Corbin, Arizona end Nationals 8-game win streak
(Yahoo! Sports)

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PHOENIX (AP) — A brief return to the minors has done wonders for Patrick Corbin.

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Raley outpitched by Cueto in Cubs loss to Reds
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post from MLB News Blog on 12 August 2012 07:43:36 PM. © MLB News Blog

CHICAGO (AP) — Brooks Raley showed that he might be part of the Cubs’ future.

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30-YOC Top Ten Lists Top Ten Things About
Baseball Cards From My Youth That I Still Miss Today

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?30-YOC Top Ten Lists? ? Top Ten Things About Baseball Cards From My Youth That I Still Miss Today Going to all of these monthly baseball card shows has really brought me back to one of my favorite past-times from … Continue reading →

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Montero tags Weaver for 2 HRs, Mariners top
Angels (Yahoo! Sports)

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jesus Montero homered twice off major league ERA leader Jered Weaver, and Jason Vargas outpitched his former Long Beach State teammate to give the Seattle Mariners a 4-1 win Sunday over the Los Angeles Angels.

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Hamilton powers Rangers past Tigers 8-3 (Yahoo!
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Hamilton hit his 32nd homer and drove in three runs, Yu Darvish struck out eight and the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 Sunday.

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Machado homers again as Orioles beat Royals 5-3
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Manny Machado might want to brush up on his knowledge of Baltimore Orioles history, because the rookie continues to put his name alongside several of the team’s finest players in the franchise record book.

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Keppinger, Rays break loose in 10th, beat Twins
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jeff Keppinger homered and doubled, then drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-3 Sunday for their sixth straight win.

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No Blue And Gold Magic As Brewers Avoid Sweep,
Beat Houston Astros

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Aug 12, 2012; Houston, TX; USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (41) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-US PRESSWIRE

Did I miss something or did Yovani Gallardo morph into a mix of Kevin Brown and Greg Maddux? That's the only way you can explain how he took all the power out of those sweet, sweet blue and gold uniforms?

Gallardo was once again brilliant against the Astros, winning for the 13th time in his career against Houston and running his streak of consecutive wins against the Astros up to 10. He struck out eight, didn't let anyone put any loft on the ball and generally shut down a resurgent (okay, let's maybe not go that far) offense.

But, Houston was still battling there in the final innings, ready to take another miracle win from this Brewers bullpen. They just came up short against Kameron Loe in the ninth. If only they could have gotten Steve Pearce up to bat...

The real story for me was how well Jordan Lyles looked. The four runs he allowed certainly make his start look just as pedestrian as he's been this season. But, the combination of strikeouts and a huge number of ground ball outs really upped the impressiveness level for Lyles. That's two straight starts he's pitched seven innings and looked pretty good doing it.

His defense didn't do him any favors, but that's sort of the case right now with this team. It's not a great defensive squad, but they're good enough. The important thing for Lyles is to continue to pitch deep into games, keep the ball on the ground and keep getting those strikeouts. That shows me a lot about his development so far.

Now, Houston will go on to Chicago in another battle of the basement dwellers. Maybe they can win two straight series? Can they bring the blue and gold uniforms there too?

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Barmes slam, Walkers 5 hits lead Pirates over SD
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Clint Barmes’ first career grand slam keyed a nine-run fourth inning and Neil Walker went 5 for 5 as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the San Diego Padres 11-5 on Sunday.

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Sale has 11 Ks to lead White Sox over As 7-3
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CHICAGO (AP) — Chris Sale struck out 11 in 6 2-3 innings, A.J. Pierzynski had a two-run home run in a five-run sixth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Sunday.

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