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1:35 PM ET, July 29, 2007

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Associated Press:
With Wigginton aboard, Astros designate Ensberg for assignment  —  HOUSTON — One day after acquiring Ty Wigginton in a trade with Tampa Bay, the Houston Astros designated struggling third baseman Morgan Ensberg for assignment on Sunday.  —  Houston also recalled left-hander Mark McLemore …
Discussion: Baseball Musings
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MLB.com:
Astros acquire Wigginton from Devil Rays
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
ESPN:
Astros' Wheeler traded to D-Rays for Wigginton
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
Patrick Allegri / MLB.com:
Reds acquire Cantu from Devil Rays
Chris Duncan / Associated Press:
Astros acquire Wigginton for Wheeler
Discussion: Boston Globe and MLB.com
Jim Carley / MLB.com:
Power play: Astros land Wigginton
George King / New York Post:
FARNSWORTH, PROCTOR ARE LIKELY CHIPS  —  If the Yankees make a trade before Tuesday afternoon's deadline it's highly likely that Kyle Farnsworth and or Scott Proctor will be in it.  And even if they aren't moved, neophyte Joba Chamberlain is a solid bet to be added to the bullpen mix as early as Tuesday.
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Sports Illustrated:
How do you spell relief?  —  Yankees looking to strengthen bullpen with Gagne  —  Also in this column:  —  The Yankees are working on a two-pronged makeover of their bullpen that could significantly enhance their chances to get back to the playoffs for a 13th straight season, if only they can pull it off.
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
METS, YANKS AFTER GAGNE  —  The Yankees and Mets join the Red Sox as the teams still trying to land Rangers closer Eric Gagne as the trade deadline nears, The Post has learned.  —  However, neither the Yankees nor Mets seem willing to give up a significant prospect for a player who can be a free agent after the season.
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Kat O'Brien / Newsday:
Yankees demote Igawa to Scranton
Adam Kilgore / Washington Post:
Young Signs A Two-Year Extension  —  The Washington Nationals announced the signing of first baseman Dmitri Young, the team's lone all-star, to a $10-million, two-year contract extension on Saturday.  The move reinforces Young's remarkable turnaround, removes a possible trade chip …
Discussion: Capitol Punishment
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Notes: Time running out for Johnson
Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:   Bacsik Delivers For Nats
John Harper / NY Daily News:
To Keith, as to fans, something feels wrong  —  Just when you think the Mets are shifting into a higher gear for the stretch run, they lose three out of four to the Pirates and Nationals, the dregs of the National League.  August is only a couple of days away now and you wonder if it is ever …
Dan Rosenheck / New York Times:
Opponents Pay a Painful Price in Walking Bonds  —  Barry Bonds may not have had to overcome the obstacles that Hank Aaron did in trying to become baseball's career home run leader, but Aaron did enjoy one advantage Bonds would dearly appreciate: He rarely lacked for a pitch to hit.
Discussion: ESPN and Associated Press
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Juan C. Rodriguez / Sun-Sentinel:
Marlins break in 9th but hold off Bonds
Discussion: Marlins Today
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Pitchers' injuries might be more serious  —  Lowe has an irritated hip and Penny left Thursday's game because of an abdominal strain.  —  DENVER — The injuries to Derek Lowe and Brad Penny could be more serious than they have been letting on.  —  Trainer Stan Conte clarified that Lowe …
Discussion: Baseball Musings
Chuck Finder / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Pirates Notebook: Starting rotation changes in works  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Pirates yesterday made the following changes:  —  Removed pitcher John Van Benschoten from their rotation, sending him to Class AAA Indianapolis for more work.  —  Delayed Tom Gorzelanny, skipping his turn early …
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
If Tex arrives, will Elvis leave building?  —  A few thoughts while wondering how many years it's been since the Braves had a better lineup than 1.  Johnson/Escobar, 2.  Renteria, 3.  Chipper, 4.  Teixeira, 5.  McCann, 6.  Francouer, 7.  Andruw, 8.  Diaz/Harris.
Discussion: Rain Delay
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Notes: Interest in Teixeira peaks  —  Diamondbacks enter pool of suitors; pitching remains price  —  ARLINGTON — The Arizona Diamondbacks may be a late entry into the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes.  —  Major League sources said that the Diamondbacks, who went into Saturday's games …
Scott Lauber / Phillies/baseball:
July 29 — REYES OF HOPE?  —  Heard an interesting rumor last night after our final deadline for the 50-cent edition.  The Phillies dispatched major-league scouting director Gordon Lakey to St. Louis to watch Anthony Reyes, the Cardinals' down-on-his-luck right-hander who was making …
Dan Pieringer / Yahoo! Sports:
Oakland (49-55) at Seattle (56-46)  —  The Seattle Mariners were terrible against the Oakland Athletics last season.  Now, they're using their four-game series against the A's to bounce back from a season-high losing streak.  —  Looking to clinch its fourth straight series win against Oakland …
Discussion: Athletics Nation
Greg Johnson / Los Angeles Times:
Value could shift on No. 756 ball  —  Auctioneers and collectors weigh in on the possibilities if and when Bonds hits his record-breaking home run.  —  Fame, so the saying goes, is fleeting, and the same could be said for the near-term financial value of the ball that would make Barry Bonds baseball's all-time home run king.
Discussion: New York Post
 
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