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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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Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
After years of tumult, Yasiel Puig finds his way into Dodgers' good graces — LOS ANGELES - Yasiel Puig exulted at second base as his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates poured out of the dugout to celebrate the latest improbable comeback in a storybook season, Wednesday night's walkoff win …
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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Dodgers strive to stay hot in series vs. Tigers
Dodgers strive to stay hot in series vs. Tigers
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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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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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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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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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Mets put infielder Jose Reyes on 10-day disabled list — NEW YORK (AP) Jose Reyes has been placed on the 10-day disabled list by the New York Mets with a sore left ribcage. — Fellow infielder Wilmer Flores remains out of the lineup Thursday night against the Yankees with a similar injury.
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Associated Press:
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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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Pirates knock Wainwright from game after third inning — PITTSBURGH • The hex Adam Wainwright was able to hold over the Pirates for an inning ended in the third inning. — With two outs, Wainwright was unable to retire a batter to finish the inning before the Pirates had opened …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Activate Shawn Kelley, Place Ryan Madson On 10-Day DL — The Nationals have swapped out right-handed relievers, per a club announcement. Shawn Kelley has returned from a long run on the disabled list, replacing Ryan Madson on the active roster. Madson is headed for his own DL stint.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers ‘curious’ about Joe Jimenez's velocity drop — Right-handed reliever said after the 12-5 loss to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday that there are no issues with his health — ARLINGTON, Texas - Brad Ausmus isn't concerned. — But the manager admitted after the Detroit Tigers' 12-6 loss …
Associated Press:
Diamondbacks' De La Rosa to undergo 2nd Tommy John surgery — HOUSTON (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Rubby De La Rosa will undergo a second Tommy John surgery. — Manager Torey Lovullo made the announcement Thursday before the Diamondbacks play the Astros.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies Designate Pedro Beato, Select Contract Of Pedro Florimon — The Phillies have designated righty Pedro Beato for assignment. He'll make way for the activation of infielder Pedro Florimon, who is joining the active roster. — Beato made just one appearance for the Phils before landing on the DL …
Associated Press:
Yankees put 1B Garrett Cooper on 10-day DL, recall Tyler Austin from Triple-A — NEW YORK — The Yankees have put first baseman Garrett Cooper on the 10-day disabled list because of tendinitis in his left hamstring and promoted Tyler Austin from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.