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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 …
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AZ Snake Pit
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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.
Jon Jay and / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Peralta, Corbin pace Diamondbacks past Phillies, 6-0
Peralta, Corbin pace Diamondbacks past Phillies, 6-0
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The Good Phight
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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Pinstripe Alley and South Side Sox
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Vinnie Duber / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Plan is for rebuild to close gap between White Sox and Yankees, who just swept their way out of Chicago — White Sox, owners of baseball's third-worst record, haven't often looked across the diamond this season and seen a team in the same spot as they are. — In this week's sweep at the hands of the visiting
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South Side Sox and Pinstripe Alley
Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
Ronald Acuna outshines Juan Soto in meeting of dynamic rookies — WASHINGTON — At the ripe old age of 20, Ronald Acuna Jr. is anything but washed up. — In the Atlanta Braves' 8-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Acuna stole the show from Juan Soto, the Nationals' 19-year-old rookie …
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Braves broadcaster Joe Simpson draws more ire with comments about Nationals' Juan Soto
Braves broadcaster Joe Simpson draws more ire with comments about Nationals' Juan Soto
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CBSSports.com, NBCSports.com, NESN.com and MLB Baseball News …
Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
‘Childish Bambino’ is one of the greatest teenagers in MLB history
‘Childish Bambino’ is one of the greatest teenagers in MLB history
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Associated Press
Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
Braves announcer Joe Simpson backtracks after suggesting Juan Soto is lying about age
Braves announcer Joe Simpson backtracks after suggesting Juan Soto is lying about age
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NBCSports.com, MLB Baseball News … and Royals Review
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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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 …
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Bless You Boys
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Cubs' Yu Darvish throws ‘loose and free’ during sim game, nears rehab assignment — KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It looks like Yu Darvish will stick around just long enough to see Alex Rodriguez one more time before starting a minor-league rehab assignment. — Darvish, who hasn't pitched since …
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MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
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Adalberto Mondesi and / MLB Baseball News …:
Fillmyer gets first big league win as Royals top Cubs 9-0
Fillmyer gets first big league win as Royals top Cubs 9-0
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Royals Review
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
‘He comes ready:’ David Bote's 3 RBIs help Cubs increase their Central lead
‘He comes ready:’ David Bote's 3 RBIs help Cubs increase their Central lead
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MLB Baseball News … and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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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Associated Press:
MLB: Colon targets next milestone — Bartolo Colon still has another goal after becoming the top winning pitcher from Latin America. — “This year is almost getting close to the end. But there is one thing that I will look for, is Juan Marichal has more innings than me,” Colon said Wednesday through an interpreter.
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Francisco Lindor helping Indians round into form at right time — The Cleveland Indians clearly benefit from being the big dog in a kennel full of runts. That doesn't mean Cleveland can't break baseball's longest championship drought. — The Indians' uneven season seems to be picking up momentum lately.
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Let's Go Tribe
Chris Cotillo / Union-News:
Drew Pomeranz's time with Boston Red Sox may be up with roster crunch coming — Drew Pomeranz's time with the Red Sox may be getting short. — Pomeranz was not himself again Tuesday night, lasting just 4.2 innings while giving up two earned runs on four hits and walking five batters in Toronto.
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MLB Baseball News …, MLB Trade Rumors and Over the Monster
Toronto Sun:
Reds' Stephenson faces Mets in first big-league start of year — NEW YORK — Not every pitcher can be Jacob deGrom, who arrived in the big leagues just before his 25th birthday in 2014 and won the National League Rookie of the Year award while immediately becoming an ace-caliber pitcher for the New York Mets.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Toronto Sun:
Pirates' Archer trying for better outing against Rockies — The ovations from approving fans during right-hander Chris Archer's debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates are in the rearview mirror. — His second start since his trade from Tampa Bay won't be in front of the welcoming home crowd Wednesday …
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MLB Baseball News … and Bucs Dugout
Daily Record:
Mets broadcasters Hernandez and Darling recreate classic ‘GoodFellas’ scene — While Mets fans suffer through another tough season, at least Keith Hernandez continues to be entertaining. — The Mets all-time great has always been fun to watch and listen to in the broadcast booth …
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 Trade Rumors and MLB Baseball News …
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