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11:30 PM ET, September 8, 2020

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TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Place Max Fried On IL, DFA Charlie Culberson, And Other Roster Moves  —  The Atlanta Braves announced a number of roster moves this morning, the most consequential of which was placing ace Max Fried on the injured list, retroactive to September 6th, the team announced.
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Charles Odum / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Sánchez, 4 relievers throw 4-hitter as Marlins blank Braves  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Sixto Sanchez combined with four relievers on a four-hitter,  —  Jorge Alfaro hit one of three homers for Miami and the  —  Atlanta Braves 8-0 on Tuesday night.
Marly Rivera / ESPN:
Brian Cashman addresses struggling Yankees, says fans ‘deserve better baseball’  —  General manager Brian Cashman held a team meeting Tuesday afternoon, a day after the New York Yankees were embarrassed in a 12-7 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, and the message was clear: “Talk is cheap and all that matters is the performance.”
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
'It's turn-the-page time' as third-place Yankees limp into Buffalo to play Blue Jays
Jim Salisbury / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
With Red Sox in Philly, we recall the money grab that may have cost Phillies the 1915 World Series  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … The Phillies and Boston Red Sox will renew their interleague rivalry with a doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park today.
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Alex Smith / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Mets Takeaways from Tuesday's 11-2 loss to Orioles, including four home runs allowed  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  The Mets' pitching staff had a night to forget against the Orioles, as Baltimore came away with an 11-2 victory at Citi Field.  Box score
Brian Dulik / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Royals snap seven-game losing skid, beat Indians 8-6  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Maikel Franco drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and had an RBI single in the ninth as Kansas City beat the  —  Cleveland Indians 8-6 Tuesday night to snap a seven-game losing streak.
Chris Halicke / Sports Illustrated:
Rangers vs Angels Pre-Game Notes: Joey Gallo Addresses Trade Rumors, Open to Contract Extension  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers begin a seven-game homestand on Tuesday night, welcoming the Los Angeles Angels to Globe Life Field.  —  Los Angeles Angels (17-25) @ Texas Rangers (13-27)
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen's record streak ends in loss to San Francisco Giants  —  From the outside looking in, Zac Gallen was cruising.  He had faced the minimum through five innings.  He had given up just one hit.  He had yet to allow a single hard-hit ball in the air.
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Place Jorge Soler On IL  —  The Kansas City Royals announced that outfielder Jorge Soler has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.  Matt Reynolds has been recalled to take his roster spot.  —  Soler has not appeared in a game since Saturday.
Discussion: Royals Review
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Struggling Javy Baez sounds off on inability to watch video of previous at-bats during games  —  CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs star Javy Baez sounded off on Sunday regarding hitters' inability to watch video of their previous at-bats during games.  —  In-game video was taken away this season …
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Release Justin Smoak  —  The Milwaukee Brewers thought they might have a bargain when they signed first baseman Justin Smoak to a one-year deal with a team option this winter.  A $5MM guarantee would be a bargain deal for a productive first baseman, and Smoak had been exactly that in the past.
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Activate Carlos Martinez, Option Dylan Carlson  —  The St. Louis Cardinals announced the activation of pitcher Carlos Martinez from the injured list today.  Martinez has been on the COVID-19 injured list since July.  —  The plan had been for Martinez to return to the rotation …
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
Tim Healey / Newsday:
Jacob deGrom cruises, Mets' bats erupt in big win over Phillies  —  Exploiting the difference between an ace and a No. 1 starter, the Mets beat the Phillies, 14-1, on Sunday to earn their fourth win in five games — for the first time this season.  —  Jacob deGrom continued his campaign …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom gets rare home run party backing as Mets crush Phillies
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