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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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Associated Press:
White Sox OF Avisail Garcia sidelined by right thumb injury — CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia has a right thumb injury that will sideline the All-Star slugger for a couple weeks. — Garcia complained of continued discomfort in his thumb after the White Sox lost 7-2 to the Cubs on Tuesday.
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox place Avisail Garcia on disabled list — Photos of White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia. — Chicago Tribune — White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia has a strained ligament in his right thumb and will be placed on the disabled list, general manager Rick Hahn said Wednesday …
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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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
A Cubs-White Sox World Series could come sooner than you think
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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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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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
BAR: Could a team of former Reds beat the Reds?
Associated Press:
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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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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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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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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Josh Verlin / UPI:
Rookie Derek Fisher helps Houston Astros to 5-0 victory over Philadelphia Phillies — PHILADELPHIA — The last time Derek Fisher was at Citizens Bank Park, it was as a Philadelphia Phillies fan in 2010. — That night, the high school senior from Lebanon, Pa., watched Roy Halladay throw …
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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
ESPN:
Astros ace Dallas Keuchel, out since June 2, poised for Friday return — Houston Astros ace Dallas Keuchel will return to the rotation on Friday against the Detroit Tigers, manager A.J. Hinch told reporters Wednesday. — Keuchel hasn't pitched for the AL West leaders since June 2 because of a pinched nerve in his neck.
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Where does Pudge rank on the all-time Rangers list? — 1. Nolan Ryan (1989-93): There are few pitchers or players who made as big of a stamp on the game than Ryan. And his five-season swan song with the Rangers not only provided historical moments and milestones but gave the organization …
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 …
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
These players could be the next Rangers in the Hall of Fame — 1. Adrian Beltre (2011-current): Although Beltre came up with the Dodgers and has spent time with the Mariners and Red Sox, he has become a Rangers legend and that's just fine with Rangers fans, who have come to bestow the kind of love …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Despite injury scare, Yoenis Cespedes starting for Mets Wednesday against Padres — SAN DIEGO — Despite a scare with his leg Tuesday night, Yoenis Cespedes was back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres. — Terry Collins had removed him from Tuesday night's game as a precaution …
ESPN:
Bryce Harper wants to take part in D.C. Home Run Derby — WASHINGTON — Bryce Harper is all in on the Home Run Derby. — “If I do have the opportunity to play in the All-Star Game next year,” said the Washington Nationals slugger on Wednesday afternoon, “I'll definitely do the Home Run Derby.”
ESPN:
Phillies activate OF Altherr but lose OF Daniel Nava to hamstring strain — The Philadelphia Phillies activated outfielder Aaron Altherr from the disabled list on Wednesday but placed outfielder Daniel Nava on the 10-day disabled list. — Altherr is returning from a right hamstring injury earlier than expected.