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2:40 PM ET, July 15, 2013

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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
With Revere out a while, Phils seeking center fielder  —  Outfielder says he could miss 6-8 weeks after breaking bone in ankle  —  PHILADELPHIA — Ben Revere had been one of the hottest hitters on the planet until he broke a bone in his right ankle Saturday in Game 1 of a doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park.
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Todd Zolecki / The Zo Zone:
Phillies Looking for CF Help with Revere Out
Edward Creech / MLB Rumors:   Phillies Looking For A Center Fielder
Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Big boppers ready to take their swings in Derby  —  Fielder seeks repeat of home run crown in Monday's main event  —  They'll be the home run kings of Queens, and their power presentation will shine at Citi Field.  —  The All-Star appetizer that is the Chevrolet Home Run Derby takes place …
Adam Rubin / ESPN.com:
Harvey, Scherzer get call for All-Star starts  —  NEW YORK — Right-hander Matt Harvey's first full season in the majors has been highlighted by three flirtations with no-hitters, New York Mets fans anointing days he pitches as “Harvey Day,” and a photo shoot for ESPN The Magazine's “Body Issue.”
Discussion: True Blue LA, ESPN and Associated Press
Alfredo Aceves / Union-News:
Alfredo Aceves said he was hurt in Seattle: 'I can't pitch ... It may be the end of the season for me'  —  Evan Drellich, MassLive.com By Evan Drellich, MassLive.com  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The chances of Alfredo Aceves helping the Red Sox down the stretch — or being traded — both took a hit on Sunday.
Maggie Wiggin / Metsblog:
The Futures Game and a glimpse of the future  —  Mets prospects Noah Syndergaard, Brandon Nimmo and Rafael Montero were all part of yesterday's MLB Futures Game at Citi Field.  —  In this video, Nimmo, Syndergaard, B-Mets Manager Pedro Lopez, and Team USA Manager Mookie Wilson discuss each …
Discussion: Purple Row
Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Rockies Acquire Armando Galarraga  —  Here's your rundown of Monday's minor moves from around the league...  - The Rockies have traded minor league right-hander Parker Frazier to the Reds in exchange for Armando Galarraga, the team announced on Twitter.  Frazier was the team's eighth-round pick …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Nelson's stage starting to meet his stature  —  Hard-throwing, 6-foot-6 Futures prospect moving up professional ranks  —  NEW YORK — The first big league All-Star Game staged in the home park of the Mets was played in 1964, and the pitcher who surrendered the final-pitch home run …
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Marlins Unlikely To Make Major Trades  —  The Marlins have improved greatly over the course of the season, as evidenced by their 22-17 record since May 31.  MLB.com's Joe Frisaro writes that the team attributes the success to a young core coming together and isn't likely to sell significant pieces to jeopardize that core.
Discussion: The Fish Pond
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
(USATSI)  —  Cubs star right-hander Matt Garza, who separated himself as the top available starting pitcher with a string of impressive recent outings, has received notice that he will likely be traded after contract talks didn't produce an extension.  Garza is drawing interest from the Rangers …
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Canadian Press:
Davis hits 37th HR to tie AL record, Orioles beat Jays
Discussion: Camden Chat and TSN.ca
Drew Silva / HardballTalk:
Rangers, Blue Jays are the “front-runners” for Matt Garza
Discussion: ESPN and Bluebird Banter
Fox Sports:
No-no creates Giant Freakin' dilemma  —  The Freak.  The two Cy Young Awards.  The 2010 World Series title.  The regression.  The frustration.  The worries about his delivery and durability.  The temporary move to the bullpen in last year's playoffs.  The World Series resurgence.
Danny Knobler / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Futures Game Notes: Padres ready to sell, might listen on Headley  —  NEW YORK — Two of the Padres' NL West rivals were on the buy-sell fence in the days before the All-Star break.  —  Not the Padres.  —  Even before they couldn't get a hit off Tim Lincecum, the Padres had already stopped thinking …
Jorge Castillo / New Jersey Online:
Jordany Valdespin caused stir in Mets clubhouse after being notified of demotion  —  Jordany Valdespin was hitting .188 when he was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas last night.  ( Hunter Martin/Getty Images)  —  PITTSBURGH - When manager Terry Collins informed Jordany Valdespin that the Mets …
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Workman, Yo!  —  Brandon Workman finishes five innings against the Oakland Athletics with a no-hitter intact.  He walked one and struck out five so far.  This is his first major league start after making one relief appearance.  His minor league profile was a pitcher with a high strikeout rate …
 
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Edward Creech / MLB Rumors:
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