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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. …
Jon Tayler / Sports Illustrated:
Jose Ureña's Dirty Pitch at Ronald Acuña Jr. Shows MLB Must Take Action  — A likely fine and a five-to-10-game suspension will cause Jose Ureña to maybe miss a single start, but MLB should set a precedent and suspend him for 20 or 30 games, minimum.
ESPN:
Ronald Acuna Jr. day-to-day as CT scan on elbow normal
Discussion: Talking Chop
Dayn Perry / CBSSports.com:
Benches clear after Marlins drill Braves rookie Ronald Acuna to open series finale in Atlanta
Toronto Sun:   Red-hot Acuna questionable as Braves await Rockies
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
After hitting Braves' Ronald Acuna, Marlins pitcher faces backlash and says it was accidental
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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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.
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
New addition Wilson Ramos rallies Phillies past Red Sox in debut
Discussion: Beyond the Box Score
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Aaron Boone may have been a fit as Cincinnati Reds manager if the timing was different  —  Former Red.  Check.  —  Well-versed in analytics.  Check.  —  Stayed connected to baseball after retiring.  Check.  —  Impeccable reputation around baseball.  Check.
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Scott Stinson / Toronto Sun:   Yankees and Red Sox's absurd spending habits will make it even tougher to rebuild the Blue Jays
WFAN Sports Radio 66AM 101.9FM:
Yankees GM Brian Cashman Provides Judge, Sanchez Updates
Discussion: NESN.com and NBCSports.com
Daily Record:   Mets GM interviews expected to include Blue Jays execs Tony LaCava and Ben Cherington
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
If the Cubs win the NL Central, which team would they least like to face in the playoffs?  —  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)
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   3 things we learned from the Cubs-Brewers series
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:   Column: Low-maintenance bullpen may be the key to Cubs' stretch run
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
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.
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Ben Pope / Philly.com:   Phillies prospect Andrew Brown adding improved curveball to stellar fastball in Lakewood
NorthJersey.com:
Brandon Nimmo notches career night, Todd Frazier plates four runs as Mets blowout Orioles  —  Brandon Nimmo on his pursuit of a cycle in the 16-5 win over the Orioles Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  BALTIMORE — The final three innings of the Mets' rout of the Orioles …
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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Daily Record:
Examining the Mets' strong night against the Orioles
Discussion: NorthJersey.com
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 …
John Rowe / Daily Record:
Curtis Granderson and New York Yankees together again?  —  NEW YORK — While the Yankees are on the lookout for another outfielder, Curtis Granderson reportedly has cleared waivers in Toronto.  —  Sounds like a perfect match.  —  But before Yankees' radio voice John Sterling rehearses his …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Timetable For Aaron Judge's Return Remains Unclear
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Toronto Sun:
Yankees go for 13th straight home series win over Rays  —  NEW YORK — If there was a bright spot for the New York Yankees on Wednesday, it was Miguel Andujar continuing his candidacy for the American League Rookie of the Year.  —  Andujar homered and doubled but it was not enough for the Yankees in a 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Daily Record:
Ronald Torreyes on report of wife's health after rejoining New York Yankees
Discussion: DRaysBay and Pinstripe Alley
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Mets ace Jacob deGrom is 7-7.  He could win the Cy Young award  —  BALTIMORE - Jacob deGrom is 30 years old now, an undisputed ace with a devastating pitch repertoire and a burgeoning ability, as he often mentions, to block out external factors in his quest for domination.
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 …
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 …
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 …
 
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