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Associated Press:
Lynn, Yankees stop 5-game slide by beating White Sox 7-0 — CHICAGO (AP) — Lance Lynn was sound asleep while the rest of the New York Yankees hopped on a flight to Chicago after perhaps their most difficult loss of the season. — With his new team in desperate need of a lift, he delivered.
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Associated Press:
Yankees lefty J.A. Happ set to return as he is declared not contagious — CHICAGO — The sputtering New York Yankees got some good news Monday when left-hander J.A. Happ moved a little closer to returning from hand, foot and mouth disease. — Manager Aaron Boone said Happ is no longer contagious.
Associated Press:
MLB: Oakland acquires pitcher Mike Fiers from Tigers — The Oakland Athletics have acquired right-hander Mike Fiers from the Detroit Tigers for two players to be named or cash. — The Tigers announced the move Monday. — The 33-year-old Fiers is 7-6 with a 3.48 ERA this season.
Discussion:
South Side Sox and MLB Baseball News …
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox's Kevan Smith names his son after Daniel Webb, his former teammate who died in October
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Jose Abreu heating up as Yankees hit town
Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
Osuna gets win in return from suspension, Astros top Giants — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Roberto Osuna needed five pitches for a clean inning and a nice on-field impression on his new teammates. — Osuna earned the win in his first appearance with Houston after Marwin Gonzalez hit a three-run homer …
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MLB Baseball News … and The Crawfish Boxes
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Jeff Faraudo / Mercury News:
Rookie Dereck Rodriguez dazzles Astros but bullpen betrays Giants
Rookie Dereck Rodriguez dazzles Astros but bullpen betrays Giants
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NBCSports.com, MLB Baseball News … and McCovey Chronicles
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Smoak's game not just big at the plate — When Justin Smoak was a first-time all star in 2017, he earned his way to the Midsummer Classic with his prowess at the plate, a performance that justifiably wooed voters. — It was the bat that got the Blue Jays first baseman to the big leagues …
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Bluebird Banter and Sportsnet.ca
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Donald Duench / Toronto Sun:
On Deck: Red Sox at Blue Jays
Steve Schuster / Toronto Sun:
Capellan can make Goldeyes franchise history
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Jays and their fans “dump on Mariners table” in annual Seattle sojourn
Jays and their fans “dump on Mariners table” in annual Seattle sojourn
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
MLB power rankings: Athletics are for real, Yankees stumble — The Oakland Athletics, riding a six-game win streak, are threatening to shake up the American League West standings and wild-card race as they rise up the power rankings. — The A's, with a major league-best 33-10 record since June 16 …
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The Good Phight
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Bob Nightengale / Arizona Republic:
As Pirates gear up for playoffs, Andrew McCutchen wonders why this season is different — PHOENIX — San Francisco Giants right fielder Andrew McCutchen sat watching the moves, his mouth agape, trying to comprehend what was happening in his adopted hometown of Pittsburgh.
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes, MLB Baseball News … and Cincinnati.com
Toronto Sun:
Baez homers, Hamels sharp again in Cubs' 3-1 win over Royals — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) A little break in the action did Javier Baez some good. — Baez bounced back from a couple of strikeouts with a big home run, Cole Hamels pitched six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
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Connor Donahue / WEEI:
Rafael Devers looks ready to return to Red Sox following homering in rehab game — LOWELL — Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers completed what is expected to be a one-game rehab assignment by suiting up for the Lowell Spinners Monday night. — Devers batted third and played third base for the Spinners in an 11-3 victory.
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Over the Monster
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Associated Press:
Trevor Bauer strikes out 11, Cleveland Indians hit 4 HRs in 10-0 win — The Indians opened up a 10 game lead over the Twins in the AL Central. — CLEVELAND (AP) - Trevor Bauer struck out 11 and allowed three hits in six innings, and the Cleveland Indians hit four home runs in routing the Minnesota Twins 10-0 on Monday night.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
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Mike Berardino / Twin Cities:
Punchless Twins fall 10-0 to division-leading Cleveland Indians
Punchless Twins fall 10-0 to division-leading Cleveland Indians
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Let's Go Tribe
Stephen Hawkins / Toronto Sun:
Healy hit in 12th pushes Mariners past Rangers 4-3 — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Ryon Healy let out a sigh of relief, and the Seattle Mariners regained the lead in extra innings when his hard grounder got through the left side of the Rangers infield. — Healy singled past diving Gold Glove …
Pat Graham / Toronto Sun:
Freeland, bullpen limit Pirates to 2 hits as Rockies win 2-0 — DENVER (AP) Kyle Freeland has the stuff of an ace. He delivers in the clutch like an ace, too. — Just don't expect Colorado manager Bud Black to label the left-hander one yet. Not even a dominating performance like this could sway him.
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Greg Beacham / Toronto Sun:
Simmons, Young lead Halos past Tigers 6-2 with bat and glove — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Andrelton Simmons homered and made more than one spectacular defensive play. Eric Young Jr. homered and made a phenomenal play with his glove as well. — The Angels' star shortstop was more than willing …
Vito Chirco / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers five shutouts away from franchise record of 20 — Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano waits while Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis runs out his solo home run during the fourth inning Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, in Oakland. D. Ross Cameron, AP
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John Marshall / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Peralta's homer in 14th lifts Dbacks over Phillies 3-2 — David Peralta hit his second solo homer off the game off the top of the wall in the 14th inning and the — Arizona Diamondbacks rallied from a two-run deficit in the ninth to beat the — Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Monday night.
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Durability a source of pride for Cubs catcher Willson Contreras — Chicago Tribune — With about one-third of the regular season remaining, Willson Contreras is on pace to catch 1,000 innings for the first time in his major-league career as well as lead all major leaguers in innings caught.
Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers top prospect Casey Mize stumbles in Lakeland home debut … Who are Detroit's next batch of star athletes? We looked at the rosters of the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings and Pistons, and came up with a ranking of who could become our city's next big talent.
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Bless You Boys