Dodgers and Red Sox Shine as Monday’s MLB Slate Delivers Plenty of Runs

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Dodgers and Red Sox Shine as Monday’s MLB Slate Delivers Plenty of Runs

MLB’s August 17 slate delivered a split Cardinals-Reds doubleheader, while the Rays edged the Orioles 7-6. The Phillies rallied past the Marlins 6-5, and the Tigers beat the Pirates 8-5. Boston crushed Arizona 11-1, while the Mets topped San Diego 2-1. The Dodgers rolled past Colorado 11-5, and Kansas City defeated Oakland 9-5 in Monday action.

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MLB owners unanimously approved the Padres’ new ownership group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano, making Jones the first Black woman to become a majority owner of an MLB franchise. Feliciano will serve as San Diego’s control person. The $3.9 billion sale is expected to close in the coming weeks, with the couple targeting sustained long-term championship success.

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