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Associated Press:
Braves, Marlins brawl after Acuna hit by Urena's first pitch  —  ATLANTA - Ronald Acuna's chance to extend his three-game streak of leadoff homers was put on hold when the Marlins' Jose Urena hit him with his first pitch on Wednesday night, triggering a melee that led to benches and bullpens for Atlanta and Miami emptying twice.
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Paul Newberry / Associated Press:
Commentary: Jose Urena plunked Ronald Acuna Jr. He should be suspended for the rest of the season.  —  Ronald Acuna Jr. is good for baseball.  —  Jose Urena and his defenders are not.  —  Jose, take the rest of the season off.  —  And while you're at it, take Keith Hernandez with you.
Charles Odum / Toronto Sun:
Swanson fills void after Acuna's exit as Braves top Marlins  —  ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves and their manager had plenty of reasons to be unhappy even after completing their first four-game sweep of the Miami Marlins since 2006.  —  Seeing slugging rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. …
Toronto Sun:   Red-hot Acuna questionable as Braves await Rockies
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
3 things we learned from the Cubs-Brewers series  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Here are three things we learned from the Cubs' 1-1 series split with the Brewers at Wrigley Field.  —  1. The defense never rests.  —  From David Bote's barehanded stop and throw to first base to Ian Happ's fearless catch …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Low-maintenance bullpen may be the key to Cubs' stretch run  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon, Kyle Hendricks, Anthony Rizzo, Albert Almora Jr. and Jason Heyward discuss the Cubs' 8-4 win against the Brewers on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune
Jeff Bidwell / WPSD Local 6WPSD Local 6:
Rizzo leads Cubs past Brewers 8-4
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Steve Dilbeck / Associated Press:
Dozier ends Dodgers' skid with RBI in 12th against Giants  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) It was looking all too familiar to the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Another lead lost, another reliever buckling in a big moment.  —  Only this time, after San Francisco Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen hit …
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Associated Press:
Dozier ends Dodgers' skid with RBI in 12th against Giants
Discussion: True Blue LA
Daily Record:
Ronald Torreyes on report of wife's health after rejoining New York Yankees  —  Abbey Mastracco, Staff Writer, @AbbeyMastracco  —  NEW YORK — Ronald Torreyes was spending his summer in the minor leagues, waiting for a call to come from New York.  The popular utility player had been hitting .323 …
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Yankees GM Brian Cashman Provides Judge, Sanchez Updates
Discussion: NESN.com and NBCSports.com
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Timetable For Aaron Judge's Return Remains Unclear
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide  —  It's the cloud that lingers every time Jordan Zimmermann takes the mound, even on a day as clear and sunny as Wednesday afternoon was at Comerica Park.  —  At best, the five-year, $110 million contract the Detroit Tigers handed to Zimmermann three winters ago can be called a mild failure.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' John Hicks to undergo surgery, likely out for season
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:   Carlos Rodon solid again, helps White Sox top Tigers 6-5
Detroit Free Press:   Next Slide  —  Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann threw …
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Walks haunt Robert Stephenson again in Cincinnati Reds loss to Cleveland Indians  —  When Reds manager Jim Riggleman came out to get Robert Stephenson, there was no dialogue between the two.  But the message was loud and clear:  —  Throw strikes, kid, or this isn't going to work out.
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John Fay / Cincinnati.com:   Cincinnati Reds manager Jim Riggleman gives his team a little pick-me-up talk after recent blowouts
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:   Cincinnati Reds are making front-office changes with their scouting director and farm director
Daily Record:
Examining the Mets' strong night against the Orioles  —  Brandon Nimmo on his pursuit of a cycle in the 16-5 win over the Orioles Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  The Mets probably didn't want to leave Baltimore.  —  They scored a season-best 16 runs in Wednesday's 16-5 win at Camden Yards …
Discussion: NorthJersey.com
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NorthJersey.com:
Brandon Nimmo notches career night, Todd Frazier plates four runs as Mets blowout Orioles
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Star Tribune:
Granderson's grand slam leads Jays past Royals 6-5  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Curtis Granderson held up both hands, showing 10 fingers, one for each grand slam.  —  Granderson ran his career grand slam total into the double digits, Marco Estrada pitched effectively into the seventh inning …
Rob Tornoe / Philly.com:
Today's first Phillies-Mets game available only on Facebook  —  If you were hoping to watch Phillies take on the New York Mets on television this afternoon, good luck finding the game.  —  For the fourth time this season, fans hoping to watch the Phillies will have to log onto Facebook.
Associated Press:
Brewers RHP Jimmy Nelson unlikely to return this season  —  CHICAGO (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers are casting doubt on Jimmy Nelson's chances of returning this season.  —  Nelson had shoulder surgery in September after he got hurt diving back to first after rounding the base on a single.
Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
Did the Home Run Derby ‘fix’ Bryce Harper?  —  Rhys Hoskins is convinced that the Home Run Derby helped him.  Bryce Harper, not so much.  —  It's been exactly one month since Harper staged an epic comeback on his home turf to defeat Chicago's Kyle Schwarber in the final round of the Derby …
ESPN:
Who's indispensable for contenders down the stretch?  —  Which players in baseball are most important for their teams down the stretch?  This answer is trickier than simply picking the best players in baseball, because as we head toward the final quarter of the season, half of the league is practically …
Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: Ryu Returns  —  Here's an oversimplification: Hyun-Jin Ryu is one of the most underrated pitchers in baseball.  This isn't a scorching hot take, but it's definitely in the Goldilocks zone as opposed to being a tepid, lukewarm observation that could be classified as obvious to casual fantasy owners.
Ben Pope / Philly.com:
Recovery from wrist injury made Phillies prospect Jake Scheiner better than ever  —  LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Jake Scheiner had big plans for 2018: work out all winter, increase his muscle mass and weight, then explode for big power numbers.  —  Parts A and B didn't work out — a broken wrist last August spoiled that.
Steve Overbey / Naples Herald:
Ozuna homers, Cardinals beat Nationals for 8th straight win  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Austin Gomber learned plenty about pressure during a 15-game stint in the St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen earlier this season.  —  The left-hander used that experience to his advantage on Wednesday night.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
 
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