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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.
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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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and ESPN
Nick Ostiller / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Freddie Freeman moving back to first base full-time for Braves? — Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves is reportedly returning to his usual position on the infield. — According to Mark Bowman of MLB.com, Braves manager Brian Snitker announced his decision to shift Freeman …
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Talking Chop
ESPN:
Adrian Beltre not happy Rangers traded Yu Darvish — On Sunday, Adrian Beltre joined an exclusive club by collecting his 3,000th major league hit. — Some 24 hours later, Beltre watched the Texas Rangers trade away right-hander Yu Darvish, a telling sign for a team on the outside of the wild-card chase.
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: Dear Statcast, I think you've got a problem
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Would Beltre OK a trade from Rangers? Yes, but only ‘a perfect scenario’
Roger Pinckney / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Could Willie Calhoun end up being a steal in Yu Darvish deal?
Could Willie Calhoun end up being a steal in Yu Darvish deal?
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Yahoo Sports, MLB Trade Rumors and Lone Star Ball
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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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox's Yoan Moncada expects to miss 2-3 days after outfield collision — White Sox rookie Yoan Moncada and manager Rick Renteria discuss Moncada's bruised leg on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada …
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Bluebird Banter
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Rick Renteria says White Sox call-up Nicky Delmonico has ‘it’ factor
Associated Press:
Lester homers as Cubs pound Diamondbacks 16-4 — CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester loved everything about Tuesday night, except for his performance on the mound. — Lester hit his first major league homer and struck out nine to reach 2,000 for his career, helping the Chicago Cubs to a runaway 16-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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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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AZ Snake Pit and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Shane Greene's five-out save helps Detroit Tigers halt Yankees, 4-3 — Tigers reliever Shane Greene has appeared in 48 of the team's first 97 games this season. A look at the pace he's on if he keeps on pitching. Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit — CONNECT
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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:
Jose Iglesias sits with strained wrist, his Tigers future unknown
Jose Iglesias sits with strained wrist, his Tigers future unknown
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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:
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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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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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jon Lester perplexed by hitting 1st HR, not earning win — Cubs starter Jon Lester discusses hitting his first major-league home run on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Jon Lester had a fitting description for his performance Tuesday night in which he hit …
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Jon Lester reaches 2000-strikeout milestone, slams 1st HR of career
Bob Dutton / thenewstribune:
What can Mariners expect from Ramirez as he begins second tour with club? — Erasmo 2.0 launches Tuesday night at Texas when the Mariners continue their three-game series against the Rangers at 5:05 p.m. Pacific time at Globe Life Park. — The question is how far can he go?
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Lookout Landing and U.S.S. Mariner
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' homers not enough as losing streak reaches four
ABC News:
Samardzija shuts down A's as Giants snap 4-game skid, 10-4 — This is the team the Giants thought they should be all along. In a season all but lost, home runs sailed over the fence, the lead held up and they added on with key hits to support Jeff Samardzija.
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McCovey Chronicles
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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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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 …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Amed Rosario's misplay of grounder in ninth inning sets up Rockies' walk-off win over Mets — DENVER — Nolan Arenado took advantage of Amed Rosario's first big league mistake and with two on, hit a walk- off single for a 5-4 Rockies win over the Mets at Coors Field.
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Purple Row and Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
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.
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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New York Post and The Crawfish Boxes
Associated Press:
Pujols' 608th homer, 5 RBIs power Angels past Phillies, 7-1 — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer and a two-run double, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped the Philadelphia Phillies' five-game winning streak with a 7-1 victory Tuesday night.