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Reds end Brewers' franchise-record, 14-game winning streak on Hays' bases-loaded hit in 10th  —  CINCINNATI — Austin Hays' single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning gave the Cincinnati Reds a 3-2 victory over Milwaukee on Sunday, ending the Brewers' franchise-record winning streak at 14 games.
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Reds designate outfielder Jake Fraley for assignment  —  Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley was designated for assignment on Sunday, with catcher Tyler Stephenson's thumb injury and a short bench contributing to the decision.  The Reds also recalled right-hander Connor Phillips and outfielder …
Associated Press:
MLB-best Brewers rally again, set franchise single-season record for consecutive victories with 14  —  The Milwaukee Brewers set a single-season franchise record with their 14th straight victory Saturday.  And, in keeping with recent form, it wasn't easy.  —  The major league-leading Brewers rallied …
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Astros at Tigers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 18  —  Its Monday, August 18 and the Astros (69-55) are in Detroit to open a series against the Tigers (73-53) in a matchup of division leaders.  —  Spencer Arrighetti is slated …
Discussion: Bless You Boys
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Brewers at Cubs Game 1 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for August 18  —  Its Monday, August 18 and the Brewers (78-45) are in Chicago to take on the Cubs (70-53) in the first of a day / night doubleheader.  Sitting eight games behind the Brewers …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:   Tigers at Twins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 15
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Nathaniel Lowe, Boston Red Sox finalizing contract  —  First baseman Nathaniel Lowe and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing a deal, sources told ESPN, paving the way for him to join one of the strongest lineups in baseball.  —  The deal, which will be for a prorated portion …
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Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer to have season-ending right wrist surgery  —  Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer said Sunday that he'll have season-ending surgery on his right wrist.  The 22-year-old Mayer injured the wrist in late July, got an injection to try and come back, but decided to have surgery.
Associated Press:
Astros' Yordan Alvarez to start rehab assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday  —  Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez will begin a rehabilitation assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday, moving him closer to a return after sitting out for more than three months.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and MLB.com
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Grading the MLB trade deadline with the benefit of hindsight: Who struck out? … The frenzied MLB trade deadline, with 63 trades involving 179 players - including 50 trades in the last 31 hours - was supposed to be a magical elixir for playoff contenders trying to be the last ones still standing in November.
Discussion: D-backs Under Review and NESN.com
Associated Press:
Astros' Hader hopes to pitch in 2025, likely in postseason, after going on IL with shoulder issue  —  Houston Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader said he hopes to pitch again in 2025, even if it means in the postseason, after being shut down because of a left shoulder issue.
Discussion: MLB.com and Associated Press
Associated Press:
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler on IL with blood clot near shoulder  —  WASHINGTON — The Philadelphia Phillies placed ace Zack Wheeler on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a blood clot in his right arm.  —  Dave Dombrowski, the president of baseball operations for the Phillies …
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Padres at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 15  —  It's Friday, August 15 and the Padres (69-52) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (68-53).  Clayton Kershaw will take the mound for Los Angeles, while San Diego will announce …
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Rays at Giants Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 15
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