Pirates rally past Brewers 4-3 in Marte's return — PITTSBURGH — Starling Marte could feel the jitters as he darted out of the dugout and onto the field in a major league game for the first time in three months. The Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder dreaded what may await following …
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Rays rally in 9th off Casilla to beat Athletics 4-3 (Jul 18, 2017) — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Tampa Bay hasn't been so close to first place this late in the season since 2013, and Rays manager Kevin Cash wants his players to soak it up and enjoy every minute of it.
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Martin Gallegos / The Charlotte Observer:
A's Casilla blows Chris Smith's strong outing against Rays — Chris Smith was one out away from earning his first major league victory in nine years, but Santiago Casilla's meltdown prevented the celebration. — The Oakland A's closer shattered all hopes for Smith's potential feel-good story …
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Franco hits tiebreaking homer in 8th to lift Phillies — MIAMI (AP) — Maikel Franco had a different approach during batting practice before the game and it paid off. — Franco had three hits, including a tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning, to help lift the Philadelphia Phillies …
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Jays' Sanchez looks for 2016 form against Red Sox (Jul 19, 2017) — BOSTON — It is safe to say 2016 was a dream season for Aaron Sanchez, the young right-hander going 15-2 and winning the American League ERA title with a 3.00 mark. — That was last year.
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Gray looks to bounce back as Rockies host Padres (Jul 19, 2017) — DENVER — Jon Gray will try to rebound from a horrendous start and help the Colorado Rockies sweep a three-game series from the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. — Gray (2-1, 6.23 ERA) will be opposed by left-hander Clayton Richard (5-9, 4.75).
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers are soliciting sponsorship offers for naming rights to field at Dodger Stadium — Fans watch a fireworks show after the game between the Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on July 4. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Getty Images) — Mike Scioscia called Dodger Stadium home …
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Yoenis Cespedes' lack of production starting to concern Mets — New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes hasn't hit a home run since June 23 and only has nine this season, and manager Terry Collins is very aware of his slugger's struggles. — “There's a little concern there …
Paul Gackle / Mercury News:
Gillaspie celebrates birthday with clutch hit for Giants — SAN FRANCISCO — Conor Gillaspie celebrated his 30th birthday in heroic fashion. — In just his second at bat since the All-Star break, Gillaspie delivered a pinch hit double that set up the Giants 2-1 extra-inning win over the Cleveland Indians at AT&T Park.
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