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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Gary Sanchez leads Yankees to 13 runs, Masahiro Tanaka sharp in win over Tigers — DETROIT — The Yankees provided Masahiro Tanaka with plenty of run support in his return from the disabled list. — Gary Sanchez's 493-foot, two-run homer in the first inning highlighted a 16-hit attack …
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees, like the Tigers, are still dealing with bad contracts given to veterans
Yankees, like the Tigers, are still dealing with bad contracts given to veterans
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Pinstripe Alley and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
Manfred says MLB plans to policy on fan behavior for 2018 — DETROIT (AP) — Commissioner Rob Manfred says Major League Baseball plans to issue a policy on fan behavior for all ballparks next season. — Manfred spoke Tuesday while visiting Comerica Park before Detroit hosted the Yankees.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Rob Manfred calls Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch ‘exciting addition’
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Commissioner Rob Manfred: There's ‘not explanation’ for more home runs
Commissioner Rob Manfred: There's ‘not explanation’ for more home runs
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USA Today
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: Another rough start puts Ross' rotation spot at risk — ANAHEIM, CALIF. — The first inning Tuesday night lasted 33 minutes. — The two starting pitchers combined to throw 59 pitches. — The Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels combined for four hits and two walks.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers put Gallo on concussion list, but it isn't as bad as it seems
Rangers put Gallo on concussion list, but it isn't as bad as it seems
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Lone Star Ball
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
World Series or bust! Here's what the Dodgers must do down the stretch — Perhaps the most stark expression of pure joy I've witnessed during this long baseball season came last weekend in Detroit. — Before Saturday's game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers …
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Jerry DiPaola / Greensburg Tribune-Review:
Pirates pitching falters again in 8-5 loss to Dodgers — EMAIL NEWSLETTERS — The Pirates scored at least five runs for the seventh consecutive game Tuesday night, but their record in that span alarmingly fell to 2-5 after an 8-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers before 17,288 at PNC Park.
Discussion:
Baseball Prospectus and Bucs Dugout
ESPN:
Brad Ausmus: 'You've got to throw strikes and you;ve got to get outs' — Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus isn't happy with the inconsistency shown by Matthew Boyd and the rest of the team's pitching staff, and he made that known Tuesday night. — Boyd allowed seven runs and seven hits …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
New York Yankees beat up Matthew Boyd, Detroit Tigers, 13-4 — If there was one thing to remember about the Tigers' latest beat-down on Tuesday night, it was the way Gary Sanchez hit a baseball nearly 500 feet to left-centerfield. — It was awesome to watch, the way the Yankees catcher disposed …
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Bless You Boys and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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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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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Andrew Baggarly / Mercury News:
Crawford homers, but Giants are a step (or five) slow in loss to Brewers — SAN FRANCISCO - Even amid this shattered mirror of a season, there are those fleeting moments when the light falls at a flattering angle and the Giants resemble their former selves.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Brew Crew Ball and McCovey Chronicles
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Associated Press:
Brewers rally behind Shaw to beat Giants 4-3 — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Their big bats stymied by spacious AT&T Park, the Milwaukee Brewers got two big defensive plays late and a key two-out swing from Travis Shaw to gain ground in the NL wild-card race. — Manager Craig Counsell even got …
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Salvador Perez returns, lifts Royals to a 3-2 victory over the Rockies — In 17 days without Salvador Perez, the Royals won six baseball games and lost nine. They lost 3 1/2 games in the American League Central race, and they dropped out of a wild-card spot, and inside the manager's office …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Fox Sports:
Solarte drives in career-best 6 runs, Padres beat Cards 12-4 (Aug 22, 2017) — ST. LOUIS (AP) Yangervis Solarte ended his RBI drought with a barrage of timely hits. — Solarte homered and drove in a career-high six runs, Austin Hedges also went deep and the San Diego Padres beat the St. Louis Cardinals 12-4 on Tuesday night.
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Gaslamp Ball
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Mitchell Forde / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Siegrist ready for rehab assignment; Piscotty draws another start in right
Siegrist ready for rehab assignment; Piscotty draws another start in right
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Viva El Birdos
Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Cubs check Bryant, Nats still rolling vs Astros — A look at what's happening all around the majors today: — ___ — BRUISED BRYANT — The Cubs will see how Kris Bryant is feeling, a day after he was hit by a pitch in the left hand and exited the game.
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Kris Bryant's hand injury leads to rare moment for Anthony Rizzo — CINCINNATI — An X-ray on Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant's left hand was negative after he was hit by a pitch from reliever Drew Storen in the ninth inning of the Cubs' 13-9 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.
Discussion:
Baseball Prospectus
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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ESPN
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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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Fish Stripes
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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
Discussion:
The Good Phight and Fish Stripes
ABC News:
Wieters, Nationals beat Astros for 9th straight time, 4-3 — Sean Doolittle got the save for the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. — If not for Brandon Kintzler's work in the eighth, he wouldn't have had that chance. — Matt Wieters hit a two-run homer, Howie Kendrick …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Lucas Giolito gives up three homers in White Sox debut, a 4-1 loss to Twins — White Sox starter Lucas Giolito discusses his debut with the team against the Twins on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Lucas Giolito took on his first White Sox …
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Mike Berardino / Twin Cities:
Twins roll 4-1 behind Kyle Gibson, three-homer attack
Twins roll 4-1 behind Kyle Gibson, three-homer attack
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South Side Sox
Fox Sports:
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 …
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Fox Sports:
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 …
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.
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Brew Crew Ball and Al's Ramblings