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Verlander dominates Pirates in lopsided Tigers' win — DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander allowed one hit over eight innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-0 on Wednesday night. — Josh Bell ended Verlander's attempt at a third career no-hitter in the sixth inning …
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Carlos Monarrez / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer feels good, but when will he start? — Fulmer received a 2nd opinion from famed orthopedist Dr. James Andrews, who agreed with the treatment prescribed by team doctors; surgery is last resort — Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer continued to work …
Carlos Monarrez / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander nearly no-hits Pittsburgh Pirates — We look at the centerpiece of the Detroit Tigers' trade that sent Justin Wilson and Alex Avila to the Chicago Cubs - third baseman Jeimer Candelario, a Top-100 prospect who's close to being MLB-ready. By Brian Manzullo, DFP.
Carlos Monarrez / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers reportedly place Kinsler on revocable trade waivers
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Bless You Boys, CBSSports.com, MLB Trade Rumors and Elite Sports NY
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox top Astros 7-1, win second straight vs. AL leaders — Photos from the White Sox-Astros game at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. — Chicago Tribune — The White Sox rolled past the Astros 7-1 on Wednesday night at Guaranteed Rate Field for their second consecutive victory …
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White Sox try for sweep of struggling Astros (Aug 10, 2017) — CHICAGO — Even with the Houston Astros possessing the American League's best record and a sizable lead in the West Division, manager A.J. Hinch knows his team can't afford to look too far into the future.
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Miguel Gonzalez's arm, Tim Anderson's bat lead White Sox over AL-leading 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 are going all 2005 World Series on the Astros.
Associated Press:
Rick Porcello's six innings guide Red Sox to eighth straight win — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jake Odorizzi limped off the field after Eduardo Nunez lined a single off the pitcher's foot leading off the fifth inning. The Boston Red Sox beat up the Tampa Bay Rays' bullpen …
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Rays' Odorizzi leaves game after line drive hits foot — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Jake Odorizzi left Wednesday night's game against the Boston Red Sox in the fifth inning after being struck squarely on the right foot by a line drive.
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Associated Press:
Yanks, Red Sox to wear names on home jerseys in promotion — NEW YORK (AP) — When the Yankees and Red Sox play later this month they will have names on the back of their jersey. All Rise, Sir Didi, Kraken and Toddfather should suit up for New York. Benny, 2-Bags, Brock Star and Laser Show could be in Boston's lineup.
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Red Sox beat Rays 8-2 for 8th straight win (Aug 09, 2017) — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Eduardo Nunez chased Jake Odorizzi when he lined a single off the pitcher's foot, starting a five-run fifth inning for the Red Sox in an 8-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night …
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Zimmerman, Gonzalez pace Nats over Marlins 10-1 (Aug 09, 2017) — WASHINGTON (AP) Ryan Zimmerman had four run-scoring hits, including two solo home runs, drove in five runs and became the franchise's all-time RBI leader as the Washington Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins 10-1 on Wednesday night.
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David Driver / UPI:
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg feels good after tossing simulated game — WASHINGTON — It was a busy day for the first-place Washington Nationals even before they hosted the Miami Marlins on Wednesday at Nationals Park. — Right-hander Stephen Strasburg …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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 …
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baseballmusings.com and True Blue LA
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Pedro Moura / The Charlotte Observer:
In possible playoff preview, Dodgers' Wood outduels Dbacks' Greinke — PHOENIX - Two months from Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will play Game 3 of the National League Division Series on the road. Most likely, they will start Alex Wood, their 26-year-old All-Star left-hander.
Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
Cubs' Willson Contreras reportedly likely to go on DL after injuring hamstring — The catcher will undergo an MRI on Thursday — Catcher Willson Contreras injured his right hamstring while running to first base in the eighth inning: … Per Carrie Muskat, Contreras will undergo an MRI …
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Sporting News and baseballmusings.com
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs catcher Alex Avila says he's ready for additional workload — Cubs backup catcher Alex Avila discusses how he will fill in for the injured Willson Contreras on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — When Alex Avila joined the Cubs on Aug. 1 …
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
The swing tweak that may have fixed Jose Peraza — Hitting coach Don Long has worked with Jose Peraza since before either joined the Cincinnati Reds. Long was the minor-league hitting coordinator for the Atlanta Braves when Peraza was working his way through the Atlanta system.
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Reds recap: Replacement Reds down the Padres — The Cincinnati Reds rested several regulars, but still managed to beat the San Diego Padres 6-3 on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park. Here are the main storylines. — A lackluster lineup produced. The lineup the Reds fielded Wednesday wouldn't have scared anyone.
Jeff Sanders / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Padres' Travis Wood hit hard in return to Cincinnati
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Gaslamp Ball
Fox Sports:
Puello's 1st hit, Cron homer leads Angels past Orioles, 5-1 (Aug 09, 2017) — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) After 10 seasons in the minors and playing in his first major league game, Cesar Puello singled in the go-ahead run and C.J. Cron added a two-run homer to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-1 victory …
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Orioles look to regain some ground in Oakland (Aug 10, 2017) — OAKLAND, Calif. — The Baltimore Orioles will try to get their playoff run back on track Thursday night when they send left-hander Wade Miley to the mound against Oakland Athletics right-hander Chris Smith at the Coliseum.
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Odubel Herrera triples twice as Phillies top Atlanta Braves, 3-2 — ATLANTA - It is often difficult to identify the future core of the team that the Phillies hope can lead them back to contention. … The team's rebuilding process has yet to provide those answers.
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MRI shows no new Sabathia knee damage but status unclear — TORONTO (AP) — A scan showed no new damage to CC Sabathia's arthritic right knee, but the status of the New York Yankees left-hander for Sunday night's start against Boston remains unclear. — Forced from Tuesday's loss to Toronto …
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Perez leads Rangers over Mets 5-1 for 2-game split — NEW YORK (AP) — Martin Perez allowed three hits over eight innings, Joey Gallo hit his 32nd home run and the Texas Rangers beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Wednesday for a two-game split. — Texas took a 3-0 lead in the first against Rafael Montero …
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Royals put Alex Gordon on bench amid season-long slump — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Alex Gordon rarely hangs around the Royals clubhouse before games, preferring to spend his time in the weight room, trainer's room or the batting cages deep within Kauffman Stadium.
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Royals Review
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Todd Frazier ignites Yankees offense to 11-5 win over Blue Jays — TORONTO — Todd Frazier had mostly struggled since joining the Yankees — until Wednesday night. — Frazier had three hits — including a homer — scored four runs and drove in three more, leading the Bombers to a 11-5 victory over the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
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Bluebird Banter
Steve Herrick / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Blackmon's 12th-inning homer leads Rockies over Indians 3-2 … Charlie Blackmon homered in the 12th inning, atoning for a baserunning blunder and lifting the — Cleveland Indians 3-2 on Wednesday. — With Colorado trailing 2-1, Blackmon singled leading off the eighth and was running …
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MLB Daily Dish and Purple Row
