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Associated Press:
Nola dominant again as Phillies beat Mets 3-1 — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Nola held an opponent to two runs or fewer for his 10th straight start, Freddy Galvis had a go-ahead single during a fifth-inning rally and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the veteran-shedding New York Mets 3-1 on Saturday night.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets only muster up three hits in 3-1 loss to Phillies — While off-the-field the Mets' front office continued to go full speed ahead into their rebuild for 2018 with a deal during the game to send Neil Walker to Milwaukee, on the field Steven Matz showed there are still a lot of question about the core of that foundation.
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The Good Phight and Amazin' Avenue
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.
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Aaron Nola dominates in Phillies 3-1 win over New York Mets — Yoenis Cespedes glared at the pitcher's mound on Saturday night, almost staring through Aaron Nola. Nola's point was clear. Don't get too comfortable. — Nola drew the ire of the Mets slugger after buzzing him with a high …
Tom Haudricourt / USA Today:
Brewers acquire Neil Walker from Mets with hopes of providing a boost at second base
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Acquire Neil Walker
Brewers Acquire Neil Walker
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Larry Fleisher / UPI:
Boston Red Sox: Andrew Benintendi homers twice in win over New York Yankees — NEW YORK — Andrew Benintendi continued his torrid month by hitting a pair of three-run homers as the Boston Red Sox recorded a 10-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday.
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees' blowout loss to Red Sox a summary of entire up-and-down season
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino implodes as Yankees are blown out by Red Sox in 10-5 loss
ESPN:
Yankees place Masahiro Tanaka on DL with shoulder inflammation
Yankees place Masahiro Tanaka on DL with shoulder inflammation
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Pinstripe Alley and MLB Daily Dish
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
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Associated Press:
Upton's HR caps comeback for Tigers in 12-11 win over Twins — DETROIT (AP) — Justin Upton hit a two-run homer off Matt Belisle in the ninth inning, giving Detroit a 12-11 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night after the Tigers wasted a five-run lead and then overcame a five-run deficit.
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' walk-off win over Twins shows they're still fighting this season — Upton's two-run homer in ninth end roller coaster game that saw Tigers lead by five, then trail by five, then battle back — The Detroit Tigers blew a five-run lead, then came back from a five-run deficit to win.
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Jose Abreu hits 2 homers, but White Sox fall 5-4 to Melky Cabrera, Royals — White Sox manager Rick Renteria on Melky Cabrera's go-ahead home run in the eighth inning of the 5-4 loss to the Royals on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Melky Cabrera turns heel as Royals snap losing streak in Chicago — They sought a complete performance on Saturday night. A solid performance from a starter. A clean night from the bullpen. Enough offense to snap a five-game losing streak. — There was some of that here at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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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AZ Snake Pit
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Associated Press:
Giancarlo Stanton continues torrid stretch as Marlins edge Rockies — MIAMI (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton continued his power surge with his 41st homer and drove in three runs in the Miami Marlins' 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night. — Stanton went 3 for 4 with two runs scored …
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Associated Press:
Brewers win 6-5 on wild pitch in 10th to snap losing streak — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eric Sogard scampered home with the winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night.
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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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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Talking Chop
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Associated Press:
Pudge's No. 7: Rangers retire Hall of Fame catcher's jersey — ARLINGTON, Texas — A plaque in Cooperstown and now the No. 7 retired by the Texas Rangers for Pudge. — Two weeks after Ivan Rodriguez was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Rangers retired the jersey number the perennial All-Star catcher wore in Texas.
Associated Press:
Bryce Harper exits Nationals game with apparent knee injury — WASHINGTON (AP) —Bryce Harper appeared to injure his left knee when he slipped on a wet first base, a potentially devastating blow to the NL East-leading Washington Nationals. — While running out a ground ball to the right side …
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Steve Nesius / Associated Press:
Indians beat Rays 3-0 behind Mike Clevinger, Jay Bruce — Cleveland's Francisco Lindor beats Tampa Bay pitcher Chris Archer to the plate. — An 11-day break between starts proved to be just what Mike Clevinger needed. That and a start against the struggling Tampa Bay Rays.