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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
MLB.com's Duquette: Reds' Gennett, Iglesias among 10 top trade targets — A pair of Cincinnati Reds - second baseman Scooter Gennett and closer Raisel Iglesias - are among 10 of “the likeliest to receive considerable attention given where contending clubs' needs stand today,” …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Dilson Herrera promoted to Cincinnati Reds roster, adding solid bat to the Reds' bench — CHICAGO - Battling injuries during the start of Spring Training and placed on waivers in March, Reds infielder Dilson Herrera admitted there were moments where he questioned if he would ever return to the Major Leagues.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres … Outfielder Jon Jay's sliding catch of a Cory Spangenberg foul ball in the eighth inning on Thursday night prompted an inquiry from his longtime teammate, Daniel Descalso. — “I asked him if that's his new signature play,” Descalso said.
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Jack Magruder / UPI:
Arizona Diamondbacks try to reverse luck against San Diego Padres — PHOENIX — For the first time this season, the Arizona Diamondbacks had their projected big four in the lineup Thursday, although that did not keep the San Diego Padres from winning the first contest of a four-game series.
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AZ Snake Pit
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Activate Randall Delgado, Designate Fernando Salas
Diamondbacks Activate Randall Delgado, Designate Fernando Salas
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AZ Snake Pit
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
What does Detroit Tigers' Shane Greene's prognosis mean for his trade value? — The Detroit Tigers received good news on the Shane Greene injury front on Friday. — An MRI scan on Greene's right shoulder showed no structural damage, only inflammation which manager Ron Gardenhire termed …
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George Stoia / Detroit Free Press:
Zimmermann hammered on second pitch, stellar for next 94 vs. Rangers
Dana Gauruder / UPI:
Tigers' Zimmermann aims to prove worth vs. Rangers
Tigers' Zimmermann aims to prove worth vs. Rangers
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MLB Baseball News …, Bless You Boys and Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
MLB: Cubs prospect Oscar De La Cruz gets 80-game drug suspension — Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Oscar De La Cruz has been suspended 80 games under Major League Baseball's drug program. — The commissioner's office said Friday that the 23-year-old right-hander tested positive for Furosemide, a diuretic and masking agent.
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MLB Trade Rumors
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Reinstates Jenrry Mejia For 2019 Season — Major League Baseball announced today that Mets reliever Jenrry Mejia will be reinstated for the 2019 season. He had previously been banned following a third positive PED test. — Mejia, who is now 28 years of age, last pitched in the majors in 2015.
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MLB Baseball News …, MLB Daily Dish and Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Carlos Carrasco activated off Indians' DL for Friday's game against the Athletics — CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have activated Carlos Carrasco from the disabled list to make his first start since June 16. — The right-hander's return gets Cleveland closer to full strength …
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Let's Go Tribe
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Acquire James Hoyt
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees' Tanaka to return to mound Tuesday — TORONTO - Masahiro Tanaka will make his return from the disabled list on Tuesday against the Orioles, Aaron Boone said. Tanaka has been out since June 8 after injuring both of his hamstrings. He started Wednesday in Triple-A Scranton …
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Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
On the NY Yankees radar, J.A. Happ set to give them a close-up look on Saturday
On the NY Yankees radar, J.A. Happ set to give them a close-up look on Saturday
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MLB Baseball News …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers prospects Matt Manning, Dawel Lugo to play in Futures Game — The Detroit Tigers are sending two players to the All-Star Futures Game this season. — Right-hander Matt Manning will pitch for the United States team and second baseman Dawel Lugo will play for the World team …
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Royals Review, MLB Baseball News …, Federal Baseball, Brew Crew Ball and Lone Star Ball
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Craig Calcaterra / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Futures Game Rosters Announced
Futures Game Rosters Announced
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Amazin' Avenue
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson out of lineup against Astros — Chicago Tribune — White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is out of the starting lineup for Game 2 of the Astros series after being hit by a pitch in his left forearm during Thursday's game. — Leury Garcia will start at short in Anderson's place.
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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
White Sox try to even series with Astros
White Sox try to even series with Astros
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MLB Baseball News …, The Crawfish Boxes and South Side Sox
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays journal: Ex-USF ace Shane McClanahan signs — NEW YORK — A change of mind during discussions late Thursday led to a deadline day deal for USF LHP Shane McClanahan and the Rays. — The No. 31 overall pick signed for just about slot value at $2,230,100 to start his pro career rather …
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DRaysBay
Associated Press:
Indians reliever Andrew Miller progressing, but won't pitch before All-Star break — CLEVELAND — Andrew Miller won't help the Indians until after the All-Star break. — The excellent late-inning reliever, who pushed Cleveland through the postseason in 2016, has made progress …
Associated Press:
Epstein says Cubs won't rush Darvish, Bryant near return — CHICAGO — Theo Epstein says Yu Darvish is feeling better and he is optimistic the Japanese right-hander will make a “solid contribution” this season. — But the Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations stopped short …
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MLB Baseball News …
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks draft history: First round picks … The Diamondbacks will not sign their top pick, infielder Matt McLain, sources confirmed Friday, and instead will receive a compensatory pick in next year's draft. — Details remain sketchy, but it appears the club did not meet McLain's demands …
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Bucs Dugout
Stephen Ruiz / Orlando Sentinel:
Umpires rally around Sanford peer after infection costs him his legs — Randy Harvey, a renowned umpire who has called games for more than 3 decades in college and the major leagues, had both his legs amputated after a mysterious illness that doctors still haven't determined the source.
Harvey Valentine / UPI:
Stunned Marlins try to regroup vs. Nationals — WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals will try to build off an historic win when they host the Miami Marlins on Friday night. — Washington fell behind Miami 9-0 in the top of the fourth inning Thursday night but rallied for an improbable 14-12 victory …
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MLB Baseball News … and Federal Baseball
Tyler Saladino and / MLB Baseball News …:
Brewers make five-run inning hold, edge Braves — Jesus Aguilar in a five-run third inning and hung on to beat the visiting — Atlanta Braves 5-4 on Friday at Miller Park, extending its winning streak to five games. — Saladino hit a two-run homer, his fourth, and Aguilar delivered a three-run shot …
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Talking Chop
Steve Schuster / Toronto Sun:
Goldeyes makes series of roster moves — Goldeyes' manager Rick Forney continues to work overtime in an attempt to help stabilize his roster. — Winnipeg totaled six roster moves prior to Thursday's series-opener at Fargo-Moorhead, including the additions of shortstop JJ Gould and right-handed pitcher Pete Perez.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kris Bryant's shoulder discomfort might linger after he returns from DL, Joe Maddon says — Photos from the Cubs-Reds game at Wrigley Field on July 6, 2018. — Chicago Tribune — Kris Bryant managed through the pain of a sprained left pinkie for nearly the entire second half of 2017 …
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
A July 4th attendance boom and MLB's next big thing — How was your Fourth of July? What did you do? I'm curious because, after all, it's the heart of summer and most of you had the day off, and in today's world, there are countless ways to spend leisure time. — You know what a heck of a lot of people did Wednesday?
Ashley Varela / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Ronald Acuña exits game with left groin tightness — Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. exited Friday's game against the — Brewers after sustaining a groin injury in the seventh inning. With the bases loaded and no outs, Acuña chopped the ball back toward third base, where it was ruled an infield single after
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Talking Chop