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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 …, Brew Crew Ball and True Blue LA
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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 …
Bill Shaikin / Baltimore Sun:
Manny Machado makes his Dodgers debut in 6-4 win over Brewers — By the time Manny Machado made the first out of his Dodgers career, his new team was three outs from victory, with an All-Star closer waiting to deliver. By the time Kenley Jansen did deliver, the Dodgers' giddiness in fortifying …
Stephen Hawkins / The Charlotte Observer:
Indians get a Hand when new relievers join them after break — All-Star closer Brad Hand kept hearing his name in trade talk last year, when the lefty ended up staying with the San Diego Padres and got a new contract during the offseason. — This time, Hand has switched teams and could have a bit …
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Let's Go Tribe
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Reuters:
Encarnacion's 11th inning single pushes Indians past Rangers — Edwin Encarnacion hit an RBI single in the top of the 11th inning Friday night to snap a tie and lift the new-look Cleveland Indians to a 9-8 win over the Texas Rangers in the wild opener of a three-game series at Globe Life Park.
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe
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.
Associated Press:
Rangers put Nomar Mazara on DL, call up Willie Calhoun
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MLB Baseball News …
Steve Habel / UPI:
Indians want to pick up pace, starting with Rangers
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MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
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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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
265 or bust! Yankees eye home run history in second half
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Pinstripe Alley
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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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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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Rain delays loom as Cincinnati Reds begin weekend series
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MLB Baseball News …
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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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.
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Greg Beacham / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Keuchel's no-hit bid ends in 7th on nearly-caught liner
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The Crawfish Boxes
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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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Josh Hader faces long journey to redemption, forgiveness after apologizing to teammates
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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 …
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter
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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Amazin' Avenue
