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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 …
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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 …
Andrew Wagner / UPI:
Los Angeles Dodgers send Clayton Kershaw out against Milwaukee Brewers — MILWAUKEE — Clayton Kershaw gets his first start of the second half Saturday evening as the Los Angeles Dodgers continue their three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.
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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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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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 …
Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Acquire Jeurys Familia — In a trade that has been widely expected since last night, the Athletics have officially acquired right-hander Jeurys Familia from the Mets. In exchange, the Athletics have sent a pair of minor leaguers back to New York: third baseman William Toffey and right-hander Bobby Wahl.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Here's the latest on the Jeurys Familia trade situation as shorthanded Mets battle Yankees
Yahoo Sports / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Closing the deal: A's acquire Familia from Mets
Closing the deal: A's acquire Familia from Mets
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Yankees option rookie pitcher Domingo German to Triple-A after loss to Mets
Yankees option rookie pitcher Domingo German to Triple-A after loss to Mets
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MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
Alden GonzalezESPN / ESPN:
Social media shows Mike Trout is everything that's right about baseball — ANAHEIM, Calif. — The strange back and forth between Major League Baseball and the Los Angeles Angels over Mike Trout's popularity, or lack thereof, spawned something unexpected: — Appreciation.
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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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Associated Press:
Reliever Jesse Chavez joins Cubs after trade with Rangers — CHICAGO — It's the ninth major league team for Jesse Chavez, so he's not too worried about fitting in with the Chicago Cubs. — Chavez was added to Chicago's roster as part of a flurry of moves before Saturday's day-night doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jesse Chavez leads Cubs' cast of relief reinforcements
Jesse Chavez leads Cubs' cast of relief reinforcements
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Kevin Acee / Chicago Tribune:
Padres have moves to make, not many more like Hand — Padres general manager A.J. Preller spends a lot of time on his phone, especially at the end of July. (Hayne Palmour IV / San Diego Union-Tribune) — The Padres turned a waiver wire claim into a top prospect and may do something similar in the coming weeks.
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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 — 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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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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Ian Harrison / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Stroman pitches 7 sharp innings, Jays beat Orioles 4-1
Stroman pitches 7 sharp innings, Jays beat Orioles 4-1
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Bluebird Banter
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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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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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 …
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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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Steve Schuster / Toronto Sun:
Goldeyes stating rotation taking shape — The Winnipeg Goldeyes' starting rotation is beginning to re-stabilize. — Injuries to Edwin Carl and Shane Dawson, as well as an opportunity in the Mexican League for Charle Rosario, eliminated three members of the Goldeyes' season-opening, five-man staff.
Corpus Christi Caller-Times:
AREA PRO BASEBALL UPDATE: John Paul II grad Trevino out for season after surgery — John Paul II graduate Jose Trevino, one of the top catching prospects in the Texas League, announced on his Twitter account Friday that he would undergo season-ending surgery on his shoulder.
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds rookie Alex Blandino suffered torn ACL — The Reds were hoping to avoid the worst with Alex Blandino, following an ugly collision at second base Friday night. — They didn't. — Blandino, 25, suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. That is a season-ending injury.