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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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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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Sporting News
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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OddsShark / SBNation.com:
Red Sox vs. Yankees odds 2017: Boston a small underdog in the Bronx for Friday opener
Red Sox vs. Yankees odds 2017: Boston a small underdog in the Bronx for Friday opener
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baseballmusings.com, Pinstripe Alley, NESN.com and Over the Monster
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees get shutout 4-0 by Blue Jays, stumble into pivotal series vs. Red Sox
Yankees get shutout 4-0 by Blue Jays, stumble into pivotal series vs. Red Sox
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Pinstripe Alley, Bluebird Banter and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Fox Sports:
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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Bucs Dugout
Larry Millson / UPI:
Toronto Blue Jays ride Marco Estrada past New York Yankees
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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Over the Monster
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
AL Notes: Sale, Hardy, Orioles, Twins
AL Notes: Sale, Hardy, Orioles, Twins
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PressBox Online Baltimore and FanRag Sports
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets official blasts Yankees on deadline deals that weren't made … PHILADELPHIA — Next week's Subway Series could have an added vibe, with the Mets and Yankees sparring at the organizational level over trades that weren't made in recent weeks. — Jay Bruce's trade to the Indians earlier …
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Call to the Pen and FanRag Sports
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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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Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Faith and Fear in Flushing
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Dominic Smith to be called up, join Mets in Philadelphia on Friday
Dominic Smith to be called up, join Mets in Philadelphia on Friday
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Minor League Ball, Amazin' Avenue and Elite Sports NY
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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Let's Go Tribe, Over the Monster and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
ABC News:
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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Halos Heaven and Lookout Landing
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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.
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DRaysBay
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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Fish Stripes, Federal Baseball and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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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.
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The Crawfish Boxes
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Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox excited to see pitcher Reynaldo Lopez's first start with team
White Sox excited to see pitcher Reynaldo Lopez's first start with team
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South Side Sox
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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Pete Grathoff / Kansas City Star:
Cardinals beat Royals 8-6, finish I-70 season sweep
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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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Justin Verlander Could Add Opt-Out Clause To Contract If Traded — Thanks to Justin Verlander's age (34), sizable contract and full no-trade clause, the odds of the Tigers dealing the longtime ace this summer already appear low. Here's another wrinkle, courtesy of MLB Network's Jon Morosi …
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 …
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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McCovey Chronicles