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Chris McCosky / The Detroit News:
Tigers' Jack Flaherty: 'I know I'm going to pitch at some point, for sure' — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Don't close the book on Jack Flaherty. — “I'm very much close to throwing off a mound,” he said before the game in Pittsburgh on Aug. 19. “Very close.” — Like, this weekend.
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MLB Trade Rumors
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Chris McCosky / The Detroit News:
Tigers' lefty prospect Andrew Sears expected to make big-league debut Sunday — KANSAS CITY, Mo. - They called him “psycho” in Double-A. Got to love that. — Tigers' manager AJ Hinch said the club will purchase the contract of lefty Andrew Sears from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Aug. 23 …
Discussion:
Bless You Boys and MLB Trade Rumors
Jeff Seidel / Detroit Free Press:
Keider Montero getting extra days of rest from Detroit Tigers — KANSAS CITY, MO - The Detroit Tigers have juggled their rotation to give Keider Montero more time to recover. — Montero was supposed to throw a bullpen session on Friday, Aug. 21, in Kansas City to get ready for a Monday start …
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The Detroit News, Deadspin, sports.yahoo.com and Bless You Boys
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Carson Benge continues red-hot streak in Mets' blowout win over White Sox — CHICAGO — Carson Benge forged quite a relationship with the right-field fence on Saturday. — One moment, the Mets rookie was face-planting into that fence, attempting to catch a ball hit by Tristan Peters that caromed off his glove for a home run.
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue, Chicago Sun Times and Yahoo Sports
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Sean Manaea's Elvis Night Mets meltdown ends in walk-off loss to White Sox — CHICAGO — Sean Manaea played into the Elvis Night theme here Friday by turning the ballpark into Heartbreak Hotel for the Mets. — The left-hander rolled into the sixth inning with a four-run lead and appeared ready to carry his team to another victory.
Discussion:
MLB.com, New York Daily News, South Side Sox and Yahoo Sports
Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Reds' Spencer Steer (wrist) to miss rest of season, per latest exam … PHOENIX - Spencer Steer still doesn't know if his injured wrist will require surgery but after the latest medical exam, he knows this much: — “I'm pretty much done for the year, for sure,” said Steer …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, MLB.com and sports.yahoo.com
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Kennedi Landry / MLB.com:
deGrom reaches 2,000-K milestone in dominant performance, much-needed win — ARLINGTON — For a brief moment in the middle of the first inning Thursday night, Jacob deGrom stood on the mound at Globe Life Field and tipped his hat to the crowd. — The Rangers' ace opened the series finale …
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Associated Press, Dallas Morning News, sports.yahoo.com, Deadspin and Bleacher Report
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Shawn McFarland / Dallas Morning News:
For Jacob deGrom, 2,000th K takes backseat to big win on ‘vintage’ night for Rangers ace
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Yahoo Sports
Curt Weiler / Battery Power:
Braves send Martín Pérez to mound hoping to stop bleeding vs. Brewers — Saturday's second game of the Atlanta Braves' series at the Milwaukee Brewers doesn't have the star power of the series opener. — But it does see two pitchers having quite successful seasons in an under-the-radar manner face off.
Discussion:
Yahoo Sports, Deadspin and Brew Crew Ball
Mike Petriello / MLB.com:
He was MLB's worst starter, and now he's the best reliever — all in one season — Brayan Bello's down-and-up season is in unprecedented territory — Brayan Bello has a 10.35 ERA. He's been the least effective starter in baseball. Earlier this season, it got him sent down to Triple-A …
Discussion:
McCovey Chronicles
Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
Marte meets with manager, GM and is placed on injured list — PHOENIX — Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte and his agent met with Arizona general manager Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo for a few hours on Thursday afternoon at Salt River Fields to discuss the events of the past week …
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Deadspin, Arizona Republic, The Good Phight, sports.yahoo.com, The Athletic and Bleacher Report
Kansas City Star:
The Royals are moving downtown. KC leaders approve city funding plan for new stadium — AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. — Kansas City Council approved a $600 million funding commitment for a new Royals stadium. — The Royals plan a $1.9 billion stadium anchoring a $3 billion entertainment district.
Discussion:
KCUR, Royals Review, Yahoo Sports, Associated Press and Field of Schemes
Sam Blum / The Athletic:
Craig Kimbrel has spent a career proving he can close. But when will he finish? — LOS ANGELES — Craig Kimbrel was days removed from throwing a bullpen in his barn to stay ready. Weeks removed from being released for the second time this season. And years removed from being the elite …
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Forbes and sports.yahoo.com
