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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Carlos Rodon solid again, helps White Sox top Tigers 6-5 — Photos from the White Sox-Tigers game at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018. — Chicago Tribune — Matt Davidson and Jose Abreu each hit two-run homers Wednesday and the White Sox survived a ninth-inning rally to defeat the Tigers 6-5 at Comerica Park.
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann threw eight pitches in the top of the first inning on Wednesday afternoon. They looked crisp enough, like they would carry him through another quality start. — Trouble would soon arrive. — After stranding two runners in the second inning …
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 …
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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'
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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New York Times:
Mets Are Just What the Struggling Orioles Needed — BALTIMORE — Chris Davis, Adam Jones and Tim Beckham each homered to back a strong performance by starter Andrew Cashner, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Mets, 6-3, on Tuesday night to stop a five-game skid.
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Daily Record:
Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo still working often despite limitations
Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo still working often despite limitations
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Todd Karpovich / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Davis, Jones, Beckham go deep as O's beat Mets 6-3
Davis, Jones, Beckham go deep as O's beat Mets 6-3
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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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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.
ESPN:
Are position players actually good pitchers? Yes — and definitely no — From 1992 through 2006, 58 position players pitched in major league games. This year, 54 have already done so. In that 15-year period, a fan who watched every game his or her favorite team played would have seen …
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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
Porcello supplies crisp stuff, basepaths mayhem and another win
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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 …
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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Tampa Bay Times:
For starters: Rays at Yankees, with Jake Faria on the mound — The Rays will try again tonight to end their struggles at Yankee Stadium and will have RHP Jake Faria on the mound.With Tuesday's 4-1 defeat, the Rays have now lost 14 of their 17 games at Yankee Sta
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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!
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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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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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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Acquire Terrance Gore — The Cubs have acquired outfielder Terrance Gore from the Royals, per an announcement from the Kansas City organization. Cash considerations will head back in return. — Gore, 27, will presumably reprise his role as a late-season/postseason threat on the bases.
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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
‘Hawk Day’ kicks off series of final send-offs for ‘Hawk’ Harrelson — Chicago Tribune — The White Sox on Wednesday announced more details about their slate of events and giveaways centered around the final stage of their season-long send-off for longtime broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson.
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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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
David Bote a ‘good person for baseball’ who never stopped improving, recalls former Cubs scout — Chicago Tribune — Rick Schroeder initially wondered what he got himself into when he consented to being transferred from Northern California to the north central region of the country as an amateur scout for the Cubs six seasons ago.