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Chris Thomas / Detroit Free Press:
Astros block Free Press from Justin Verlander's postgame media session — The Houston Astros blocked a Detroit Free Press reporter from attending Justin Verlander's postgame media session on Wednesday night, violating Baseball Writers' Association of America protocol and possibly the MLB collective bargaining agreement.
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MLB: Justin Verlander, Houston Astros barring Detroit Free Press violates CBA
MLB: Justin Verlander, Houston Astros barring Detroit Free Press violates CBA
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ESPN, The Crawfish Boxes and Chicago Sun-Times
Chris Bumbaca / USA Today:
Big favorites at sportsbooks for second time in 10 days, Houston Astros let down bettors again
Big favorites at sportsbooks for second time in 10 days, Houston Astros let down bettors again
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The Crawfish Boxes, MLB Baseball News … and Halos Heaven
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers homer twice to top vintage Justin Verlander in Houston
Detroit Tigers homer twice to top vintage Justin Verlander in Houston
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Bless You Boys
David Purdum / ESPN:
Verlander, Astros historic favorites against Tigers
Verlander, Astros historic favorites against Tigers
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Baseball Prospectus, Bless You Boys, Associated Press, NBCSports.com, MLB Baseball News … and The Crawfish Boxes
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Release Francisco Cervelli — The Pirates announced today that they have released catcher Francisco Cervelli. The 33-year-old had been attempting to work his way back from a concussion. — Today's move represents a disappointing end to to Cervelli's generally excellent tenure in Pittsburgh.
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Craig Calcaterra / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Pirates release Francisco Cervelli
Pirates release Francisco Cervelli
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MLB Trade Rumors, Talking Chop and Bucs Dugout
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Dodgers destroy Jays in ninth, ruining Waguespack one-hitter — LOS ANGELES - Out of the Dodgers dugout here at Chavez Ravine on Thursday night, manager Dave Roberts fielded one of the deepest lineups in baseball. — Out of the visitors side, Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo handed …
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True Blue LA, Bluebird Banter and MLB Baseball News …
Emily Waldon / Baseball America:
Matt Manning: Tigers 2019 Minor League Player Of The Year — Even as the Tigers have worked to stockpile arms over the last several years, righthander Matt Manning has proven his worth. — Following a late move to Double-A Erie last season, the 21-year-old Manning returned to the Eastern League again in 2019.
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Bless You Boys
Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets pick up crucial sweep of Cleveland in a rain-shortened win — The Mets longed for the rainbow and for that, they had to put up with the rain. — The Amazin's scored before the thunderstorm and Noah Syndergaard retired 16 consecutive batters in their 2- win over the Indians on Thursday night …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Robinson Cano ramps up activity while Jeff McNeil begins rehab assignment — Robinson Cano snuck in a round of batting practice ahead of the Mets' series finale against the Indians on Thursday. He was also scheduled to run the bases as part of a mapped-out plan to ramp up his activity on the field.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Mark Townsend / Tampa Bay Rays on Yahoo! Sports:
Orioles break record for most home runs allowed in single MLB season — We knew the rebuilding Baltimore Orioles would be in for another long, non-competitive season. — What we didn't anticipate was the true extent of how overmatched their pitching would be, and how quickly their staff would smash a dubious MLB record.
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Camden Chat and DRaysBay
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Eddie Matz / ESPN:
O's allow 258th HR of season, tying MLB record
O's allow 258th HR of season, tying MLB record
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MLB Baseball News … and Camden Chat
Joe Harris / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Fowler's homer caps comeback, Cardinals beat Rockies 6-5 — Dexter Fowler each hit two-run homers, and the — St. Louis Cardinals came back to beat the — Colorado Rockies 6-5 on Thursday night. — Fowler's 15th home run of the season, off of a 97 mph fastball from
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Purple Row
George Henry / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Acuña delivers winning single, Braves beat Marlins again — ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuna Jr. hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the — Atlanta Braves won their fifth straight game, finishing off the — Miami Marlins 3-2 on Thursday night.
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Talking Chop
Jordan Godwin / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Cole strikes out 12, Bregman HR lifts Astros over Tigers 6-3 — Gerrit Cole struck out 12 over seven scoreless innings, — Detroit Tigers 6-3 Thursday night. — Cole (15-5) pitched two-hit ball and allowed one walk over 94 pitches. He's 11- with a 1.84 ERA in his past 15 starts …
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The Crawfish Boxes
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
MLB bans playing in Venezuela amid Trump order — Major League Baseball has banned all affiliated players from participating in the Venezuela winter league this season, a response intended to comply with President Donald Trump's embargo against the country's Nicolas Maduro-led government.
Alex Didion / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Giants vs. Cubs lineups: Jeff Samardzija on mound trying to avoid sweep — The Giants will be closing out their time in the Windy City on Thursday with a matinee game as they send former Cub — Jeff Samardzija to the hill. — Samardzija enters with a 9-9 record and sports a 3.54 ERA.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and McCovey Chronicles