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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.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Low-maintenance bullpen may be the key to Cubs' stretch run — Photos from the Cubs-Brewers game at Wrigley Field on Aug. 15, 2018. — Chicago Tribune — If the Cubs are going to make an extended postseason run, the key is getting the bullpen in sync the rest of the way.
Jeff Bidwell / WPSD Local 6WPSD Local 6:
Rizzo leads Cubs past Brewers 8-4
Rizzo leads Cubs past Brewers 8-4
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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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Talking Chop, MLB Baseball News …, Associated Press and Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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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 — The Colorado Rockies may not have to immediately worry about how to handle one of the National League's hottest hitters when they come to Atlanta for a four-game series that starts Thursday. — The status of Braves rookie Ronald Acuna Jr …
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
Detroit Tigers' John Hicks to undergo surgery, likely out for season
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Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Carlos Rodon solid again, helps White Sox top Tigers 6-5
Arizona Republic:
Game Day: Arizona Diamondbacks travel to face San Diego Padres — The Arizona Diamondbacks head to San Diego for a four-game set with the Padres. Stay with this page for pitching matchups, scoring updates and more. — Thursday's game — Diamondbacks at Padres — Where: Petco Park, San Diego.
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Tim Liotta / Associated Press:
Upton homers, drives in 3 to lift Angels past Padres 7-3
Upton homers, drives in 3 to lift Angels past Padres 7-3
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Gaslamp Ball
Greg Moore / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — Let me guess: The Diamondbacks missed an opportunity …
Last Slide — Let me guess: The Diamondbacks missed an opportunity …
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MLB Baseball News … and MLB Daily Dish
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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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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Timetable For Aaron Judge's Return Remains Unclear
Timetable For Aaron Judge's Return Remains Unclear
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MLB Baseball News …
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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MLB Baseball News … and Royals Review
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Acquire Terrance Gore
Cubs Acquire Terrance Gore
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MLB Baseball News … and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Associated Press:
Dozier ends Dodgers' skid with RBI in 12th against Giants — LOS ANGELES (AP) - Brian Dozier's sacrifice fly in the 12th inning lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak.
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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 …
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.
New York Daily News:
David Wright still looking for first hit after latest rehab game, but Mets captain seeing progress … David Wright, who continues to battle back from his back and shoulder issues, went 0 for 3 while playing third base for Class A St. Lucie and is hitless in three rehab games.
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
New addition Wilson Ramos rallies Phillies past Red Sox in debut — PHILADELPHIA — When the Philadelphia Phillies acquired Wilson Ramos from the Tampa Bay Rays at the non-waiver trade deadline, they were looking to add a veteran catcher who could nurture their young pitching staff …
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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Associated Press:
Astros hit 5 homers to end skid with 12-1 win over Rockies — Gerrit Cole struck out 12 and the defending World Series champions stopped a nine-game home losing streak with their first win in Houston since July 14, their last game before beginning a 10-game road trip.
Associated Press:
MLB: James Paxton is put on Seattle's DL — Left-hander James Paxton was put on the disabled list Wednesday by the Seattle Mariners because of a forearm bruise. — Paxton was struck by a line drive by Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie in the first inning Tuesday night. X-rays were negative.