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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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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 …
Discussion: True Blue LA
Jay Cohen / Toronto Sun:
Machado shines in Dodger debut as LA beats Brewers 6-4  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) With his easygoing demeanor and smooth swing, Manny Machado made quite a first impression on the Los Angeles Dodgers.  —  Mannywood 2.0 is off to a successful start.  —  Machado singled twice and walked twice …
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 …
Genaro C. Armas / Associated Press:
Brewers' Josh Hader apologizes to teammates for racist tweets
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
More whiffs than hits, plus a division-by-division look at the season
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Josh Hader faces long journey to redemption, forgiveness after apologizing to teammates
Stephen Hawkins / Toronto Sun:
Indians win in 11th at Texas after debuting new relievers  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Both of Cleveland's new relievers got into the game before the Indians closer had a rare blown save.  —  Manager Terry Francona had to go deep into his bullpen - using seven relievers after All-Star starter …
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Rangers Reaction: Choo, Gallo firmly planted in Calhoun's way
Stephen Hawkins / The Charlotte Observer:
Indians get a Hand when new relievers join them after break
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
Associated Press:   Texas heat: Hottest home game for Rangers in 25 seasons
Reuters:
Encarnacion's 11th inning single pushes Indians past Rangers
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
Associated Press:   Cleveland Indians win in 11th at Texas after debuting new relievers
Ronald Blum / Toronto Sun:
Cespedes returns, Familia may depart and Mets beat Yanks 7-5  —  NEW YORK (AP) The second Subway Series was a night of crossroads.  —  Mets closer Jeurys Familia was withheld because a trade could be imminent .  —  Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes returned with a home run …
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John Healy / New York Daily News:
Yankees call up pitching prospect Domingo Acevedo from Double-A, here's what he was doing when he got the news  —  There was no question about who had the biggest smile in the Yankees clubhouse Saturday morning.  —  Domingo Acevedo, the Yankees' 24-year-old right-handed pitching prospect …
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:   Yankees option rookie pitcher Domingo German to Triple-A after loss to Mets
Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Promote Domingo Acevedo
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
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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John Marshall / Associated Press:
Tapia's grand slam leads Rockies over Diamondbacks 11-10
Discussion: Purple Row
Toronto Sun:   Rockies, D-backs not conceding anything to Dodgers
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:   Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies
Arizona Republic:   Arizona Diamondbacks' 20th anniversary team
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.
Discussion: Halos Heaven
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Alden GonzalezESPN / ESPN:   Mike Scioscia: Shohei Ohtani expected to pitch again this year
Greg Beacham / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Keuchel's no-hit bid ends in 7th on nearly-caught liner
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
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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Ryan Divish / Kansas City Star:   Mariners beat White Sox, get back on winning track
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.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Carpenter has historic game at the plate in 18-5 blowout win against the Cubs at Wrigley
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:   Column: Dodgers' big move puts ball in Theo Epstein's court to shore up Cubs pitching
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 …
Associated Press:
Santana leads Phillies to comeback win over Padres  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The surprising Philadelphia Phillies took a circuitous route to their latest victory.  —  Carlos Santana homered and drove in four, Cesar Hernandez had a two-run double and the Phillies overcame a four-run …
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 …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer's injury: What it means for trade future  —  As Michael Fulmer arrived at Comerica Park on Friday afternoon, the chances of him being dealt before the trade deadline could have been characterized as slim to none.  —  The Detroit Tigers have a high price tag on Fulmer.
ESPN:
Roundtable: All-Stars on the best stories in baseball and more  —  Rookies staking their claim.  First-year managers commanding the league's top teams.  And we can't forget about the surprise players sure to make All-Star rosters sooner rather than later.  —  At this week's Midsummer Classic …
Tom Krasovic / The Charlotte Observer:
Padres have bought low, sold high with relievers  —  SAN DIEGO  —  When the Padres made a big trade this week, non-contender to contender once again, as sure as there's a bridge to Coronado, it involved relief pitching.  —  For a while now, at least 20 years, the Pads haven't been so hot …
 
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