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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 reportedly place Kinsler on revocable trade waivers — The Detroit Tigers reportedly have placed second baseman Ian Kinsler on revocable trade waivers. — According to tweets by Foxsports.com reporter Ken Rosenthal, Kinsler's waivers expire at 1 p.m. Thursday.
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Carlos Monarrez / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer feels good, but when will he start?
Fox Sports:
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.
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Astros activate OF George Springer from 10-day DL — CHICAGO (AP) The Houston Astros activated George Springer from the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday, and he will lead off and play center field against the Chicago White Sox. — Springer had been sidelined since July 24 with a left quad injury.
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Fox Sports:
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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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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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.
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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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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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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Jeff Sanders / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Padres' Travis Wood hit hard in return to Cincinnati
Padres' Travis Wood hit hard in return to Cincinnati
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Zach Buchanan / USA Today:
MLB boss Manfred: Handling Rose, statue up to the Reds
Associated Press:
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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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Rafael Montero struggles early as Mets fall to Rangers 5-1 at Citi Field
Rafael Montero struggles early as Mets fall to Rangers 5-1 at Citi Field
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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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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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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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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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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.
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