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Roger Rubin / UPI:
Yankees vs Red Sox: Why baseball's greatest rivalry is back — NEW YORK — A little less than a month ago, the Boston Red Sox were having a third baseman issue. They were getting less offensive production than any other American League team from that spot.
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Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
Three weekend series that impact the MLB pennant race — Baseball's contenders face a crucial stretch as we enter the middle of August. — The American League East and Central are still very much in play, while six teams are within four games for the two wild card spots.
Fox Sports:
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.
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
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 and NESN.com
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, Over the Monster and NESN.com
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
Discussion:
Over the Monster
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, Lookout Landing and Halos Heaven
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals may be slumping, but they're still swinging at a record pace — On the night of Aug. 2, in the final moments of a baseball game in Baltimore, something strange happened. Orioles reliever Darren O'Day unleashed a 79 mph slider that broke low and outside.
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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
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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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DRaysBay
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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 …
Discussion:
Call to the Pen and FanRag Sports
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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
Fox Sports:
Padres take road woes to Dodger Stadium — LOS ANGELES — By any measure, the Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off a wildly successful road trip ... and home is where they play better than anybody. — The San Diego Padres, meanwhile, will roll into Dodger Stadium on Friday night …
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Gaslamp Ball
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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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Associated Press:
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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Royals Review and 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
Fox Sports:
Estrada ends 12-start drought, Blue Jays top Gray, Yanks 4-0 (Aug 10, 2017) — TORONTO (AP) Marco Estrada and two relievers combined on a six-hitter, Jose Bautista hit a solo home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 4-0 on Thursday night.
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Bucs Dugout
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Larry Millson / UPI:
Toronto Blue Jays ride Marco Estrada past New York Yankees
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Acquire Ryan Burr From D-Backs For International Bonus Money — The White Sox announced that they've acquired minor league right-hander Ryan Burr from the Diamondbacks for international signing bonus pool money. — The 23-year-old Burr had been with the Diamondbacks since they used a fifth-round pick on him in 2015.
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jerry Blevins Claimed, Blocked On Waivers — Mets reliever Jerry Blevins was claimed and blocked on waivers by an unknown team, reports FanRag's Jon Heyman. The move will prevent the Mets from trading the left-hander this season. — The 33-year-old Blevins drew plenty of interest leading …
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FanRag Sports
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards to open 2018 season on Thursday March 29 in New York — To open the 2018 season, the Cardinals will head back on the road for their sixth opening day away from home in the past seven seasons. The Cardinals will open the regular season in Queens against the New York Mets on March 29 …
Discussion:
FanRag Sports and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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 …
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