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Orioles hit 4 HRs, beat Rangers 9-7 to complete 4-game sweep (Jul 20, 2017)  —  BALTIMORE (AP) Jonathan Schoop and Adam Jones both homered and drove in three runs, and the Baltimore Orioles rallied to beat Cole Hamels and the Texas Rangers 9-7 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep.
Discussion: Camden Chat
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Orioles hit 4 HRs, beat Rangers 9-7 to complete 4-game sweep  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Down by four runs and going up against unbeaten Cole Hamels, the Baltimore Orioles used the long ball and a relentless offense to pull out a victory.  —  Why, it was just like old times.
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Rangers Reaction sees a sale coming, but Darvish might not go
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Napoli's efforts not enough as Rangers swept out of Baltimore
Fox Sports:   Rejuvenated O's set to host banged-up Astros (Jul 21, 2017)
Fox Sports:   Contending Rays excited for home series vs. Rangers (Jul 21, 2017)
Associated Press:
Royals rout Tigers 16-4, set season highs for runs and hits  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brandon Moss is getting hot as the Kansas City weather.  —  Moss drove in four runs, Mike Moustakas had three RBIs and the Kansas City Royals routed the error-prone Detroit Tigers 16-4 on Thursday night.
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Royals rout Tigers 16-4, set season highs for runs and hits (Jul 20, 2017)  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Brandon Moss drove in four runs, Mike Moustakas had three RBIs and the Kansas City Royals routed the error-prone Detroit Tigers 16-4 on Thursday night.  —  Eric Hosmer and Whit Merrifield homered …
Discussion: Royals Review
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Fulmer, pitching roughed up, Tigers' defense looks rough in 16-4 loss … All-around bad night for Michael Fulmer, Tigers' defense (3 errors); K.C. collects 19 hits.  —  CONNECT  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It was ugly, a sloppy seminar of how not to play defense.
Discussion: Royals Review
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Trade deadline could impact Tigers-Twins series (Jul 21, 2017)  —  MINNEAPOLIS — As the winds of change blow through major league baseball before the upcoming trade deadline, the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins are becoming very active participants.  —  The two teams who start …
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' 11-game winning streak ends as Braves rough up McCarthy  —  Dodgers left fielder Chris Taylor can't reach a fourth inning home run hit by Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki on July 20.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)  —  And on the 18th day, they lost.
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Atlanta Braves snap Dodgers' 11-game winning streak with 6-3 victory  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Foltynewicz and the Atlanta Braves finally cooled off the sizzling Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-3 victory Thursday night that snapped their 11-game winning streak.
Fox Sports:   Braves aim for second straight win over Dodgers (Jul 21, 2017)
David O'Brien / The Charlotte Observer:   Braves win series opener, snap Dodgers' 11-game streak
ESPN:   Braves' Brandon Phillips day-to-day after exiting with tight hamstring
Fox Sports:
Mariners, Yanks continue series with better bullpens (Jul 21, 2017)  —  SEATTLE — Let the arms race begin.  —  At least, the race for relievers.  —  The New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, who are in the midst of a four-game series at Safeco Field, have taken the first shots.
