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Kevin Santo / USA Today:
Yankees' comeback against Red Sox may prove to be a turning point — NEW YORK — It was as if October had come early to the Bronx. — The 46,509 fans in attendance Friday collectively bordered on ballistic as the New York Yankees mounted a five-run eighth-inning comeback against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
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Sporting News:
Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia (knee) headed back to DL — Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who came off the disabled list Tuesday, is headed back there because of lingering swelling in his sore left knee, the team announced Saturday. … The move — after Pedroia sat out two games following …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, CSNNE.com, Over the Monster and Sportsnet.ca
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez can prove doubters wrong in big series against Red Sox
Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez can prove doubters wrong in big series against Red Sox
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, Surviving Grady and Pinstripe Alley
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Aaron Hicks helps wake up Yankees offense, carries Bombers to comeback win against Red Sox
Billy Witz / New York Times:
With Five-Run Eighth, Yankees Edge Red Sox and Pull Closer
With Five-Run Eighth, Yankees Edge Red Sox and Pull Closer
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Chicago Tribune:
Cubs get contributions throughout lineup in 8-3 win over Diamondbacks — Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant on his 3-for-3 outing in the 8-3 win over the Diamondbacks and his lingering sore pinkie on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Kris Bryant described the necessary steps …
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Mark Gonzales / The Charlotte Observer:
Cubs beat Diamondbacks 8-3 as John Lackey remains unbeaten post All-Star break — PHOENIX-After learning that prized catcher Willson Contreras could be lost for up to six weeks, the Chicago Cubs picked up the slack Friday night with an 11-hit attack as they pulled away to an 8-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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 …
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Brew Crew Ball
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Tim Booth / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Angels rally from 4-run deficit to top Mariners 6-5 … Jean Segura's error in the top of the ninth inning, and the — Los Angeles Angels rallied from a four-run deficit for a 6-5 win over the — Seattle Mariners on Friday night. — For the second straight night …
Discussion:
Halos Heaven and Lookout Landing
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Associated Press:
Mariners likely without ace James Paxton for up to three weeks
Mariners likely without ace James Paxton for up to three weeks
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Lexington Herald-Leader and baseballmusings.com
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners To Acquire Andrew Albers
Mariners To Acquire Andrew Albers
Discussion:
Talking Chop and MLB Daily Dish
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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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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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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, Minor League Ball and Viva El Birdos
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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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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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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Place Russell Martin On DL, Designate Chris Coghlan & Chris Smith — The Blue Jays have announced that they've placed catcher Russell Martin on the 10-day disabled list with a left oblique strain. They've also designated outfielder Chris Coghlan and righty Chris Smith for assignment …
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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.
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WFAA-TV, Lone Star Ball, Dallas Morning News and The Crawfish Boxes
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers were this close to sending Gallo to Triple A
Rangers were this close to sending Gallo to Triple A
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
AL Notes: Park, Sabathia, Royals — After an underwhelming start to his US career in 2016, Twins first baseman ByungHo Park has yet to appear in the Majors this season, Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press notes. Park arrived in the US with fanfare but batted just .191 in his rookie season …
Discussion:
Twin Cities and Kansas City Star
ESPN:
No one is destroying baseballs like Giancarlo Stanton — The baseball had to be fake. — Earlier this week in Washington, Giancarlo Stanton pounced on a pitch from Nationals starter A.J. Cole, sending it way beyond the wall in left-center for his 38th home run, a career high.
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Craig Davis / Orlando Sentinel:
Giancarlo Stanton hitting homers at a healthy pace, staying injury free
Giancarlo Stanton hitting homers at a healthy pace, staying injury free
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Fish Stripes and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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.
Discussion:
Camden Chat and Baltimore Sun
ESPN:
Adeiny Hechavarria on the growing number of Cubans in MLB, Jose Fernandez and getting traded — This interview was conducted in Spanish and has been translated. — Adeiny Hechavarria starred in Cuba as a teen before defecting in 2009 by sailing to Mexico with 11 others.