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Fox Sports:
In snap of ankle, ATL has to scramble — First things first: Tim Hudson is a class act, fierce competitor and heck of a pitcher, universally respected throughout baseball. — So disturbing was the grotesque fractured right ankle he suffered Wednesday night that players …
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McCovey Chronicles, Brew Beat and Disciples of Uecker
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves will consider trade options after Hudson injury — NEW YORK - The loss of veteran Tim Hudson to a season-ending ankle injury Wednesday opened a gaping hole in the Braves' starting rotation, and they'll consider all options to fill it, both in-house and a limited trade market.
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MLB Rumors and Talking Chop
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Sox counting on Peavy, at least 1 more time — Trade-bait starter will go Thursday to try to salvage series finale after Tigers romp 6-2 — White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy on his Thursday start vs. Detroit. — Jake Peavy will attempt to reverse a negative trend Thursday against the Tigers …
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MLB Rumors, Over the Monster and whygavs.com
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Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
Peavy trade discussions include Boston's Middlebrooks — CHICAGO — At 19 games under .500 and a season-worst 15 games out of first place in the American League Central entering Wednesday's contest with Detroit, the White Sox are operating from a surprising position of power as the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline quickly approaches.
Star-Telegram / Foul Territory:
Three hitters targeted by Rangers for trade — The Rangers, facing the possibility that right-fielder Nelson Cruz could be suspended and without much production from their other outfielders, have set their sights on Chicago White Sox outfielder Alex Rios, San Francisco right fielder Hunter Pence …
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Lookout Landing, MLB Daily Dish, South Side Sox, Baseball Nation and HardballTalk
Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Rangers Targeting Rios, Pence, Morales
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SI Wire and Postcards From Elysian Fields
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Epstein: Soriano asks for 2-3 days to make decision — Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano on trade talks with Yankees. — PHOENIX — The Cubs may be saying goodbye to the Alfonso Soriano era while saying hello to the Lake Show. — After reports that the Yankees were talking to the Cubs about Soriano …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Bruce Levine / ESPN:
Soriano tells Cubs he would accept Yanks deal — PHOENIX — Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano said Wednesday he gave team president Theo Epstein a list of teams he would accept a trade to and it included the New York Yankees. — “I have a list. The Yankees are on the list,” …
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The LoHud Yankees Blog and NESN.com
Scott Lauber / Boston Herald:
Standing pat in Sox bullpen — Photo by: — PICTURE PERFECT: The Red Sox come off the field after the fourth inning of last night's game against the Rays as the sun sets behind Fenway Park. — By: — For weeks, and especially in the six days since losing Andrew Bailey for the season …
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MLB Rumors and Over the Monster
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csnphilly.com:
Contract extension for Utley? Sure feels like it — ST. LOUIS — Are the Phillies nearing a contract extension with Chase Utley? — The hunch here is that they might be. — Something seems to be brewing. — Again, it's just a hunch, but we thought we'd share it anyway.
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Philly.com, The Good Phight, HardballTalk, MLB Daily Dish, MLB Rumors and True Blue LA
Lindsay Kramer / Central NY Sports:
Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry: Spitters are one thing, steroids are quite another — Gaylord Perry enjoyed the peaceful view from a rocking chair on the porch of his farm Tuesday afternoon in Spruce Pine, N.C. — The hours were a few final moments of relaxation before Perry heads to upstate New York.
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CBSSports.com and HardballTalk
Shi Davidi / Sportsnet.ca:
Source: Jays' Morrow likely done for the season — TORONTO - Brandon Morrow has an entrapped radial nerve in his right forearm and is likely out for the rest of the season, a source told sportsnet.ca Wednesday night. — The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander visited Dr. James Andrews earlier …
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Bluebird Banter and CBSSports.com
Canadian Press:
Hosmer homers twice in Royals' win over Orioles — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eric Hosmer hit two home runs and Alcides Escobar drove in the winning run in the ninth to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night. — David Lough singled and scored …
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Camden Chat
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