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R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
MLB suspends Jose Urena for six games after intentionally plunking Ronald Acuna Jr. — Urena will miss a start — On Wednesday, Miami Marlins right-hander Jose Urena used his only pitch of the night to hit Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. Urena was subsequently ejected …
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Chuck Schilken / Los Angeles Times:
Ronald Acuna Jr. is hit by a pitch for being too good, and broadcaster Keith Hernandez is OK with that
Ronald Acuna Jr. is hit by a pitch for being too good, and broadcaster Keith Hernandez is OK with that
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Fox News, New York Post and Talking Chop
Paul Newberry / Associated Press:
Commentary: Jose Urena plunked Ronald Acuna Jr. He should be suspended for the rest of the season.
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
After hitting Braves' Ronald Acuna, Marlins pitcher faces backlash and says it was accidental
After hitting Braves' Ronald Acuna, Marlins pitcher faces backlash and says it was accidental
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miamiherald, Fish Stripes, MLB Trade Rumors and Talking Chop
Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
Benches clear after Marlins drill Braves rookie Ronald Acuna to open series finale in Atlanta
Benches clear after Marlins drill Braves rookie Ronald Acuna to open series finale in Atlanta
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Associated Press:
Braves, Marlins brawl after Acuna hit by Urena's first pitch
Braves, Marlins brawl after Acuna hit by Urena's first pitch
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MLB Baseball News …, New York Post and Talking Chop
Jon Tayler / Sports Illustrated:
Jose Ureña's Dirty Pitch at Ronald Acuña Jr. Shows MLB Must Take Action
Jose Ureña's Dirty Pitch at Ronald Acuña Jr. Shows MLB Must Take Action
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Paste, Bleed Cubbie Blue, Bless You Boys and Fish Stripes
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Kris Bryant progressing toward Sept. 1 return — or earlier — Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant gives an update on his shoulder injury on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Kris Bryant's deliberate rehab has progressed to the point …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon applauds Cubs' quick pursuit of speedster Terrance Gore — Chicago Tribune — Manager Joe Maddon was pleased that the Cubs aggressively pursued speedster Terrance Gore before the Aug. 31 trade deadline. — “That's one of the things you want to be proactive with,” …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton nearly hits for the cycle... in one at-bat — Giancarlo Stanton may have been the furthest from the spot, but he knew. The Yankees' slugger busted out of the box and sped up as he turned the corner at first in the eighth. Meanwhile, his hard-hit ball off the wall …
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Why new Phillies catcher Wilson Ramos is called ‘The Buffalo’ | Extra Innings — Wilson Ramos had quite the introduction to Philly on Wednesday night, and if the new Phillies catcher keeps this up, Jim Kenney could be facing some serious opposition next fall.
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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.
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ESPN:
Ball hits Brandon Nimmo's finger; X-rays come back negative — New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo left Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after a fastball hit his bat and his left hand in the third inning. — X-rays on Nimmo's left index finger came back negative.
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Associated Press:
Mets Set Franchise Mark With 24 Runs — PHILADELPHIA — Jose Bautista hit a grand slam and had a career-high seven runs batted in, and the Mets set a franchise record for runs as they forced the Phillies to use two position players for the final three innings of a 24-4 victory in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday.
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Rob Maaddi / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Bautista drives in 7, Mets set record in 24-4 win over Phils
Bautista drives in 7, Mets set record in 24-4 win over Phils
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The Good Phight
Associated Press:
Rangers' Adrian Beltre still sidelined by hamstring injury — ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is still out of the lineup because of his troublesome left hamstring, but remains on the active roster. — Beltre said before the Rangers' game Thursday …
Aj MassEspn / ESPN:
Potential September prospect call-ups you should add today — We're about two weeks from the end of August. Once the calendar page turns, MLB teams have the option to expand their rosters. Now, few teams will increase their clubhouse numbers to the maximum 40 players, and most will add only a handful of new faces to the mix.
Ben Pope / Philly.com:
Phillies prospect Andrew Brown adding improved curveball to stellar fastball in Lakewood — LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Andrew Brown already has a 95-mph fastball and a change-up that Lakewood manager Marty Malloy describes as “really good.” — He has worked all season on improving his curveball consistency …
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Daily Record:
70 years after Babe Ruth's death, New York Yankees and MLB fans still flock to his grave — HAWTHORNE, N.Y. — Amid the serene graves at Gate of Heaven Cemetery sits the one where visitors leave baseballs and bats instead of bouquets, tributes to a baseball superstar who still outshines others seven decades after his death.
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Ryan Ford / Arizona Republic:
Tigers' Victor Martinez ‘pretty sure’ he will retire after this season — Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez seems ready to retire, once the 2018 season comes to an end. — “I'm pretty sure this is gonna be it,” Martinez told Fox Sports Detroit and a group of media …
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Bless You Boys and MLB Baseball News …
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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MLB Baseball News …
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox's Daniel Palka 'isn't afraid to fail' in big moments — Chicago Tribune — Daniel Palka was asked during an MLB Network interview about the moment he realized he belonged in the big leagues, and the White Sox slugger thought about his first game after getting called up from Triple-A Charlotte.