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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.
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Fear Machado in L.A.? Cubs focused on own deadline pursuits — CHICAGO — The biggest domino of trade season fell last week when the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired All-Star Manny Machado from the Baltimore Orioles. When the next big one falls, the playoff contenders set to meet at Wrigley Field …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and AZ Snake Pit
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Game Day: Arizona Diamondbacks head to Wrigley Field to face Chicago Cubs
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs seek more success against lefties Monday night vs. Diamondbacks
Eric Stephen / SBNation.com:
After losing a foul ball to an adult, this kid was rewarded by the Cubs
After losing a foul ball to an adult, this kid was rewarded by the Cubs
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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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Report: Cleveland Indians seeking outfield help on trade market — According to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, the Cleveland Indians have remained plenty active on the trade market. — Last week, the Cleveland Indians filled arguably the biggest hole on their roster when they acquired …
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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
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How Alan Trammell became the Detroit Tigers' heartbeat for 20 seasons — ALAN TRAMMELL, A MEMBER OF THE 2018 BASEBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS, WON A WORLD SERIES WHILE SPENDING HIS ENTIRE CAREER WITH THE DETROIT TIGERS. — Alan Trammell sat in a plane, scribbling notes, working …
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Clearly ‘conservative treatment’ is not curing Yoenis Cespedes' heels, so Mets need a new strategy to keep slugger on the field — Friday night was a reminder. With a single swing in the top of the third inning, Yoenis Cespedes reminded the Mets exactly what he can do.
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Toronto Sun:
Dysfunctional Mets host Padres in race to NL basement
Dysfunctional Mets host Padres in race to NL basement
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Stephania BellESPN Senior / ESPN:
Even worse news could be coming for Yoenis Cespedes
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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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Work in progress, Jays' Gurriel ‘has a chance to be really good’ — At age 24, Blue Jays infielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. still has some improving to do, but he's making the best of his second extended stint in the big leagues. — At the plate, the young Cuban has been on fire taking a streak …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Claim Chris Rowley From Blue Jays
Rangers Claim Chris Rowley From Blue Jays
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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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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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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.
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Column: Theo Epstein puts himself on the spot to solve Cubs' top concern — pitching depth — Cubs President Theo Epstein discusses pitching upgrades and the plan for pitcher Drew Smyly's rehab on Sunday, July 22, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Cubs could see return of starting pitchers batting 8th — Chicago Tribune — Anthony Rizzo's success at the leadoff spot has manager Joe Maddon considering batting his starting pitcher eighth to maximize run-producing opportunities with a position player batting ninth.
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‘I slept great’: Rangers' Isiah Kiner-Falefa gets night off after catching shutout on 108-degree Sunday — The high temperatures out at Globe Life Park have affected everyone this week, including the Swiss Army knife of the Texas Rangers - Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
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Avisail Garcia makes third straight start as he tries to put hamstring injury behind him — Chicago Tribune — Avisail Garcia, activated Saturday from the 10-day DL (hamstring) after a rehab assignment, is in the starting lineup and batting fourth behind Jose Abreu.
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Buy or sell? What to expect from the Giants at the trade deadline — SAN FRANCISCO-Few franchises in baseball honor their tradition quite like the San Francisco Giants, an organization loaded with legendary players and some of the sport's most iconic figures.
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