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Jake Faria gets Rays back on track in close win over Orioles — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays had to hang on for dear life Tuesday night to get their first win in a week. — And the way they see it, that might be a good thing. — “We've got to get on a roll now,” …
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LEADING OFF: Darvish Texas finale? ; Cobb on mound for Rays — A look at what's happening all around the majors Wednesday: — DARVISH TEXAS FINALE? — Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish makes his final scheduled start before Monday's non-waiver trade deadline with growing speculation …
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Rays look to keep momentum going vs. Orioles (Jul 26, 2017) — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Wobbly as it was, the Rays' 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday for was huge for Tampa Bay. — The result took away the burden of a five-game losing streak as the trade deadline approaches for a team on the playoff bubble.
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DRaysBay and Camden Chat
ESPN:
Rays starter Jake Odorizzi to DL with back issue — The Tampa Bay Rays placed pitcher Jake Odorizzi on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a lower back strain. — The move is retroactive to Tuesday, meaning Odorizzi will not be eligible to be activated until after Monday's non-waiver trade deadline.
Fox Sports:
Rangers seek clutch hits in rubber match against Marlins (Jul 26, 2017) — ARLINGTON, Texas — Clutch hitting has eluded the Texas Rangers for maddening stretches this season, especially with runners in scoring position. The reasons why are a mystery. — “We have some series where we hit …
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Tim Healey / Orlando Sentinel:
Marlins battered in 10-4 loss to Rangers despite Christian Yelich's big night
Marlins battered in 10-4 loss to Rangers despite Christian Yelich's big night
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Fish Stripes
Associated Press:
Segura's single in 13th rallies Mariners past Red Sox 6-5 — SEATTLE (AP) — Guillermo Heredia provided the early punch with a home run, then turned an extra 90 feet into the winning run for the Seattle Mariners some four hours later. — Heredia went from first to third on a wild pitch …
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Reports: Red Sox trade for Giants third baseman Eduardo Nunez
Reports: Red Sox trade for Giants third baseman Eduardo Nunez
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Over the Monster, baseballmusings.com, Bluebird Banter and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Red Sox acquire Eduardo Nunez from Giants
Red Sox acquire Eduardo Nunez from Giants
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Bob Baum / The Charlotte Observer:
Suzuki's 2 HRs help Braves' Foltynewicz win again — Mike Foltynewicz began the season as Atlanta's No. 5 starter. He sure looks like No. 1 now. — The 25-year-old right-hander went six strong innings to win again, Kurt Suzuki homered twice and the Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 on Tuesday night.
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Braves' Blair faces D-backs in Chase Field debut (Jul 26, 2017) — PHOENIX — Welcome to Chase Field, Aaron Blair. — Finally. — The Atlanta Braves right-hander was paid a $1,435,000 signing bonus as the No. 36 overall pick by the Diamondbacks in the 2013 draft.
Jack McCarthy / UPI:
Ben Zobrist, Willson Contreras help Chicago Cubs beat Chicago White Sox — CHICAGO — It may be something as simple as a good night's sleep, but the versatile Ben Zobrist may be most dangerous when he is rested. — At least that's the theory of Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon …
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Wainwright, Fowler put on DL by Cards, who bring up Bader — ST. LOUIS (AP) Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright went on the disabled list with back tightness, and St. Louis put outfielder Dexter Fowler on the DL because of a strained left wrist. — Harrison Bader, the Cardinals third-round draft pick …
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Ben Walker / Associated Press:
Todd Frazier had the majors' first run-scoring triple play since 2006 — The Yankees' Todd Frazier ground into a run scoring triple play in the second inning against the Reds at Yankee Stadium on July 25, 2017. — Todd Frazier got a welcoming introduction from the public-address announcer …
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Associated Press:
Fisher, Morton lead Astros past Phillies 5-0 — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Derek Fisher drove in two runs just hours after arriving in Philadelphia and Charlie Morton pitched seven innings to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-0 victory over the Phillies on Tuesday night.
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Phillies' Nola aims to prevent sweep by Astros (Jul 26, 2017)
Phillies' Nola aims to prevent sweep by Astros (Jul 26, 2017)
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Phillies' Herrera a running joke in loss to Astros
Phillies' Herrera a running joke in loss to Astros
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The Good Phight
Associated Press:
Dodgers first to win 70 games with 6-2 victory over Twins — Chris Taylor hit two run-scoring doubles and the Los Angeles Dodgers became baseball's first team to reach the 70-win mark with a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. — Kenta Maeda (9-4) pitched five solid innings …
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Encarnacion's slam sends Indians past Angels 11-7 in extra innings — Charles LeClaire-USA Today Sports Images — CLEVELAND (AP) — Edwin Encarnacion hit a grand slam in the 11th inning as the Cleveland Indians, who wasted a seven-run lead, beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-7 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win.
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Davies, power bats launch Brewers over Nationals 8-0 (Jul 25, 2017) — WASHINGTON (AP) Travis Shaw, Eric Thames and Manny Pina homered, Zach Davies tossed 7 2/3 shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 8-0 on Tuesday night. — Shaw's three-run blast highlighted a four-run fourth inning.
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Tom Haudricourt / The Charlotte Observer:
Brewers offense awakens in 8-0 win over Nationals
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Watch Bonifacio and Hosmer combine on spectacular double play in win over Tigers — Eighth inning. Runners at the corners. Victor Martinez at the plate. Joakim Soria on the mound. This could have ended differently. — In a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Base running blunder looms large in Detroit Tigers' 3-1 loss to Royals
Base running blunder looms large in Detroit Tigers' 3-1 loss to Royals
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
MLB experiments with shortened inning breaks for Cards-Rockies game — ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals and Colorado Rockies tried to speed up the pace of play on Tuesday. — Major League Baseball experimented with having the timing clock between half innings set at 1 minute, 45 seconds.
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Dennis Lin / The Charlotte Observer:
Padres' Kyle Lloyd beats odds to make major league debut — SAN DIEGO-By day, Justin Livengood is a salesman for Beeson Hardware in High Point, N.C. After he gets off work, he coaches varsity baseball for the school he once attended, Ledford High in nearby Wallburg.
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Beyond the Box Score
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
How Gyorko became a defensive force in National League — ST. LOUIS • On Wednesday evening at Busch Stadium, as the Cardinals attempt to sweep a series from the Colorado Rockies, one of the league's greatest defensive forces is expected to man third base, gobbling grounders.
Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Rockies kicking the tires on Jonathan Lucroy? — The Colorado Rockies, apparently looking for a catching upgrade for the stretch run, are interested in the Rangers' Jonathan Lucroy, reports MLB.com's Thomas Harding. — Harding cautions “there was no indication that this interest has produced extensive trade talks.”