8/15 Morning Marquee: Rob Manfred elected new MLB Commissioner
By Brandon Cain
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Rob Manfred will succeed retiring MLB Commissioner Bud Selig as the next head of the MLB following a vote Thursday.
Edwin Jackson struggled as he allowed five runs in just 4 2/3 innings for the Chicago Cubs to drop the series finale to Milwaukee 6-2 Thursday.
Around the league: Yu Darvish is uncertain about his return to the Rangers’ starting rotation this year, Rockies’ Carlos Gonzalez will have knee surgery, Twins’ top prospect Byron Buxton only suffered a concussion after a violent collision in the outfield Wednesday, and the Pirates claimed John Axford off waivers from Cleveland.
Cubbies Crib: Rooftop owners sue city over Wrigley Field renovations
Chicago Tribune: Cubs trade former first-round pick Brett Jackson
Chicago Sun-Times: Edwin Jackson’s job in jeopardy after another poor start
Daily Herald: Cubs tweak starting rotation
CSN Chicago: Luis Valbuena wishes he could stay with the Cubs ‘forever’
ESPN Chicago: Dan Straily to start for Cubs on Saturday
NBC Sports MLB: Pirates claim John Axford off waivers from Indians
CBS Sports MLB: Carlos Gonzalez to undergo knee surgery
FOX Sports MLB: Twins relieved top prospect Byron Buxton only has concussion
Dallas Morning News: No surgery for Darvish, uncertain about return to Texas Rangers rotation
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