Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
Jackie Bradley Jr. is headed to disabled list with a sprained left thumb. Red Sox will recall utility infielder Deven Marrero from Triple-A. Bradley's diagnosis followed an MRI today in Boston.
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Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
As expected, Kris Bryant is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Reds after getting hit in the hand in the ninth inning on Tuesday night. Tommy La Stella will play third base in his place. Mike Montgomery starts in place of Jon Lester who's on the disabled list. Jon Jay leads off again.
Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN
Commissioner Rob Manfred went one step further in discussing eventual use of electronic strike zone. es.pn/2v5sWis @Kurkjian_ESPN
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Scoreboard podcast. es.pn/2vYaWFG Sounds and voices from MLB's Tuesday -- Rizzo, Bryant, big day for Pujols, MIA sweep, LAD win.
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"He can do it all, all the time. ... Try to find a mistake." What makes Mike Trout the LeBron James of baseball? es.pn/2xcNXoX
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No. 610. Albert Pujols passed Sammy Sosa for most homers in MLB history by a foreign-born player. #PhotoOfTheNight pic.twitter.com/OjxKHUxRpk
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
Cy watch is on in Cleveland: Corey Kluber (2.67 ERA, 2.57 FIP, 0.92 WHIP, 12.2 K/9, 145 IP) tonight; Chris Sale (2.62 ERA, 2.04 FIP, 0.89 WHIP, 12.8 K/9, 175.1 IP) tomorrow.
Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN
Since 7/31, BOS 15-4, HOU 8-13; Boston now 4 games behind Astros for best AL record. HOU 1-2 vs. Red Sox and final 4 games of '17 at Boston
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What makes Mike Trout baseball's most perfect player es.pn/2veFNuF
Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN
Since 7/31, BOS 19-4, HOU 8-13; Boston now 4 games behind Astros for best AL record. HOU 1-2 vs. Red Sox and final 4 games of '17 at Boston
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NL playoff chances, per Fangraphs: Cubs 94%, D-Backs 85%, Rockies 71%, STL 25%, MIL 14%, MIA 10%, PIT 1%. fangraphs.com/coolstandings.…
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Real or Not? Salvador Perez is the jolt Royals need in wild-card race es.pn/2w2w5Nk
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Albert Pujols now has 610 career HR, passing Sammy Sosa for most by a foreign-born player
Jerry Crasnick ESPN Senior Writer
The Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez on his 2,000th career hit: "I've got a lot to be thankful for."
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The Dodgers chopped away at their magic number with an 8-5 win over the Pirates. The Dodgers are 23-4 in their last 27 games. They haven't lost consecutive games since July 20-21.
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Yankees rightfielder Aaron Judge snapped his strikeout streak at 37 consecutive games, going 1-for-1 with 3 walks in a win over the Tigers. Judge and Bill Stoneman (a pitcher for the 1971-72 Expos) share the mark for longest such streak all-time, Judge still remains on pace to crush Curtis Granderson's franchise record for strikeouts in a season.
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As #nats, Doolittle, Madson and Kintzler combined - 36 IP, 20 hits, 5 ER, 14 saves.
Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
Watch Joe Maddon discuss Ben Zobrist's contribution after showing up late to Tuesday's game against the Reds. He likened it to a moment in Tampa Bay when a former teammate showed up late only to produce a big hit.
Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
Watch Ben Zobrist discuss arriving late to Tuesday's game against the Reds after having rental car and traffic problems. He came off the bench, hitting a 2 run double in a 4 run seventh in the Cubs 13-9 win.
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
Jackie Bradley Jr. "not worried" about his left thumb, which he said "bent in all directions" when he slapped home plate on a slide in the seventh inning Tuesday night. "It feels all right, I guess. As good as it can be after the injury." Described it as "just uncomfortable." X-rays negative, MRI Wednesday in Boston, will return to Cleveland in time for game but not likely to play.
Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
Watch Kris Bryant discuss getting hit on the left hand by a pitch on Tuesday night.
