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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Sandy Alderson says Jay Bruce trade was not about ‘saving money’ or slighting Yankees — PHILADELPHIA — After shipping Jay Bruce to the Indians Wednesday night, slighting an offer made by the Yankees, Mets GM Sandy Alderson said that the motivation was not pinching pennies or playing spoiler to the Yankees.
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Bruce hit .384 in Cleveland as a Cincinnati Red — Jay Bruce, traded to the Indians on Wednesday by the New York Mets, is a .384 lifetime hitter with a 1.031 OPS in 96 plate appearances at Cleveland's Progressive Field. It's all damage Bruce did as a member of the Cincinnati Reds between 2008 and 2016 …
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Sporting News, CBSSports.com and NESN.com
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
The pitchers Astros can still target to avoid an epic collapse — MORE FROM: … The Astros have by far the AL's most comfortable division lead, and yet arguably are under more stress than any team to perform baseball magic — find a useful pitcher or two who gets through waivers.
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes and Bless You Boys
Cincinnati.com:
Next Slide — Here are the main storylines: — Box Score: Reds 10, Padres 3
Next Slide — Here are the main storylines: — Box Score: Reds 10, Padres 3
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USA Today
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Yankees thought they had Jay Bruce — then he was gone
Yankees thought they had Jay Bruce — then he was gone
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MLB.com
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees show desire to win now with attempted trades for Mets' Jay Bruce, Lucas Duda
Jordan Bastian / Major League Bastian:
“We've had interest in Jay for years.”
“We've had interest in Jay for years.”
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Baseball America
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Brad Ausmus: Detroit Tigers to use Joe Jimenez in ‘softer situations’ — The Detroit Tigers were trailing by three runs Thursday when manager Brad Ausmus opted to use 31-year-old journeyman Edward Mujica rather than prospect Joe Jimenez. — Mujica gave up a home run to Josh Bell …
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Drew VerHagen shelled in 2nd start as Detroit Tigers fall to Pirates
Drew VerHagen shelled in 2nd start as Detroit Tigers fall to Pirates
Discussion:
Bless You Boys
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
‘Fire’ Brad Ausmus? Detroit Tigers manager will think about it for jersey nickname
‘Fire’ Brad Ausmus? Detroit Tigers manager will think about it for jersey nickname
Discussion:
Bless You Boys and South Side Sox
Fox Sports:
Girardi says ‘good possibility’ Montgomery starts Sunday — TORONTO (AP) Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Thursday there's “a really good possibility” that rookie left-hander Jordan Montgomery will be recalled from Triple-A to start against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday night.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees have a chance to ‘make up some ground’ with three-game series against Red Sox beginning Friday — TORONTO — This is the Yankees' chance to make up some ground. — The Bombers begin a critical three-game series against the Red Sox on Friday night in the Bronx.
Bucky Dent / UPI:
rallykitty: St. Louis Cardinals credit stray cat as they claw past Royals 8-5 — ST. LOUIS — After the St. Louis Cardinals' latest win Wednesday, Mike Matheny said he's not a cat person. — “But I liked that one,” he said of the kitten that ran on the field just before Yadier Molina sank his claws into the Kansas City Royals.
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos
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Pete Grathoff / Kansas City Star:
Cardinals' Jose Martinez, once in Royals' farm system, relishes chance to face old team — It's amazing how the fates of major-league baseball players sometimes are intertwined. — For example, the Royals brought up second baseman Whit Merrifield on May 18, 2016, and nearly 15 months later he's proved …
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
There's a sleeper for NL Manager of the Year that deserves some consideration — Should the Padres' Andy Green get some consideration? — On Thursday, my colleague R.J. Anderson ran down the top candidates as things stand for the National League Manager of the Year.
Discussion:
Gaslamp Ball
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Jeff Wallner / UPI:
Cincinnati Reds: Scott Gennett's slam sinks San Diego Padres
Associated Press:
Dodgers win 80th game of season, rallying over Diamondbacks — Hitless in 23 previous at-bats, the Los Angeles Dodgers' Joc Pederson faced Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zack Greinke with two outs in the seventh inning and a man on second base. — Pederson, who'd struck out in his first two at-bats …
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com and True Blue LA
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CBS New York:
Yankees Place Clint Frazier On DL, Activate Hicks — NEW YORK — The Yankees placed rookie outfielder Clint Frazier on the 10-day disabled list Thursday just as they welcomed back outfielder Aaron Hicks. — Frazier was a late scratch from the starting lineup Wednesday at Toronto …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
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Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Carlos Rodon on mound as White Sox seek sweep of Astros — White Sox starter Miguel Gonzalez discusses his outing in the team's 7-1 win over the Astros on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. (Chris Kuc/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — The White Sox will send Carlos Rodon to the mound …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Heyman's Latest: Yanks, Mets, Darvish, Astros, Twins, Bucs — The Yankees showed interest in Mets second baseman Neil Walker before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, according to FanRag's Jon Heyman. The crosstown rivals actually had a deal for Walker in place, tweets Mike Puma of Newsday …
Discussion:
FanRag Sports and Elite Sports NY
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
After two games, Royals' Alex Gordon returns to the lineup — Alex Gordon's season reset lasted a total of two days. — Gordon, who was benched on Tuesday in the midst of a prolonged slump, returned to the lineup on Thursday, starting in left field on the final night of a four-game home-and-home series with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Pete Grathoff / Kansas City Star:
Royals will play Class AAA affiliate to end spring schedule in 2018 — If the schedule-makers are kind to the Royals, they'll have a short trip home to start the 2018 season. — The Royals announced on Thursday that they will play a game at the home of their Class AAA affiliate …
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers still have narrow path to playoffs, but strong finish required — If the Texas Rangers are going to make a run it needs to start already. — The club has been treading water the entire season. Even a 10-game win streak in May did little to alter their course.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Claim Jhan Marinez — The Rangers have claimed righty Jhan Marinez off waivers from the Pirates, per an announcement from Texas. Marinez had been designated for assignment over the weekend. — Marinez, 28, already moved from the Brewers to the Bucs this year after a previous trip through DFA limbo.
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Minor MLB Transactions: 8/10/17 — Thursday's minor transactions from around baseball: — The Mariners announced that they've outrighted catcher Tuffy Gosewisch to Triple-A Tacoma. The team designated Gosewisch for assignment after its minor trade with the Rays last weekend.