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Toronto Sun:
Tigers deal with roster questions entering series vs. White Sox — Like many non-contenders, the Detroit Tigers are doing a lot of shuffling in the last two months of the season. — Due to a combination of injuries and trades, manager Ron Gardenhire might have to improvise quite a bit during …
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Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — It was ugly, perhaps the ugliest half-inning the Detroit Tigers have played defensively this season. And with so many inexperienced players — some of them playing out of position — there have been quite a few of those innings to choose from.
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — It started off ugly defensively, with perhaps the Detroit Tigers' worst half-inning, and it ended with more missed opportunities offensively. — The Tigers lost to the White Sox, 6-3, on Tuesday night at Comerica Park. — Not helped at all by his defense …
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs can't escape script of crushing losses after epic wins — CHICAGO — They say momentum in baseball is the next day's starting pitcher. That notion fits the Chicago Cubs this season like a glove, as they've seemingly followed their biggest wins with some of their worst losses …
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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
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Brewers face uphill battle in trying to dethrone Cubs
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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.
Daily Record:
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.
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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 …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
J.A. Happ gives Yankees just what they needed with seven scoreless in victory over Rays, but they still need to figure out what's wrong with Luis Severino — The Yankees had a role in mind for J.A. Happ when they traded for him last month. It was not to be the ace of the staff …
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
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Place Trevor Bauer On DL With “Small Stress Fracture” In Right Fibula
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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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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
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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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Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Phillies' Nick Pivetta is the man with the xFIP factor | Bob Brookover — Nick Pivetta was in the midst of a meltdown. After a terrific 11-game start to his second season in the big leagues, the Phillies' 25-year-old righthander stumbled through June and July, his earned run average soaring from 3.26 to 4.85.
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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Mike Fitzpatrick / Associated Press:
Rays receive touted prospect Shane Baz from Pirates to complete deal for Chris Archer — Right-hander Tyler Glasnow is among the highly-touted prospects the Rays got in return for sending Chris Archer to the Pirates. — With the final piece now in place, the Tampa Bay Rays feel …
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Craig Calcaterra / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Pirates send prospect Shane Baz to the Rays to complete the Chris Archer trade
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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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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.
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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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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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — ARLINGTON, Texas - Manager Torey Lovullo vowed in spring training to get first baseman Paul Goldschmidt more days off this season. But like all of Goldschmidt's managers to come before him, Lovullo has found that idea easier said than done. — “I know I committed to somewhere …
