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Pirates designate LHP Josh Fleming for assignment one night after a poor relief performance

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Left-handed pitcher Josh Fleming was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, one day after he allowed six runs while getting just three outs in a relief appearance.

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Orioles-Blue Jays game is rained out, to be made up as part of a July 29 doubleheader

BALTIMORE (AP) — Toronto manager John Schneider was encouraged by his team's improved health. But a rainout probably wasn't the worst thing. The Blue Jays' game against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night was postponed because of rain.

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Nola fires 4-hitter in 4th career shutout as MLB-best Phillies blank Mets 4-0 for 2-game sweep

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Nola pitched a four-hitter for his fourth major league shutout and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the slumping New York Mets 4-0 on Tuesday to finish a two-game sweep. “He was fantastic. I mean, he had everything going.

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Bryce Harper scratched from Phillies' lineup with migraine

NEW YORK (AP) — Bryce Harper was a late scratch from the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup Tuesday against the New York Mets because of a migraine.

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Cubs add bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander Tyson Miller from Mariners

ATLANTA (AP) — The Chicago Cubs added bullpen depth on Tuesday by acquiring right-hander Tyson Miller from the Seattle Mariners. Miller, 28, was a fourth-round pick by the Cubs in 2016. He had a 3.09 ERA in 11 2/3 innings with Seattle this season.

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Braves host the Cubs, look to continue home win streak

Chicago Cubs (24-18, second in the NL Central) vs. Atlanta Braves (25-13, second in the NL East) Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jameson Taillon (3-0, 1.13 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 16 strikeouts); Braves: Chris Sale (5-1, 2.