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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Steven Matz likely headed to DL with undisclosed injury, Tommy Milone expected to start Tuesday — Steven Matz is likely headed back onto the disabled list, Mets manager Terry Collins said. The Long Island lefty has been dealing with “an issue,” that would require him to be shut down.
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Steven Matz may need elbow surgery, source says — Steven Matz has been pitching through pain most of the season, sources told Newsday on Monday. — Now, a source said, the Mets lefthander may need surgery to correct a recently discovered nerve issue in his pitching elbow.
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
This Steven Matz explanation is more Mets misery
This Steven Matz explanation is more Mets misery
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Associated Press:
Indians' Jay Bruce makes debut in home ballpark — CLEVELAND — Jay Bruce is ready to show his new home fans what he can do. His numbers so far with the Cleveland Indians have already made him a big hit. — Bruce, acquired from the New York Mets on Aug. 9, was making …
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Steve Herrick / Associated Press:
Indians beat Red Sox on bunt-error walk-off — CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrew Miller wasn't among the Cleveland Indians chasing Roberto Perez around the infield, flinging water and white powder to celebrate a wild win over an American League rival. — The Indians relief ace …
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Indians' Miller might miss rest of Red Sox series — and more (Aug 22, 2017) — CLEVELAND — The two teams with the two best pitching staffs in the American League will meet again Tuesday night at Progressive Field as the Cleveland Indians host the Boston Red Sox in the second game of a four-game series.
Tim Britton / providencejournal.com:
Indians 5, Red Sox 4: Boston bullpen can't close the door
Indians 5, Red Sox 4: Boston bullpen can't close the door
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Andrew Miller aggravates knee injury days after returning from DL
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Dodgers skip Darvish's turn against Pirates (Aug 22, 2017) — PITTSBURGH — Blasting the competition in the National League West while threatening the major league record for wins in a season did not sidetrack the Los Angeles Dodgers from acquiring right-handed ace Yu Darvish from the Texas Rangers at the trade deadline.
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Twins' Melville struggles in Game 1 loss to White Sox — CHICAGO — Carlos Rodon has been pitching well enough lately to win. He finally got a long-overdue victory Monday. — Yolmer Sanchez homered and drove in four runs, Jose Abreu hit his 25th of the season and the Chicago White Sox held …
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Beltre drives in four as Rangers turn back Angels — Adrian Beltre connected for a three-run homer and drove in four runs, and Cole Hamels allowed two runs in seven innings as the Texas Rangers won the opener of a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels 5-3.
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Inconsistent Nolasco gets nod for Angels vs. Rangers (Aug 22, 2017) — ANAHEIM, Calif. — If there is one thing to say about Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco, it is that he is completely unpredictable. — Nolasco will take the mound Tuesday night to face the Rangers …
Janie McCauley / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Chris Stratton stymies contending Brewers, Giants win 2-0 … SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rookie Chris Stratton pitched six innings to run his scoreless streak to 12 2/3 innings his past two outings, and the — San Francisco Giants stymied the contending — Milwaukee Brewers with a 2-0 win Monday night.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets strand 10 batters, fall to Diamondbacks in extras, 3-2 — A.J. Pollock just added insult to what was yet another day all about injury at Citi Field. The Diamondbacks' center fielder hit a two-run home run in the top of the 10th to beat the Mets 3-2 Monday, hours after the Mets announced …
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Arizona Republic:
Koch recalled, Shipley sent down
Koch recalled, Shipley sent down
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Javier Baez a highlight waiting to happen — even when he strikes out — Cubs manager Joe Maddon reacts after the “crazy” 10th-inning rally to defeat the Blue Jays 6-5 on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017. (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Leave it to Javier Baez to turn a strikeout into a highlight.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers again dip into Double A to fill bullpen vacancy — Nick Gardewine hopped a flight to John Wayne Airport around 10 a.m. Monday for the trip all players in the minor leagues hope to make some day. — There just aren't many who get their call to the majors while in Double A.
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Yasmany Tomas to have core surgery, will miss rest of season — Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Yasmany Tomas will undergo season-ending surgery to address a nagging injury that has sidelined the Cuban slugger since early June. — Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that Tomas …
Fox Sports:
Astros try to regain momentum against Nationals (Aug 22, 2017) — HOUSTON — The Houston Astros already had clinched their series with the American League West cellar-dwelling Oakland Athletics prior to their home loss on Sunday, but that fact did not stem the continuing swell of concern casting …
Cincinnati.com:
Reds AA pitching coach sees promise in youngsters — PENSACOLA, Fla. - From Pensacola, Blue Wahoos pitching coach Danny Darwin has watched his former pupil Luis Castillo dazzle at the big-league level with pride, if not surprise. — The 24-year-old right-hander is 2-6 with a 3.45 ERA since …
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Rookies face off for Mariners, Braves (Aug 22, 2017) — ATLANTA — Two promising rookies, both making their fifth big-league start of the season, will oppose each other Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves host the Seattle Mariners in the second game of a three-game series.