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Perez, Moustakas homer in 12th, Royals beat Tigers 5-3 (Jul 24, 2017) — DETROIT (AP) Salvador Perez and Mike Moustakas hit consecutive homers in the 12th inning, and the Kansas City Royals won their sixth straight game, 5-3 over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
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Daily Dose: Cahill to Kauffman — Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter. — In case you were still wondering, the Royals are keeping the band together. — A team that looked like unlikely contenders and probable sellers about six weeks ago made a “buy” move Monday …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Justin Verlander admits - briefly- Detroit Tigers tenure may now be over
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Acquire Cahill, Maurer, Buchter From Padres For Strahm, Wood, Ruiz
Royals Acquire Cahill, Maurer, Buchter From Padres For Strahm, Wood, Ruiz
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
As trade rumors loom, Verlander good at home; Tigers lose to Royals in 12, 5-3
As trade rumors loom, Verlander good at home; Tigers lose to Royals in 12, 5-3
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Giancarlo Stanton's two home runs lead Miami Marlins over Texas Rangers — ARLINGTON, Texas — Scratch another park off the list for Giancarlo Stanton. — The Miami slugger clubbed two home runs to back a masterful outing by Adam Conley in the Marlins' 4-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night at Globe Life Park.
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Marlins option struggling Koehler leaving open spot in rotation
Marlins option struggling Koehler leaving open spot in rotation
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers lose, but Darvish, confidence still on board as trade deadline creeps closer
Rangers lose, but Darvish, confidence still on board as trade deadline creeps closer
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Miguel Gonzalez's big start a relief as White Sox snap nine-game skid — White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez returns to the dugout after pitching out of a bases-loaded jam in the seventh inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 24, 2017. — Chicago Tribune
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Cubs come up empty in clutch situations vs. White Sox
Cubs come up empty in clutch situations vs. White Sox
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Chicago White Sox edge Chicago Cubs, end nine-game losing skid
Jose M. Romero / Associated Press:
Martinez, Pollock, Greinke power Diamondbacks past Braves — PHOENIX (AP) - J.D. Martinez's time as an Arizona Diamondback started a little rough. Last week in his debut with the team, he was hit in the hand with a pitch, and didn't return to the starting lineup until Monday night.
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Twins Acquire Jaime Garcia, Anthony Recker — The Twins have acquired lefty Jaime Garcia and catcher Anthony Recker from the Braves, per a club announcement. In return, Atlanta acquires young righty Huascar Ynoa. — As part of the swap, the Braves will send $100K to cover a piece …
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Paxton, Seager pace Mariners past Red Sox, 4-0 (Jul 24, 2017) — SEATTLE (AP) James Paxton allowed four singles over seven innings to win his fifth consecutive start in July and Kyle Seager homered to pace the Seattle Mariners to a 4-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.
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Paxton, Seager pace Seattle Mariners past Boston Red Sox — SEATTLE (AP) — James Paxton added a dominant night to what has become a dominant month. — Paxton allowed four singles over seven innings to win his fifth consecutive start in July and Kyle Seager homered to pace the Seattle Mariners …
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Bellinger three-run homer leads Dodgers past Twins, 6-4 (Jul 24, 2017) — LOS ANGELES (AP) Cody Bellinger continued his super rookie season, drilling a three-run homer in the eighth inning to rally the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.
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Grichuk, Leake lead Cardinals to an 8-2 win over Rockies (Jul 24, 2017) — ST. LOUIS (AP) Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer, Mike Leake pitched seven scoreless innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 8-2 on Monday night. — Leake's six-strikeout performance …
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Mike Leake solves woes vs. Colorado Rockies in St. Louis Cardinals' 8-2 win — ST. LOUIS — As St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny put it, antennae were raised over the recent performance and comments of starter Mike Leake. — After lasting just two innings and giving …
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Altuve 4 hits for 2nd day in row, Astros rout Phillies 13-4 — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Like any good magician, Jose Altuve isn't sharing his secrets. — Once again turning his bat into a wand of sorts, Altuve had four hits for the second consecutive game, extending his hitting streak to 16 games …
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Tomlin, Indians win fourth straight, 6-2 over Reds (Jul 24, 2017) — CLEVELAND (AP) Josh Tomlin pitched six efficient innings, Carlos Santana homered twice and the Cleveland Indians won their fourth straight, 6-2 over the tumbling Cincinnati Reds on Monday night in the makeup of a May 25 rainout.
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Carlos Santana, Josh Tomlin guide Cleveland Indians past Cincinnati Reds — CLEVELAND — Carlos Santana has traditionally been a good second half hitter. It's now the second half of the season, and Santana is hitting. — Santana belted two home runs, and Josh Tomlin pitched six solid innings …
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Kevin Gausman, Baltimore Orioles blank Tampa Bay Rays — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Kevin Gausman has a 6.55 ERA against every other team in baseball, but he pitches well against the Tampa Bay Rays. — The Orioles right-hander did so again Monday night, tossing six shutout innings …
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Mets put Zack Wheeler on DL due to stress reaction in right arm — NEW YORK — The New York Mets put pitcher Zack Wheeler on the 10-day disabled list because of a stress reaction in his right arm. — The Mets didn't provide a timetable for Wheeler's return.
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Zack Wheeler To DL With Stress Reaction In Right Arm
Zack Wheeler To DL With Stress Reaction In Right Arm
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Liriano gets first win in three starts, Jays beat A's 4-2 — TORONTO (AP) — Pressed into service on short rest after a pair of abbreviated outings, Francisco Liriano gave the Blue Jays the strong start they sorely needed. — Liriano pitched five innings to win for the first time in three starts …
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Liriano gets first win in three starts, Jays beat A's 4-2
Liriano gets first win in three starts, Jays beat A's 4-2
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Drew VerHagen back in Detroit Tigers' bullpen after injury-shortened 2016 — Video by Chris Nelsen/Special to DFP — Drew VerHagen thought about it as he made the hour drive from Toledo to Detroit on Sunday evening, looking back on just how far he has come from season-ending thoracic outlet surgery …
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McCutchen's three-run homer powers Pirates past Giants 10-3 (Jul 24, 2017) — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer and had four RBIs, Gerrit Cole won for the fifth time in six starts, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 10-3 on Monday night.
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LEADING OFF: Stanton surges, Devers debuts, Gray auditions — A look at what's happening all around the majors Tuesday: — GIANT GIANCARLO — Miami slugger Giancarlo Stanton has hit six home runs in seven games and is tied with Yankees rookie Aaron Judge for most in the majors at 32.