8/11 Morning Marquee: Anthony Rizzo walk-off, Tyler Skaggs to have Tommy John surgery

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Anthony Rizzo‘s walk-off single against a five-man infield in the 12th inning gave the Cubs the win, avoiding a sweep. It was their sixth extra-inning game in their last 12 contests. Ryan Sweeney‘s leadoff double set up the rally.

Around the league: Angles starter Tyler Skaggs will have season-ending Tommy John surgery, Clayton Kershaw won his 14th game on the year, the Royals stole seven bases in their seventh straight win, and Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina had his cast removed from his thumb.

Cubbies Crib: Rizzo hits walk-off single in 12th for 3-2 Cubs win

Chicago Tribune: Major league education for Cubs’ Javier Baez continues

Chicago Sun-Times: Cubs Chris Coghlan, Jacob Turner: Pressure on prospects doesn’t help

ESPN Chicago: Cubs add Jacob Turner to roster

CSN Chicago: As Baez-Manie settles, Cubs know better days are ahead

NBC Sports MLB: Angels starter Tyler Skaggs need Tommy John elbow surgery, will be out until 2016

FOX Sports MLB: Kershaw wins 14th, Dodgers beat Brewers

CBS Sports MLB: Royals steal 7 bases in 7th straight win, narrow AL Central gap

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Molina’s cast removed; Wacha still throwing

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