Top News:
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 …
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball
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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 …
Mark Didtler / Associated Press:
Gary Sanchez fails to hustle on two plays as Rays hold on to beat Yankees 7-6 — Rays rookie Jake Bauers took advantage of Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez's lack of hustle, scoring from second on a passed ball that turned out to be a crucial run for the hosts.
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley and Associated Press
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Pete Caldera / USA Today:
Chris Archer, Nathan Eovaldi linked in trade talks as Yankees arrive at Tampa Bay
Toronto Sun:
Yankees hit the road after rainout to play Rays
Yankees hit the road after rainout to play Rays
Discussion:
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
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
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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Rob Maaddi / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Dodgers hit 4 homers in 7-6 win over Phillies — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Max Muncy, Yasmani Grandal, Chris Taylor and Joc Pederson hit solo homers and Alex Verdugo scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch in the top of the ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-6 victory …
Discussion:
True Blue LA and Philly.com
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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.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, True Blue LA, The Good Phight and Phillies Nation
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.
Discussion:
NBCSports.com, Phillies Nation and baseballmusings.com
Arizona Republic:
Game Day: Arizona Diamondbacks head to Wrigley Field to face Chicago Cubs — The Arizona Diamondbacks travel to Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs in a four-game set. — Follow this page for pitching information, score updates and more. — Up next: Chicago Cubs
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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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
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue and AZ Snake Pit
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs seek more success against lefties Monday night vs. Diamondbacks
Cubs seek more success against lefties Monday night vs. Diamondbacks
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
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 …
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Claim Chris Rowley From Blue Jays
Rangers Claim Chris Rowley From Blue Jays
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Twinkie Town, Lone Star Ball, Bluebird Banter and Camden Chat
Dave Del Grande / UPI:
Lefties to duel in San Francisco Giants-Seattle Mariners series opener — Two left-handers getting introduced to new opponents are scheduled to duel Tuesday night when the San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners open a two-game interleague series in Seattle.
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Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
Buy or sell? What to expect from the Giants at the trade deadline
Buy or sell? What to expect from the Giants at the trade deadline
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, McCovey Chronicles and East Bay Times
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 …
Discussion:
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
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and CBSSports.com
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 …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Brew Crew Ball and MLB Daily Dish
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Associated Press:
Poncedeleon dazzles in debut but Reds rally past Cardinals — CINCINNATI (AP) — St. Louis starter Daniel Poncedeleon made a sensational debut 14 months after suffering a severe head injury, throwing no-hit ball for seven innings Monday night before Eugenio Suarez led the Cincinnati Reds …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Poncedeleon's sensational debut botched by bullpen as Cardinals fall 2-1 — • Less than 15 months after a line drive fractured his skull, threatened his life and sent him from emergency surgery into the unknown, Daniel Poncedeleon turned his major-league debut Monday into a stirring …
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 …