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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
With starting rotation producing despite recent injuries, it's time for Yankees' core hitters to step up — The Yankees are in the midst of a tight race to make the playoffs. They entered play Tuesday 4.5 games back of the Red Sox in the AL East, and 2.0 games ahead in the Wild Card.
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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Mets place Seth Lugo on 10-day DL with right shoulder impingement, activate Robert Gsellman — Pitching injuries continue to be an issue for the Mets, even as they play out the string this season. — The latest, announced on Tuesday, is that Seth Lugo has an impingement of the right shoulder …
Associated Press:
Mets put RHP Lugo on DL; Gsellman to face Yanks on Wednesday — The New York Mets have put starter Seth Lugo on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder impingement in the latest injury to the team's rotation. — The Mets made the move Tuesday night before playing at Yankee Stadium.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Greg Bird to play 5 innings at first base for Yankees' Triple-A affiliate Wednesday — Greg Bird will play five innings at first base for Triple-A Scranton starting Wednesday. — Bird hopes to be back with the Yankees sometime next week. — Bird (right ankle) hasn't played for the Bombers since May 1.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees place Luis Cessa on 10-day disabled list with rib cage injury — Luis Cessa was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a ribcage injury. Caleb Smith was recalled from Triple-A Scranton. — CC Sabathia (knee) is eligible to come off the DL on Saturday, which would've been Cessa's next turn.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees' Aaron Judge continues to show off both his power and his penchant for strikeouts
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Rafael Montero solid against Yankees, but still needs to prove his worth to rebuilding Mets
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Yankees bash three late home runs for a come-from-behind 4-2 win over Mets
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Pinstripe Alley
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Sonny Gray set to make first home start for Yankees, still looking for first win
Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Tigers and Astros discussing Verlander deal — The Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers are back to discussing a possible deal to send former MVP and Cy Young-winning starting pitcher Justin Verlander to Houston, sources tell FanRag Sports. After earlier talks fell flat …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf says fans will be repaid with a winner — CHICAGO — Jerry Reinsdorf pulls out a cigar from his humidor, sits back in his office chair, takes a puff, and slowly exhales, with a cloud of smoke billowing in the air. — He's 81 years old, and has owned …
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Eli Hershkovich / Sporting News:
White Sox GM Rick Hahn on rebuild: World Series title is the only goal
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AZ Snake Pit
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Acquire Chris Hatcher — The Athletics announced that they've acquired right-hander Chris Hatcher from the Dodgers in exchange for $500K in international bonus money. Hatcher's roster spot will go to infielder/outfielder Rob Segedin, who has been activated from the 60-day disabled list, the Dodgers announced.
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NBC Sports / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Athletics acquire Chris Hatcher from the Dodgers — The Athletics announced on Tuesday evening the acquisition of pitcher — Chris Hatcher from the Dodgers in exchange for international bonus slot money. — Hatcher, 32, has pitched 36 2/3 innings of relief for the Dodgers this season, posting a 4.66 ERA with a 43/12 K/BB ratio.
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Athletics Nation
Jeff Passan / Yahoo Sports:
Free Giancarlo Stanton: Why the Marlins need to trade baseball's home run king — Every day that goes by with Giancarlo Stanton in a Miami Marlins uniform is a wasted opportunity for a franchise begging to be run properly. And after years of the most feckless ownership group in baseball alienating …
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Bill Baer / NBCSports.com:
Giancarlo Stanton sets Marlins single-season home run record with 43rd dinger
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Fox Sports:
Indians eye Friday return for Miller — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Cleveland Indians left-hander Andrew Miller is set to pitch one inning of rehab this week before being activated prior to the start of the team's series in Kansas City on Friday. — Miller has been out since Aug. 2 with right knee patella tendinitis.
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John Marshall / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Greinke strikes out 9 in Diamondbacks' 2-0 win over Astros … Arizona Diamondbacks hustled for extra bases, made some nifty defensive plays and got a dominating performance from their starting pitcher. — At a time when the team has been “wandering,” it was good to get back to what made them so successful early in the season.
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AZ Snake Pit
Ari Gilberg / New York Daily News:
Rockies RHP Chad Bettis throws seven shutout innings in first start since overcoming testicular cancer — Chad Bettis just shut out cancer, so shutting out the Atlanta Braves? Piece of cake. — Bettis, making his first start after battling testicular cancer, threw seven scoreless innings …
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Michael Kelly / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Rockies RHP Bettis returns after cancer treatment
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