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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees' blowout loss to Red Sox a summary of entire up-and-down season — It was only one game but it felt like a summation of the state of the AL East race the Red Sox have grabbed by the throat over the last two weeks, to the point where suddenly it looks as if they might run away with the division title.
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Associated Press:
Benintendi 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, Red Sox rout Severino, Yanks 10-5 — NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie Andrew Benintendi rocketed a pair of three-run homers off All-Star Luis Severino and the Boston Red Sox bounced back from a tough loss, roughing up the New York Yankees 10-5 Saturday.
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 …
ESPN:
Yankees place Masahiro Tanaka on DL with shoulder inflammation
Yankees place Masahiro Tanaka on DL with shoulder inflammation
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Kevin Santo / USA Today:
Yankees' comeback against Red Sox may prove to be a turning point
Yankees' comeback against Red Sox may prove to be a turning point
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley and Over the Monster
ESPN:
Source: Brewers finalizing trade for Mets 2B Neil Walker — PHILADELPHIA — The New York Mets scratched second baseman Neil Walker from the starting lineup Saturday night as they worked to finalize a trade to send the veteran second baseman to the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Tom Haudricourt / USA Today:
Brewers acquire Neil Walker from Mets with hopes of providing a boost at second base — The Milwaukee Brewers finally decided to do something about their lack of production at second base. — The Brewers agreed to acquire veteran switch-hitter Neil Walker from the New York Mets on Saturday …
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Enough with the Subway Squabbles: Mets need to put Yankee non-deals behind them and focus on 2018
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers To Acquire Neil Walker
Brewers To Acquire Neil Walker
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Amazin' Avenue, Brew Crew Ball and Elite Sports NY
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Neil Walker says he is healthy following nixed deal to Yankees
Neil Walker says he is healthy following nixed deal to Yankees
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Associated Press:
West Point grad Rowley wins ML debut, Jays beat Pirates 7-2 — TORONTO (AP) — Chris Rowley pitched 5 1/3 innings to win his major league debut, Jose Bautista scored two runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 on Saturday. — A former first lieutenant in the United States Army …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Place Russell Martin On DL, Designate Chris Coghlan & Chris Smith
Blue Jays Place Russell Martin On DL, Designate Chris Coghlan & Chris Smith
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Dean Iampietro / WPXI-TV:
Polanco leaves Pirates game with hamstring injury
Polanco leaves Pirates game with hamstring injury
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FanRag Sports and Bucs Dugout
Mitchell Forde / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals tie game on Grichuk's solo homer in second — On August 1, two Carlos Martinez starts ago, Martinez gave up three runs in the first inning to the Brewers and the Cardinals could never overcome the deficit. — Saturday, the Braves scored two runs in the top of the first …
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Joe Harris / Associated Press:
DeJong, Grichuk lead streaking Cardinals past Braves 8-5
DeJong, Grichuk lead streaking Cardinals past Braves 8-5
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Talking Chop, Minor League Ball and Viva El Birdos
Associated Press:
Ryan Howard agrees to minor league deal with Rockies — DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have agreed to a minor league contract with first baseman Ryan Howard, who will report to Triple-A Albuquerque. — Howard, 37, hasn't played in the majors this season but could be a September call-up if he shows some power at the plate.
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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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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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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 …
Discussion:
Lookout Landing
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom still expected to make his next start for Mets after taking a line drive off of his arm — PHILADELPHIA — Jacob deGrom threw his regularly scheduled bullpen Saturday and said he plans to throw his second on Sunday. The righthander is on track to make his next start after taking …
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies pitcher Mark Leiter could move into starting rotation — Mark Leiter Jr. returned from the minor leagues in late June as a different pitcher than the one who was sent to triple A just four weeks earlier. — The righthander came back relaxed, knowing what to expect from the month …
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 …
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.
Discussion:
Bucs Dugout
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 …
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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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.