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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Pittsburgh Pirates … PITTSBURGH - Shelby Miller isn't expecting his first start back from Tommy John surgery to be perfect. But, starting on Monday night in Miami, he hopes he can get around to reminding the Diamondbacks why they traded for him in the first place.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks General Manager Mike Hazen: Team could slow-play any deadline deals — PITTSBURGH - Right-hander Shelby Miller will make his first start of the year on Monday in Miami. Soon after, lefty Robbie Ray and right-hander Randall Delgado also will rejoin the pitching staff …
John Perrotto / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Marte, Avila power Diamondbacks over Pirates 9-3 — Alex Avila each hit two-run homers and the — Arizona Diamondbacks scored eight runs in the first three innings to power their way to a 9-3 victory over the — Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night. — Marte's blast capped a three-run first …
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Bucs Dugout, AZ Snake Pit and Arizona Republic
Dan Martin / New York Post:
Pitching showdown goes bust as Yankees hammer Mariners ace — Luis Severino was far from his best Thursday — and it didn't matter, even against Seattle ace lefty James Paxton. — The Yankees got to Paxton for four runs in the bottom of the first and then held on for a 4-3 win to close …
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Lookout Landing
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John Healy / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino not his dominant self, but does just enough in Yankees' win — Luis Severino was not quite himself Thursday, but he still managed to do a good enough job to pick up his 11th win of the season. — The Yankees ace struggled with his command all game, allowing three runs …
Associated Press:
Mariners swept by Bronx Bombers in NY — NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge and Miguel Andujar hit two-run homers off James Paxton in the first inning that sent the New York Yankees over the Seattle Mariners 4-3 Thursday for a three-game sweep. — Luis Severino and the Yankees boosted the best record in the majors to 50-22.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers, Royals to play at College World Series site in 2019 … CONNECT — Next season, the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals will play a regular season game at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb., in conjunction with the 2019 College World Series, Major League Baseball announced on Thursday.
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John Healy / New York Daily News:
Clint Frazier's strong play could help him stick with Yankees — The Yankees may have a loaded outfield, but Clint Frazier is trying to build a case that he should get the chance to stay. — The 23-year-old outfielder went 2-for-4 with two singles and a run scored out of the leadoff spot …
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John Healy / New York Daily News:
Clint Frazier gets first MLB start in center field, hitting leadoff in Yankees' matinee vs. Mariners
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Giancarlo Stanton walk-off homer gives Yankees 23rd comeback win
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MLB Baseball News … and ABC News
Associated Press:
Giants' Hunter Strickland says he'll consider counseling after latest outburst — SAN FRANCISCO — Giants closer Hunter Strickland apologized to his team and fans and said he'd consider anger management counseling three days after injuring his hand punching a door in frustration after a blown save against Miami.
David Ginsburg / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Soto's 2-run double carries Nationals past Orioles 4-2 — Juan Soto hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning, and the — Baltimore Orioles 4-2 Thursday night in the deciding matchup of a three-game interleague series between neighboring rivals.
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Camden Chat and Federal Baseball
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Harvey Valentine / UPI:
Scherzer looks to end rare skid as Nats face Orioles
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MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop, Camden Chat and Federal Baseball
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds notebook: Struggling reliever Wandy Peralta sent to the minor leagues — Giving up too many walks this season, the Reds tried to use left-handed reliever Wandy Peralta in situations with less pressure. — That didn't work well. — Now the Reds will see if Peralta can fix his mechanics in the minor leagues.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Tom Musick / UPI:
A's face White Sox, aim for fifth straight win — The Oakland Athletics will go for their season-high fifth win in a row when they open a four-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. — Oakland (38-36) has achieved a four-game winning streak …
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MLB Baseball News … and South Side Sox
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Jon Heyman / FRS Baseball:
Could Padres be surprise entrant in Machado derby? — San Diego Padres are a surprise entry in the Manny Machado sweepstakes, sources tell FRS Baseball. — San Diego would seem to be a long shot; they wouldn't seem to be a likely playoff team, Machado is a free agent after the year …
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Sporting News and NESN.com
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Dave Del Grande / UPI:
Bumgarner hopes for progress as Giants host Padres
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MLB Baseball News …
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Brayan Pena thanks Reds Nation after 12-year MLB career — Former catcher and Reds fan favorite Brayan Pena expressed his gratitude via Twitter to “the entire Reds Nation” with a personal message about what his two seasons in Cincinnati meant to him at the end of a 12-season Major League Baseball career.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Albert Almora Jr. sits in opener of four-game series against Reds — Chicago Tribune — Albert Almora Jr., who has climbed to third in the National League batting race with a .324 average, gets the day off Thursday in the opener of a four-game series against the Reds in Cincinnati.
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies' Jake Arrieta has no problem with boos | Extra Innings — Yes, it's a bit early to say Odubel Herrera is the next Vladimir Guerrero. It's also a bit early to start looking at playoff standings. But it's not too early to say the Phillies are in a much better spot than they were last season.
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers option Ricardo Rodriguez back to minors without appearing in game — MINNEAPOLIS - Well, that was brief. — Ahead of the likely return of reliever Chris Martin from a calf injury, the Rangers optioned right-handed reliever Ricardo Rodriguez back to Triple-A Round Rock …
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Lone Star Ball
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Yolmer Sanchez is the White Sox's prankster, but he's also the ‘super-utility guy’ of the future — White Sox third baseman Yolmer Sanchez explains his best attribute, so to speak, and what he brings to the team. (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Yolmer Sanchez knows how to prank people.
Toronto Sun:
Freeland faces Matz in Rockies-Mets finale — DENVER — Two left-handers who have been very successful lately will square off Thursday when Kyle Freeland starts for the Colorado Rockies against Steven Matz of the New York Mets. — The Rockies will be looking to win the four-game series …
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MLB Baseball News …, Amazin' Avenue and Purple Row
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