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Ervin, Votto lead Reds past Cubs despite Chicago's 6 homers — CHICAGO (AP) — Phillip Ervin hit a two-run homer to snap a tie in the seventh inning and had four RBIs in his first major league start as the Cincinnati Reds rebounded from blowing a nine-run lead to defeat the Chicago Cubs 13-10 on Thursday.
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Jack McCarthy / UPI:
Cincinnati outslug Chicago Cubs behind Phillip Ervin — CHICAGO — Phillip Ervin drove in four runs, including a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning, as the Cincinnati Reds blew an early nine-run lead and outlasted the Chicago Cubs 13-10 Thursday afternoon.
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
After roller-coaster win over Cubs, Reds exhale — CHICAGO - Hanging 13 runs on the defending World Series champs is usually a cause for celebration. Beating the Chicago Cubs 13-10 at Wrigley Field on Thursday could have sent the Cincinnati Reds into their tiny visiting clubhouse elated …
Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
John Henry says Red Sox will lead effort to change name of Yawkey Way — The Red Sox have had enough. — At a moment when racial tensions have escalated rapidly and the removal of Confederate statues acts as a flashpoint for violent and racially divisive protests, the Red Sox are ready …
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Larry Millson / UPI:
Toronto Blue Jays escape Tampa Bay Rays — TORONTO — Justin Smoak hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning, Josh Donaldson hit two solo homers and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Thursday. — Smoak hit his 33rd homer of the season with one out against Tommy Hunter (2-4) after Donaldson walked.
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Ian Harrison / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Smoak hits tiebreaking homer in 8th, Jays beat Rays 5-3 … Justin Smoak hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, — Josh Donaldson added two solo blasts and the — Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Thursday. — Smoak hit a two-run drive off — Tommy Hunter (2-4), his 33rd …
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Games of the Day — The Twins are six games out of the division …
Games of the Day — The Twins are six games out of the division …
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Young Phillies back to basics with unusual mandatory workout — SAN FRANCISCO — It was 2:20 p.m. here, about five hours until first pitch Thursday, when the Phillies trickled onto the AT&T Park field. Mandatory workouts are not common in August, not before Game 118 in the middle of another West Coast slog.
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Bob Klapisch / USA Today:
Kershaw, Price, Strasburg: As MLB playoffs near, pitchers on mend may tip balance of power — With fewer than 50 games to go we're approaching the summer's 11th hour, which is why transactions matter, especially to the clubs making plans for October. There are several key pitchers on the verge …
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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
After years of tumult, Yasiel Puig finds his way into Dodgers' good graces
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Dodgers strive to stay hot in series vs. Tigers
Dodgers strive to stay hot in series vs. Tigers
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Brian Hall / UPI:
Minnesota Twins pick up split with Cleveland Indians behind Max Kepler homer — MINNEAPOLIS — Max Kepler hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning after his slip led to an Indians run in the top of the inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat Cleveland 4-2 to split a day-night doubleheader Thursday at Target Field.
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Indians split doubleheader with Twins — MINNEAPOLIS — Max Kepler made up for a fielding mistake in the top of the inning with the go-ahead home run in the bottom of the seventh, sending the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 victory over Cleveland in the second game on Thursday night to salvage a doubleheader split with the Indians.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Beantown meltdown: Cardinals furious after Fenway fiasco — Boston's Jackie Bradley Jr. slides home with the winning run as the relay throw gets away from St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina in the bottom of the ninth Wednesday. The Red Sox won 5-4. (AP Photo) — BOSTON
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Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
Cardinals lose closer to injury and it could impact the NL Central playoff race
Cardinals lose closer to injury and it could impact the NL Central playoff race
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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Arizona Diamondbacks ride Patrick Corbin for split with Houston Astros — HOUSTON — Patrick Corbin came within an out of his first complete game in nearly four years, scattering four hits in 8 2/3 innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks earned a split of their four-game, home-and-home interleague series …
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Rick Renteria on receiving Cubs World Series ring: ‘A classy gesture’ — White Sox manager Rick Renteria called receiving a Cubs World Series ring “a classy gesture” by the team on Wednesday, AUg. 16, 2017. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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How MLB got Williamsport, Pa., ready for big leaguers — The City of Williamsport, PA is accustomed to having its population of 30,000 swell to over 300,000 for ten days every August when the Little League World Series comes to town. What they aren't used to is having Major League Baseball players in their midst.
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Ex-Rangers lefty Holland returns to ‘where it all started’ — Derek Holland slept in his own bed at his Metroplex home for the first time in months, once he finally got in it early Thursday after his Chicago White Sox played a night game in Los Angeles. — The former Texas Rangers starting pitcher …
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Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Steven Matz knocked out early, Luis Severino dominates as Yankees win 7-5 to sweep Mets — The Yankees finished off a Subway sweep of the Mets on Thursday night in this four-game, two-borough series thanks to the Kraken. — Gary Sanchez powered the Bronx Bombers to the club's second-ever …
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
The Top 10 Rookies Of 2017 — With the 2017 Major League Baseball season three-quarters of the way over, we've seen no shortage of rookies* burst on the scene as potential long-term building blocks for their respective teams. Here, we'll take a look at those who have enjoyed the finest introductions to the big leagues thus far.
James Wagner / New York Times:
Aaron Judge and Didi Gregorius Provide Big Hits as Yankees Top Mets Again — There are many reasons the Yankees sit firmly atop the American League wild-card standings: the star outfielder Aaron Judge; the All-Star starter Luis Severino; and the stellar bullpen, including Dellin Betances, Tommy Kahnle and others.
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Pete Caldera / NorthJersey.com:
Chapman gets a night off, Yankees bullpen writes a winning ending
Chapman gets a night off, Yankees bullpen writes a winning ending
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