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Associated Press:
Healy's pair of 3-run homers lift M's over White Sox 8-2 — SEATTLE (AP) — Ryon Healy hit a pair of three-run homers for a career-best six RBIs, lifting the Seattle Mariners over the Chicago White Sox 8-2 Sunday. — Healy homered in a five-run first off Reynaldo Lopez (4-8) …
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Toronto Sun:
Lopez, White Sox go for series win against Mariners — It's easy to see why Reynaldo Lopez is one of the keys to the Chicago White Sox's rebuilding process. — The 24-year-old right-hander, acquired as part of the December 2016 trade with the Washington Nationals for outfielder Adam Eaton …
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MLB Baseball News …, Lookout Landing, South Side Sox, U.S.S. Mariner and Minor League Ball
Erik Erickson / Chicago Tribune:
After 9th inning heroics, Leury Garcia starts in left for White Sox against Mariners
Tim Booth / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Dylan Covey tosses gem as White Sox beat Mariners 5-0
Dylan Covey tosses gem as White Sox beat Mariners 5-0
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Lookout Landing and South Side Sox
Associated Press:
Hader given ovation by Brewers fans in first appearance since racist tweets — A three-run sixth inning for the struggling Milwaukee Brewers against Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw set up reliever Josh Hader's return to the mound following an emotional week. — The embattled, contrite reliever received a warm ovation from the crowd.
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CBS News, HotNewHipHop.com, The Hill, Brew Crew Ball and USA Today
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Manny Machado: On keeping his trade a secret, meeting LeBron - and a deal he hopes gets done — MILWAUKEE - Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado, his eyes darting across the room in front of strangers who are now his teammates, lowers his voice to nearly a whisper.
Toronto Sun:
Brewers go for series win over Dodgers
Brewers go for series win over Dodgers
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MLB Baseball News …, True Blue LA and Brew Crew Ball
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' bullpen arms are leading concern as trade deadline looms
Dodgers' bullpen arms are leading concern as trade deadline looms
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MLB Trade Rumors
Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies … Three plays in Saturday's game must make Diamondbacks fans wonder if Zack Godley is able — or willing — to throw to the bases. — In the fifth inning on Saturday, Godley took a groundball from Chris Iannetta and threw the ball underhanded to first base.
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Toronto Sun:
Senzatela to return as Rockies face Diamondbacks — PHOENIX — The Colorado Rockies can and will hit. Still is. But the Rockies can trace their recent surge toward the top of the National League West to resurgent starting pitching. — The Rockies' starting rotation has a 2.82 ERA …
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MLB Baseball News …, AZ Snake Pit and Purple Row
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kyle Schwarber hits HR, Cubs lead Cardinals 3-2 in 7th — Chicago Tribune — Kyle Schwarber hit a towering home run to right center with two out in the sixth inning Sunday to vault the Cubs to a 3-2 lead over the Cardinals at Wrigley Field. — Schwarber's homer off Mike Mayers enabled the Cubs to rally from a 2-0 deficit.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Stopping the Cardinals' Matt Carpenter and adding left-handed reliever on Cubs' priority list
Jeff Arnold / UPI:
Quintana, Cubs look to out-duel Cardinals
Quintana, Cubs look to out-duel Cardinals
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue and Viva El Birdos
Mark Didtler / Associated Press:
Daniel Robertson's walk-off grand slam rallies Rays past Marlins — Daniel Robertson was slumping at the plate and out of the starting lineup. — One big swing off the bench made him feel a lot better. — Robertson connected for a game-ending grand slam, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays …
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Dick Scanlon / Associated Press:
Marlins beat Rays 3-2 behind rookie Lopez
Marlins beat Rays 3-2 behind rookie Lopez
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baseballmusings.com and Fish Stripes
William Weinbaum / ESPN:
Cardinals to recall Daniel Poncedeleon 14 months after liner to head — It's common during the dog days of summer for a team short of starting pitchers to call up a hot minor leaguer to make his major league debut, but the Daniel Poncedeleon saga is anything but typical.
Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
As Chase Utley makes final regular-season visit to Philly, his off-field impact on Dodgers hasn't waned — For nine seasons, Kenley Jansen has been a part of Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staffs that were led by Clayton Kershaw and featured Zack Greinke, Hiroki Kuroda, Josh Beckett and Rich Hill, among others.
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Stephen Pianovich / UPI:
Padres, Phillies try to play two after rainout
Padres, Phillies try to play two after rainout
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MLB Baseball News …, The Good Phight and Beyond the Box Score
Ian Harrison / Star Tribune:
Solarte hits go-ahead homer, Blue Jays sweep woeful Orioles — TORONTO — Yangervis Solarte hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a three-run deficit to beat Baltimore 5-4 on Sunday and complete a three-game sweep of the struggling Orioles.
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MLB Baseball News … and Camden Chat
ESPN:
Sean Doolittle to remain sidelined with stress reaction in foot — Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle has suffered a setback in his comeback from a left toe injury that could keep him out a few more weeks. — Doolittle, who threw off a mound Friday for the first time since July 7 …
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baseballmusings.com and MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Dickerson homers again as Pirates sweep Reds with 9-2 win — CINCINNATI (AP) - Corey Dickerson and the Pittsburgh Pirates are so hot even Ivan Nova is contributing at the plate. — Dickerson homered for the fourth time in three days, and the Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-2 on Sunday for their ninth straight victory.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Bucs Dugout
Daily Record:
Sonny Gray could have trade value if Yankees tried to move him, report says — Sonny Gray has been booed a lot by New York Yankees fans this season, but could he soon be shipped out of town? — According to a tweet from Fancred's Jon Heyman, there are teams interested in trading for the Yankees pitcher.
Discussion:
Bleacher Report and MLB Trade Rumors
George Stoia / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias admits to thinking about trade possibilities — Jose Iglesias is playing the baseball of his career — at least according to him. — Following his four-run day Saturday leading the Tigers to a 5-0 win over the Boston Red Sox, Iglesias' talked about his trade value rising Sunday morning.
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Noah Trister / Associated Press:
Mike Fiers, Jose Iglesias drive Tigers past Red Sox, 5-0
Mike Fiers, Jose Iglesias drive Tigers past Red Sox, 5-0
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MLB Baseball News … and Over the Monster
Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
Giants drop another extra-inning affair to A's after losing late lead — OAKLAND-With a major league-best eight walkoff wins, the Giants became the Bay Area team accustomed to racing out of the dugout and celebrating late-inning magic with an on-field party.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and McCovey Chronicles
Matt Ehalt / USA Today:
Mets' Noah Syndergaard contracts hand, foot and mouth disease, placed on DL — Noah Syndergaard on how his return from the disabled list Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt — NEW YORK — Here's a new one for the Mets injury lexicon. — Noah Syndergaard will be placed on the disabled list …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yoenis Cespedes too sore to play Saturday and now confused Mets left to wonder if he'll ever be an everyday player again — The Mets seemed blind sided. Almost 10 hours after Yoenis Cespedes dropped the bombshell that for him to be 100%, he needs surgery on both his heels …
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