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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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South Side Sox
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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 …
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Ryan LaMarre starts in left for White Sox vs. Yankees
Ryan LaMarre starts in left for White Sox vs. Yankees
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MLB Baseball News …
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 …
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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 …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Bless You Boys
Associated Press:
Red Sox analyst Jerry Remy again diagnosed with cancer — TORONTO (AP) - Boston Red Sox television analyst Jerry Remy is again battling cancer. — NESN announced Remy's latest diagnosis in a statement Tuesday. The network says “at this time, Jerry's focus is on his medical treatment.”
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MLB Baseball News … and Over the Monster
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Managers on the move?; Mets need to make a decision; mystery man for Red Sox; more notes
Managers on the move?; Mets need to make a decision; mystery man for Red Sox; more notes
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Bleacher Report, Bluebird Banter and MLB Baseball News …
Nicholas Goss / NESN.com:
NESN Red Sox Color Analyst Jerry Remy Again Diagnosed With Cancer
NESN Red Sox Color Analyst Jerry Remy Again Diagnosed With Cancer
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CBSSports.com, Over the Monster, CBS Boston, baseballmusings.com and USA Today
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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Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
Osuna gets win in return from suspension, Astros top Giants
Osuna gets win in return from suspension, Astros top Giants
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MLB Baseball News …, The Crawfish Boxes and McCovey Chronicles
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 …
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Jorge Castillo / Washington Post:
Nationals-Braves series preview: Washington has a golden chance to make up ground
Nationals-Braves series preview: Washington has a golden chance to make up ground
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MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop and Federal Baseball
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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MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
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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 …
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Arizona Sports
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — David Peralta's finger shot skyward as he rounded …
Last Slide — David Peralta's finger shot skyward as he rounded …
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The Good Phight
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.
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NorthJersey.com
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.
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MLB Baseball News … and Royals Review
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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.
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 … and Fish Stripes
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.
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?
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CBSSports.com
Jimmy Hascup / USA Today:
White Sox infielder Matt Davidson joins Babe Ruth with rare pitching, hitting feats — Matt Davidson is not your average position-player pitcher. — Not only does he throw four pitches, with a fastball that touches the low-90s, he's now in elite company with Babe Ruth as the only players …
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Barry Petchesky / Deadspin:
Infielder Matt Davidson Struck Out Giancarlo Stanton, Still Hasn't Allowed A Run This Year
Infielder Matt Davidson Struck Out Giancarlo Stanton, Still Hasn't Allowed A Run This Year
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Chicago Tribune and Baseball Prospectus