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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Brewers face uphill battle in trying to dethrone Cubs — CHICAGO — They face each other eight more times — beginning with a quick two-game series at Wrigley Field starting Tuesday — as the National League Central race between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers comes to a head.
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MLB Baseball News …, Brew Crew Ball, Bleed Cubbie Blue and Associated Press
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: No must-win games in August, but Brewers' Ryan Braun once again thrives on Wrigley Field stage — Photos from the Cubs-Brewers game on Aug. 14, 2018, at Wrigley Field. — Chicago Tribune — The Brewers trounced the Cubs 7-0 on Tuesday in what Ryan Braun suggested was a must-win game …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
David Bote sits, Javier Baez starts at shortstop as the Cubs host the Brewers
David Bote sits, Javier Baez starts at shortstop as the Cubs host the Brewers
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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Root canal puts Yoan Moncada on bench for White Sox's game vs. Tigers — Chicago Tribune — Yoan Moncada has been held out of the starting lineup Tuesday for the White Sox's game against the Tigers after he made an emergency visit to the dentist for a root canal.
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs' Yu Darvish close to starting rehab assignment in minors — CHICAGO - Chicago Cubs injured righty Yu Darvish is close to beginning a rehab stint in the minors, according to team president Theo Epstein. — Darvish threw about 50 pitches in three “innings” of a simulated game on Tuesday …
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Associated Press:
Giants rally with 4 runs in 9th to down Dodgers 5-2 — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bruce Bochy seemed uncertain how to respond to the question. — The Giants had just rallied for four runs with two outs in the ninth inning Monday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers' beleaguered bullpen for a 5-2 victory.
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Yankees' CC Sabathia says he's playing it smart with DL decision — NEW YORK — During his past two outings, New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia has felt pain in his right knee that reminded him of similar issues he tried to fight through exactly one year ago. — EDITOR'S PICKS
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Why Yankees passed over Sonny Gray for Luis Cessa to start for CC Sabathia — NEW YORK - This could have been Sonny Gray's big break. — A spot in the rotation opened up with CC Sabathia going to the DL with right knee inflammation, and Gray seemed to be a logical replacement after being sent to the bullpen this month.
Jeff Wallner / Associated Press:
Indians place Trevor Bauer on DL with stress fracture — The Indians lost one of their best pitchers Tuesday when they placed right-hander Trevor Bauer on the 10-day disabled list with a small stress fracture in his right leg. — Cleveland is in complete control in the AL Central …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Place Trevor Bauer On DL With “Small Stress Fracture” In Right Fibula
Indians Place Trevor Bauer On DL With “Small Stress Fracture” In Right Fibula
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MLB Baseball News …
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Blue Jays land reliever Brian Baker to finalize Oh trade with Rockies — KANSAS CITY — Almost three weeks after trading reliever Seunghwan Oh to the Colorado Rockies, the Blue Jays got the throw-in piece to complete the deal on Tuesday. — The Jays acquired fringe right-handed relief prospect Brian Baker …
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Jays' call-ups Danny Jansen, Sean Reid-Foley shine despite loss to Royals
Jays' call-ups Danny Jansen, Sean Reid-Foley shine despite loss to Royals
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C's Plus Baseball, Bluebird Banter and Royals Review
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Michael Lorenzen says it was ‘definitely special’ to play in outfield for Cincinnati Reds — Reds pitcher Homer Bailey discusses his start in Monday's 10-3 loss to Cleveland. Bailey allowed five runs on 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer — CONNECT
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ESPN:
Nationals place Ryan Madson on DL — The Washington Nationals put right-hander Ryan Madson on the 10-day disabled list and named Koda Glover the team's closer. — Madson surrendered David Bote's game-ending grand slam in Sunday night's 4-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs.
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Chris Smith / FOX2now.com:
Nats walked off again, this time by Cards' DeJong
Nats walked off again, this time by Cards' DeJong
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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
Injured A's Andrew Triggs, Paul Blackburn and Jharel Cotton start throwing — After a devastating run of injuries to start the season, A's could field a rotation entirely of starters on the disabled list. Two of them, though, might be able to pitch before the end of the season.
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Janie McCauley / Star Tribune:
Lowrie drives in 4 to back Manaea, A's hold off Mariners 7-6
Lowrie drives in 4 to back Manaea, A's hold off Mariners 7-6
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MLB Baseball News …, MLB Trade Rumors, Lookout Landing and Beyond the Box Score
Tim Liotta / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Angels score 4 runs in 10th inning, beat Padres 6-3 — Kole Calhoun hit a tiebreaking double in the 10th inning and — Justin Upton added a two-run homer to cap a four-run rally that carried the Los Angeles — San Diego Padres 6-3 on Monday night. — Jose Briceno homered early for the Angels …
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WRALSportsFan.com, Gaslamp Ball and Halos Heaven
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Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
Five struggling MLB players who need to step up for the stretch run — The 2017 World Series teams are struggling with injuries and depth. Can they make it back to the postseason? USA TODAY Sports — CONNECT — Nearing the latter half of August, there's far less clarity …
Steve Schuster / Toronto Sun:
Goldeyes bring back lefty pitcher Zack Dodson — The Winnipeg Goldeyes re-signed left-handed pitcher Zack Dodson prior to Monday's game at Gary SouthShore. — Dodson was 5-7 for the Goldeyes in 20 starts last year, and finished 11th in the American Association with 98 strikeouts.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Acquire Jake Thompson, Designate Alec Asher — The Brewers have acquired right-hander Jake Thompson from the Phillies in exchange for cash, the Phillies announced Tuesday. Right-hander Alec Asher has been designated for assignment to open roster space, and the Brewers have optioned Thompson …
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MLB Baseball News … and Al's Ramblings
Scott Chiusano / New York Daily News:
Jay Bruce to begin rehab assignment in Port St. Lucie, will get time at first base — Another Met who hasn't seen the field in quite some time began a rehab assignment in Port St. Lucie Tuesday night. — Jay Bruce — who has not appeared in a game since June 17th — doesn't quite reach David Wright levels …
ESPN:
Ten secrets to the success of playoff contenders — Look at the top of the standings and you find the better teams. Look at the top of the leaderboards and you find simple explanations for why the better teams have been successful. — The Boston Red Sox have been successful in part …