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Bob Baum / Toronto Sun:
Greinke fans 13 in 8 innings, D-backs beat Rockies 6-1 — PHOENIX (AP) The Colorado Rockies scored 17 runs in winning their first two games in Arizona over the weekend. — Then they ran in to Zack Greinke. — The Arizona ace shut down one of baseball's most powerful offenses on Sunday …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies … Zack Greinke said his start on Sunday carried no special significance. Just another game, he called it. Stepping back from the daily emotional swings a baseball season tends to evoke, his cold rationality is hard to debate, particularly with at least another 62 games still to be played.
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.
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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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
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
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Viva El Birdos and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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
Noah Trister / Associated Press:
Chris Sale shuts down Tigers as Red Sox roll to 9-1 victory — Chris Sale didn't allow a run in six innings of work as he improved to 11-4. — Chris Sale struck out nine in six scoreless innings, and Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a three-run homer to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 9-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
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George Stoia / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias admits to thinking about trade possibilities
Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias admits to thinking about trade possibilities
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CBSSports.com
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
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.
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
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.
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MLB Baseball News … and Bucs Dugout
John Healy / New York Daily News:
Brian Cashman ponders Aroldis Chapman's implosion against Mets, says he's a fan of Jeurys Familia trade — Aaron Boone and Aroldis Chapman chalked up Saturday's disastrous outing as just an off-day, but Brian Cashman pointed to the fact the star closer entered the game in a non-save situation.
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 …
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
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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