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6:55 PM ET, July 4, 2018

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Coley Harvey / ESPN:
Yankees put Gleyber Torres on DL with hip strain  —  NEW YORK — Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday afternoon after an MRI revealed he had a right hip strain.  —  Torres will officially begin the DL stint during the Yankees' off day Thursday …
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Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Yankees rookie Gleyber Torres pulled after pair of strikeouts due to right hip tightness, will undergo MRI  —  Stud rookie Gleyber Torres was in the starting lineup Wednesday, but he left the game in the top of the fifth with right hip tightness and was replaced at second base by Neil Walker, who began the game at third.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Sean Farrell / Daily Record:
New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine sits for fourth straight day  —  NEW YORK - Austin Romine wants to play.  And now, he feels healthy enough to return.  —  But the Yankee catcher found himself on the bench for the fourth straight day even after the tightness in his hamstring subsided.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Christian Red / New York Daily News:   Home runs from Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge provide Yankees with plenty of fireworks in 6-2 victory over Braves
Christian Red / New York Daily News:   Aaron Boone staying cautious with Austin Romine, who is frustrated with remaining out of Yankees lineup
Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Phillies look to get 10 games over .500 vs. O's |  Extra Innings  —  Thanks to Zach Eflin and Seranthony Dominguez, the two biggest pitching surprises of the season, and a spectacular game-saving play by third baseman Maikel Franco in the top of the eighth inning, the Phillies pulled out another …
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Associated Press:
Eflin wins again, Knapp has key hit as Phillies beat O's
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies could trade for Manny Machado if price is right
Discussion: Talking Chop
Stephen Pianovich / UPI:   Phillies' Aaron Nola goes for 11th win against Orioles
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Acquire Dylan Floro, Zach Neal From Reds; Designate Daniel Corcino  —  The Dodgers have acquired right-handers Dylan Floro and Zach Neal from the Reds, as per a team press release.  Los Angeles will also receive some international bonus pool space from Cincinnati in the trade …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds trade pitcher Dylan Floro to Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league pitchers  —  Looking to add a pitcher they liked in the MLB Draft a couple of years ago, the Reds traded right-handed reliever Dylan Floro to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon.
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:   Cincinnati Reds manager Jim Riggleman ejected after umpire told him to ‘do your job’
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide  —  At Wrigley Field in Chicago.  —  What happened: The Detroit Tigers lost to the Chicago Cubs, 5-2, on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field.  —  It was a close game until the bottom of the seventh inning, when Willson Contreras whacked a two-run double.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Detroit News:
Next Slide  —  Chicago — What a quaint holiday picnic the Tigers had going early Wednesday at Wrigley Field, after John Hicks and Nick Castellanos had homered early to put the Tigers on top, 2-1.  —  But a team that has had its headaches in 2018, both in failing to score later runs …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs juggle lineup against Tigers; recall Victor Caratini while designating Chris Gimenez  —  Victor Caratini discusses returning to Cubs after a stint in the minors with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune
Alex Butler / UPI:
Red Sox, Nationals sport patriotic garb is series finale  —  Players from both teams wore patriotic apparel during the Boston Red Sox's 3-0 win against the Washington Nationals Wednesday at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.  —  They wore American flag arm sleeves, high socks …
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ESPN:   Nats activate Matt Adams (broken finger) from DL
Harvey Valentine / UPI:
Hot Red Sox, slumping Nationals play morning game
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Jose Abreu back in White Sox lineup as Dylan Covey starts against Reds  —  White Sox manager Rick Renteria says Jose Abreu will use a shin guard to protect his ankle for the near future on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.  (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune
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Toronto Sun:
White Sox try to ride momentum versus Reds
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:   White Sox's Daniel Palka makes ‘power’ move up rookie home run board
Associated Press:
