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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Kelvin Herrera's last Kansas City Royals appearance was blown save vs. Reds — Kelvin Herrera has a 1.05 ERA and 0.818 WHIP in 27 appearances this season. But it's his most recent outing - which turned out to be his final inning with the Kansas City Royals - that MLB Network's Ken Rosenthal said could be more than just a blemish.
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Associated Press:
MLB notebook: Nationals acquire closer Kelvin Herrera from Royals for 3 minor leaguers — BACK TO STORY — We provide this commenting area for readers to exchange ideas and opinions on the day's news. Passionate views, pointed criticism and critical thinking are welcome.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
As Angels struggle amid Mike Trout's greatest season, one number - 2020 - looms larger — ANAHEIM - It's late in the evening, after the latest Los Angeles Angels defeat, and a horde of reporters gather around Mike Trout's locker as he slowly dresses. — This is one of the greatest weeks of his career …
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Thomas Boswell / Chicago Tribune:
Commentary: In Kelvin Herrera, Nationals may have added the final piece of a true postseason bullpen
Harvey Valentine / UPI:
After acquiring Herrera, Nationals host Orioles
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Kyle Glaser / Baseball America:
Nationals Acquire Kelvin Herrera From Royals For Prospects
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Holland rejoins Cardinals as Bowman heads back to disabled list with blisters — PHILADELPHIA • A day after being pressed into closer duty in the 10th inning at Citizens Bank Park, Cardinals reliever Matt Bowman is back on the disabled list with the pesky blisters that have now twice interrupted his season.
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Cardinals activate closer Greg Holland; reliever Matt Bowman to DL — The St. Louis Cardinals activated struggling big-ticket reliever Greg Holland on Tuesday and placed right-hander Matt Bowman on the 10-day disabled list because of blisters on his right hand.
Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Phillies starter Nick Pivetta gives Cardinals a glimpse of his improvement | Extra Innings — All's well that ends well, as Shakespeare wrote, and because Monday night ended well for the Phillies, catcher Andrew Knapp was spared the indignity of costing his team by failing to glove the final out in the ninth inning.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals whiff on a chance to win as gambles by Ozuna and Matheny go bust in the 10th
Jeff Arnold / UPI:
Dodgers, Cubs to play doubleheader after rainout — CHICAGO — First Mother Nature did not cooperate Monday at Wrigley Field and then neither did the electricity. — What was supposed to have been the first game of a three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and visiting Los Angeles Dodgers …
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David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Brandon Morrow switching sides adds juice to Cubs-Dodgers rivalry
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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
Once guarded, now open: Former Cubs phenom Mark Prior back at Wrigley as Dodgers' bullpen coach
Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers rained out, will play doubleheader; Clayton Kershaw could return this weekend
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Angels … ANAHEIM, Calif. - Jarrod Dyson drifted back like he'd made the play hundreds of times, like there were nothing unique about it, nothing hanging in the balance. Then he almost casually made the catch of the night.
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Dan Arritt / UPI:
Diamondbacks aim to make quick work of Angels — Matt Koch will aim for his fourth consecutive victory on Tuesday night, and the Arizona Diamondbacks will try for a two-game road sweep of the Los Angeles Angels. — Arizona (40-32) won the series opener 7-4 on Monday night to extend its lead …
Tom Withers / Associated Press:
Trevor Bauer, Cleveland Indians beat sliding Chicago White Sox 6-2 — Bauer allowed just three hits while striking out 8 to improve to 6-5 on the season. — CLEVELAND (AP) - Trevor Bauer shut out Chicago for seven innings before a rain delay ended his night, and Jason Kipnis homered to lead …
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Jim Ingraham / UPI:
Injury-riddled Indians aim to extend White Sox skid
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Chip Scoggins / The Charlotte Observer:
Young Twins' struggles leave organization at a crossroads — The visit took place around this time three years ago. The picture looked different back then, blissful and overflowing with optimism. Failure wasn't even really part of the discussion because the narrative was too narrowly focused to consider worst-case scenarios.
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Success of Yankees rookies blocking path of others stuck in minors — NEW YORK — Between cranking second-deck homers and reveling once again in the adoration of Yankee Stadium's Bleacher Creatures, former New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher spent part of this past weekend doing something else he loves to do: talking.
Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers designate veteran reliever Boone Logan for assignment to activate Freddy Peralta — PITTSBURGH - Veteran reliever Boone Logan, who never got on track after beginning the season with a lengthy stay on the disabled list, was designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.
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Players carrying their teams in 2018 — Baseball is the most democratic of North American team sports. No one player can dominate the ball or decision-making like an NBA star or NFL quarterback can. No one player can make an impact like a hot-handed goaltender in hockey can.
Toronto Sun:
Jays' Stroman says he's ready to return to rotation — Toronto Blue Jays starter Marcus Stroman says he's ready to return to the major league mound. — The right-hander, who's been sidelined since early May with shoulder fatigue in his throwing arm, said in a tweet Monday night that his next start will be with the Blue Jays.
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Baltimore Sun:
Former Oriole Nick Markakis surges to lead among NL outfielders in All-Star voting — Look through pictures of Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis. — Former Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis has moved closer to securing his first All-Star appearance — and start.
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Brandon Nimmo leads barrage as Mets bats break out in big way — DENVER — Nimm-sanity has arrived to the Mets. — If Brandon Nimmo's go-ahead homer in the ninth inning to help win Sunday's game in Arizona wasn't exhilarating enough for the Mets, his performance at Coors Field a night later was breathtaking.
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Michael Avallone / SNY:
Mets bats erupts in 12-2 win over Rockies
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs reliever Luke Farrell could be in the mix to start Saturday against Reds — Cubs manager Joe Maddon on the split doubleheader vs. the Dodgers: “I don't like it.” (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Tuesday's split doubleheader forces the Cubs to find …
Alan Robinson / UPI:
Tigers can reach .500 with win over Reds — The Detroit Tigers certainly weren't supposed to be here at this stage of the major league season. Not at all. — Only a season after finishing 38 games behind in the American League Central with a 64-98 record and a veteran roster led …
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