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Tim Healey / Newsday:
Mets offense breaks out to back Steve Matz, beat Indians — The playoffs started Tuesday, J.D. Davis said. — Not the literal postseason, of course. That won't happen for six weeks, if the Mets play well enough to get there. But the metaphorical playoffs, the virtual playoffs …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets prepare for tough nine-game homestand during critical playoff push
Mets prepare for tough nine-game homestand during critical playoff push
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Jose M. Romero / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Lamb, Escobar deliver big hits, D-backs beat Rockies 8-7 — Jake Lamb had a tiebreaking two-run single in the sixth inning and the — Arizona Diamondbacks held on to beat the — Colorado Rockies 8-7 Tuesday night. — The Diamondbacks scored five runs in the sixth off Colorado starter
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Jose M. Romero / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Diamondbacks score 3 in 8th to rally past Rockies, 5-3
Diamondbacks score 3 in 8th to rally past Rockies, 5-3
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Purple Row
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Vlad and the lads relish the challenge of rare visit to Dodger Stadium — LOS ANGELES — They may not yet be ready for star billing in nearby Hollywood, but a visit to Dodger Stadium certainly provides the latest opportunity for the young Blue Jays to put on a show.
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Associated Press:
Yankees Begin a Stretch Against the A's With a Loss — Matt Olson and Mark Canha homered in the first inning for the A's, who will play the Yankees five more times in less than two weeks. — OAKLAND, Calif. — Matt Olson and Mark Canha hit back-to-back homers in the first inning to lead …
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David Ginsburg / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Alberto HR gives Orioles 4-1 win over Royals, ending skid — BALTIMORE (AP) — It had been a while since the — Baltimore Orioles celebrated a victory, so forgive them for getting carried away after finally nabbing their 40th win of a very long season. — Rookie
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Andy Clayton / New York Daily News:
Ex-Mets Luis Castillo, Octavio Dotel linked to Dominican Republic drug trafficking ring — A pair of ex-Mets have been linked to a drug trafficking ring in the Dominican Republic. — Octavio Dotel was arrested and local cops are searching for Luis Castillo as part of a major raid …
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Dave Campbell / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Cruz, Twins cruise to 14-4 win over White Sox — Nelson Cruz homered and drove in three runs on four hits for Minnesota in his second game back from a wrist injury, yet another powerful performance at the plate by the 39-year-old designated hitter for the Twins in a 14-4 victory over the
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Jay Cohen / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rizzo homers twice as Cubs beat Giants 5-3 — Cole Hamels pitched six innings for his first win in two months, helping the — San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Tuesday night. — Nicholas Castellanos also went deep as Chicago earned its third straight victory.
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Paul Newberry / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Freeman's 2 homers, 4 RBIs carry Braves past Marlins 5-1 — Freddie Freeman homered twice and drove in four runs, — Dallas Keuchel kept working out of trouble and the — Miami Marlins 5-1 on Tuesday night. — Freeman sent one went the opposite way into the Marlins bullpen against
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Kristie Rieken / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Astros hit 3 homers, beat Tigers 6-3; Sanchez, Correa to IL — HOUSTON (AP) — Houston's win over Detroit on was tempered by news that shortstop — Aaron Sanchez are both heading to the injured list. — George Springer, — Jose Altuve and — Martin Maldonado homered to lead the
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Warren Mayes / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Fowler drives in 4 runs in Cardinals 9-2 win over Brewers — Dexter Fowler hit a bases-loaded double and drove in four runs, leading the St. Louis — Milwaukee Brewers 9-4 on Tuesday night in the second game of the series between NL Central contenders. — Tyler Webb (1-1) …
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John Parkinson / ABC News:
Roger Clemens: ‘No interest’ in running for Congress despite GOP recruitment effort — Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens is “honored” by the encouragement to run for Congress, but he has ruled it out — blaming the “climate in politics.” — In a message written …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Sale expected to avoid Tommy John — Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale will miss the remainder of the regular season with a left elbow injury but is expected to avoid Tommy John surgery after a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews confirmed a previous diagnosis of inflammation, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Boston's Sale likely avoids Tommy John
Sources: Boston's Sale likely avoids Tommy John
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