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Dalton Johnson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Giants rookie Joey Bart ‘getting it handed to him’ now, Gabe Kapler says — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Joey Bart is out of the Giants' starting lineup Sunday against the A's, and the rookie catcher probably could use a day off for many reasons.
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Alex Pavlovic / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Giants end Justin Smoak experiment after just six at-bats this season — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Justin Smoak Era at Oracle Park didn't last long. The veteran was designated for assignment on Monday afternoon after just six at-bats for the team, clearing the way for
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Tracy Ringolsby / Sports Illustrated:
Giants Looking to Hang on In Bid for NL Post-Season Slot — SAN FRANCISCO — Can they? — Will they? — Those are the two questions on the minds of Giants fans, who've watched their team get off the canvas following an 8-16 start. — Now, on the heels of an 18-10 counterpunch …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Designate Roel Ramirez; Activate Dexter Fowler, Giovanny Gallegos — The Cardinals have announced a series of roster moves, Anne Rogers of MLB.com was among those to report. The club designated right-hander Roel Ramirez for assignment, activated outfielder Dexter Fowler …
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Chris Halicke / Sports Illustrated:
Rangers' Five Homers Help Kyle Cody Earn First Career Win in 7-2 Victory Over Angels — It has seldom happened this season, but the Texas Rangers put together an impressive all-around game that resulted in a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. — Rangers' rookie Kyle Cody earned …
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Jorge Castillo / San Diego Padres on Yahoo! Sports:
Dodgers must wait on clinching NL West title after loss to Rockies — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's — The Dodgers will have to wait until at least Tuesday to clinch their eighth consecutive National League West title. — Needing a win and a loss by the San Diego Padres …
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Charlie Goldsmith / Cincinnati.com:
Best Bets: Reds leaning on Luis Castillo for first game against the Brewers — With one week left in a strange 2020 regular season, the team with the lowest batting average in the National League will face the team with the fourth-lowest batting average in a three game series …
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Ian Harrison / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Yankees celebrate playoff berth with hotel lobby toast — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's — New York Yankees found an unusual place to celebrate clinching a playoff berth in an atypical season. — After losing at Boston on Sunday, the Yankees headed to Buffalo, New York …
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Josh Norris / Baseball America:
Arizona Fall League Cancels 2020 Season — In a normal world, the Arizona Fall League would have begun on Thursday. Instead, citing an abundance of caution in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, the league has been officially canceled for 2020. — Specifically, MLB did not believe …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Select Paolo Espino — The Nationals have selected right-hander Paolo Espino, placed righties Aaron Barrett (triceps strain) and James Bourque (elbow strain) on the 10-day injured list, and moved lefty Seth Romero to the 45-day IL, the team announced. The Nats also recalled outfielder Yadiel Hernandez.
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Ken Giles To Undergo Tommy John Surgery — Blue Jays closer Ken Giles, plagued by arm injuries throughout the season, is headed for Tommy John surgery that will quite likely wipe out the entirety of his 2021 campaign as well. Giles first announced the move via his wife's Instagram account …
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Jim Salisbury / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Bryce Harper in Phillies starting lineup but still no J.T. Realmuto — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Bryce Harper is in the Phillies starting lineup serving as the designated hitter and batting second for Monday night's series opener in Washington.
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Max Goodman / Sports Illustrated:
Yankees Fall to Red Sox For First Time in Over a Year, Snapping Historic Streak — BOSTON — All good things must come to an end. — For the Yankees, that means a franchise-record-tying winning streak against the Red Sox — New York fell 10-2 to their division rivals at Fenway Park on Sunday afternoon …
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