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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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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.
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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
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
Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Yankees' comeback attempt falls short as Bombers lose to Tigers 4-3 — Clint Frazier has far exceeded expectations since being called up to the Yankees on July 1, both at the plate and on defense, and Tuesday night, the red-headed rookie outfielder had a chance against Tigers reliever Shane Greene …
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Dan Martin / New York Post:
Yankees leaving the door open for Clint Frazier as starter
Yankees leaving the door open for Clint Frazier as starter
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Pinstripe Alley
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Whew! Shane Greene closes door as Detroit Tigers hold off Yankees 4-3
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Shane Greene's five-out save helps Detroit Tigers halt 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
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox, Blue Jays benches clear after Tim Anderson-Marcus Stroman exchange — White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and manager Rick Renteria discuss Anderson's argument with Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)
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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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox's Yoan Moncada expects to miss 2-3 days after outfield collision
White Sox's Yoan Moncada expects to miss 2-3 days after outfield collision
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Bluebird Banter
Associated Press:
Cano helps push Mariners past Rangers, 8-7 — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Seattle Mariners' lengthy road stretch is off to a nice start. — Robinson Cano doubled twice and drove in three runs as the Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 8-7 on Tuesday night. Seattle is now 2- on a nine-game trip …
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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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Lookout Landing and U.S.S. Mariner
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' homers not enough as losing streak reaches four
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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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
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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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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Amed Rosario receives guidance from Mets veterans after promising, but rocky MLB debut — DENVER — While the Rockies were still celebrating on the field Neil Walker and Jay Bruce made a beeline for Amed Rosario. The veterans wanted to make sure the rookie didn't walk off the field …
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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
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
Rob Biertempfel / Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Pirates' Jameson Taillon rocked, Billy Hamilton rolls in win — Jameson Taillon is pitching lately as if something has sucked the magic out of his once-fearsome right arm. — On Tuesday, Taillon's second-half skid got worse as the Pirates were routed 9-1 by the Cincinnati Reds.
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Bucs Dugout
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Winker shines to start extended audition in majors
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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
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.
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