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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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Dodgers option Joc Pederson to make room for Curtis Granderson
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers waste Michael Fulmer's brilliant outing, lose to Dodgers
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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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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John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees' new bullpen put to test immediately — and passes with flying colors — BOSTON — In his bones Joe Girardi knew it would come down to another tension-packed ninth inning. Not just because the Yankees and Red Sox have played so many games like this in 2017, but because he'd made the decision earlier …
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees continue to thrive under pressure with latest win against Red Sox — BOSTON — The Yankees must enjoy playing with their backs against the wall. — Because it seems like every time they suffer what feels like their worst loss of the season, they follow it up with what feels like their best win of the season.
Jerry Beach / UPI:
New York Mets: Seven-run sixth enough to top Miami Marlins — NEW YORK — Between the two of them, Rafael Montero and Kevin Plawecki have combined for 16 stints in the majors with the New York Mets. The duo certainly performed Saturday like they know a 17th and 18th opportunity …
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Mets recall catcher Kevin Plawecki from Triple-A Las Vegas — NEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets have recalled catcher Kevin Plawecki from Triple-A Las Vegas and activated left-hander Tommy Milone from the disabled list. — Plawecki replaces catcher Rene Rivera, who was awarded to the Chicago Cubs on a waiver claim.
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Mets explode for seven runs in sixth inning to beat Marlins, 8-1
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Happ's bat, Quintana's arm lead Cubs over Blue Jays 4-3 (Aug 19, 2017) — CHICAGO (AP) Rookie Ian Happ hit his 18th home run, Jose Quintana pitched six effective innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 Saturday to keep up their success against AL opponents.
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Acquire Tom Koehler
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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.
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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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Frazier HR, 3 hits, Pirates top Cards 6-4 to end 6-game skid — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Frazier and the Pittsburgh Pirates finished off a win at PNC Park, then packed their bags for a trip — to another home game about 200 miles away. — Frazier homered, doubled and singled to help …
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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Arizona Republic:
McFarland, Shipley candidates for Sunday — Manager Torey Lovullo said the Diamondbacks are waiting to get through Saturday night's game against the Twins before naming a starter for Sunday's series finale. — Ideally, the club would like to use reliever T.J. McFarland as the starter and go with a “bullpen day” game on Sunday.
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Matt Klentak would be wise to pursue two veteran pitchers for Phillies rotation — SAN FRANCISCO — The latest rotation shuffle brought Ben Lively to California, where he will start Sunday for the Phillies. That bumped Mark Leiter Jr. to the bullpen, although he may not be there long …
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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.
Chicago Tribune:
Cubs claim veteran catcher Rene Rivera but not in hurry to make more deals — Theo Epstein on Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester: “His arm is tired, which is understandable.” (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune) — Jon Lester to the 10-day disabled list with left-shoulder fatigue is a done deal.
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Claim Rene Rivera From Mets
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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.
