Top News:
ESPN:
Sources: Braves deal Teixeira to Angels for Kotchman — One of the biggest names bandied about as Thursday's trade deadline approaches has found a new home. — Sources close to the situation told ESPN.com's Jayson Stark on Tuesday that Atlanta Braves first baseman Mark Teixeira is headed …
RELATED:
Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Kotchman for Teixeira in works — Angels first baseman Casey Kotchman was pulled off the field during pregame warm-ups this afternoon at Fenway Park. And there are strong indications he is about to be traded to the Braves for Mark Teixeira, according to a source with knowledge of those discussions.
Discussion:
Trade Talk, MetsBlog.com, River Ave. Blues, Los Angeles Times, The Spot Starters, Chop-n-Change, The Bronx Block and MLB Rumors
Jayson Stark / ESPN:
More teams in Teixeira mix — Add the Dodgers and Yankees to the list of teams that have expressed some level of interest in Mark Teixeira. — According to clubs that have spoken with the Braves, the bulk of their conversations continue to be with the four primary teams identified Monday …
Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Teixeira headed to Angels; A's fielding Street offers — As the clock ticks toward Thursday's 4 p.m. Eastern trading deadline, Sports Illustrated senior writer Jon Heyman weighs in with the latest trade talk from around the major leagues. Check back for updates throughout the day.
Sports Illustrated:
Dodgers interested in deal for Manny — The Dodgers are one of a few teams to be showing interest in Manny Ramirez and are currently in discussions with Boston, SI.com has learned. — However the talks are said to be in the very early stages, and there are numerous complications and hurdles …
RELATED:
Dan Graziano / New Jersey Online:
NY Mets have been in contact with Red Sox about Manny Ramirez — TRADE WINDS METS BUZZ — Contrary to the denials that made the rounds Monday, officials from both teams say the Mets have contacted the Red Sox about Manny Ramirez and are interested in pursuing a deal for him if Boston decides to make him available.
Joel Sherman / Hardball:
TRADE DEADLINE CONFIDENTIAL: Manny and Tex — The Red Sox and Dodgers are engaged in substantive talks involving Manny Ramirez, according to sources, and if a deal can be finalized the expectation is that Boston would push to the front of the line on obtaining Mark...
ESPN:
Manny's all about the money — Everyone in the clubhouse knows the names. Joba Chamberlain (twice), Felix Hernandez (twice), Edinson Volquez, Justin Verlander — pitchers that Manny Ramirez didn't feel quite right to face, be it a knee, a hamstring, his contract or the pitcher's velocity …
Ted Berg / SNY.tv:
Deal or no deal? — Mets have outfield options with deadline approaching — A reader, Steve from Brooklyn, asked me to scour the trade market for potential Mets outfield acquisitions, and that follows below. Although I couldn't possibly weigh in on every name that's been bandied about …
Discussion:
MetsBlog.com
RELATED:
Enrique Rojas / ESPN:
Source: Outfielder Guillen wants trade from Royals … Left fielder Jose Guillen wants out of Kansas City pronto, according to a source who spoke to ESPNdeportes.com on condition of anonymity. — Guillen feels the Royals have not kept the promises made when he signed for three years …
Howard Megdal / New York Observer:
Hot Streak or Not, the Yankees Still Need Starters — The New York Yankees showed Friday night, with a dramatic 1-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox, that their years-long attempt to find a number one starter is finally over with the development of Joba Chamberlain.
Discussion:
yankeesdaily.com
RELATED:
George A. King III / New York Post:
A WASH-OUT — YANKS' DEAL FOR M'S LEFTY IN JEOPARDY — Though the Yankees are saying otherwise, a potential deal for Jarrod Washburn isn't dead yet. Not with so much time before Thursday's trading deadline remaining. And Sidney Ponson and Mike Mussina getting pounded on consecutive nights …
RELATED:
Mark Hale / New York Post:MATSUI HAS GOOD DAY REHABBING — Hideki Matsui, who restarted …
Discussion:
yankeesdaily.com
Dejan Kovacevic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Pirates Notebook: LaRoche to DL; Bixler coming — The Pirates today will place first baseman Adam LaRoche on the 15-day disabled list and recall infielder Brian Bixler from Class AAA Indianapolis, sources confirmed early this morning. — LaRoche and second baseman Freddy Sanchez sat …
RELATED:
Jeff Schultz / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Stick a fork in Braves, they're done — The day after a second straight meltdown in Philadelphia, the Braves put two more players on the disabled list. This time it was just their best starting pitcher and their best position player. — So much for the post-season tease.
RELATED:
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:Elbow injury could end Hudson's season
Discussion:
MetsBlog.com
Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Mahay going to Phillies? — Left-handed reliever Ron Mahay could be on the verge of heading to the Phillies. — According to clubs that have been speaking with the Royals, they've been having extensive conversations with the Phillies about a trade that would send Mahay to Philadelphia …
Richard Durrett / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers play it cool when it comes to heat — rdurrett@dallasnews.com — ARLINGTON - The white board near the main entrance of the Texas Rangers' clubhouse included a brief reminder to players: “Temperature near 100 degrees or more. Drink plenty of water.”
RELATED:
Richard Durrett / Dallas Morning News:Young suffers finger fracture as Texas Rangers lose, 7-5
Discussion:
MLB Rumors
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Dodgers fall short of picking up Kuroda — Comeback bid nearly erases hole dug by starter — LOS ANGELES — Long after Casey Blake and Joe Torre were done explaining their ejections Monday night and after the fan that jumped into the Giants dugout had been ejected and the parking lots had emptied …
RELATED:
Ben Bolch / Los Angeles Times:Dodgers' Nomar Garciaparra has sprained knee ligament
Discussion:
Baseball Musings
Joe Christensen / Around the Majors:
Tuesday afternoon update: Hawkins, Everett — Heading over to the ballpark after working the phones today. Nothing Earth shattering to report, but a couple tidbits: — (*) The Twins are competing with the Tigers for LaTroy Hawkins. Lots of bullpen issues for the Tigers and they were interested in signing him last winter.
Discussion:
MLB Rumors
