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Associated Press:
Padres pitcher Jered Weaver retires after 12-year career — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Padres right-hander Jered Weaver announced his retirement before San Diego played the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. — Weaver, a three-time All-Star, battled health issues since signing with the Padres in the offseason.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jered Weaver Announces Retirement — Padres right-hander Jered Weaver has announced his retirement through a team press release. The former Angels ace had an impressive 12-year career in the majors. — Weaver, 34, had been on the disabled list for much of the season with hip issues.
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Jeff Sanders / The Charlotte Observer:
Spangenberg, Lamet go deep in Padres win
Spangenberg, Lamet go deep in Padres win
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets third baseman David Wright rehabbing in Florida with intention to return this season, says Sandy Alderson — David Wright is going through his rehab in Florida with the intention of getting back this season, Mets GM Sandy Alderson said Wednesday. — After a year and a half without playing …
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Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Mets GM Sandy Alderson hopes Robert Gsellman considers the ‘potential consequences’ after he blew off Alderson's comments — When the Mets were in Philadelphia last week, GM Sandy Alderson said previously injured pitcher Robert Gsellman wouldn't be called up because “he needs to start pitching better.”
Associated Press:
Sonny Gray wins first game as Yankee; Aroldis Chapman struggles, tweaks hammy … NEW YORK — Sonny Gray and the Yankees could walk off with smiles after another win in the Subway Series. Everyone except closer Aroldis Chapman. — Gray outpitched Jacob deGrom, Jacoby Ellsbury …
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Faith and Fear in Flushing
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BC-AP Sports Preview Digest — Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Wednesday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EDT: — CHICAGO - The signed bid to purchase the Miami Marlins by a group including Derek Jeter is expected to be discussed …
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Fox Sports:
Dodgers' Darvish pitches for home crowd vs. White Sox (Aug 16, 2017)
Dodgers' Darvish pitches for home crowd vs. White Sox (Aug 16, 2017)
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True Blue LA
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf says fans will be repaid with a winner
White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf says fans will be repaid with a winner
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Ryan Divish / The Charlotte Observer:
M's get some relief, edge Orioles — The Seattle Mariners won't go winless on their only homestand in August. And if they can pull out another a victory on Wednesday in the finale in the seven game showing, well, that would be a series victory over the Baltimore Orioles and some glimmer …
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Lookout Landing
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud to play third base vs. Yankees Wednesday night — Remember when the Mets had too many infielders? Yeah, seems like a long time ago. — After they dealt Neil Walker and Lucas Duda, the Mets were hit with two injuries Wednesday that forced them to get creative …
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Brett Bodner / New York Daily News:
Tigers' Ian Kinsler says umpire Angel Hernandez ‘needs to find another job’ — Ian Kinsler isn't afraid to share how he really feels about umpire Angel Hernandez. — Kinsler was ejected from Monday's Tigers-Rangers game and Tuesday he was vocal in criticizing the umpire to reporters …
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Chris McCosky / Detroit News:
Kinsler on Angel Hernandez: 'He's messing with baseball games, blatantly'
Kinsler on Angel Hernandez: 'He's messing with baseball games, blatantly'
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Associated Press:
Trout says it's ‘good for baseball’ that Harper's injury isn't bad — WASHINGTON — Mike Trout watched as Bryce Harper injured his left knee slipping on a base and remembered his own experience. — The Los Angeles Angels' center fielder jammed his left thumb sliding into a bag in late May and missed six weeks with a torn ligament.
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Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Bryce Harper and Mike Trout: Two different approaches — both great for baseball
Bryce Harper and Mike Trout: Two different approaches — both great for baseball
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Halos Heaven and FanRag Sports
Zachary Ripple / New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia to return to Yankees this weekend, Masahiro Tanaka throws off of flat ground — CC Sabathia remains on track to return for the Yankees this weekend against the Red Sox. The left-hander tossed a 25-pitch bullpen Wednesday and came away feeling ready for his projected Saturday start.
Brian Niemietz / New York Daily News:
The Subway Series is a reminder that Brooklyn deserves a Major League baseball team — It's been 60 years since the Brooklyn Dodgers headed west. With the Subway Series underway, there's no better time to consider making New York City a three-team town once more. — Bring on the Brooklyn Robinsons.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge smacks a home run into third deck at Citi Field … Aaron Judge put a jolt into the Subway Series on Wednesday night, destroying a hanging breaking ball from Robert Gsellman and sending it 457 feet into the third deck at Citi Field. — It left his bat with an exit velocity of 117 mph.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate J.P. Howell, Mike Ohlman — The Blue Jays announced on Wednesday that they've designated veteran left-hander J.P. Howell and catcher Mike Ohlman for assignment. The moves will clear roster space for right-hander Dominic Leone (activated from the bereavement list) …
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Christopher Stock / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Stanton homers in 6th straight, Marlins fall 9-4 to Giants … MIAMI (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton homered in his sixth consecutive game to give him a major league-leading 44, but the Miami Marlins fell 9-4 to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. — Stanton hit a solo shot …
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Rich Rovito / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Pina's homer rallies Brewers to 7-6 win over Pirates … MILWAUKEE (AP) — Home runs have been key to the — Milwaukee Brewers' production this season. — The suddenly resurgent Brewers hit five more Wednesday, including Manny Pina's deciding two-run shot in the eighth inning that lifted the Brewers to a 7-6 win over the
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Bucs Dugout
Fox Sports:
Gallo on a roll as Rangers host Tigers (Aug 16, 2017) — ARLINGTON, Texas — The Tigers and Rangers conclude a three-game series Wednesday with 33-year-old pitchers — Detroit right-hander Anibal Sanchez and Texas lefty Cole Hamels — facing off in the rubber match.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Gary Sanchez is heating up, could be the difference-maker for Yankees in postseason race — Gary Sanchez has started to heat up at just the right time, and the Yankees need that to continue on a consistent basis if they're going to stave off the rest of the pack in the American League Wild Card race and qualify for the playoffs.
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