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10:15 AM ET, August 23, 2021

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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera joins 500-home run club  —  Miguel Cabrera is now a member of one of the most exclusive clubs in baseball.  —  Cabrera put an exclamation point on his career when he became the 28th member of the 500-home run club with a sixth-inning blast for the Detroit Tigers …
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera makes history with 500th home run  —  Miguel Cabrera became the 28th player in major league history to hit 500 home runs Sunday, taking Toronto Blue Jays left-handed starter Steven Matz deep to right-center field in the sixth inning at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Rob Biertempfel / The Athletic:
Pirates have placed struggling outfielder Gregory Polanco on waivers, sources say  —  The Pirates have placed right fielder Gregory Polanco on outright waivers, multiple sources told The Athletic on Sunday.  —  The deadline for any of the other 29 clubs to claim Polanco is Tuesday.
Associated Press:
Chicago White Sox SS Tim Anderson out again with leg soreness  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Chicago White Sox star shortstop Tim Anderson was out of the starting lineup Sunday for the second consecutive game against the Tampa Bay Rays due to leg soreness and fatigue.
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Tim Healey / Newsday:
Noah Syndergaard expected to begin minor-league rehab this week  —  LOS ANGELES — Noah Syndergaard is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment this week, two people familiar with the process said, a notable step forward in his return from a nearly two-year absence from pitching in a game that counts.
Associated Press:
Quantrill, Indians beat Angels 3-0 in Little League Classic  —  WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Cal Quantrill pitched two-hit ball over seven innings, Amed Rosario launched an early homer and the Cleveland Indians beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 in the Little League Classic on Sunday night.
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Luis Severino to get an in-person once over by Dr. ElAttrache; Rougned Odor's HR that wasn't  —  Luis Severino will be traveling across the country with the Yankees to see Dr. Neal ElAttrache next week for an exam on his right shoulder.  The renowned orthopedic surgeon …
Doug Glanville / ESPN:
Shohei Ohtani in the Little League Classic?  MLB could find no better ambassador  —  Shohei Ohtani is a wonder.  —  My MLB career spanned the heart of the steroid era in baseball.  Its noxious cloud still makes us question today's players and their motives, and tantalizes any performer to consider modern shortcuts to gain an edge.
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Gary Phillips / New York Times:
A Bronx Kid Is Living Something Wilder Than His Dreams  —  Andrew Velazquez's call-up to the Yankees has been “way better” than anything he had imagined.  If he keeps it up, he might have to move out of his parents' house.  —  Andrew Velazquez attended countless Yankee games as a kid …
Brewers News:
Giannis joins Brewers ownership group  —  As the Milwaukee Brewers continue to chase a National League Central Division title, the club added a world champion to its roster today.  At a press conference Friday afternoon at American Family Field, Brewers Chairman and Principal Owner Mark …
Joon Lee / ESPN:
Los Angeles Dodgers unveil ‘Los Dodgers’ City Connect uniforms  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled their City Connect uniform Thursday, featuring hats and jerseys with the phrase “Los Dodgers” — a tribute to the team's connection with its Latin fan base and a homage to the 40th anniversary of …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Mets' bats go quiet in 4-1 loss to open series with Dodgers  —  One night after snapping their five-game losing streak, the Mets were unable to build on that brief success by falling to the Dodgers, 4-1, on Thursday night to open a four-game series.  —  The Mets (60-61) have lost six …
 
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