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6:00 AM ET, August 15, 2022

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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Here are the highlights — and mishaps — from Dolphins backups in preseason-opening win at Buccaneers  —  TAMPA — Most of the top players for both teams sat out the preseason opener between the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which allowed lower-on-the-depth-chart players an opportunity …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill among 20-plus Dolphins sitting out preseason opener at Buccaneers  —  TAMPA — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa indeed is not playing the team's preseason opener on Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  —  The Dolphins listed Tagovailoa among …
Joon Lee / ESPN:
BooBenny?  Hardly.  Andrew Benintendi gets rare ovation for a Yankee at Fenway Park  —  The questions about how Red Sox Nation would receive Andrew Benintendi upon his return to Fenway Park as a member of the New York Yankees were in full force Friday, the day the latest rivalry series was due to begin.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Clay Holmes blows save as Yankees woes continue with 3-2 loss to Red Sox in 10  —  BOSTON — Nothing is coming easy for the Yankees these days.  Clay Holmes blew his third save in his last 11 appearances as the Red Sox rallied for a 3-2 walk-off win in the 10th inning at Fenway Park Friday night.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Newsday
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games after testing positive for PED  —  San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for Clostebol, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
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Kevin Acee / Padres:
Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games for drug violation; Preller cites ‘trust’ issue  —  Padres superstar won't play at all in 2022, will miss first part of 2023 season as well  —  Fernando Tatis Jr. will not play for the Padres this season.  —  The 23-year-old shortstop was suspended Friday …
Cydney Henderson / USA Today:
San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. ‘devastated’ by 80-game suspension for PED violation
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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Mychal Givens and Trevor May will have a lot of say in how far the Mets ultimately go
Discussion: Mercury News
Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
Austin Voth flirts with perfection, Orioles pile on to beat Rays, 10-3, move into wild-card position  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo had already made magic happen once, starting behind second base in a shift, charging down a dribbler on the right side …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Adam Wainwright was convinced he would throw a no-hitter for Cardinals, who lose in 10th  —  As hitter after hitter for the Milwaukee Brewers retreated to the bench unsatisfied Saturday night, the Busch Stadium crowd was feeling it.  Would it be the first no-hitter pitched here by the Cardinals …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Michael Kopech tosses 6 no-hit innings and strikes out 11 in the Chicago White Sox's 2-0 win vs. the Detroit Tigers  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 26  —  White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech looks up at a popup to end the top of the sixth inning against the Tigers on Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa on his players' hustle — or lack thereof: 'I don't think we're perfect, but we're doing well enough'
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson wants contract talks over by Week 1 |  NOTES  —  Lamar Jackson does not plan on continuing contract talks into the regular season, he said Saturday, giving the Ravens quarterback and team officials four weeks to agree to a megadeal.  —  Jackson acknowledged …
Discussion: Mercury News
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Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens extend preseason winning streak to 21 with 23-10 win over Titans. Here's who stood out — and who didn't.
Selena Marquez / Sports Illustrated:
Dodgers injury update: doctor gives positive news about Clayton Kershaw's balky back  —  Los Angeles Dodgers starter, Clayton Kershaw, landed on the injured list last week due to his back injury once again flaring up.  Manager Dave Roberts has seen signs that make him optimistic the long-time ace will be returning soon.
 
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