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Maria Torres / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Jo Adell singles in at-bat debut, Mike Trout homers in return in Angels' win over Mariners  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  In his first game back following the birth of his son, and in the debut of the Angels' most heralded prospect since his own MLB arrival …
Discussion: Lookout Landing
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Angels' Shohei Ohtani shut down as pitcher, day-to-day as DH  —  Shohei Ohtani has a grade 1-2 strain of the flexor pronator mass near his surgically repaired elbow and will cease pitching for the foreseeable future, the Los Angeles Angels announced on Monday.
Greg Beacham / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
AP Source: LA Angels recalling top OF prospect Jo Adell
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Josh Dubow / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Piscotty hits A's 2nd walkoff slam this year, beats Rangers  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Stephen Piscotty hit Oakland's second walkoff grand slam of the year and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
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Dalton Johnson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
A's call up prospect James Kaprielian, place pitcher Jordan Weems on IL  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  The wait is over.  The A's called up highly-touted pitching prospect James Kaprielian on Tuesday in a corresponding move to placing pitcher Jordan Weems on the 10-day IL with a strained right latissimus dorsi.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Juan Soto reinstated from COVID IL; not in lineup for Washington Nationals  —  WASHINGTON — Left fielder Juan Soto was reinstated by the Washington Nationals from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday after missing the team's first seven games of the season.  —  Manager Dave Martinez did not put …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Activate Juan Soto
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Field Level / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Bumgarner, D-backs look for success against Astros  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Houston Astros are clinging to a winning record despite being forced to use an inexperienced, injury-depleted and overworked bullpen, so Monday's day off was more than welcome.
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Jorge Castillo / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Dodgers let Padres get away late and come up short in loss
Discussion: Los Angeles Times and True Blue LA
Vinnie Duber / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Field of Dreams game postponed, White Sox still involved, MLB eyes August 2021  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Major League Baseball built it, but whether the teams will ever come remains to be seen.  —  A day after it was reported the Field of Dreams game between the
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB To Cancel Field Of Dreams Game
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Place 13 Players On Injured List  —  The Marlins announced today that they've placed 13 players on the injured list.  Those going on the IL include right-handers Sandy Alcantara, Jeff Brigham, Robert Dugger, Yimi Garcia, Jordan Holloway, Nick Neidert and Ryne Stanek; left-handers Adam Conley …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Place Yadier Molina, Paul DeJong, Carlos Martinez On Injured List  —  4:00pm: Molina, DeJong, Sosa, Fernandez, Whitley and Carlos Martinez have all been placed on the injured list, the Cardinals announced.  Veteran infielder Brad Miller, meanwhile, has been activated from the IL.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Roberto Osuna May Require Tommy John Surgery  —  12:59pm: The initial diagnosis is that Osuna requires Tommy John surgery, Mark Berman of FOX 26 reports on Twitter.  He'll go for a second opinion.  —  If indeed that major reconstruction is required, it could have major ramifications beyond the present season.
Pat Graham / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Márquez strikes out 9, Rockies beat Giants 5-2  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … German Marquez struck out nine in efficiently throwing into the eighth inning and benefited from an overturned home-run call as the rolling  —  San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles
John Hickey / Sports Illustrated:
Rangers at Athletics Series Preview Podcast  —  With the Texas Rangers in Oakland for the next three days, InsideTheAthletics joined forces with Rangers beat writer Chris Halicke of the North Texas Nine Podcast and InsideTheRangers for a preview of the series.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Jim Salisbury / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Phillies' bullpen struggles again in predictable loss to Yankees  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  This was predictable.  —  Baseball is an everyday sport.  Rhythm and repetition are key.  Long layoffs are poison.  —  The  —  Phillies had eight days off by the time they took the field to face
J.J. Cooper / Baseball America:
MiLB Replaces Negotiating Team For MLB Talks  —  A long, winding and contentious negotiation between Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball took another surprising and dramatic turn on Monday, Aug. 3.  —  Numerous MiLB owners told Baseball America that Minor League Baseball disbanded …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and AZ Snake Pit
 
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Nick Goss / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Watch Jackie Bradley Jr. make another unreal diving catch for Red Sox
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Activate Joely Rodriguez, Place Greg Bird On IL
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
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