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Neil Greenberg / Washington Post:
The Nationals should forget about catching the Dodgers and plan for the postseason — It wasn't too long ago we were discussing whether the Los Angeles Dodgers were a super team, but after suffering their 16th loss in 17 games — their worst losing streak in 73 years …
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Jorge Castillo / Washington Post:
Nationals-Braves series preview: Washington still in hunt for home-field advantage — Two days after Nationals players and fans were unabashedly rooting for the Braves, tomahawk chop and all, in a strange scene at Nationals Park, the National League East foes will ditch that brief alliance …
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Associated Press:
Prospect Willie Calhoun making debut for Rangers — ARLINGTON, Texas — Willie Calhoun, the prized prospect the Texas Rangers got in the Yu Darvish trade, is set for his major league debut. — The Rangers said Calhoun's contract was being purchased from Triple-A Round Rock before Tuesday night's game against Seattle.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Prospect Calhoun tweets he's on his way to Rangers
Prospect Calhoun tweets he's on his way to Rangers
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Does Odor have something in reserve for Rangers' final 20 games?
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: Good Hamels a good development for final push
Rangers Reaction: Good Hamels a good development for final push
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ESPN:
Surreal scenes from Citi Field: ‘Weird’ week begins as Yankees play Rays on Mets' turf — NEW YORK — The center-field video scoreboard featured the same “Citi Field” in big, bold letters and the words “Let's Go Mets.” But neither of the two logos flashing below it belonged to the usual home team.
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USA Today:
Cleveland Indians extend winning streak to 19 games — The Cleveland Indians' winning streak approached rarefied air Monday night, as they dominated the Detroit Tigers 11-0 to win their 19th consecutive game, one shy of the modern American League record. — Jose Ramirez hit a two-run home run …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Mozeliak is enjoying playoff push — John Mozeliak, the Cardinals' president of baseball operations, admits his focus is “more forward,” but he also says he is enjoying the recent ride his Ferris-wheel-type team has given him as it has shoved its way back into contention for a playoff spot.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Martinez, Pham take center stage — Perhaps the best encapsulation of the Cardinals' season is that two players who were fighting for the last position-player job throughout much of spring training, with one of them having to be sent out, now are both batting in the upper four in the lineup.
Associated Press:
MLB: Tigers ace Michael Fulmer to have elbow surgery — Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer throws in a game against Texas Rangers on Aug. 14. Fulmer will miss the rest of the season. (Associated Press File Photo) — The Detroit Tigers lost another ace.
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Arizona Republic:
Tuesday's game — Rockies at Diamondbacks — Where: Chase Field (Roof hotline: 602-462-6262). — Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Taijuan Walker (9-7, 3.33) vs. Rockies RHP Jon Gray (7-4, 4.07). — TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-FM (98.7), KHOV-FM (105.1). — Walker has won his past three starts …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets get Eric Hanhold from Brewers to complete Neil Walker trade — The Mets acquired Eric Hanhold from the Brewers as the player to be named later to complete the Aug. 12 trade involving Neil Walker. — The right-handed pitcher went 8-3 with two saves and a 3.94 ERA in 30 games …
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USA Today:
Free baseball! Oakland A's charging no admission to 2018 game against White Sox — Free baseball is usually a term associated with a game that lasts extra innings. The Oakland Athletics are taking it a step further in 2018 - offering a regularly scheduled game that's free for all fans.
Brett Bodner / New York Daily News:
SEE IT: Dennis Eckersley shares story about partying at Studio 54, getting blasted by Yankees the following day … Going to a club the night before a start might not be the best idea: just ask Dennis Eckersley. — The Red Sox commentator told a story during Saturday's broadcast …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Claim Mike Morin, Designate Onelki Garcia — The Royals have claimed righty Mike Morin off waivers from the Angels, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports on Twitter. To create space on the 40-man roster, the club designated southpaw Onelki Garcia for assignment.
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Phillies release 2018 schedule, which could include a game in Williamsport — Major League Baseball will begin its next season earlier than ever, on March 29, 2018, with the Phillies in Atlanta to start. And it could include one fewer Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park than usual.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
2018 MLB schedule released: Opening day is March 29 for earliest start ever — MLB releases 2018 schedule: Opening day is March 29 for earliest start ever — Major League Baseball's 2018 schedule breaks new ground. — For the first time in 50 years, every team will begin its season on the same day …
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