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Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Doug Fister fires one-hitter as Boston Red Sox rout Cleveland Indians — CLEVELAND — It was all Doug Fister, from start to finish. — Fister pitched a one-hitter and Eduardo Nunez had a home run and a career-high five RBIs as the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 9-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox To Acquire Rajai Davis — The Red Sox have struck a deal to acquire fleet-footed outfielder Rajai Davis from the Athletics, reports CSN New England's Evan Drellich (on Twitter). Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports had both previously reported that the Red Sox were nearing a trade or waiver claim.
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Sportsnet.ca
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Place Jackie Bradley Jr. On 10-Day DL
Red Sox Place Jackie Bradley Jr. On 10-Day DL
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Jeff Wallner / UPI:
Ben Zobrist fuels Chicago Cubs' comeback win over Cincinnati Reds — CINCINNATI — It was the stuff of nightmares for Ben Zobrist, but ultimately the Chicago Cubs produced a dreamy result on Tuesday night. — Zobrist drove in the go-ahead runs with a pinch-hit, two-run double in the seventh inning …
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
For Ben Zobrist, a lot can happen when you are late to the ballpark
For Ben Zobrist, a lot can happen when you are late to the ballpark
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Bleacher Nation
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Kris Bryant's hand injury leads to rare moment for Anthony Rizzo
Kris Bryant's hand injury leads to rare moment for Anthony Rizzo
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Bleed Cubbie Blue and Baseball Prospectus
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Place Trevor Rosenthal On 60-Day DL — The Cardinals have moved righty Trevor Rosenthal from the 10-day to the 60-day DL, per a club announcement. That move brings his season to an end, though a course of treatment for his elbow injury has yet to be disclosed.
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Trevor Rosenthal moved to 60-day DL, likely to miss rest of season — The St. Louis Cardinals moved Trevor Rosenthal to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday, meaning the hard-throwing reliever likely will miss the rest of the season. — Rosenthal was placed on the 10-day DL on Thursday with right posterior elbow irritation.
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
What happened to Eric Thames? Brewers slugger hits valley after hot start — SportsPulse: Plenty of teams are fighting for two playoff spots. USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale breaks down the madness. USA TODAY Sports — CONNECT — SAN FRANCISCO - Eric Thames is rarely seen around the ballpark without a bat in his hands.
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Tracy Ringolsby / Baseball America:
Obituary: Joe Klein, 75, Was GM Of Three Teams — Joe Klein loved to relive the days when he was the scouting director and minor league director for the Rangers. One day Joe Marchese, a scout out of Chicago who would spend the spring evaluating talent in Florida, showed …
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Lone Star Ball
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Alan Eskew / UPI:
Danny Duffy, Kansas City Royals shut down Colorado Rockies in thriller — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals went from a one-hitter to clinging to a one-run lead with the bases loaded in the ninth and closer Kelvin Herrera exiting with an injury. — Danny Duffy did not allow …
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Royals Review
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals closer Kelvin Herrera might not miss any time after leaving game early — Royals reliever Kelvin Herrera is not expected to miss much time, if any, after leaving a game Tuesday because of tightness in his forearm. — In his weekly appearance on KCSP (610 AM) Wednesday morning …
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MLB Trade Rumors 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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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
John Lackey's performance serves as a warning to Mike Montgomery — Cubs starter John Lackey: “There's a fine line between good and bad.” (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Manager Joe Maddon and the Chicago Cubs have an abundance of confidence that left-hander Mike Montgomery will pitch …
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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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New York Daily News:
Noah Syndergaard doesn't throw to hitters as scheduled, but Mets say it's only precautionary — Noah Syndergaard didn't throw live to hitters on Wednesday, as had been scheduled, but Terry Collins said it was not due to a setback in his rehab from his torn lat muscle.
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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Pinstripe Alley
Wes Crosby / UPI:
Adrian Gonzalez reaches 2,000 hits in Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-5 win over Pittsburgh Pirates — PITTSBURGH — Milestones are always meaningful, no matter the context. They are even better if they help break a tie in a back-and-forth game, though. — Adrian Gonzalez made his 2,000th career …
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True Blue LA
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Designate Leonys Martin, Activate David Phelps — The Mariners have designated outfielder Leonys Martin for assignment, per Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times (via Twitter). Martin's active roster spot will go to David Phelps, who was activated from the 10-day DL.
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Lookout Landing and FanRag Sports
ESPN:
Recovering from thumb surgery, Astros' Carlos Correa to begin rehab assignment — Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will begin a rehab assignment Thursday at Triple-A Fresno. — The All-Star has been out since July 17 because of a thumb injury that required surgery.
Josh Land / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles on deck: What to watch Wednesday afternoon vs. Athletics — The Orioles manager Buck Showalter talks about starting pitcher Ubaldo Jiménez after the Orioles' loss to the Athletics, 6-4. (Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun video) — The Orioles lose to the Athletics, 6-4.
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Camden Chat
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 …