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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Rob Manfred calls Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch ‘exciting addition’ — Christopher Ilitch has made a good impression on the commissioner. — While speaking with the media on Tuesday afternoon at Comerica Park, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Ilitch …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Commissioner Rob Manfred: There's ‘not explanation’ for more home runs — The commissioner of Major League Baseball visited Comerica Park on Tuesday, and with his arrival came a fresh batch of frequently asked questions about the most important topic in the game: the balls.
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Rob Manfred says game will have to decide whether to turn to computer plate umpires in due time
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Four players who could be traded before Aug. 31 postseason roster deadline
Four players who could be traded before Aug. 31 postseason roster deadline
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Tommy Milone hit hard early, late comeback falls short as Mets fall to Diamondbacks, 7-4 — The dream in spring training was a dominant rotation featuring five or seven power pitchers putting up solid start after solid start. The reality is now that five starters are currently on the disabled list …
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Arizona Republic:
Wednesday's game — Diamondbacks at Mets — Where: Citi Field, New York. — Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Zack Godley (5-6, 3.13) vs. Mets RHP Chris Flexen (2-2, 6.55). — TV/Radio: FSAZ/KTAR-AM (620), KHOV-FM (105.1). — Godley allowed four runs in 5 1/3 innings against the Twins …
Arizona Republic:
Mathis to DL with fractured hand — The Diamondbacks placed catcher Jeff Mathis on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday after revealing that Mathis tore the ligament off of the bone in his right hand. — The injury occurred during a play in the fourth inning of Monday night's win over the Mets, according to the Diamondbacks.
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Mets 3B David Wright begins rehab assignment at Class A — NEW YORK (AP) Still hoping to rejoin the New York Mets this season, captain David Wright started a rehab assignment Tuesday night with Class A St. Lucie. — Wright was the designated hitter and batted third at Charlotte …
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Chesapeake's David Wright will DH for Mets Class-A team
Chesapeake's David Wright will DH for Mets Class-A team
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Royals activate All-Star catcher Salvador Perez from DL — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals have activated All-Star catcher Salvador Perez from the 10-day disabled list. — Perez was sidelined by a strain on the right side of his chest. Perez, the MVP of the 2015 World Series …
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Associated Press:
D-backs place catcher Jeff Mathis on 10-day DL with broken hand — NEW YORK — Jeff Mathis was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with a broken right hand, leaving the Arizona Diamondbacks without their top catcher as they make a playoff push. — Arizona manager Torey Lovullo …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jeff Mathis Suffers Fractured Hand
Jeff Mathis Suffers Fractured Hand
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Aaron Nola mashed for second straight start in Phillies loss — Before the two backbreaking Marlins home runs that sent Aaron Nola to the dugout Tuesday, the 24-year-old righthander issued a leadoff walk. It was the second time in three innings he walked the first batter. And, each time, that runner scored.
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Paul Hudrick / CSN Philly:
Phillies-Marlins 5 things: Let's play 2; Pivetta will get the ball in Game 2
Phillies-Marlins 5 things: Let's play 2; Pivetta will get the ball in Game 2
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The Good Phight
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
MLB to implement code of conduct for fans at ballparks in 2018 — Effective next season, Major League Baseball intends to implement a universal code of conduct for fans who attend games. — The issue, which arose after a May 1 incident in which Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones …
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Teddy Cutler / Newsweek:
MLB RUMORS: YANKEES AND RED SOX TO BATTLE OVER GIANCARLO STANTON TRADE
MLB RUMORS: YANKEES AND RED SOX TO BATTLE OVER GIANCARLO STANTON TRADE
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Tom Withers / USA Today:
Cleveland Indians place pitchers Andrew Miller, Danny Salazar on disabled list — CLEVELAND — The Indians have asked their next-door neighbors for some help in treating Andrew Miller's sore knee. — With the All-Star reliever back on the disabled list with tendinitis …
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Steve Herrick / Associated Press:
Indians beat Red Sox on bunt-error walk-off
Indians beat Red Sox on bunt-error walk-off
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Dodgers hopeful for speedy returns as Cody Bellinger, Alex Wood go on DL — PITTSBURGH — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed outfielder Cody Bellinger and starting pitcher Alex Wood on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday and recalled pitchers Brock Stewart and Josh Ravin from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
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EndPlay / Associated Press:
Puig homers, Dodgers beat Pirates 6-5 in 12 innings
Puig homers, Dodgers beat Pirates 6-5 in 12 innings
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Travis Sawchik / FanGraphs Baseball:
Dusty Baker Is Throwing Caution, Pitch Counts to the Wind — Washington left-hander Gio Gonzalez pitched into the seventh inning on Sunday in San Diego. His 120th pitch of the late afternoon was ripped into right field by Manuel Margot for a single. It was his last pitch of the outing …
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees, like the Tigers, are still dealing with bad contracts given to veterans — DETROIT — The Yankees don't want to be like the Tigers, who entered Tuesday night's game 54-69 because several of their high-priced veterans like Miguel Cabrera, Justin Verlander, Jordan Zimmerman …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Addison Russell believes he is close to rejoining Cubs from disabled list — Cubs shortstop Addison Russell discusses his progression as he aims to return from a foot injury on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Shortstop Addison Russell believes …
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Ump Wendelstedt being treated for concussion-like symptoms — CLEVELAND (AP) Plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt is being treated for concussion-like symptoms after being struck in the mask. — Wendelstedt will not work the remainder of Cleveland's series against the Boston Rex Sox …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' wild-card chase doesn't change Cashner's job — ANAHEIM, CALIF. — The 2016 Miami Marlins quickly faded out of the wild-card hunt in the National League, but they were in the mix at the trade deadline acquired right-hander Andrew Cashner from San Diego to help enhance their playoff chances.
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers put Gallo on concussion list, but it isn't as bad as it seems — ANAHEIM, CALIF. — The daily transactions for Tuesday will show that the Texas Rangers placed infielder/outfielder Joey Gallo on the seven-day concussion list, something that sounds a lot more serious than it actually is.
Maria Torres / Kansas City Star:
Royals honor former closer Greg Holland in pregame tribute — Rockies closer Greg Holland arrived at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, and instead of turning toward the Royals' clubhouse like he did an untold number of times throughout his six-year tenure in Kansas City, he headed to the visitors' locker room.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Claim Aaron Brooks From Cubs — The Brewers have claimed right-hander Aaron Brooks off outright waivers from the Cubs, MLBTR has learned (Twitter links). He'll join Milwaukee's Triple-A affiliate for the time being. Brooks was designated for assignment over the weekend when the Cubs picked up Rene Rivera from the Mets.