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2:40 AM ET, August 12, 2017

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Barry Jackson / miamiherald:
Loria agrees to sell Miami Marlins to Sherman and Jeter, source says  —  Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria has agreed to sell the franchise for $1.2 billion to a group led by New York businessman Bruce Sherman and former New York Yankees star Derek Jeter, and Major League Baseball is expected …
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Associated Press:
AP source: Marlins plan to sell to group that includes Jeter  —  MIAMI (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says the Miami Marlins have told Major League Baseball they intend to sign an agreement to sell the team to a group that includes former New York Yankees star Derek Jeter.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Greensburg Tribune-Review:
AP source: Marlins plan to sell to group that includes Derek Jeter  —  MIAMI — Derek Jeter wins again.  —  The Miami Marlins told MLB they intend to sign an agreement to sell the team to a group that includes the former New York Yankees captain, a person familiar with the negotiations said Friday.
Craig Davis / Orlando Sentinel:
Giancarlo Stanton hitting homers at a healthy pace, staying injury free
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
ESPN:   What does Jeffrey Loria get for mishandling Marlins? Pure profit
Associated Press:
Reds build early lead, hang on for 11-10 win over Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — With an eight-run lead against a struggling offense, the Cincinnati Reds appeared in control in the middle innings Friday night.  —  But the Milwaukee Brewers' bats awoke late in the game, causing the Reds …
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
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Cincinnati.com:
Raisel Iglesias, Tucker Barnhart help Reds hold off Brewers rally  —  MILWAUKEE — Reds closer Raisel Iglesias tries to make sure he watches each batter closely during the early innings of a game, to see what the hitters are doing against that night's starters.
Cincinnati.com:
Reds notes: Scott Feldman to start Saturday  —  MILWAUKEE — Scott Feldman will make his first start in nearly a month on Saturday when he is activated from the disabled list to pitch against the Brewers.  —  “It's been pretty annoying being on the DL as is usually the case,” …
Cincinnati.com:
Reds recap: Reds escape Brewers' epic comeback bid  —  MILWAUKEE — Raisel Iglesias earned his sixth two-inning save of the season and the Reds avoided blowing an eight-run lead to hold on for an 11-10 victory over the Brewers on Friday at Miller Park.  —  Here are the main storylines from Friday's game:
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:   Braves Acquire Kevin Franklin From Reds As PTBNL In Brandon Phillips Swap
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Aaron Hicks helps wake up Yankees offense, carries Bombers to comeback win against Red Sox  —  For seven innings the Yankees were completely punchless.  It looked like Boston was going to cruise to a victory in the first game of this pivotal three-game set between the top two teams in the AL East.
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Associated Press:   Sabathia on DL because of knee; Montgomery back
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:   Jordan Montgomery called back up just in time to face Red Sox's Chris Sale
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:   Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez can prove doubters wrong in big series against Red Sox
Roger Rubin / UPI:
Yankees vs Red Sox: Why baseball's greatest rivalry is back
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:   Three weekend series that impact the MLB pennant race
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Home run bug bites Sanchez twice more; Tigers toppled by Twins, 9-4  —  Nicholas Castellanos leads the AL in triples.  Other Tigers of the past 60 years to lead the AL.  Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit  —  Tigers right-hander now has allowed more homers (21) than walks (20) this season; Mahtook homers, Upton drives in two
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:   Not even Ausmus can defend Nick Castellanos' baserunning gaffe in loss
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Michael Fulmer throws bullpen, could start Monday at Rangers
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:   Kepler and Rosario lead Twins over Tigers, 9-4
Associated Press:
Anderson homers, Lopez strong in debut as ChiSox top Royals  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Some of the prized players in the Chicago White Sox's from-the-bottom-up rebuilding effort are starting to show why they're so highly regarded.  —  Tim Anderson hit a two-run homer to cap a four-run …
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:   White Sox win fourth straight as Reynaldo Lopez shines in his team debut
UPI:   Chicago White Sox acquire minor-league pitcher Ryan Burr from Arizona Diamondbacks
Associated Press:
Mariners likely without ace James Paxton for up to three weeks  —  SEATTLE — In the middle of the wild-card race in the American League, the Seattle Mariners will likely be without left-handed ace James Paxton for at least three weeks because of a pectoral strain.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Place James Paxton On 10-Day DL
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Tim Booth / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Angels rally from 4-run deficit to top Mariners 6-5
Discussion: Halos Heaven
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Hamels tosses seven scoreless as Rangers hang on to beat Astros  —  Cole Hamels allowed three hits and two walks Friday over seven scoreless innings, and Elvis Andrus doubled twice and scored three runs as the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 6-4 in the opener of a three-game series.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Rangers were this close to sending Gallo to Triple A
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Rangers fans to get taste of ‘Sweet Lettuce’ during MLB Players Weekend
Associated Press:
Carlos Carrasco takes no-hit bid into 7th, Indians blank Rays  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Carrasco took another no-hit try into the late innings at Tropicana Field, losing his bid on a two-out single in the seventh by Logan Morrison but leading the Cleveland Indians over the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 Friday night.
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Joe Harris / Associated Press:
DeJong, Grichuk lead streaking Cardinals past Braves 8-5  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) - Paul DeJong had two doubles with three RBIs and Randal Grichuk tripled and drove in two as the surging St. Louis Cardinals held off the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on Friday night to win their season-high seventh straight game.
Discussion: Talking Chop
Associated Press:
Pirela's homer in 8th leads Padres to 4-3 win over Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jose Pirela hit a tiebreaking home run leading off the eighth inning, Manuel Margot added two solo homers and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Friday night.
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Fox Sports:
Padres take road woes to Dodger Stadium
Discussion: True Blue LA and Gaslamp Ball
Associated Press:
Orioles' Ubaldo Jimenez hit in leg by grounder, leaves game vs Athletics  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Baltimore Orioles pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez left Friday night's game against the Oakland Athletics in the bottom of the sixth inning after getting hit in the lower right leg with a hard grounder off the bat of Chad Pinder.
Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs  —  Arizona Diamondbacks' Taijuan Walker throws a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug 11, 2017, in Phoenix.  (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
 
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