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Yu Darvish's first start as a Dodger will be Friday against the Mets — ATLANTA — Yu Darvish will make his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night at the New York Mets. — Darvish, a four-time All-Star, was acquired from the Texas Rangers for three prospects just before Monday's deadline to make trades without waivers.
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After Yu: Rangers caught in middle, now going on without ace — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) When Yu Darvish arrived in Texas from Japan in 2012, the Texas Rangers were coming off consecutive World Series appearances. — As was expected with his celebrated entrance then, Darvish is now pitching for a World Series contender.
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Would Beltre OK a trade from Rangers? Yes, but only ‘a perfect scenario’ — The trade deadline — the non-waiver trade deadline — passed Monday, but it didn't pass the Texas Rangers by. — Gone are Yu Darvish, arguably the staff ace, and catcher Jonathan Lucroy and reliever Jeremy Jeffress …
Roger Pinckney / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Could Willie Calhoun end up being a steal in Yu Darvish deal? — Did the Texas Rangers get enough in return for Yu Darvish? — Some might say something is better than nothing, which is what they likely would have received in the end if they hadn't dealt the ace pitcher with an expiring contract at Monday's MLB trade deadline.
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Yahoo Sports, MLB Trade Rumors and Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
Red Sox win under Christian Vazquez's 9th inning heroics — BOSTON (AP) — Christian Vazquez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox pulled off the final rally of a wild game Tuesday night, beating the Cleveland Indians 12-10 despite …
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Baseball notes: Red Sox put Dustin Pedroia on 10-day DL — Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia sits in the dugout prior a game against the Cleveland Indians Aug. 1. (Charles Krupa / AP Photo) — Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with inflammation in his left knee.
Mike Shalin / UPI:
Boston Red Sox top Cleveland Indians to finish disappointing month
Boston Red Sox top Cleveland Indians to finish disappointing month
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Let's Go Tribe, Over the Monster and Surviving Grady
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
New Cub Alex Avila understands business of baseball — Catcher Alex Avila discusses being traded by his father, Al Avila, from the Tigers to the Cubs on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Alex Avila said he's aware that people like to crack jokes over the fact that his father Al …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Whew! Shane Greene closes door as Detroit Tigers hold off Yankees 4-3
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Castellanos open to position change if it ‘makes the Tigers better’
Castellanos open to position change if it ‘makes the Tigers better’
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Bless You Boys
Fox Sports:
White Sox's Davidson leaves game with bruised right wrist — CHICAGO (AP) White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson has left Chicago's game against the Toronto Blue Jays because of a bruised right wrist. — Davidson was hit by a pitch from Marcus Stroman in the fourth inning Tuesday.
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Arizona Republic:
Lineup — Adam Rosales, whom the Diamondbacks acquired from the Athletics before the MLB trade deadline Monday, is batting third and playing shortstop for the Diamondbacks in their series opener against the Cubs Tuesday. — Relief pitcher David Hernandez, whom the D-Backs acquire from the Angel Monday, is also active for the game.
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Jon Lester reaches 2000-strikeout milestone, slams 1st HR of career — CHICAGO — Cubs pitcher Jon Lester hit his first career home run, and became the 25th left-hander in league history to record 2,000 strikeouts when he struck out Arizona Diamondbacks pinch hitter Jack Reinheimer in the top of the fourth inning on Tuesday night.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs stack lineup with right-handers vs. Diamondbacks
ESPN:
Dallas Keuchel disappointed Astros didn't make big deadline trade — The Houston Astros have the second-best record in baseball and the largest division lead in the majors, but ace Dallas Keuchel is highly disappointed the team couldn't do more at the trade deadline.
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Dan Martin / New York Post:
Yankees leaving the door open for Clint Frazier as starter … Clint Frazier's play since coming to The Bronx has been noticed by general manager Brian Cashman. — Cashman said on July 20 that the Yankees would “send Frazier out” once Aaron Hicks returned from the disabled list after recovering …
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Pinstripe Alley
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Winker shines to start extended audition in majors — Cincinnati Reds OF Jesse Winker on hitting his first MLB home run Wochit — PITTSBURGH - On Tuesday, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker embarked on his first true chance to be an everyday player in the majors.
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Rob Biertempfel / Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Pirates' Jameson Taillon rocked, Billy Hamilton rolls in win
Pirates' Jameson Taillon rocked, Billy Hamilton rolls in win
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Bucs Dugout
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Five years later, Lucas Sims debuts with his hometown Braves — Lucas Sims did about as well as the Braves could have hoped against the MLB-best Dodgers, but spotty defense and seven innings of stagnant offense resulted in a 3-2 loss in Sims' debut Tuesday at SunTrust Park.
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' homers not enough as losing streak reaches four — The Rangers are still hitting a lot of homers and they're still losing. The Mariners jumped on starter Nick Martinez for seven earned runs, including five in the first three innings and held on for an 8-7 win Tuesday night at Globe Life Park.
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Bob Dutton / thenewstribune:
What can Mariners expect from Ramirez as he begins second tour with club?
What can Mariners expect from Ramirez as he begins second tour with club?
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and U.S.S. Mariner
Fox Sports:
Nationals ace Scherzer leaves in 2nd inning with neck spasm — MIAMI (AP) Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer hit his first career home run Tuesday night before a neck spasm cut short his outing against the Miami Marlins after he pitched only one inning. — Scherzer slept funny and left …
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Whitney McIntosh / SBNation.com:
Max Scherzer removed himself from the game after hitting his first career home run
Max Scherzer removed himself from the game after hitting his first career home run
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baseballmusings.com, Federal Baseball and FanRag Sports
Philly.com:
Jorge Alfaro, Jose Taveras lead 'Pigs; Cornelius Randolph hits No. 11 — by , Staff Reports, STAFF REPORTS — Tuesday's roundup of the Phillies minor-league affiliates. — INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA) — LEHIGH VALLEY 3, ROCHESTER 1 — 1B Rhys Hoskins (sacrifice fly) and C Jorge Alfaro …