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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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baseballmusings.com and Over the Monster
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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
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Over the Monster and South Side Sox
Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: Rolling Rodon — Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter. — Carlos Rodon drew plenty of hype in offseason fantasy publications, but he missed nearly the first three months of the season with a biceps issue. He's doing his best of late to make it up for that lengthy absence.
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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.
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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Tegna / WFAA-TV:
Rangers overcome Birds and Halos, beat Anaheim 5-3 … It was something of a low-key night for the first fifteen half-innings. Cole Hamels did as Cole Hamels does, going seven innings and allowing two runs on three hits, striking out three and walking two.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: Which starter(s) will follow Hamels' lead? — A week, plus or minus a few days, has passed since the last Adrian Beltre update in this space, and he did enough Monday night to warrant a look at where he stands on some all-time statistical ranking.
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Lone Star Ball
Fox Sports:
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 …
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Four players who could be traded before Aug. 31 postseason roster deadline — The major league non-waiver trade deadline has come and gone. — But trading season isn't over. Clubs can still complete trades through waivers. But the clock is ticking. Teams have until Aug. 31 to make a deal …
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Associated Press:
MLB: Surgery is suggested for Mets' Matz — Steven Matz of the New York Mets was diagnosed Monday with irritation of the ulnar nerve in his left elbow and season-ending surgery was recommended, the team announced. — The surgery would be to reposition the nerve and relieve the irritation.
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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
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Steven Matz may need elbow surgery, source says
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FanRag Sports and Metro
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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Brew Crew Ball
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Paul Gackle / The Charlotte Observer:
Stratton capitalizes on opportunity in rotation as Giants top Brewers — Chris Stratton is pitching like he wants to stick around in the San Francisco Giants rotation for a while. — Stratton followed up a masterful performance against the Washington Nationals last week …
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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A's rookie Boog Powell hits first career HR near namesake's BBQ station in Baltimore — Athletics rookie Boog Powell admitted to being excited about meeting his namesake this week during Oakland's series in Baltimore. The younger Powell evidently felt that a strong first impression was in order.
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Athletics Nation and Major League Baseball
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Steve Ginsburg / Mercury News:
Lowrie, Powell homer, but A's fall to Orioles
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Fox Sports:
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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South Side Sox and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Designate Javy Guerra — The Marlins have designated righty Javy Guerra for assignment, per a club announcement. His roster spot will go to southpaw Jarlin Garcia, who was activated from the DL. — Guerra has had some success in the majors, compiling a 3.10 lifetime ERA over 162 1/3 frames.
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Fish Stripes
Fox Sports:
Playoff-hopeful Royals host NL wild-card pole-sitting Rockies — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals and Colorado Rockies, both hoping to reach the postseason, open a three-game series Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium. — The Rockies own the top spot in the National League wild-card race …
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Purple Row
Teddy Cutler / Newsweek:
MLB RUMORS: YANKEES AND RED SOX TO BATTLE OVER GIANCARLO STANTON TRADE — SPORTS GIANCARLO STANTON MLB NEW YORK YANKEES — Since the All-Star break, Giancarlo Stanton has been busy making history for a team likely to be forgotten as soon as the season ends.
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Sun-Sentinel, Beyond the Box Score and New Jersey Online
Brett Bodner / New York Daily News:
SEE IT: Dodgers' Yasiel Puig and Justin Turner recreate solar eclipse in locker room … While many turned their eyes to the skies for yesterday's solar eclipse, two different bodies crossed paths in the Dodgers locker room. — Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig and Justin Turner decided …
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USA Today, FanRag Sports and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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 …
Fox Sports:
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.
