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Dave Martinez defends coaching staff as sputtering Nationals' losing streak reaches seven

Dave Martinez defends coaching staff as sputtering Nationals' losing streak reaches seven

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez bristled Saturday when asked how much of his team’s recent offensive struggles should be apportioned between players and his coaches after the 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins.
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Aaron Civale gets what he wanted and remains a starter with quick trade to Chicago White Sox

Aaron Civale gets what he wanted and remains a starter with quick trade to Chicago White Sox

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Aaron Civale joined the White Sox on Saturday, giving the right-hander a day to get to know his new Chicago teammates before starting for them after being traded from the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Swanson and Boyd help the NL Central-leading Cubs top the Pirates 2-1

Swanson and Boyd help the NL Central-leading Cubs top the Pirates 2-1

CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson homered, Matthew Boyd pitched six sharp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday.
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Jesus Sanchez homers as Marlins hold off Nationals 4-3 to clinch series victory

Jesus Sanchez homers as Marlins hold off Nationals 4-3 to clinch series victory

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jesús Sánchez homered in the seventh inning, and the Miami Marlins held off the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Saturday.
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Stephenson hits a grand slam in 6-run fifth as Reds rout Tigers 11-1

Stephenson hits a grand slam in 6-run fifth as Reds rout Tigers 11-1

DETROIT (AP) — Tyler Stephenson hit a grand slam in a six-run fifth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1 on Saturday.
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Astros rookie outfielder Jacob Melton sidelined with a sprained ankle

Astros rookie outfielder Jacob Melton sidelined with a sprained ankle

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros placed rookie outfielder Jacob Melton on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a sprained right ankle. Melton was injured playing defense in Friday night's win over Minnesota. The 24-year-old Melton hit .
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Nationals' bat-retrieving dog Bruce laps up pregame attention, makes MLB debut

Nationals' bat-retrieving dog Bruce laps up pregame attention, makes MLB debut

WASHINGTON (AP) — The dog days of summer arrived Saturday at Nationals Park.
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Pirates catcher Endy Rodríguez is going to get an injection for his ailing right elbow

Pirates catcher Endy Rodríguez is going to get an injection for his ailing right elbow

CHICAGO (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodríguez is going to get a platelet-rich plasma injection for his ailing right elbow. Rodríguez got a second opinion from Dodgers team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.
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Royals bring home losing streak into matchup with the Athletics

Athletics (27-44, fifth in the AL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (34-36, fourth in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Jacob Lopez (0-4, 6.00 ERA, 1.
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Cardinals enter matchup against the Brewers on losing streak

St. Louis Cardinals (36-34, third in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (38-33, second in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Andre Pallante (4-3, 4.75 ERA, 1.
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