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Dunn has yet to receive offer from Nats — Fox Sports — If the Nationals truly want to keep first baseman Adam Dunn, they have yet to make that intention clear. — The Nats have not offered Dunn a contract extension in any form, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
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Bruce Levine / ESPN:
Source: Washington Nationals want two top Chicago White Sox prospects for Adam Dunn
Source: Washington Nationals want two top Chicago White Sox prospects for Adam Dunn
Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
Deadline deal unlikely for White Sox
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Coghlan goes on DL after celebration injury — Shaving-cream pie attack injures outfielder's left knee — SAN FRANCISCO — Excessive celebration after a dramatic walk-off win has proven costly for the Marlins. — During the elation in the aftermath of the Marlins' 5-4 win over the Braves …
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Joel Sherman / NY Post: Hardball:
Joba loses setup role, but Yankees won't send him to minors — Joba Chamberlain has lost his exclusive eighth-inning job, but is in no jeopardy of being sent to the minors, sources told The Post. — Joe Girardi refused to say on Monday night that Chamberlain had lost his job …
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Dan Shaughnessy / Boston Globe:
A trip to see Sox' ship — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Reading Red Sox dispatches from Oakland and Seattle was depressing. The estimable Amalie Benjamin and indefatigable Pete Abraham kept me up to date as the Sox stumbled out West, but I had to come out here to see for myself.
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Ellsbury shines in minor league play — ANAHEIM — Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona may have more to say on the subject at Angel Stadium later Tuesday, but the Gulf Coast League portion of Jacoby Ellsbury's rehab assignment may have come to an end. — Ellsbury played six innings …
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Also See — Did you attend this game? If so, start chronicling your sports memories today with ESPN's Sports Passport. Enter the games you attend, upload your photos and share your memories! — I was there » — Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Garza throws in the first inning …
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Andrew Marchand / ESPN:
New York Yankees on no-trade list of Kansas City Royals' closer Joakim Soria — NEW YORK — If the Yankees are indeed interested in acquiring Kansas City Royals All-Star closer Joakim Soria, they will face one more hurdle — a no-trade clause. The Yankees are one of the six teams on Soria's no-trade list …
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Daily Rumble: Werth believes he's staying put — It's tough to remember this sort of thing this time of year, so we'll remind you: — On the other end of every trade rumor, there's a human being — who just happens to play baseball for a living — whose entire life is floating in all the hot air we generate.
Mark Saxon / ESPN:
Dan Haren leaves Los Angeles Angels debut after liner to arm — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Dan Haren had to leave his first start with the Los Angeles Angels after his right forearm was struck by a Kevin Youkilis line drive. — After an examination by team doctor Craig Milhouse …
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Jeff Schultz:
Braves had no choice but to cut losses with McLouth — This is what Nate McLouth looks like when he hits a home run. It's an old picture. (Hyosub Shin/AJC) — When I spoke to Braves general manager Frank Wren earlier today and asked about the struggling Nate McLouth, this is what he said …
Aaron Gleeman / HardballTalk:
Adam Dunn “scolded” for visiting Bob Uecker during a game — Adam Dunn was out of the Nationals' lineup Saturday, so he decided to pay an in-game visit to the Brewers' radio booth, where legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker was back in action after returning from heart surgery.
Andy Martino / NY Daily News:
With Cliff Lee and Dan Haren off the market, it looks like Mets will stand pat at trade deadline — The conversations began immediately after Sunday's loss, the ninth of an 11-game road trip, as Omar Minaya sat at the desk in Jerry Manuel's Dodger Stadium office, and Manuel sat in a chair, speaking quietly.
Evan Grant / Texas Rangers:
Rich Harden's dominant rehab outing could make for interesting decision by Rangers — RHP Rich Harden finally had the kind of rehab outing on Monday the Rangers have been waiting to see. Now, we'll have to wait and see if its enough to get him back in the rotation this weekend when the Rangers go to Los Angeles to face the Angels.
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Terez A. Paylor / Kansas City Star:
Catcher Kendall's milestone draws praise — Royals catcher Jason Kendall has reached a number of career milestones this season, but the 15-year veteran has consistently downplayed each one. — However, when asked about Kendall's latest achievement - he became only the fifth catcher …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Ramirez: I guess I'll stay with Cubs next season — Ramirez seems inclined to exercise his $14.6 million option for next season — HOUSTON — The Cubs don't know what their roster will look like by the end of the week, much less the end of the season. — But next year is already starting to come into focus.
Sean Forman / Baseball-Reference Blog:
Changes to Maris and Mantle's Batting Totals — Lyle Spatz, chair of the SABR Records Committee has allowed me to reprint this note that he wrote about the recently made changes to Maris and Mantle's 1961 season totals. — We'll have more to say on this in the future …
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Big Z eager to apologize to teammates — ‘I know I made a mistake,’ pitcher says as activation nears — HOUSTON — Carlos Zambrano said Tuesday that he can't wait to see his Cubs teammates to apologize in person, something he would have done sooner if allowed. — “I know I made a mistake,” Zambrano told MLB.com on Tuesday.
Jeff Sullivan / SBNation.com:
Concussion Sends Jason Bay To Disabled List — 3 days ago: LOS ANGELES CA - JULY 24: Jason Bay #44 of the New York Mets receives high fives from the dugout after scoring on a base hit by Jose Reyes in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 24 2010 in Los Angeles California.
Mctaggart / Tag's Lines:
Location not an issue for Oswalt — When it comes to a preferred destination, Astros right-hander Roy Oswalt isn't being too picky, as long as he gets a chance to play for a contender. — Oswalt, who has been the center of trade speculation since he asked for a trade two months ago …
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Bernardo Fallas / Houston Chronicle:
Oswalt indicates stance on trade has flexibility
Oswalt indicates stance on trade has flexibility
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