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2:00 AM ET, August 8, 2018

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Bob Baum / The Charlotte Observer:
Pivetta, Williams lead Phillies past Diamondbacks 5-2  —  PHOENIX  —  Nick Pivetta threw six scoreless innings, Nick Williams homered and the Philadelphia Phillies bounced back from their marathon loss the previous night to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Discussion: The Good Phight
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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.
Arizona Republic:
Last Slide  —  The Diamondbacks' improbable comeback …
Discussion: Arizona Sports
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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Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Ryan LaMarre starts in left for White Sox vs. Yankees
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Lynn, Yankees stop 5-game slide by beating White Sox 7-0
Discussion: South Side Sox and Pinstripe Alley
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:   New York Yankees must take advantage of a favorable August schedule
Detroit Free Press:
Signs of life from offense  —  It started on Monday night, with better at-bats, some walks, and continued into the first inning against left-hander Andrew Heaney.  The Tigers knocked Heaney around back in May, and were all over him again.  Iglesias and Nicholas Castellanos singled and then Candelario doubled to open the scoring.
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 …
Detroit Free Press:   Next Slide  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Drew VerHagen is asked what's changed for him mentally.
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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Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Pomeranz doesn't make it through 5 innings against Jays
Nicholas Goss / NESN.com:
NESN Red Sox Color Analyst Jerry Remy Again Diagnosed With Cancer
Associated Press:
Jason Vargas puts Mets in tough spot early and they can't recover after rain delay as Reds prevail, 6-1  —  Jason Vargas didn't last long, but this time it wasn't his own fault.  At least not entirely.  —  And maybe the torrential downpour in Flushing saved him from allowing a flood of runs in yet another outing.
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Kirk Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Breaking down Jacoby Ellsbury's burdensome $153 million Yankees contract  —  Jacoby Ellsbury, who hasn't touched the field for the Yankees since Game 4 of the 2017 ALCS, will miss the entire 2018 season after undergoing hip surgery Monday.  —  The 34-year-old signed with the Bombers …
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ESPN:
Yankees' Jacoby Ellsbury expected to recover in six months
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:
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 …
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 …
Associated Press:
MLB: Indians unveil All-Star logo  —  Inspired by the city's deep musical history, the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday unveiled the logo for next year's All-Star game — a red, white and blue guitar with a body bordered with baseball stitching.  —  The Indians are hosting the game July 9 for a record sixth time.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Next Slide  —  All things considered, it qualified as one of the Milwaukee Brewers' ugliest losses of the season, if not No. 1.  —  Despite jumping out to a four-run lead in the first inning against the team with the worst record in the National League, the Brewers found themselves …
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
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 …
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
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.
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
 
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Dick Scanlon / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Adames hits solo HR with 2 outs in 9th, Rays top Orioles 4-3
Discussion: Camden Chat
Associated Press:
Carpenter's home run in 8th send Cardinals over Marlins 3-2
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Yahoo Sports / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Jayson Werth blasts former agent Scott Boras: Teams 'didn't know that I wanted to play'
Discussion: Phillies Nation
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Kris Bryant plays catch, waits patiently for clearance to swing bat
Kyle Downing / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Acquire Sal Biasi
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Star Tribune:
Replace-Matts: Twins reinstate Magill, put Belisle on the DL
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Claim Ariel Hernandez
Discussion: Al's Ramblings
Scott Gleeson / USA Today:
Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay apologizes to Clint Frazier, says injury talk ‘clumsy’
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Former No. 1 pick Robert Stephenson will start Wednesday for the Cincinnati Reds
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Managers on the move?; Mets need to make a decision; mystery man for Red Sox; more notes
Scott Gleeson / USA Today:
Minor-league baseball team wins despite no hits or walks
Discussion: CBSSports.com
Alden GonzalezESPN / ESPN:
How the shift has ruined Albert Pujols
Detroit Free Press:
Every Detroit Tigers shutout loss in 2018
Toronto Sun:
Mariners visit Rangers; lineup changes coming soon
ESPN:
MLB myth-buster: The shift isn't curbing runs, it's creating them
Stephen Hawkins / Toronto Sun:
Healy hit in 12th pushes Mariners past Rangers 4-3
 

 
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