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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — CHICAGO - Prior to Monday's series opener against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was excited for the return of an important “weapon” to his bullpen. — Following Sunday's weekend finale against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field …
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies … CHICAGO — Clay Buchholz had a pretty special start to his career. In just his second big-league start with the Boston Red Sox, he tossed a no-hitter against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. — Of course, that was more than 10 years ago.
Arizona Republic:
Game Day: Arizona Diamondbacks head to Wrigley Field to face Chicago Cubs
Game Day: Arizona Diamondbacks head to Wrigley Field to face Chicago Cubs
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AZ Snake Pit and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Fear Machado in L.A.? Cubs focused on own deadline pursuits
Fear Machado in L.A.? Cubs focused on own deadline pursuits
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and AZ Snake Pit
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Homer Bailey not focusing on the past as he prepares to return to Cincinnati Reds rotation — The last two months have involved a lengthy stint on the disabled list and a failed experiment in the bullpen. — Speaking to reporters at Great American Ball Park on Monday …
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Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Trade talk we're hearing: Dealing Matt Harvey is Reds' priority — The Cincinnati Reds won't be dealing in quantity at the trade deadline. But the one name they're dangling has a penchant for making headlines. — Cincinnati's main focus this week will be finding a landing spot for Matt Harvey …
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Brew Crew Ball
Associated Press:
Jacob deGrom is solid again, but Mets' shoddy defense proves fatal against Padres — NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom's winless streak reached five games as the major league ERA leader was hurt by a pair of errors behind him, and the San Diego Padres beat the New York Mets 3-2 Monday night in a matchup …
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Mike Berardino / Twin Cities:
Twins blow out Blue Jays 8-3 as trade winds swirl — TORONTO — When starting position players are removed in the late innings of blowout games, it's normally not a big topic of conversation. — When it happens eight days before the non-waiver trade deadline for a Twins team now fully in sell mode …
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Bluebird Banter
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Claim Chris Rowley From Blue Jays — The Blue Jays announced this afternoon that right-hander Chris Rowley has been claimed off waivers by the Rangers. Rowley had his contract selected from Triple-A Buffalo last week, and the Jays apparently tried to pass him through waivers in order …
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MLB Baseball News …, Twinkie Town, Lone Star Ball, Bluebird Banter and Camden Chat
Pete Caldera / USA Today:
Chris Archer, Nathan Eovaldi linked in trade talks as Yankees arrive at Tampa Bay — Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As the ex-Yankee Nathan Eovaldi chatted with a couple of New York area writers, Chris Archer entered the scene with a question of his own.
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Toronto Sun:
Yankees hit the road after rainout to play Rays
Yankees hit the road after rainout to play Rays
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MLB Baseball News …, DRaysBay and Pinstripe Alley
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays Place Blake Snell On Disabled List
Rays Place Blake Snell On Disabled List
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MLB Baseball News …
Scott Boeck / Cincinnati.com:
MLB power rankings: Will Brewers' recent collapse push them out of NL Central contention? — The National League Central race has shifted. — The Milwaukee Brewers, who were in first place for much of the last two months, have lost eight of their last nine games and fallen six spots to 10th …
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Bleacher Report, MLB Baseball News … and Deadspin
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Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
Report: Cleveland Indians seeking outfield help on trade market
Report: Cleveland Indians seeking outfield help on trade market
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CBSSports.com
Buster OlneyESPN Senior / ESPN:
Olney: Why the Indians have an edge over AL contenders
Olney: Why the Indians have an edge over AL contenders
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Bless You Boys
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Chase Utley will start for Dodgers on Monday in return to Philly — Chase Utley will start for the Dodgers on Monday night as he returns to Philadelphia for the final time as a player in the regular season. — Utley announced earlier this month that he plans to retire at the end of the season.
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MLB Baseball News …, True Blue LA, Phillies Nation and The Good Phight
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Jim Salisbury / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Chase Utley makes it clear where Phillies fans rank in his heart — Phillies fans, if you're wondering why — Chase Utley announced his intention to retire while there was still more than two months to go in the season, well, throw your chest out and take a bow. — He did it because of you.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers' Brent Suter Diagnosed With Torn UCL — 3:40pm: The Brewers announced that Suter does indeed have a UCL tear. He's been placed on the 10-day DL for now, and right-hander Jorge Lopez has been recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs in his place. — 3:15pm: Brewers left-hander Brent Suter …
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MLB Baseball News …, Brew Crew Ball and MLB Daily Dish
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs relievers Brandon Morrow and Anthony Bass healing slowly — Chicago Tribune — Cubs closer Brandon Morrow and reliever Anthony Bass might need longer than the required 10 days on the disabled list before they return. — Morrow said Sunday that his right arm still feels “cranky.”
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' trade deadline: Sizing up interested contenders — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It was here this time last year when the Detroit Tigers' rebuilding project officially began, with J.D. Martinez walking into the visitor's dugout at Kauffman Stadium late one afternoon, teary-eyed and ready to say goodbye.