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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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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Jose Abreu steps in after White Sox rookie Reynaldo Lopez tries to pitch through soreness — White Sox manager Rick Renteria on removing Reynaldo Lopez from Thursday's game against the Rangers with right side soreness on Aug. 17, 2017. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: Ross did one thing well in an otherwise messy start
Stats / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Dodgers strive to stay hot in series vs. Tigers
Dodgers strive to stay hot in series vs. Tigers
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Associated Press:
Zimmerman's homer lifts Nationals to 2-1 win vs Padres — SAN DIEGO (AP) — With 33-year-old Edwin Jackson mostly frustrating the San Diego Padres for seven innings, Ryan Zimmerman and the rest of the Washington Nationals figured out a way to win on just four hits.
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Dennis Lin / The Charlotte Observer:
Ryan Zimmerman's homer, missed opportunities sink Padres in series opener — Jhoulys Chacin brought the majors' second-lowest home ERA into his start Thursday against the Washington Nationals. On the surface, what ensued did little to affect his reputation as a force in downtown San Diego.
Jorge Castillo / Washington Post:
Ryan Zimmerman's eighth-inning home run lifts Nats past Padres, 2-1 — Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports (Jake Roth/Usa Today Sports) — SAN DIEGO — For nearly four months, the Washington Nationals have absorbed injuries to their starting lineup and cruised along …
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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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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
After roller-coaster win over Cubs, Reds exhale
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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CSN Philly:
Tonight's lineup: Odubel Herrera sits again; struggling Tommy Joseph slides — The Phillies will be without their best hitter for a third straight game. — Because of a nagging left hamstring, Odubel Herrera is not in the lineup Thursday night when the Phillies kick off a four-game series against the Giants at AT&T Park.
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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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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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Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
Cardinals lose closer to injury and it could impact the NL Central playoff race — Trevor Rosenthal hits the disabled list with posterior elbow irritation — We already discussed the wild Wednesday that transpired when it came to the tight NL Central and there's more to unpack there.
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Paul Gackle / The Charlotte Observer:
Giants bats cool off baseball's hottest pitcher — No one is going to mistake the San Francisco Giants for the 1927 New York Yankees these days. Well, no one other than baseball's hottest pitcher, that is. — Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola should be excused if he left …
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 …
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 …
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Bucs Dugout
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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