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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Detroit Tigers received a talking-to late Monday night, when Ron Gardenhire began to hear something he doesn't like to hear: Nothing. — For the first time, Gardenhire said, he yelled at the Tigers. He aired it out.
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — ANAHEIM, Calif. — For a few hours on Tuesday afternoon, it was a cool story. — At 4:33 p.m. local time, Jacob Turner slipped through a side door into the Detroit Tigers clubhouse for the first time in seven years. Turner received a warm welcome from his teammates …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers demote Daniel Stumpf, place John Hicks on DL (groin) — Recorded July 28, 2018 in Cooperstown, N.Y. Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Daniel Stumpf's bags were packed when the Detroit Tigers' clubhouse opened to the media on Wednesday morning …
Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — Matt Andriese's move to the desert did not go as planned at first. — After being traded from Tampa Bay just before the deadline, Andriese's first two relief appearances for Arizona — against San Diego and Texas — went about as poorly as they could have gone.
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — David Peralta is all smiles these days. — “This is becoming a regular thing for you,” a reporter told Peralta as a crowd of media members approached his locker. — “It's about time,” Peralta said. — Peralta went 4 for 5 and drove in a pair of runs as the Diamondbacks captured …
Jon Jay and / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Peralta, Corbin pace Diamondbacks past Phillies, 6-0 — David Peralta continued his torrid streak with four hits, including a two-run triple, and left-hander — Patrick Corbin threw 7 1/3 scoreless innings when the — Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 to take the rubber game of a three-game series Wednesday at Chase Field.
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The Good Phight
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Phillies have disco fever, and that's bad news for rest of NL East — PHOENIX — The music was blaring as the clubhouse filled with fog and strobe lights flashed across the ceiling. — It was just another victory for the Philadelphia Phillies, but this celebration started a little late …
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Brad Lidge approves of Gabe Kapler's bullpen ways | Extra Innings — One facet that will be critical during the final weeks of the season is how the Phillies respond to tough losses. They faced difficult moments this season and seemed to bounce back each time.
Bob Baum / The Charlotte Observer:
Pivetta, Williams lead Phillies past Diamondbacks 5-2
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MLB Baseball News …, AZ Snake Pit and The Good Phight
Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
‘Childish Bambino’ is one of the greatest teenagers in MLB history — WASHINGTON — That the Washington Nationals were open to trading Bryce Harper speaks volumes. — First and foremost, it speaks to just how disappointing the first half of the season was, for both Harper and the Nats.
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Associated Press
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Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
Braves announcer Joe Simpson backtracks after suggesting Juan Soto is lying about age
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MLB Baseball News …, Royals Review and NBCSports.com
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Braves broadcaster Joe Simpson draws more ire with comments about Nationals' Juan Soto
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CBSSports.com, NBCSports.com, MLB Baseball News …, NESN.com and Halos Heaven
John Jackson / Associated Press:
Andujar hit, Gray relief lift Yankees over White Sox in 13 — CHICAGO (AP) A couple of costly errors at third base over the weekend contributed to Miguel Andujar being the designated hitter the last two games. — There's no issue with the 23-year-old's bat, though.
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MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
Janie McCauley / Toronto Sun:
Rich Hill pitches Dodgers past his former A's club 4-2 — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Rich Hill played just long enough for the Oakland Athletics two years ago to get a feel for how they can come back when it's close and win in the late innings, a signature of his former club this season.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Toronto Sun:
Fiers making first start for A's vs. Dodgers' Kershaw
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Athletics Nation, Pinstripe Alley and True Blue LA
Janie McCauley / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rich Hill pitches Dodgers past his former A's club 4-2
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True Blue LA
ESPN:
Mets to start Jacob deGrom in makeup game vs. Yankees — The New York Mets will start ace Jacob deGrom in their makeup game against the New York Yankees on Monday, manager Mickey Callaway announced. — Jason Vargas (2-8, 8.75 ERA) had been the listed starter, but Callaway announced the change Wednesday.
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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Real or Not? Shohei Ohtani gives Mike Trout a birthday blast — Mike Trout sat out on his birthday party, so Shohei Ohtani partied all on his own. Trout was on hand for the Los Angeles Angels' 11-5 win over the Detroit Tigers on the 27th anniversary of his birth, but for the first time in his MLB career …
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ESPN:
Scott Servais says 'We'll see' when asked if struggling Felix Hernandez will make next start — The Seattle Mariners are uncertain whether Felix Hernandez will make his next turn in the rotation after the struggling former ace suffered one of the worst losses of his career Tuesday against the Texas Rangers.
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MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
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ESPN:
Carlos Correa likely to return to Astros for weekend series — Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa, who has been out since late June with a lower back injury, will likely be activated for this weekend's series against the Seattle Mariners. — “We hope to get him back early at the beginning …
Stephen Ruiz / Orlando Sentinel:
Blake Bortles' younger brother earns stripes with Tigers' affiliate in minors — The Detroit Tigers took Colby Bortles, the younger brother of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles, in the 22nd round of the 2017 draft. — Colby Bortles has heard it from fans from Clinton to Beloit …
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Does everything Javier Baez brings add up to an MVP? — KANSAS CITY — It's a topic gaining momentum, at least in Chicago, where you can't turn on a sports-radio talk show without someone claiming that Chicago Cubs All-Star infielder Javier Baez is the leading candidate for National League MVP honors.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