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Pete Caldera / NorthJersey.com:   Yankees' Aroldis Chapman admits he's off, but feels he's getting closer to form
Associated Press:   MLB: David Phelps traded to Mariners
Christian Caple / thenewstribune:
Felix pitched like a King, but Yankees still beat Mariners, 4-1
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:   Aroldis Chapman shaky again as Yankees closer tries to right ship
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Lamb homers twice, Diamondbacks beat Reds 12-2 to win series (Jul 20, 2017)  —  CINCINNATI (AP) Jake Lamb hit a pair of three-run homers and Patrick Corbin pitched into the eighth inning during an emergency start on Thursday, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 12-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Discussion: Federal Baseball
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Fox Sports:   Revamped Nats, D-backs open series in Arizona (Jul 21, 2017)
UPI:   MLB roundup: Jake Lamb's six RBIs lead Arizona Diamondbacks past Cincinnati Reds
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Rosenthal late, Reyes hit in 9th lifts Mets over Cards 3-2 (Jul 20, 2017)  —  NEW YORK (AP) Cardinals pitcher Trevor Rosenthal was late covering first base on a two-out grounder by Jose Reyes that turned into a game-winning single in the ninth inning, lifting the New York Mets over St. Louis 3-2 Thursday.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Cards beat themselves as Rosenthal gets ‘caught watching the play’
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Scouts from at least 8 teams watch Lynn in New York
Rotoworld.com:   Dose: Cardinal Chaos
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Angels brace for Sale, Red Sox in series opener (Jul 21, 2017)  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels were fortunate to miss National League All-Star starter Max Scherzer when the Washington Nationals came to town for a two-game series.  —  But they won't avoid American League All-Star starter Chris Sale.
Discussion: Over the Monster
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Kennedy to feel heat as Royals host White Sox (Jul 21, 2017)  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ian Kennedy knows it is going to be extremely hot Friday when he starts for the Kansas City Royals in the series opener against the Chicago White Sox.  —  It is forecast to reach triple digits in Kansas City.
Alex Tekip / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Royals eyeing Lance Lynn?
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Fox Sports:
Madison Bumgarner loses in first home start since April (Jul 20, 2017)  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) It used to be a Madison Bumgarner start meant the San Francisco Giants almost assuredly would find the win column.  —  Now, still without a 2017 victory, MadBum just wants to get back in a groove and stop giving up costly home runs.
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Fox Sports:   Giants look to end recent struggles vs. Padres (Jul 21, 2017)
Fox Sports:   Surging Pirates start extended trip in Colorado (Jul 21, 2017)
George A. King III / New York Post:
Cashman: Yankees will ‘send Frazier out’ when Hicks returns … SEATTLE — Nobody knows when Aaron Hicks will come off the disabled list.  But when all the Yankees outfielders are healthy, Clint Frazier will be the odd man out.  —  “Send Frazier out,” general manager Brian Cashman …
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USA Today:
Yankees GM says Clint Frazier will be odd man out when Aaron Hicks returns from injury
Discussion: New York Post
Cincinnati.com:
BAR: Where do Reds stand among rebuilding teams?  —  The Blog Above Replacement a daily look at the Reds, their minor leagues and whatever else is on the mind of Enquirer Reds beat writers, C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan.  You can follow them on Twitter (@ctrent and @ZachENQ), Facebook …
Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Cubs, Pirates gaining ground; Panda returns  —  A look at what's happening all around the majors today:  —  ___  —  ROLLING INTO WRIGLEY  —  The Cubs have won six straight and are just a game behind slumping Milwaukee in the NL Central as they begin a home series against St. Louis.
 
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Suzuki on bereavement list, Recker called up to fill in
Discussion: Talking Chop
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Have Discussed Extensions With Marcus Semien, Khris Davis
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Asdrubal Cabrera likely to play third as trade suitors line up
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
Chicago Tribune:
Series preview: Cardinals at Cubs
ESPN:
Indians' Kluber hoping to pitch Sunday after Friday scratch
Jeff Fletcher / The Charlotte Observer:
Mental toughness keys Parker Bridwell's ascent to Angels rotation
Discussion: Halos Heaven
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Struggling starters toe rubber when Indians host Jays (Jul 21, 2017)
Discussion: Beyond the Box Score
Stephen Schroats / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Former Rangers pitcher dies at age 38
Fox Sports:
Brewers limp into Philadelphia after fifth straight loss (Jul 21, 2017)
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
UPI:
Report: Minnesota Twins hope to acquire Jaime Garcia from Atlanta Braves
Ed Barkowitz / Philly.com:
Howie Kendrick homers, three more hits for J.P. Crawford
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