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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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Longoria, Souza homer in Rays' 5-1 win over Orioles (Jul 26, 2017) — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Evan Longoria and Steven Souza Jr. homered and Alex Cobb pitched seven strong innings for the Tampa Bay Rays in a 5-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.
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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Larry Fleisher / UPI:
New York Yankees survive Todd Frazier triple play, top Cincinnati Reds — NEW YORK — At this point, Todd Frazier can laugh about his first home game for the New York Yankees on the drive home down the New Jersey shore. — It was not necessarily amusing at the time, but Frazier's triple play accounted …
Dan Arritt / UPI:
Los Angeles Dodgers continue to roll, top Minnesota Twins — LOS ANGELES — Nothing seems to be slowing down Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Chris Taylor this month. Not even an 18-minute delay during the sixth inning on Tuesday night. — Taylor doubled twice for his seventh multi-hit performance …
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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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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
There's still no timetable for Clayton Kershaw's return to the mound for the Dodgers
There's still no timetable for Clayton Kershaw's return to the mound for the Dodgers
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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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Would the Rangers really not deal Yu Darvish to Houston? — As suitors for Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish assess the latest scouting reports and prepare their trade offers, an intriguing question lingers in the thick summer air at Globe Life Park in Arlington: Does Texas general manager Jon Daniels …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Yu Darvish: Why the Rangers would be foolish to trade their ace — Sure, go ahead, and pull that trigger. — But if you do, you better be prepared to pay the price. — Your choice, Texas Rangers. — The Rangers have been internally debating for weeks whether they should trade ace Yu Darvish …
Dave Sheinin / Chicago Tribune:
Unexpectedly contending Brewers weigh mortgaging their future to fend off Cubs — The Brewers' Eric Thames celebrates after he hit a home run against the Nationals during the fifth inning at Nationals Park on July 25, 2017. — The Washington Post — On the afternoon of July 14 …
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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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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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A Cubs-White Sox World Series could come sooner than you think
Phil Rosenthal / Chicago Tribune:
Jason Benetti to call Wednesday's Cubs-White Sox for ESPN with David Ross and Rick Sutcliffe
Jason Benetti to call Wednesday's Cubs-White Sox for ESPN with David Ross and Rick Sutcliffe
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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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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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Joe Lyons / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
With Wainwright on the DL, Lynn just keeps doing the job — Lance Lynn pitched well enough but didn't get the win Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. But the Cardinals did. — In his major league debut, Harrison Bader led off the ninth his first hit, a double into the left-field corner …
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Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Cubs check in on Rene Rivera? — The Chicago Cubs are among the teams that have called the New York Mets about catcher Rene Rivera, reports Mike Puma of the New York Post. — The 33-year-old Rivera, a free agent after the season, owns a .245/.291/.395 slash line with six homers and 20 RBIs in 46 games this season.
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
One more Met could be on the trading block
Associated Press:
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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Dana Gauruder / UPI:
Red-hot Kansas City Royals top Detroit Tigers for seventh-straight win — DETROIT — The Kansas City Royals didn't need another big hit to keep their winning streak going. They instead relied on their glovework. — Right fielder Jorge Bonifacio and first baseman Eric Hosmer collaborated …
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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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Designate Brett Anderson — The Cubs have designated lefty Brett Anderson for assignment after activating him from the 60-day DL, per a club announcement (via Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago, on Twitter). — Over the winter, the Cubs added the 29-year-old on a $3.5MM deal …
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