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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Ryan LaMarre's 1st MLB home run caught by his uncle: 'You couldn't dream it up' — White Sox left fielder Ryan LaMarre talks about one of his uncles catching his first career home run on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Palka-dancing? Daniel Palka turns his base-running gaffe into a bonus for the White Sox — Chicago Tribune — Daniel Palka must've been one heck of a dodgeball player growing up. — The 6-foot-2, 220-pound rookie showed some smooth moves and escapability in the first inning …
Toronto Sun:
Puig takes swing at Hundley before Giants rally past Dodgers — LOS ANGELES (AP) Yasiel Puig took a swing at Giants catcher Nick Hundley during a benches-clearing scrap in the seventh inning, then Alen Hanson hit an RBI single in the ninth to lift San Francisco over the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Tuesday night.
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Benches clear and the Dodgers' bullpen gives it up yet again in 2-1 loss to Giants
Benches clear and the Dodgers' bullpen gives it up yet again in 2-1 loss to Giants
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NESN.com, The Comeback, Deadspin, True Blue LA and DodgerBlue.com
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Where would the Red Sox be without J.D. Martinez? — The Boston Red Sox were an excellent team in 2017, going 93-69 and winning the AL East before losing to the Astros in the Division Series. — The Red Sox made one major transaction in the offseason, signing J.D. Martinez as a free agent.
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Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Porcello supplies crisp stuff, basepaths mayhem and another win — PHILADELPHIA — Rick Porcello grew up about 90 minutes from Philadelphia in northern New Jersey, but the friends and relatives who make up his cheering section were not on hand for Tuesday night's matchup between the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies.
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MLB Baseball News … and Over the Monster
Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Phillies' Nick Pivetta is the man with the xFIP factor
Associated Press:
Acuna still sizzling, homers twice in Braves' 10-6 win over Marlins — ATLANTA - Ronald Acuna Jr. became the youngest player in major league history to homer in five straight games, hitting a leadoff shot on the first pitch and adding a three-run long ball in the seventh inning to help …
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baseballmusings.com, MLB Baseball News … and Fish Stripes
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David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Real or Not? Ronald Acuna Jr., instant superstar — The first thing that strikes you about Ronald Acuna Jr. is how much this kid enjoys playing the game. He's flat-out fun to watch and not just because he's doing things we've never seen from someone so young.
NorthJersey.com:
J.A. Happ shines again as New York Yankees take care of Rays — NEW YORK - Maybe J.A. Happ and the Yankees just needed each other. — The 35-year-old lefty has easily been as good as advertised with his new team. Maybe even better. — Happ (13-6) delivered another gem on Tuesday …
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Pinstripe Alley
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
J.A. Happ gives Yankees just what they needed with seven scoreless in victory over Rays …
Daily Record:
Why Yankees passed over Sonny Gray for Luis Cessa to start for CC Sabathia
Why Yankees passed over Sonny Gray for Luis Cessa to start for CC Sabathia
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Pinstripe Alley and MLB Baseball News …
Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Yankees' CC Sabathia says he's playing it smart with DL decision
Associated Press:
Liner knocks Paxton out as A's edge Mariners — Felix Hernandez replaced Paxton — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jed Lowrie hit his 100th career homer after his line drive knocked Mariners ace James Paxton out of the game, and the Oakland Athletics beat Seattle 3-2 on Tuesday night to move within …
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Lookout Landing and MLB Baseball News …
Todd Karpovich / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Davis, Jones, Beckham go deep as O's beat Mets 6-3 — Tim Beckham each homered to back a strong performance by starter — New York Mets 6-3 on Tuesday night to snap a five-game skid. — Baltimore won both games against the Mets at Citi Field on June 5-6 and can complete the season sweep Wednesday.
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Tim Liotta / Associated Press:
Upton homers, drives in 3 to lift Angels past Padres 7-3 — SAN DIEGO (AP) Taylor Ward acted like it was his first day in the majors everywhere but in the batter's box. — Ward went with a pitch and hit an opposite-field RBI double in his first major league at-bat, and had two hits …
Kristie Rieken / Star Tribune:
Arenado's 30th HR helps Rockies over Verlander, Astros 5-1 — HOUSTON — Nolan Arenado hated his first career appearance at designated hitter Tuesday night. — However, the Colorado slugger couldn't be mad at his results at the plate. — Arenado and Trevor Story each went deep …
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Pinstripe Alley, The Crawfish Boxes and MLB Baseball News …
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Nolan Arenado, Rockies' MVP candidate, should take all the time he needs to get shoulder healthy
Nolan Arenado, Rockies' MVP candidate, should take all the time he needs to get shoulder healthy
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Purple Row
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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Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians SP Trevor Bauer placed on 10-day DL with stress fracture
Cleveland Indians SP Trevor Bauer placed on 10-day DL with stress fracture
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MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
Jose Ramirez, Corey Kluber lift Cleveland Indians past Cincinnati Reds 8-1 — The Indians have won four straight and 6 of their last 7. — CINCINNATI (AP) - Jose Ramirez hit his 36th home run and Corey Kluber extended his dominance of the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians rolled to an 8-1 win on Tuesday night.
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ESPN:
Brandon McCarthy to retire at end of season — Atlanta Braves pitcher Brandon McCarthy will retire at the end of this season, ending a 13-year career that has been plagued by injuries. — McCarthy, who has been out since June 24 with a knee injury, told MLB.com that he hopes to return …
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MLB Trade Rumors
Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — Let me guess: The Diamondbacks missed an opportunity to sweep through some last-place teams and get way up on the Dodgers and Rockies in the National League West divisional race. Archie Bradley all of the sudden can't get anybody out. And the bats keep falling asleep!
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays morning after: Jake Faria looks for Blake Snell-like turnaround — RHP Jake Faria is a team player, but he welcomes the chance to make a traditional start Wednesday night for the Rays against the Yankees rather than come out of the bullpen. — “I have more time as a starter to get ready for the day …