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Continued poor hitting has Braves fending off trade deadline questions after series loss to Angels

Continued poor hitting has Braves fending off trade deadline questions after series loss to Angels

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves don't want to hear they are running out of time to prove they can still compete for a playoff spot. Continued offensive woes are making a case Atlanta could be sellers instead of buyers at the trade deadline.
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George Springer homers twice, Blue Jays sweep Yankees to take AL East lead

TORONTO (AP) — George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the AL East lead.
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Springer homers twice, Blue Jays win 8-5 to sweep Yankees and take first in AL East

Springer homers twice, Blue Jays win 8-5 to sweep Yankees and take first in AL East

TORONTO — George Springer smacked a pair of two-run homers to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to an 8-5 win and a four-game series sweep over the New York Yankees on Thursday.
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Mets top Brewers 3-2 behind Nimmo, Soto and Peterson

Mets top Brewers 3-2 behind Nimmo, Soto and Peterson

NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Nimmo homered again, Juan Soto came through with a tiebreaking single and the New York Mets held off the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Thursday night.
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Nationals slugger James Wood joins Ronald Acuña Jr., Cal Raleigh as participants in Home Run Derby

Nationals slugger James Wood joins Ronald Acuña Jr., Cal Raleigh as participants in Home Run Derby

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood became the third player to announce he will take part in the Home Run Derby. The derby will be held on July 14, the night before the All-Star Game, at Truist Park in Atlanta.
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Aaron Judge draws 23rd intentional walk, matches Mickey Mantle's 1957 Yankees record

TORONTO (AP) — New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge drew his 23rd intentional walk of the season in the eighth inning Thursday night against Toronto, matching Mickey Mantle’s 1957 team record. Baseball began tracking intentional walks in 1955.
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Wood has career-high five hits including 23rd HR, Nationals beat Tigers 11-7

Wood has career-high five hits including 23rd HR, Nationals beat Tigers 11-7

WASHINGTON (AP) — James Wood had a career-high five hits including his 23rd home run hours after being named to the Home Run Derby , Jake Irvin survived a rocky first to pitch six solid innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers 11
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Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff scheduled to return Sunday in Miami

NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff is scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the majors this weekend in Miami.
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Neto and Schanuel homer as dominant Soriano and Angels again shut down weak-hitting Braves

Neto and Schanuel homer as dominant Soriano and Angels again shut down weak-hitting Braves

ATLANTA (AP) — Zach Neto had three hits, including a homer , Nolan Schanuel added a two-run blast and José Soriano allowed only three hits in seven scoreless innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-1 victory over the weak-hitting Atlanta Braves
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Mets add pitchers Paul Blackburn and Dedniel Núñez to long injured list

Mets add pitchers Paul Blackburn and Dedniel Núñez to long injured list

NEW YORK (AP) — Already running low on pitching, the New York Mets added starter Paul Blackburn and reliever Dedniel Núñez to a crowded injured list Thursday in their latest flurry of roster moves.
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