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LEADING OFF: Garcia joins Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, Votto run — A look at what's happening all around the majors Friday: — RIVALRY ROOKIE — Left-hander Jaime Garcia gets his first close-up look at the Yankees-Red Sox craziness when he takes on Boston in the Bronx.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees get shutout 4-0 by Blue Jays, stumble into pivotal series vs. Red Sox — TORONTO — Maybe heading home to face the red-hot Red Sox will wake up these Yankees. — Because the Bombers looked pretty lifeless on Thursday night in a 4-0 loss to the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
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George A. King III / New York Post:
Jordan Montgomery likely to take Sabathia's start vs. Red Sox … TORONTO — Jordan Montgomery's Triple-A stint didn't last long enough for him to make a start for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. — Though manager Joe Girardi didn't name the rookie lefty as the Yankees' starter Sunday night …
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Larry Millson / UPI:
Toronto Blue Jays ride Marco Estrada past New York Yankees — TORONTO — Marco Estrada pitched seven scoreless innings to earn his first win since May 27 and Jose Bautista homered as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 4-0 on Thursday night.
Bob Klapisch / USA Today:
Yankees-Red Sox, the next generation: Can New York keep up with Boston? — NEW YORK — Seems perfect, doesn't it, that the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are back to waging a late-summer battle in the American League East, even if the relationship between the two organizations …
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Estrada ends 12-start drought, Blue Jays top Gray, Yanks 4-0 (Aug 10, 2017)
Estrada ends 12-start drought, Blue Jays top Gray, Yanks 4-0 (Aug 10, 2017)
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
AL Notes: Sale, Hardy, Orioles, Twins
AL Notes: Sale, Hardy, Orioles, Twins
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Justin Terranova / New York Post:
Red Sox's 20-year-old sensation a big reason why they're in first
Red Sox's 20-year-old sensation a big reason why they're in first
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Associated Press:
Mets ace deGrom's arm hit by liner, exits 10-0 rout of Phils — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mets ace Jacob deGrom pitched brilliantly until he was hit in the pitching arm by a line drive and exited in the seventh inning, and New York homered four times to rout the Philadelphia Phillies 10-0 on Thursday night.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Dominic Smith to be called up, join Mets in Philadelphia on Friday — PHILADELPHIA — Dominic Smith is finally getting the call. The Mets' next top prospect was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas to the majors Thursday and will join the major league team Friday.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Sandy Alderson says Jay Bruce trade was not about ‘saving money’ or slighting Yankees
Sandy Alderson says Jay Bruce trade was not about ‘saving money’ or slighting Yankees
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Dana Gauruder / UPI:
Pittsburgh Pirates: Josh Bell rises in win over Detroit Tigers — DETROIT — Josh Bell never showed much power in the minor leagues. So when Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle moved Bell to the cleanup spot this season, more than a few eyebrows were raised.
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Josh Bell, Gerrit Cole lead Pirates past Tigers 7-5 (Aug 10, 2017) — DETROIT (AP) A few words of advice from a Hall of Famer gave Josh Bell the inner belief that someday he would harness his power. — That time has arrived for the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie first baseman.
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Brad Ausmus: Detroit Tigers to use Joe Jimenez in ‘softer situations’
Brad Ausmus: Detroit Tigers to use Joe Jimenez in ‘softer situations’
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Associated Press:
Fowler's grand slam powers Cardinals to 6th straight win — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dexter Fowler hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high five runs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. — St. Louis tied a season-high with its sixth straight win.
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Mike Trout comes through in 9th as Angels beat Mariners 6-3 — Mike Trout provided the capper to a miserable night for the Seattle Mariners. — Trout looped a three-run double just inside the left-field line with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels cooled off the Mariners with a 6-3 victory on Thursday night.
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Jayson Jenks / The Charlotte Observer:
Trout's big hit leads Angels over M's — SEATTLE-First there was the injury to Seattle Mariners starter James Paxton, who left Thursday's game in the seventh inning with a left pectoral strain. — Then there was the comeback - a spirited late-game rally capped by a game-tying home run from Nelson Cruz in the eighth inning.
Associated Press:
Corey Dickerson's three-run homer lifts Rays over Indians — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Corey Dickerson's three-run homer in the eighth inning carried the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night. — Dickerson's two-out blast off Nick Goody (1-2), his 22nd …
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Greg Auman / UPI:
Tampa Bay Rays slug way by Cleveland Indians — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rays outfielder Corey Dickerson broke out of an 0-for-21 slump with a three-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the eighth, propelling Tampa Bay to a 4-1 win over the Cleveland Indians to open a four-game series at Tropicana Field.
Associated Press:
Giancarlo Stanton homers again but Marlins drop 3rd straight to Nationals — WASHINGTON (AP) — On a team loaded with stars, two rookies played key roles in Washington's win Thursday night. — Brian Goodwin had two hits, including a home run into the second deck leading off the eighth inning …
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David Driver / UPI:
Washington Nationals scoot past Miami Marlins — WASHINGTON — The depth of the Washington Nationals organization, especially in the outfield, was on display Thursday night. — Center fielder Brian Goodwin hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth, and rookie Andrew Stevenson …
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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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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
NL Rumors: Brewers, Giants, Cards, Phillies — The Brewers have gone a horrid 9-17 since the All-Star break, yet they're still only two games behind the Cubs for the National League Central lead. As such, general manager David Stearns remains on the hunt for potential upgrades, writes Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.
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WCCO | CBS Minnesota:
Mauer, Buxton Lead Twins Over Brewers 7-2 — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Byron Buxton and Joe Mauer each had three singles and the Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers for the fourth consecutive game, 7-2 on Thursday night. — The Twins, who have won five straight and are 7-3 in August …
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — It was finally time for a meeting. — After the Brewers put forth another listless showing Thursday night in a 7-2 loss to Minnesota, resulting in a four-game sweep by the Twins and a five-game losing streak overall, veteran pitcher Matt Garza called a players-only meeting in the home clubhouse at Miller Park.
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Mitchell Forde / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Series Preview: Cardinals vs. Braves — Scouting report • Fans who have followed the Cardinals this season might not recognize the latest version of the team, which entered Thursday on a five-game winning streak, having scored 42 runs in its last four games.
Pedro Moura / The Charlotte Observer:
Darvish gets second win for Dodgers in 8-6 victory over Dbacks — PHOENIX-Yu Darvish did not dominate the Arizona Diamondbacks the way he had the New York Mets in his Los Angeles Dodgers debut. Against Arizona on Thursday, he repeatedly struggled to locate his fastball within the strike zone …
Associated Press:
Baseball notes: Former umpire Ken Kaiser, who moonlighted as a pro wrestler, dies at 72 — Ken Kaiser and Rangers manager Johnny Oates chat before a game on June 8, 1997. (Orlin Wagner / Associated Press) — Former major league umpire Ken Kaiser, a colorful figure between the lines …
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Moncada plays the hero as White Sox beat Astros 3-2 in 11 — CHICAGO (AP) — The Houston Astros came into Chicago hoping to break one of their few slumps this season in a three-game series with the American League's worst team. Instead, they leave the Windy City reeling after being swept by the White Sox.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs challenge: Hold off Brewers and Cardinals without Willson Contreras — Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses catcher Willson Contreras' pulled hamstring on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — The warning signs gradually surfaced before Willson Contreras was injured Wednesday.
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