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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
Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
Underperforming Nationals' offense still hasn't come together — WASHINGTON — Don't be fooled by the W. The Washington Nationals have an offense problem. — Yes, they managed to prevail in the finale of their three-game series with the Baltimore Orioles, squeaking out a 4-2 victory on Thursday night.
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David Ginsburg / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Soto's 2-run double carries Nationals past Orioles 4-2
Soto's 2-run double carries Nationals past Orioles 4-2
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Camden Chat and Federal Baseball
Harvey Valentine / UPI:
Scherzer looks to end rare skid as Nats face Orioles
Scherzer looks to end rare skid as Nats face Orioles
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Camden Chat, Talking Chop, Federal Baseball and MLB Baseball News …
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 …
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Joe Totoraitis / Associated Press:
Suter goes 7, Brewers beat error-prone Cardinals 11-3 — MILWAUKEE (AP) Brent Suter turned a quick mistake into a big win over the St. Louis Cardinals. — The left-hander pitched seven strong innings, Manny Pina homered and the Milwaukee Brewers capitalized on a season-high four errors by St. Louis in an 11-3 victory Thursday night.
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs face tough stretch without key members of their bullpen — CINCINNATI — The Chicago Cubs could be in for an up-and-down stretch until the calendar turns as they play with a makeshift bullpen and face a less-than-favorable schedule. Flying high after winning two of three from the Los Angeles Dodgers …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs manager Joe Maddon has many relief options with a late-inning lead — Cubs closer Brandon Morrow expects to be back in a week from back spasms that landed him on the disabled list. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — With Brandon Morrow joining Carl Edwards Jr …
Vinnie Duber / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Dylan Cease promoted to Double-A as he continues to impress White Sox: 'He's more or less forced our hand' — Rick Hahn's been saying it all year: The good ones have a way of forcing the issue. — Consider Dylan Cease one of the good ones. — The pitcher acquired alongside top-ranked …
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South Side Sox
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Tom Musick / UPI:
A's face White Sox, aim for fifth straight win
A's face White Sox, aim for fifth straight win
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MLB Baseball News … and South Side Sox
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Finger woes take down Blue Jays starter Sanchez — ANAHEIM — Once again the baseball gods appear to have given the finger to Blue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez. — After spending most of 2017 on the sideline with a blister to the middle finger of his throwing hand, Sanchez left the game …
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MLB Baseball News …
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Dan Greenspan / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Valbuena hits 2 HRs, Angels power past Blue Jays 8-5
Valbuena hits 2 HRs, Angels power past Blue Jays 8-5
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Halos Heaven
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.
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MLB Baseball News …
Bill Baer / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Report: Phillies interested in Adrian Beltre — Phillies have interest in potentially trading for Rangers third baseman — Adrian Beltre. While Beltre's bat would be a help, Morosi notes that the Phillies are just as interested in his professionalism for their otherwise young roster.
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MLB Trade Rumors, The Good Phight and Dallas Morning News
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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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Associated Press:
Marlins' Straily suspended 5 games, Mattingly for 1 game — Suspensions, fines handed down by MLB after beanball incident … NEW YORK - Miami pitcher Dan Straily has been suspended for five games for intentionally throwing a pitch at San Francisco's Buster Posey while warnings were in place for both teams.
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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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
Bumgarner hopes for progress as Giants host Padres
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MLB Baseball News … and McCovey Chronicles
Corpus Christi Caller-Times:
RECORD BREAKER: Hooks' Cesar breaks Texas League record with double — Hooks third baseman Randy Cesar broke a 49-year old Texas League record with a first inning double Thursday to record a hit in his 38th consecutive game. — Cesar belted the first pitch he saw at Whataburger Field …
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.
Nick Tricome / Philly.com:
Alec Bohm goes 3-for-3 to continue hot start in rookie ball — Alec Bohm has gotten off to a hot start in rookie ball. — Two days after tripling in his first Gulf Coast League at-bat, the the third overall pick went 3-for-3 and drove in two runs in the GCL Phillies West's 10-0 blowout of the GCL Pirates Thursday.