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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Alex Rodriguez not planning to make deal with MLB — New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has no intention of negotiating a settlement with Major League Baseball, two persons close to Rodriguez told USA TODAY Sports, and currently plans to appeal any potential suspension.
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George A. King III / New York Post:
In desperate need of power, Yankees close to deal for Soriano — ARLINGTON — In dire need of a bat with thump and an indication the Yankees may believe that Alex Rodriguez isn't going to play this season, the toothless Bombers are close to acquiring Alfonso Soriano from the Cubs, The Post has learned.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs, Yankees in talks about Soriano deal … PHOENIX - The Cubs and New York Yankees are in talks with the New York Yankees about a deal that would return Alfonso Soriano to the Bronx. — The New York Post reported early Tuesday that the teams were close to a deal that would Soriano …
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Yankees, Cubs Have Talked Soriano
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
MLB Suspends Ryan Braun For Remainder Of Season
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Erik Brady / USA Today:
Brewers' Ryan Braun suspended for rest of season
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Adam McCalvy / Brew Beat:
Brewers' Melvin: ‘Happy this is over’
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Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Red Sox, Pedroia Agree On Extension — 5:53pm: The extension is officially complete, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports (via Twitter). — 12:30pm: The Red Sox and Dustin Pedroia have agreed in principle on an extension worth approximately $100MM over seven years, tweets Rob Bradford of WEEI.com.
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ESPN:
Report: Pedroia, Red Sox have $100M deal — The Boston Red Sox and All-Star second baseman Dustin Pedroia have agreed on a seven-year contract worth around $100 million, according to a report on WEEI.com. — The deal, according to the report, will begin after the 2014 season and run through 2021.
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Red Sox, Cardinals emerge among potential Jake Peavy suitors — The Red Sox and Cardinals appear to be emerging as two of the potential players for White Sox star right-hander Jake Peavy, according to sources. — Several other teams could be in the mix, and the Diamondbacks …
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Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Marquis out for season due to elbow injury — MILWAUKEE — Padres pitcher Jason Marquis will miss the remainder of the season after it was determined on Monday that he has significant damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. — Manager Bud Black said Marquis met earlier Monday …
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Mets Request Release Waivers On Shaun Marcum — The Mets announced today that they have placed right-hander Shaun Marcum on unconditional release waivers after it was confirmed that he is unlikely to pitch again this season (Twitter links). — Marcum, 31, pitched to a 5.29 ERA in 78 1/3 innings …
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Indians Agree To $950,000 Deal With Leandro Linares — Cuban righthander Leandro Linares has agreed to sign with the Indians for a $950,000 bonus. — Linares, 19, has been one of the top pitching prospects on the international market who is subject to the international bonus pools.
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WTOP.com:
Monk, Green weigh in on team-name controversy — WASHINGTON - Redskins training camp opens on Thursday, and as the team prepares for the 2013 season, controversy grinds on over the team's name: Should it be changed? — Two Redskins Hall of Famers have weighed in.
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Rangers acquire coveted right-hander Garza — Three prospects plus one or two players to be named dealt to Cubs — ARLINGTON — The Rangers had been trying to trade for right-hander Matt Gaza for 2 1/2 years. On Monday, after two weeks of trade talks and another near-miss, Texas finally achieved its goal.
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Dave Cameron / FanGraphs Baseball:
It's Time To Move The Trade Deadline — The trade deadline is in eight days. Thus far, we've seen the Cubs trade away Scott Feldman, the Cubs trade away Scott Hairston, the Cubs trade away Matt Garza, and most recently, the Cubs getting close to trading away Alfonso Soriano.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nationals dismiss Eckstein, name Schu hitting coach — Former roving hitting instructor for Washington takes over to lead slumping offense — WASHINGTON — On Sunday morning, according to Rick Eckstein, Nationals manager Davey Johnson assured him that he was doing a good job as the team's hitting coach.
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Associated Press:
Key 9th inning helps Braves rally against Mets — NEW YORK — Jason Heyward made a diving catch with runners on first and second and two outs in the ninth inning after pinch-hitter Reed Johnson hit a go-ahead single with two outs in a two-run top half, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 2-1 …
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