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Julian McWilliams / The Boston Globe:
Jackie Bradley Jr. designated for assignment by Red Sox — Outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. has been designated for assignment, according to a league source. — Bradley, who was involved in the offseason trade for Hunter Renfroe which brought the former Sox All-Star and Gold Glove winner back to the Red Sox …
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Rob Bradford / audacy.com:
Christian Vazquez: ‘It was so weird to face my ex-teammates’ — HOUSTON - The ordeal was over for Christian Vazquez. They were three days he will never forget - when the catcher morphed from Red Sox to Astro. — That didn't mean, however, there a strong desire to put the whole thing in his rearview mirror.
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Associated Press:
Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez gets away with four-strike at-bat against Red Sox — HOUSTON — Houston Astros All-Star slugger Yordan Alvarez doesn't need any help at the plate. — He got it anyway Wednesday in Houston's 6-1 win over the Boston Red Sox when he wasn't called out after a third strike.
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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Daniel Vogelbach mashes 4-run grand slam for first home run as a Met — WASHINGTON, D.C. — It was just as beautiful as one would dream it to be. — On a steamy Wednesday afternoon in our nation's capital, Daniel Vogelbach connected for his first home run as a Met.
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Andrew Tredinnick / USA Today:
Pete Alonso leads the way, but see who else we project for the Mets' best playoff lineup — Buck Showalter refers to the players off the bench as “regular irregulars.” — While general manager Billy Eppler did not make any splashy moves at the trade deadline, he did position the Mets …
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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Mets activate newcomers Mychal Givens and Darin Ruf — WASHINGTON, D.C. — Before Wednesday's rubber match in D.C., the Mets activated their two Tuesday trade pieces. — Mychal Givens and Darin Ruf were in the clubhouse meeting their new co-workers, and both were available to play in the game.
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Mets GM Billy Eppler thinks team got exactly what it needed before trade deadline
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
'I'm very glad to be back': Luis Robert's return gives the Chicago White Sox their most complete lineup of the season — ARLINGTON, Texas — Luis Robert walked to the plate in the first inning Thursday against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, took a practice swing and then stepped into the batter's box.
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
José Abreu and Gavin Sheets homer for the Chicago White Sox in a 9-2 victory against the Kansas City Royals
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ESPN:
Los Angeles Angels equal dubious MLB milestone with 7 home runs hit in losing cause — The Los Angeles Angels tied a dubious major league record when they smashed seven home runs — all solo shots — but still lost to the Oakland Athletics 8-7 on Thursday in Anaheim, California.
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Bob Raissman / New York Daily News:
Vin Scully, iconic Dodgers broadcaster who was the voice of Summer, dies at 94 — Vin Scully, whose mellifluous voice painted vivid baseball images on the fly, making him the greatest play-by-play practitioner of his time, died Tuesday. The long-time voice of the Dodgers was 94.
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David Wharton / Los Angeles Times:
Vin Scully, forever the voice of the Dodgers, dies at 94
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ESPN:
Nicole Hazen, wife of Arizona Diamondbacks GM, dies of cancer — Nicole Hazen, the wife of Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen, has died from a form of brain cancer, the team said Thursday. She was 45. — The team said she died from glioblastoma. She was diagnosed in July 2020.
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ESPN:
Philadelphia Phillies release Didi Gregorius as Jean Segura returns from 60-day injured list — The Philadelphia Phillies released shortstop Didi Gregorius on Thursday in a series of moves involving players acquired at the trade deadline and the return of infielder Jean Segura from the 60-day injured list.
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David Matthews / New York Daily News:
Mets take series opener against Braves behind long balls and Edwin Diaz — The Mets kicked off their five-game series with their divisional rival Atlanta Braves with a convincing 6-4 win, powered by the long ball, a solid outing from Carlos Carrasco and an electric six-out save from Edwin Diaz.
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
ASK IRA: Is it big or bust with Heat salary ballast? — Q: What is more important: Trading Duncan Robinson now for a strong power forward like Jae Crowder, or keeping him as a trade piece for a big fish down the road? - Bob, Davie. — A: Which is why I downplayed Duncan Robinson …
