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How Tim Flannery, the Giants Coach, Got Back to Writing Songs

Tim Flannery’s rollicking life as an athlete and a musician was nearly cut short by a staph infection. But one of baseball’s most unlikely characters found his way back.

By Scott Miller

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Rangers End Losing Streak With Win Over Mets

Texas lost eight games in a row, and gave up its long-held lead in the A.L. West. The team hope Monday’s win over the Mets is the start of something special.

By Tyler Kepner

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Rangers Add Max Scherzer in AL West Battle With Houston Astros

Texas’ big spending was finally paying off, but a July swoon had the Houston Astros closing in. Will the Rangers’ trade for Max Scherzer be enough to win the A.L. West?

By Scott Miller

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Padres and Rangers Both Deal With Controversial Plate Blocking Calls

A night after Bruce Bochy said a replay ruling was “one of the worst calls I’ve ever seen,” another controversial call on a play at the plate added even more confusion.

By Benjamin Hoffman