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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 …
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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 …
Genaro C. Armas / Associated Press:
Brewers' Josh Hader apologizes to teammates for racist tweets
Brewers' Josh Hader apologizes to teammates for racist tweets
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MLB Baseball News …
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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ESPN:
Jeurys Familia sits vs. Yankees while Mets work trade with A's — New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia will not pitch in Saturday's game against the New York Yankees as the team continues to work on a trade that would send the right-hander to the Oakland Athletics.
Abbey Mastracco / Daily Record:
NY Yankees bring up Domingo Acevedo while NY Mets can't make roster decision — Abbey Mastracco, Staff Writer, @AbbeyMastracco — NEW YORK — When it came to roster management for the second game of the Yankee Stadium edition of the Subway Series on Saturday, one team acted swiftly …
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
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Yankees option rookie pitcher Domingo German to Triple-A after loss to Mets
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
Indians get a Hand when new relievers join them after break
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Let's Go Tribe
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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MLB Baseball News … and Halos Heaven
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Alden GonzalezESPN / ESPN:
Mike Scioscia: Shohei Ohtani expected to pitch again this year
Mike Scioscia: Shohei Ohtani expected to pitch again this year
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MLB Baseball News … and 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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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
Tapia's grand slam leads Rockies over Diamondbacks 11-10
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Purple Row
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Carpenter has historic game at the plate in 18-5 blowout win against the Cubs at Wrigley — BACK TO STORY — We provide this commenting area for readers to exchange ideas and opinions on the day's news. Passionate views, pointed criticism and critical thinking are welcome.
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Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Place Carlos Martinez On DL With Right Oblique Strain — Jennifer Langosch of MLB.com reports that Cardinals right-hander Carlos Martinez is going back on the disabled list, this time due to a right oblique strain. The Cardinals have also recalled John Brebbia …
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MLB Baseball News …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jesse Chavez leads Cubs' cast of relief reinforcements — Chicago Tribune — New Cubs pitcher Jesse Chavez made his long-awaited arrival Saturday morning and brought some perspective on his nine-team odyssey. — A reporter asked if Chavez, 34, had expected to play for nine major league teams.
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Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Place Anthony Bass On DL
Cubs Place Anthony Bass On DL
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MLB Baseball News … and Minor League Ball
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:
MLB Baseball News … and Bluebird Banter
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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Talking Chop, Federal Baseball and baseballmusings.com
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 …
Discussion:
Phillies Nation, The Good Phight and MLB Baseball News …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs decide extra rest is best for ‘fatiguing’ Jose Quintana — Chicago Tribune — Jose Quintana will get extra rest, giving him an 11-day break before Sunday's start against the Cardinals. — “Normal fatigue,” Maddon said. “He just seemed to be fatiguing a bit - nothing awful.”