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12:45 AM ET, August 8, 2018

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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Gleyber Torres is starring for the Yankees.  Can Eloy Jimenez do the same for the White Sox?  —  Photos of the White Sox outfielder and No. 4-ranked prosepct by Baseball America.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Eloy Jimenez and Gleyber Torres played together during spring training in 2016 …
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Associated Press:
Lynn, Yankees stop 5-game slide by beating White Sox 7-0
Discussion: South Side Sox
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Ryan LaMarre starts in left for White Sox vs. Yankees
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:   New York Yankees must take advantage of a favorable August schedule
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Drew VerHagen is asked what's changed for him mentally.  He's told that, from talking to people, like Detroit Tigers pitching coach Rick Anderson and closer Shane Greene, he's said to be more confident these days.  More aware of his abilities to retire Major League hitters.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Detroit Tigers' path to making another August trade has become more clear.  —  Shortstop Jose Iglesias and left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano — thought to be the team's final two trade possibilities this month — have cleared waivers …
Greg Beacham / Toronto Sun:   Simmons, Young lead Halos past Tigers 6-2 with bat and glove
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Pomeranz doesn't make it through 5 innings against Jays  —  TORONTO — Judging by his latest outing, Drew Pomeranz's time in the Red Sox starting rotation might be coming to an end.  —  The Red Sox starter lasted just 4 2/3 innings against the Blue Jays Tuesday night, with only 44 of his 84 pitches going for strikes.
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Associated Press:
Red Sox analyst Jerry Remy again diagnosed with cancer
Associated Press:
White's 2-run HR in 8th lifts Astros over Giants 2-1  —  The win followed the Astros' 3-1 victory Monday night in which Marwin Gonzalez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth.  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Tyler White hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros pulled off …
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ESPN:
Yankees' Jacoby Ellsbury expected to recover in six months  —  New York Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery Monday to repair a torn labrum in his left hip.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS  —  Good news for the Yankees: J.A. Happ's hand …
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Kirk Meyer / Baltimore Sun:   Breaking down Jacoby Ellsbury's burdensome $153 million Yankees contract
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Mets looking to limit how often Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo pitch  —  NEW YORK — Mets manger Mickey Callaway said the team is installing rules regarding how often Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo pitch down the stretch.  —  The former starters are on pace to throw at least 90 innings this season.
Discussion: NorthJersey.com
Associated Press:
Angels' Shohei Ohtani set for Saturday bullpen session  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels rookie Shohei Ohtani will throw a bullpen session Saturday in the latest significant step in the two-way sensation's return to the mound.  —  Angels manager Mike Scioscia announced the decision Tuesday …
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Ex-Red Brandon Phillips thrown out of game against Reds' Triple-A Louisville Bats  —  Facing the Triple-A affiliate of his former team for the first time since joining Boston's Triple-A team, Pawtucket Red Sox infielder Brandon Phillips was ejected from the PawSox's game Tuesday night in Louisville.
Associated Press:
Braves split doubleheader with Nationals  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Ender Inciarte snapped a ninth-inning tie with a two-run triple, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 Tuesday night to earn a doubleheader split.  —  In the opener, Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman hit consecutive homers …
Toronto Sun:
Cubs' Montgomery to face former organization in Royals  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mike Montgomery was once considered part of the future for Kansas City Royals pitching staff.  —  The Royals drafted Montgomery in the first round (36th overall) out of Newhall (California) Hart High school in 2008.
Discussion: Royals Review
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Toronto Sun:
Baez homers, Hamels sharp again in Cubs' 3-1 win over Royals
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Don't look now Dodgers, but Diamondbacks' bullpen ready to shut down NL West  —  PHOENIX - They are in the forgotten time zone, where the clock never changes, snubbing Daylight Savings Time.  —  They are a team littered with All-Stars, perennial MVP candidate Paul Goldschmidt, and former Cy Young award winner Zack Greinke.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Royals announcer Rex Hudler fond of 40-year bond with Cubs coach Brian Butterfield  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Royals television analyst Rex Hudler paid a special visit to Cubs coach Brian Butterfield — an association that dates back 40 years to their days as minor-league players in the Yankees system.
Arizona Republic:
Last Slide  —  The Diamondbacks' improbable comeback against Philadelphia on Monday was jump-started by David Peralta's home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.  Or was it?  —  Ketel Marte said that he and Jon Jay started locking and shaking their pinkie fingers together to create …
Discussion: Arizona Sports
Associated Press:
Carpenter's home run in 8th send Cardinals over Marlins 3-2  —  MIAMI - Streaking Matt Carpenter hit his 30th home run, a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals over the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Tuesday night.  —  Carpenter connected for the fourth …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Brewers send RHP Matt Albers to DL, add RHP Jordan Lyles  —  MILWAUKEE — The Brewers have put right-hander Matt Albers on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained left hamstring.  —  The Brewers made the move Tuesday.  Right-hander Jordan Lyles, claimed off waivers Sunday from San Diego, was added to the roster.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Scott Gleeson / USA Today:
Minor-league baseball team wins despite no hits or walks  —  The Clearwater (Fla.) Threshers, a minor-league High-A affiliate for the Philadelphia Phillies, become part of baseball history on Monday night by winning a game without a hit or walk.  —  How is that even possible?
Discussion: CBSSports.com
Dick Scanlon / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Adames hits solo HR with 2 outs in 9th, Rays top Orioles 4-3  —  Willy Adames hit a solo home run with two outs in the ninth inning, giving the  —  Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.  —  Adames' fifth home run of the season came off  —  Miguel Castro (2-6).
Discussion: Camden Chat
 
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
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Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Acquire Sal Biasi
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Star Tribune:
Replace-Matts: Twins reinstate Magill, put Belisle on the DL
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Claim Ariel Hernandez
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Scott Gleeson / USA Today:
Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay apologizes to Clint Frazier, says injury talk ‘clumsy’
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Former No. 1 pick Robert Stephenson will start Wednesday for the Cincinnati Reds
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
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