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Los Angeles Dodgers activate newcomer Curtis Granderson — Newly acquired outfielder Curtis Granderson was activated by the Los Angeles Dodgers and was in the starting lineup for Saturday afternoon's game against the Detroit Tigers. — It was among a flurry of moves by the Dodgers …
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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Mets explode for seven runs in sixth inning to beat Marlins, 8-1 — The Mets youngsters are getting their shots, and they delivered in a big way Saturday night. — Behind six sparkling innings from former super prospect Rafael Montero and a seven-run sixth inning, the Mets topped the Marlins …
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Fred Kerber / New York Post:
Kevin Plawecki gets called up again and wins a game for Mets
Kevin Plawecki gets called up again and wins a game for Mets
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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Michael Conforto suddenly an experienced voice in Mets clubhouse after latest trades
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Dodgers' Cody Bellinger day-to-day after spraining ankle in outfield
Associated Press:
Sabathia strong in return from DL, Yankees beat Red Sox 4-3 — BOSTON (AP) — CC Sabathia thought about retiring after a knee injury put the 37-year-old left-hander out of commission earlier this month. — He didn't, and his return to the New York Yankees' rotation was perfect timing for a team fighting to stay in the AL East race.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees get to Chris Sale, CC Sabathia throws gem in win over Red Sox — BOSTON — One minute, CC Sabathia was seriously contemplating retirement. — The next minute, the 37-year-old lefty was throwing a gem at Fenway Park in the middle of a playoff race.
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ESPN:
Yankees' Aaron Judge sets record for most consecutive games with K in single season
Yankees' Aaron Judge sets record for most consecutive games with K in single season
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Fox Sports:
Frazier HR, 3 hits, Pirates top Cards 6-4 to end 6-game skid (Aug 19, 2017) — PITTSBURGH (AP) Adam Frazier homered, doubled and singled as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 Saturday to end a six-game losing streak. — Frazier hit a two-run homer in the second and doubled off the wall the next inning.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Matheny's decision to stick with Wacha backfires — PITTSBURGH • It happens every time there's a rain delay and the Cardinals flock back to the clubhouse. The 25 players are replaced, in manager Mike Matheny's words, by “25 meteorologists,” armed with weather apps on their smartphones …
Dexter Fowler / ESPN:
Then & now — See how MLB Little League Classic's stars have changed — On Sunday, the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates are meeting in a historic MLB Little League Classic matchup (8 p.m. ET) in Williamsport, Pennsylvania — home of the Little League World Series.
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Interested In Extending Marco Estrada — Blue Jays right-hander Marco Estrada is scheduled to become a free agent in the offseason, but a trip to the open market isn't a certainty. A member of the Toronto organization informed FanRag's Robert Murray that there's mutual interest …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Acquire Tom Koehler
Blue Jays Acquire Tom Koehler
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Sarah Trotto / UPI:
Chicago Cubs hold on for 4-3 victory over Toronto Blue Jays
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
East News & Rumors: Sabathia, Stanton, Marlins, Nats — Yankees left-hander C.C. Sabathia's right knee was in so much pain during an unsuccessful Aug. 8 start against the Blue Jays that the 37-year-old feared he wouldn't take the ball again, Ken Davidoff of the New York Post reports.
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Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
MLB Saturday scores, highlights, updates, news: Dodgers ahead of '01 Mariners pace
MLB Saturday scores, highlights, updates, news: Dodgers ahead of '01 Mariners pace
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Associated Press:
Aguilar's go-ahead HR in 9th lifts Brewers over Rockies 6-3 — DENVER (AP) — Pinch-hitter Jesus Aguilar connected for a go-ahead home run with two outs in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 Saturday night for their fifth win in six games.
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MLB umpires wear wristbands to protest ‘abusive’ treatment — Major League Baseball umpires are wearing white wristbands during games Saturday, protesting “abusive player behavior” after Detroit second baseman Ian Kinsler was fined but not suspended for his recent verbal tirade against ump Angel Hernandez.
Brian Hall / UPI:
Minnesota Twins: Jose Berrios shuts out Arizona Diamondbacks — MINNEAPOLIS — Jose Berrios posted seven scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins exploded for five runs in the fourth inning against Zack Greinke to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 on Saturday.
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Erik Boland / Newsday:
Greg Bird hitting well in minors, could be back this week — BOSTON — Greg Bird is closing in on a return to the big leagues. — The rehabbing first baseman, coming off a two-homer night Friday against Durham, started a fourth straight game Saturday night for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and went 2-for-4 with a double.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Masahiro Tanaka set to come of DL, start against Tigers on Tuesday
Masahiro Tanaka set to come of DL, start against Tigers on Tuesday
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Pinstripe Alley
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Booing of former Cub Miguel Montero bothers Kyle Hendricks — Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta discusses the departure of catcher Miguel Montero. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — You don't have to be a big star to get a warm welcome upon your return to Wrigley Field.
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Place Danny Espinosa On Release Waivers — The Mariners have placed infielder Danny Espinosa on release waivers, according to a team announcement. Espinosa lasted less than a month with the Mariners, who signed him July 23. They recalled utilityman Taylor Motter from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.
Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Phillies survive rocky ninth inning, ride Ty Kelly's grand slam to victory over Giants — SAN FRANCISCO — Put two of the worst teams in baseball together in the same stadium for a weekend series, and weird things are guaranteed. The Phillies began an eventual 12-9 win by surrendering an inside-the-park home run on their first pitch.
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