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Associated Press:
Manny Machado finally joins Dodgers following months of trade speculation — It's a whole new beginning for Manny Machado after months of uncertainty. Perfect time for a new number, too. — One with an LA story and a Baltimore past. — Machado joined the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday …
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MLB Baseball News …, True Blue LA and Brew Crew Ball
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Manny Machado has impressive Los Angeles Dodgers debut in win over Milwaukee Brewers — MILWAUKEE — The horde of reporters stood in in the middle of the visiting clubhouse Friday night, waiting for the man of the hour to arrive to his corner locker, when Los Angeles Dodgers …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
More whiffs than hits, plus a division-by-division look at the season
More whiffs than hits, plus a division-by-division look at the season
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MLB Baseball News …
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Yankees option rookie pitcher Domingo German to Triple-A after loss to Mets — NEW YORK — Another night has passed, and the New York Yankees have slipped yet another game deeper into the American League East standings. — The combination Friday of New York's 7-5 loss to the crosstown-rival …
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Greg Beacham / Associated Press:
Keuchel takes no-hitter into 7th, Astros top Angels 3-1 — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Dallas Keuchel took a no-hitter into the seventh and finished with 7 2/3 innings of two-hit ball in the Houston Astros' 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
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Halos Heaven
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Alden GonzalezESPN / ESPN:
Mike Scioscia: Shohei Ohtani expected to pitch again this year — ANAHEIM, Calif. — At around 5 p.m. PT on Friday, while most of his teammates were taking part in pregame batting practice, Shohei Ohtani stood about 60 feet away from the left-field line, acted out his pitching motion and repeatedly tossed baseballs overhand.
Greg Beacham / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Keuchel's no-hit bid ends in 7th on nearly-caught liner
Keuchel's no-hit bid ends in 7th on nearly-caught liner
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The Crawfish Boxes
Associated Press:
Texas heat: Hottest home game for Rangers in 25 seasons — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mother Nature is bringing the heat at the home ballpark of the Texas Rangers. — The temperature was 107 degrees for the first pitch just after 7 p.m. Friday, when the Rangers played the Cleveland Indians in their first game after the All-Star break.
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Stephen Hawkins / The Charlotte Observer:
Indians get a Hand when new relievers join them after break
Indians get a Hand when new relievers join them after break
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Let's Go Tribe
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Carpenter has historic game at the plate in 18-5 blowout win against the Cubs at Wrigley — • There were stretches during the days of having a subterranean batting average that Matt Carpenter didn't recognize the statistics staring back at him from the scoreboard.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Associated Press:
LeBlanc, relievers shut down White Sox in Mariners' win — SEATTLE (AP) - Wade LeBlanc got the Mariners off to a strong start to the second half of their season. — The left-hander and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, and Seattle beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Friday night.
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Toronto Sun:
Mariners aim to regain momentum vs. White Sox — The Seattle Mariners did not exactly head into the All-Star break with momentum. — The Mariners, who have not made the playoffs since 2001 and are trying to end the longest postseason drought in the four major professional sports …
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MLB Baseball News …, Lookout Landing and South Side Sox
Benjamin Standig / Associated Press:
Nats' Strasburg loses, beefs with Scherzer; Braves win 8-5 — WASHINGTON (AP) Families fight, even on special occasions. Birthday boy Stephen Strasburg and Nationals ace Max Scherzer are leaving it at that. — Strasburg was batted around by the Atlanta Braves, then engaged in a heated spat …
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baseballmusings.com
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Harvey Valentine / UPI:
Nationals hope Strasburg's return a difference vs. Braves
Nationals hope Strasburg's return a difference vs. Braves
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MLB Baseball News … and Federal Baseball
Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks' 20th anniversary team … CONNECT — When a fan asked about the state of starting pitcher's roles in the modern game during the announcement of the 20th anniversary team, Diamondbacks great Randy Johnson did not hold back. — He was adamant that pitchers today …
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Genaro C. Armas / Associated Press:
Brewers' Josh Hader apologizes to teammates for racist tweets — Brewers reliever Josh Hader addresses reporters after past racist, sexist and homophobic tweets were uncovered during the All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. (Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune)
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MLB Baseball News …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Josh Hader faces long journey to redemption, forgiveness after apologizing to teammates
Josh Hader faces long journey to redemption, forgiveness after apologizing to teammates
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies … Diamondbacks reliever Archie Bradley faced eight batters in the seventh inning on Friday night, and save for a couple of brief stretches, he could not command his fastball. Looking back on it later, he said it was “just a mess” trying to put the ball where he wanted it.
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John Marshall / Associated Press:
Tapia's grand slam leads Rockies over Diamondbacks 11-10
Tapia's grand slam leads Rockies over Diamondbacks 11-10
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MLB Baseball News … and Purple Row
Reuters:
Diaz's fourth hit sends Jays past O's in 10th — Aledmys Diaz had four hits, including the game-winning single in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Baltimore Orioles 8-7 on Friday night. — After the Orioles tied the game with a three-run ninth …
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Bluebird Banter
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds hope to keep rolling after All-Star break — The Reds know they are considered to be sellers as the trade deadline approaches. — Despite the 21-10 run leading into the All-Start break, the Reds remain 10 games out of the National League Wild Card.
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Associated Press:
Mariners GM: Don't be surprised to see Cano at first — SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said Friday that Robinson Cano will be used at a few positions when he returns from his suspension next month, including first base. — Where Cano ends up defensively …
Associated Press:
Boston's Holt injured at end of wild play in Detroit — DETROIT (AP) — Boston Red Sox second baseman Brock Holt left Friday night's game at Detroit in the fourth inning with what appeared to be a right knee injury. — Holt stayed on the ground for a while at the end of a wild play.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom's teammates have his back amid ace's demands to Mets front office: ‘He has every right to say that’ — Jacob deGrom's demands at the All-Star Game completely blindsided the Mets' front office, but in the clubhouse, it did not surprise anyone who had been paying attention.
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MLB Baseball News … and Amazin' Avenue