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Associated Press:
Nats hold off Mets to snap N.Y.'s 8-game streak — NEW YORK — Nationals closer Sean Doolittle became a favorite at Citi Field after blowing a three-run lead Friday night. Mets fans cheered the All-Star closer when he went to the bullpen Saturday, and on Sunday, they clapped and hollered …
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Victor Mather / New York Times:
An Amazin' Month for the Mets — It seems like yesterday the Mets were deader than dead. Suddenly, they are the talk of baseball — even more so than that other pretty good team that plays in the Bronx. — A month ago, the Mets weren't exactly at rock bottom, but they weren't far-off.
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
The Mets have to lose occasionally
The Mets have to lose occasionally
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Claim Freddy Galvis — The Reds have claimed shortstop Freddy Galvis off waivers from the Blue Jays, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports. — This is the second notable waiver claim in the past week for the Reds, who are taking advantage of a system now devoid of an August trade deadline in an attempt to bolster their roster.
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Ryan Wolstat / Toronto Sun:
Bichette's success sealed Galvis' departure — The Blue Jays suffered a loss even before starting a three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Monday. — The club announced earlier in the day that popular shortstop Freddy Galvis had been claimed off of waivers by the Cincinnati Reds …
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Ronald Blum / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Gregorius, Yanks thump Orioles 8-5 in doubleheader opener — Cameron Maybin kept up a record home run barrage against Baltimore, powering the — New York Yankees to an 8-5 victory in a day-night doubleheader opener Monday that extended their winning streak against the Orioles to 13.
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ESPN:
Torres in historic company with 13th HR vs. O's — New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres continued his decimation of the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning that moved him into Major League Baseball's record books.
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San Francisco Chronicle:
Half-million in jewelry, electronics stolen from A-Rod's SUV in San Francisco, sources say — A thief smashed into baseball legend Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez's rental vehicle Sunday night in San Francisco, making off with an estimated half-million dollars worth of jewelry and electronics …
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Vinnie Duber / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Field of Dreams game, matchups with NL West teams highlight White Sox 2020 schedule — Kansas City Royals is becoming an Opening Day tradition. — The South Siders announced their schedule for the 2020 season Monday, revealing a third consecutive Opening Day game against the division-rival Royals …
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Field Level / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Astros riding high entering series against White Sox
Astros riding high entering series against White Sox
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Tom Withers / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Indians top BoSox 6-5 on Santana walk-off, 1st in AL Central — Carlos Santana homered leading off the ninth inning to send the — Cleveland Indians to a 6-5 win over the fast-fading Boston — Red Sox on Monday night and back into first-place in the AL Central.
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Chris Cwik / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
MLB 2020 schedule: All 30 MLB teams set to play on opening day again — Passionate baseball fans might want to call in sick next March 26. The 2020 Major League Baseball season will kick off that day, and every single team is scheduled to play. — MLB attempted something similar this season …
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Field Level / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Red-hot Dodgers look to roll through Miami — The Los Angeles Dodgers, who have won five straight series, will try to keep the good times flowing on Tuesday, when they visit the — Miami Marlins to start a three-game set. — During those past five series, the Dodgers are 12-4 as they continue to dominate baseball.
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True Blue LA
Tom Withers / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Indians' Puig drops appeal of 3-game suspension for brawl — Yasiel Puig has dropped the appeal for his three-game suspension for his involvement in a brawl when he was with Cincinnati. — Puig will begin serving his ban Monday night when the Indians, who have climbed back into a tie …
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Let's Go Tribe
John Romano / Tampa Bay Times:
The Rays won a game, but did Kevin Cash risk something more valuable? — John Romano: One out away from the first shutout of his career, Ryan Yarbrough is miffed about being pulled by Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash with no runners on base. — ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays …
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Chris Talbott / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rays' Yarbrough “little angry” over hook after 8 2/3 innings
Rays' Yarbrough “little angry” over hook after 8 2/3 innings
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