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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.
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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
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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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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
Mets ace deGrom's arm hit by liner, exits 10-0 rout of Phils
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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
Discussion:
Minor League Ball, Amazin' Avenue and Elite Sports NY
Associated Press:
Sabathia on DL because of knee; Montgomery back — NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees left-hander CC Sabatthia was put on the 10-day disabled list because of right knee inflammation and left-hander Jordan Montgomery was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. — New York also activated infielder …
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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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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:
Brandon Phillips Clears Revocable Waivers — Braves second baseman Brandon Phillips has cleared revocable waivers, making him eligible for an August trade, according to FanRag's Jon Heyman. — With Phillips' previous team, the Reds, paying all but $1MM of his $13MM salary for 2017 …
Discussion:
FanRag Sports
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.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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