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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Scouts flocking to watch Sox — With players available for right price, especially Peavy and Crain, contenders on prowl — White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper on overseeing Jesse Crain's injury rehab. — Scouts are well aware White Sox starter Jake Peavy will pitch Thursday in what appears …
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South Side Sox, HardballTalk and Bucs Dugout
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Rumors:
ChiSox Reject Cardinals' Offer For Alexei Ramirez — The White Sox have as many trade chips as any deadline seller in the majors and they're putting a high price tag on their key players. According to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune, the Sox recently turned down a trade offer …
Associated Press:
Porcello Dominates, Tigers Beat White Sox 6-2
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CBSSports.com, South Side Sox and Associated Press
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Red Sox, Cardinals emerge among potential Jake Peavy suitors
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MLB Daily Dish, NESN.com, Over the Monster and Athletics Nation
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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Bkallet / CBS New York:
Report: Alex Rodriguez Is Looking To Make Deal; Could Face Lifetime Ban — NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - One down. How many to go? — Brewers superstar Ryan Braun was the first victim of Major League Baseball's investigation into the Biogenesis of America clinic, as the league suspended …
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The LoHud Yankees Blog, SI Wire, NESN.com, River Avenue Blues and Sports Illustrated
Wallace Matthews / ESPN:
Source: A-Rod tries to make deal with MLB
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Associated Press:
Lester Pitches Red Sox to 6-2 Win Over Rays — BOSTON — Jon Lester matched his season high with eight strikeouts and overcame homers by Wil Myers and Evan Longoria as the Boston Red Sox remained in first place with a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.
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Zach Links / MLB Rumors:
Red Sox, Pedroia Agree On Extension
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Associated Press:
Orioles Acquire K-Rod From Brewers for Prospect — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Baltimore Orioles have acquired reliever Francisco Rodriguez from the Milwaukee Brewers for minor league infielder Nick Delmonico. — The Orioles cleared space for Rodriguez on the 40-man roster Tuesday …
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Canadian Press, Camden Chat, Minor League Ball, Brew Crew Ball, baseballmusings.com and Associated Press
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Doug Melvin / JSOnline:
Reaction from both Doug Melvin and Francisco Rodriguez
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MLB Rumors and Al's Ramblings
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
‘Disappointed’ Kemp says Braun should lose MVP — TORONTO — Matt Kemp wouldn't say on Tuesday that the 2011 National League MVP Award should be given to him, but did say it should be taken from suspended Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun. — “Do I feel like it should be stripped?
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Hardball Times, Brew Crew Ball, HardballTalk and NESN.com
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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HardballTalk
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Yankees, Cubs Have Talked Soriano
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SoundCloud, Pinstriped Bible and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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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Amazin' Avenue, HardballTalk and MLB Daily Dish
Canadian Press:
Herrmann's 10th-inning grand slam helps Twins beat Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Chris Herrmann, making an emergency start behind the plate for expectant father Joe Mauer, hit his first career grand slam in a seven-run 10th inning that sent the Minnesota Twins past the Los Angeles Angels 10-3 on Tuesday night.
Discussion:
Twinkie Town
Fox Sports:
Royals best trade chip is Hochevar — The Kansas City Royals have given little indication that they will trade veterans before the July 31 non-waiver deadline. But if they were going to make an exception, right-hander Luke Hochevar would be an obvious candidate.
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
Pirates Closer Jason Grilli Placed on DL — WASHINGTON — The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed National League saves leader Jason Grilli on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right forearm. — Grilli, who left Monday night's game at Washington in the ninth inning with discomfort in his forearm …
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Associated Press and Canadian Press
Associated Press:
Shelby Miller returns to form, shuts down Phillies — ST. LOUIS — Shelby Miller threw six shutout innings and Allen Craig drove in a pair of runs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. — Miller (10-6) broke out of a three-start slump …
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The Good Phight