Astros win on road again with 5-3 victory at rival Rangers  —  Houston is 11-4 this season against its instate division rival, with seven consecutive road wins in the series.  Houston is a majors-best 31-14 on the road this season.  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Josh Reddick and Tony Kemp homered …
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
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Steve Habel / UPI:   Houston Astros hope to catch a break versus Texas Rangers
Dennis Georgatos / Associated Press:
Senzatela throws 7 shutout innings, Rockies beat Giants 8-1  —  Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado, center, is congratulated by teammates Charlie Blackmon, left, and DJ LeMahieu after Arenado hit a three-run home run off San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Chris Stratton during the fifth inning …
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Jack Etkin / UPI:   Colorado Rockies try to complete sweep of San Francisco Giants
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Yu Darvish's rehab program — and return to Cubs rotation — remains murky  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses bringing up Victor Caratini, Chris Gimenez and Yu Darvish on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Wednesday marked the fifth …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:   Joe Maddon in tune with Cubs' lineup possibilities
Associated Press:
Yan Gomes' grand slam helps Cleveland Indians rally past Kansas City Royals, 6-4  —  The Indians lead the American League with eight grand slams and Gomes' blast was their second in two nights.  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Yan Gomes hit a grand slam in the sixth inning and the Cleveland Indians rallied …
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Roy Parry / Orlando Sentinel:   Kansas City Royals sign UF pitcher Brady Singer, team's first-round pick
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
July shocker: A's may have staved off annual trade dumps  —  OAKLAND - The running joke around the Oakland Athletics at this time of year is that any veteran having a good season should keep his bags packed.  —  On the way to finishing last in the AL West each of the last three years …
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Janie McCauley / Toronto Sun:
Jed Lowrie's three-run double rallies A's past Padres 6-2
Discussion: Athletics Nation
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Real or not?  Ohtani is back too late to save the Angels  —  Shohei Ohtani returned to the Los Angeles Angels lineup at a much-needed time, with the Angels scuffling at a game over .500 and beginning a must-win series against a team they have to chase down for a playoff spot.
Marly RiveraESPN / ESPN:
Paul Goldschmidt delivers an epic in-season comeback  —  Paul Goldschmidt's first National League Player of the Month Award came hard on the heels of one of the worst slumps of his career.  While the Arizona Diamondbacks slugger led all qualified NL hitters in batting average, runs scored …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:   Arizona Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Toronto Sun:
Dodgers ready to keep flexing muscles vs. Pirates  —  LOS ANGELES — The Pittsburgh Pirates are undecided on a starter for Wednesday's series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and volunteers might be hard to come by.  —  The Dodgers' offense is coming off a productive June when they hit 55 home runs …
Larry Fleisher / UPI:
Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees try to keep doing right thing  —  NEW YORK — If there is a common theme for the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees through two games at sweltering Yankee Stadium, it is a matter of inches for fly balls hit to right field and right-center field.
Tom Haudricourt / JSOnline:
No regrets; Travis Shaw has fought through a sprained wrist to help the Brewers  —  Since mid-June, Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw had been “taking one for the team,” playing with a sprained wrist at the expense of his personal statistics.  —  The main casualty of playing hurt had been a loss of power …
 
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Ben Pope / Philly.com:
Phillies' Maikel Franco finally finding rhythm at new spot in batting order
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Preston Guilmet; Select Luis Santos, Rhiner Cruz
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ESPN:
Braves' Freeman leaves game after elbow hit by pitch
ESPN:
Los Angeles Angels place Tyler Skaggs on DL
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' rotation alignment keeps Jon Lester in line to pitch in All-Star Game
ESPN:
Rays' Gomez takes bat to water cooler after striking out
Discussion: Deadspin
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Heat is on the Cardinals - and manager Mike Matheny feels it the most
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Activate Tyler Thornburg
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Larry Millson / UPI:
Blue Jays try for sweep of struggling Mets
ESPN:
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Star Tribune:
Twins are ready to be sellers at the MLB trade deadline, sources say
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
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