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Greinke gets 200th win, pitches Astros past A’s 4-1
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — After earning his 200th win, Zack Greinke hopes he’s on his way to even bigger achievements with the Houston Astros this season. Greinke reached the milestone with seven smooth innings Sunday,…
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Chapman, Canha back Bassitt in A’s 8-4 win over Astros
OAKLAND,Calif. (AP) — Chris Bassitt believes the Oakland Athletics’ struggles against the Houston Astros are due in part to the perception that the 2017 World Series championship are unbeatable. He helped pierce that aura of…
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From the Betting Window, 8/17/19: Going Back to the Well in Oakland & Texas
Friday 8/16/19 Picks & Results: Twins/Rangers UNDER 10 (-115) = WIN (+1.0 units) Astros/A’s OVER 9 (-105) = LOSS (-1.05 units) 919 Houston Astros at 920 Oakland A’s, 3:05 p.m. CT Taking the over in…
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LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Braves, Giant debut, Houston hits skid
A look at what’s happening around the majors today: STAR ATTRACTIONS The top two teams in the National League meet again when Cody Bellinger and the Dodgers visit Atlanta. Los Angeles starter Hyun-Jin Ryu (12-2)…
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A’s edge Astros 3-2 in 13 to inch closer in playoff chase
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have been pretty good this season when hitting home runs, and added to their total with a pair of solo shots off Houston ace Justin Verlander. Manager Bob…
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From the Betting Window, 8/16/19: Two Totals for Friday Night’s MLB Slate
Thursday Picks & Results: Cards/Reds OVER 9.5 = LOSS (-1.10 units) Mets/Braves OVER 10.5 = WIN (+1.0 units) 973 Minnesota Twins at 974 Texas Rangers, 7:05 p.m. CT These two teams combined for 19 runs…
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A’s hold off Houston 7-6 in a home run derby with 10 homers
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Bob Melvin walked in after the game and had a little fun, “Coors Field tonight, huh?” Oakland’s manager joked. It sure felt like it the way balls were flying out. Matt…
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LEADING OFF: Indians head to NYC for a week, Arrieta’s call
A look at what’s happening around the majors today: BIG APPLE TEST José Ramírez, Francisco Lindor and the Indians own the majors’ best record since early June, going 43-19 while whittling away an 11 1/2-game…
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McCann grand slam in 8th powers White Sox past Astros 13-9
CHICAGO (AP) — James McCann ended a home run drought in grand style to help the Chicago White Sox make a statement against one of baseball’s top teams. McCann hit a tiebreaking grand slam in…
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Astros and White Sox split doubleheader
CHICAGO (AP) — Ivan Nova sparkled for nine innings to stay on a roll. Gerrit Cole’s hot streak was put on hold before he even threw a pitch. Nova tossed a four-hitter and the Chicago…
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