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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.
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Craig Davis / Orlando Sentinel:
Giancarlo Stanton hitting homers at a healthy pace, staying injury free
Bob Nightengale / TCPalm.com:
Derek Jeter-led group agrees to buy Miami Marlins for $1.2 billion
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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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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Not even Ausmus can defend Nick Castellanos' baserunning gaffe in loss — 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 third baseman was thrown out at third for final out of eighth in three-run game Friday vs. Twins
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox win fourth straight as Reynaldo Lopez shines in his team debut — Photos from the White Sox-Royals game on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, at Guaranteed Rate Field. — Chicago Tribune — Reynaldo Lopez leaned forward in a black chair in front of his locker late Friday afternoon, his face buried in his phone.
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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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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 — Adrian Beltre, all 38 years of him, remains the Texas Rangers' best player. — He's a hitting machine and human Hoover at third base. — With 3,000 hits in the bank, Beltre will be entering the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot.
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,” …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Acquire Kevin Franklin From Reds As PTBNL In Brandon Phillips Swap
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brandon Phillips Clears Revocable Waivers
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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.
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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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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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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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Talking Chop
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:
Ed Barkowitz / Philly.com:
Phillies prospect Sanchez throws heat, Kingery stays hot — A look at how the Phillies minor league clubs fared on Friday: — INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA) — Charlotte 5, Lehigh Valley 2: 2B Scott Kingery (.302) went 2-for-4 and scored a run for the IronPigs (68-51).Jose Taveras (1-1 …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Amed Rosario hits clutch home run in ninth to lead Mets over Phillies, 7-6 — PHILADELPHIA — So far, the future looks OK. With the Mets focusing the rest of this season on preparing their young kids for next year, they got off to a good solid start Friday.
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.
