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Associated Press:
Martinez hurts hand, Diamondbacks fall to Reds 4-3 in 11 — CINCINNATI (AP) — J.D. Martinez couldn't stop his swing and get out of the way of an inside pitch. The ball plunked him on the side of his left hand. — Just like that, Arizona's newest addition was headed for the trainer's room …
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Martinez hurts hand, Diamondbacks fall to Reds 4-3 in 11 (Jul 19, 2017) — CINCINNATI (AP) J.D. Martinez bruised his left hand, forcing him out of his debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Cincinnati Reds ended their five-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory on Wednesday night capped …
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AZ Snake Pit and Red Reporter
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
BAR: What the J.D. Martinez trade means for Zack Cozart
BAR: What the J.D. Martinez trade means for Zack Cozart
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish and Red Reporter
USA Today:
A corporate name on Dodger Stadium? Team shopping naming rights for field — Dodger Stadium's name is safe, although the field could be affixed with a corporate sponsor. — The naming rights to field have been shopped by the Dodgers since spring, The Sports Business Journal reported on Wednesday.
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Bob Nightengale / Tallahassee Democrat:
Baseball tested Terry Francona's health, but game ‘almost killed me when it was taken away’ — Terry Francona's legs are rapidly rocking back and forth. He reaches for a pencil on his desk, and starts softly jabbing his right leg, over and over, as if a little pain will make the twitch stop.
Fox Sports:
Padres limp into San Francisco to face Giants, Bumgarner (Jul 20, 2017) — SAN FRANCISCO — Left-hander Madison Bumgarner is scheduled to make the first home start since his infamous dirt bike accident when the San Francisco Giants open a four-game series against the San Diego Padres on Thursday night.
USA Today:
Report: Pablo Sandoval to reunite with the Giants on a minor league deal
Report: Pablo Sandoval to reunite with the Giants on a minor league deal
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McCovey Chronicles, MLB Daily Dish and Over the Monster
Gideon Rubin / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Posey's pinch hit powers Giants past Indians 5-4
Posey's pinch hit powers Giants past Indians 5-4
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe and McCovey Chronicles
Fox Sports:
Mets vie for split with Cardinals (Jul 20, 2017) — NEW YORK — On Wednesday afternoon, St. Louis manager Mike Matheny said he hoped his team was ready to return to playing Cardinals-style baseball. — A few hours later, a 7-3 victory by the Mets over the Cardinals left …
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DeGrom wins seventh straight start, Mets top Cardinals 7-3 (Jul 19, 2017) — NEW YORK (AP) Staked to an early lead, Jacob deGrom pitched into the seventh inning and won his career-best seventh straight start as the Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 on Wednesday.
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Mets raise lead to 7-0 in second
Mets raise lead to 7-0 in second
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos and Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
DeGrom wins seventh straight start, Mets top Cardinals 7-3
DeGrom wins seventh straight start, Mets top Cardinals 7-3
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Benjamin Hochman / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals must adapt to succeed
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox third-base job there for the taking for Matt Davidson — With Todd Frazier, left, now in New York, the White Sox's Matt Davidson can stake his claim to third base. — Chicago Tribune — Todd Frazier's departure to the Yankees has left vacancies both at third base …
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Chicago Tribune
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David Haugh / The Charlotte Observer:
White Sox GM Rick Hahn strikes again: This is his team, his time
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Tyler Clippard tabbed as closer after White Sox trade top two relievers
Tyler Clippard tabbed as closer after White Sox trade top two relievers
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley and South Side Sox
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Yoan Moncada could ‘feel excitement’ from White Sox fans about call-up
Yoan Moncada could ‘feel excitement’ from White Sox fans about call-up
Discussion:
Chicago Tribune, South Side Sox and True Blue LA
Associated Press:
Gordon's sac fly in 9th gives Royals 4-3 win over Tigers — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Everything you need to know about Brandon Moss's season could be summed up by the way he greeted a pack of reporters that gathered around his locker after a crucial hit in the ninth inning helped lift …
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Federal Baseball
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Tigers' Fulmer opposes Royals' Duffy (Jul 20, 2017) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals will close out their four-game series Thursday with a premier pitching matchup. — Right-hander Michael Fulmer, the 2016 American League Rookie of the Year and a plumber …
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Pirates aim to complete 4-game sweep of Brewers (Jul 20, 2017) — PITTSBURGH — The Milwaukee Brewers will hope to avoid a four-game series sweep when they face the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon at PNC Park. — The Pirates (47-48) will attempt to extend their winning streak …
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Brew Crew Ball
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Pirates rookie Moroff beats Central-leading Brewers in 10th (Jul 19, 2017) — PITTSBURGH (AP) Max Moroff got his first career game-ending hit with a single in the 10th inning, pulling the Pittsburgh Pirates closer to the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers with a 3-2 victory on Wednesday night.
Discussion:
Bucs Dugout, Brew Crew Ball and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
ESPN:
What are the Dodgers and Astros looking to do at the deadline? — Andrew Friedman's friends in the industry and executives who've dealt with the Los Angeles Dodgers' president of baseball operations through the years can attest that he is no fan of July transactions.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Mets' Deadline Plans: Bruce, Granderson, Walker, Cabrera — It's tough to imagine at this point that the Mets won't end up selling a few players at the deadline, but just how many will move remains to be seen. The uncertainty doesn't really involve the team's willingness …
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Newsday, Ken Rosenthal and New York Post
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Gausman sharp on mound as Orioles overpower Rangers 10-2 (Jul 19, 2017) — BALTIMORE (AP) Kevin Gausman pitched six innings of four-hit ball, Adam Jones homered and scored three runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the faltering Texas Rangers 10-2 on Wednesday night.
Discussion:
Camden Chat and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Surging Orioles try for four-game sweep of Rangers (Jul 20, 2017) — BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles, suddenly looking like a dangerous team again, can complete their first four-game sweep of the Texas Rangers at Camden Yards since 2014 on Thursday. — The Orioles bats have come alive during …
Fox Sports:
Pomeranz, Pedroia strong in Boston's 5-1 win over Blue Jays (Jul 19, 2017) — BOSTON (AP) Dustin Pedroia drove in three, Drew Pomeranz pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Wednesday night. — Pomeranz (10-4) …
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter and Over the Monster
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Acquire David Phelps — 12:02pm: The trade is now official, as the Marlins and Mariners have announced the swap. — 10:40am: The Mariners and Marlins have reportedly agreed to a trade that will send right-handed setup man David Phelps from Miami to Seattle in exchange for a package of four prospects.
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball, Lookout Landing and Al's Ramblings