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Tony Andracki / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
10 thoughts on the Cubs heading into the most important series of the season — Cubs' 2019 regular season. — Seven of those 10 games come against the first-place St. Louis — Cardinals, beginning Thursday night at Wrigley Field. — The Cardinals come into the series with a 3-game lead over the Cubs, while the
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Playing in Mexico just weeks ago, 29-year-old Rays rookie Johnny Davis endures rags-to-riches path to MLB — There were nights Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Johnny Davis didn't want to go home. — Too many nights he didn't even know he had a home. — This was life growing up in Compton, California.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Not one MLB manager has been fired this season, but there could be 10 new openings come October
Not one MLB manager has been fired this season, but there could be 10 new openings come October
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Craig Calcaterra / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Cubs activate Craig Kimbrel — Craig Kimbrel on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow. Today he was activated. He'll be available for tonight's game against the — Cardinals in Chicago. — It's been a lost season in multiple ways for Kimbrel.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Domingo German Placed On Administrative Leave Under Domestic Violence Policy — 1:04pm: The Yankees announced that they've selected the contract of right-hander Michael King to fill German's spot on the 40-man and active rosters. King pitched 46 innings across four minor league levels …
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Part Ways With Frank Wren, Eddie Bane — 4:45pm: Wren was fired and Bane's contract wasn't renewed, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe (Twitter link). — 4:31pm: In the wake of Dave Dombrowski's firing as general manager, the Red Sox continue to make moves in their front office …
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Josh Donaldson on next contract: ‘Not something I put time or energy into’ — Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson is having the ultimate comeback year. After his past two seasons were deteriorated by injuries, he's shown his MVP form wasn't stranded in his past.
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Washington Post:
Trump's communications with foreign leader are part of whistleblower complaint that spurred standoff between spy chief and Congress, former officials say — The whistleblower complaint that has triggered a tense showdown between the U.S. intelligence community and Congress involves President …
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Larry Stone / The Seattle Times:
Jerry Dipoto points to promising signs for Mariners, but it's still an act of faith — Jerry Dipoto stood in front of about 200 hard-core Mariners fans on Wednesday and explained, in detail, how well he thought the step-back plan is progressing, and why. The general manager did so at the same …
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George Henry / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Harper, Eflin power Phillies to 4-1 win over Braves — Zach Eflin pitched seven smooth innings and the — Philadelphia Phillies won their second straight game over the — Atlanta Braves, beating the NL East leaders 4-1 on Wednesday night. — Atlanta has lost three in a row …
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Grichuk grand slam caps Blue Jays rally on wild night in Baltimore — BALTIMORE - A swing and a miss. A called third strike. Another swing and a miss. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. — Among the struggles in this, one of the worst seasons in Blue Jays history, is the alarming number of times …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte could be out for season with back injury — Ketel Marte, who underwent an MRI exam on Wednesday on his lower back, seemed to suggest his breakout season for the Diamondbacks might have come to an end. — “The decision isn't really up to me, but the objective …
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ESPN:
Cole 18th in MLB history with 300 K's in season — Houston Astros right-hander Gerrit Cole became the 18th major league pitcher since 1900 to strike out at least 300 batters in a season Wednesday night. — Cole reached the milestone by getting Shin-Soo Choo of the visiting Texas Rangers …