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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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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.
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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MLB Baseball News …
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Mets GM Billy Eppler thinks team got exactly what it needed before trade deadline
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Orange County Register
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Mets trade J.D. Davis, prospects to Giants for masher Darin Ruf
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Mercury News
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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NBCSports.com, NESN.com, MLB Trade Rumors, Boston.com and Union-News
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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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NBCSports.com
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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baseballmusings.com
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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Associated Press, NBCSports.com and New York Post
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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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New York Post and baseballmusings.com
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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Orange County Register
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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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Royals Review, MLB Baseball News …, Orange County Register and Sox On 35th
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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MLB Baseball News …, Los Angeles Times and Sportico
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David Wharton / Los Angeles Times:
Vin Scully, forever the voice of the Dodgers, dies at 94
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Miami Herald:
What Marlins privately discussed before trade deadline. And Mattingly addresses his future — Marlins postscripts in the wake of Tuesday's MLB trade deadline: — ▪ The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees engaged the Marlins in serious discussions about pitcher Pablo Lopez …
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Sports Illustrated, MLB Trade Rumors and Fish Stripes
WSFA-TV:
Child discovery leads Alabama police to 2 bodies, arrest — Court filings indicate the child escaped after being tied up for a week — TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man is facing multiple charges after a child, found walking alone Monday night, led investigators to a horrific discovery.
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New York Post, NBC 6 South Florida, Boston.com and New York Daily News
