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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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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino implodes as Yankees are blown out by Red Sox in 10-5 loss — The Yankees turned to rolling ace Luis Severino to ride the supposed momentum of Friday's stirring comeback victory the Red Sox. — Of course, first-place Boston then pulverized the All-Star righty for eight runs …
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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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Pinstripe Alley and Over the Monster
ESPN:
Yankees place Masahiro Tanaka on DL with shoulder inflammation — Masahiro Tanaka was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday, becoming the latest New York Yankees starting pitcher to miss time because of an injury. — Tanaka, who has battled elbow injuries over the last two years …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers To Acquire Neil Walker — 6:49pm: The Mets will receive a player to be named later for Walker, tweets Mike Puma of the New York Post. — 5:47pm: The Mets will pay some portion of the remaining $5MM-plus on Walker's contract, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post (on Twitter).
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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
Cubs beat Diamondbacks 8-3 as John Lackey remains unbeaten post All-Star break
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Pedro Moura / Los Angeles Times:
Column Diamondbacks have snaked their way into contention this season — Forty minutes before they took the field in Cincinnati on July 18, the Arizona Diamondbacks received welcome news. They were all assembled inside the visiting clubhouse at Great American Ball Park, browsing their phones …
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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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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rockies Sign Ryan Howard To Minors Deal — The Rockies announced that they have agreed to a minor league contract with first baseman Ryan Howard. — This is the second time this year the longtime Phillie has taken a minors pact. Howard signed one with the Braves back in April …
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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.
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John Healy / New York Daily News:
Matt Harvey takes ‘a big step’ towards MLB return with his first rehab start — WAPPINGER FALLS, NY — Matt Harvey took the first steps to returning to the Mets on Saturday, and it could've gone better. — The right-hander threw 18 pitches — 11 balls and seven strikes — allowing one walk …
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rosenthal's Latest: Blue Jays, White Sox, Brewers, Gray — Blue Jays right-hander Marco Estrada drew “virtually no interest” in advance of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, reports FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal. Estrada has been at top form since then, however, making it likely someone …
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Claim Phil Gosselin From Pirates — The Rangers have claimed utilityman Phil Gosselin from the Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A Round Rock. They've also outrighted infielder Tyler Smith to Round Rock. — The Pirates acquired Gosselin in a minor trade this spring after the Diamondbacks designated him for assignment.
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Bucs Dugout
Brendan C. Hall / ESPN:
Mariners take the field with salute to Edgar Martinez — Edgar Martinez's number is set to be retired Saturday night by the Seattle Mariners, when they host the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field. — But before the festivities get underway, players relished the opportunity to wear …
Associated Press:
Stephen Strasburg expected to make his rehab start at Class-A Potomac on Monday — WASHINGTON — Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg will make a minor league rehab start Monday at Class A Potomac. — Strasburg has been on the disabled list since late July with a right elbow nerve impingement.
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Designate Cesar Puello — The Angels have designated outfielder Cesar Puello for assignment, according to Maria Guardado of MLB.com (Twitter link). His spot will go to reliever Andrew Bailey, whom the Angels activated from the 60-day disabled list.
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 …
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Twin Cities and Kansas City Star
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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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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