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Associated Press:
MLB: Gary Sanchez back on disabled list — New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez was put back on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday because of a strained right groin, a day after failing to hustle on a pair of key plays in a 7-6 loss to Tampa Bay. Sanchez missed 20 games from June 25 to July 19 because of the groin injury.
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
What should Aaron Boone do about Gary Sanchez's lack of hustle? — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — One day after two horrid displays of hustle and situational awareness, the New York Yankees find themselves at their first real crossroads of the Aaron Boone managerial era.
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Bleacher Report, MLB Baseball News …, NBCSports.com and NESN.com
Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
The harsh truth is the Yankees are better off with Gary Sanchez on the disabled list right now
George A. King III / New York Post:
The apology and tightness behind Gary Sanchez's brutal 24 hours
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Bleacher Report, NESN.com and MLB Baseball News …
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Relax, Joe Maddon isn't making mockery of game using position players in relief — Chicago Tribune — Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila trolled Anthony Rizzo Monday night after the Cubs first baseman made his major-league debut as a relief pitcher at Wrigley Field.
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — As long as Torey Lovullo is managing the Diamondbacks, you won't see Paul Goldschmidt on the pitching mound. — At least, that was the message Lovullo relayed to the media after Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo entered Monday's game for his first career pitching performance in a 7-1 loss to Arizona.
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — CHICAGO — Torey Lovullo knows that …
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MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Berrios makes Jays pay for error as Twins win again — Jose Berrios struck out nine in seven innings, — Eduardo Escobar hit a three-run homer and the visiting — Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. — The Twins, who also took advantage of a dropped fly ball …
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Twinkie Town and Bluebird Banter
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Berrios, Escobar lead Twins to 5-0 win over Blue Jays — TORONTO (AP) — Jose Berrios didn't fare too well in his first start following the All-Star break last season. This year, a different routine helped put him in a better position for a strong start to the second half.
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Trade talk we're hearing: Who wants Hamels, what's next for Orioles — Under typical circumstances, Texas Rangers starter Cole Hamels might be the prize of the trade deadline. He's a tested veteran with four All-Star appearances and a 2008 World Series MVP Award on his resume.
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Pinstripe Alley, MLB Daily Dish and Lone Star Ball
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees, Orioles Reportedly Closing In On Zach Britton Deal
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MLB Baseball News …, baseballmusings.com, Beyond the Box Score, NESN.com and Camden Chat
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB trade deadline: On Zach Britton, 8 teams definitely buying and contenders' needs
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David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Rick Porcello throws 6 shutout innings as Red Sox top Orioles 5-3 — The Boston Red Sox are dominating most major league teams this season, so it comes as no surprise that they've had their way against the worst of the bunch. — Rick Porcello scattered six hits over six scoreless innings …
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MLB Baseball News …, Over the Monster and WEEI
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Neil Greenberg / Washington Post:
There is only one AL playoff spot up for grabs. Who's excited?
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MLB Baseball News … and Beyond the Box Score
Jeff Seidel / UPI:
Red Sox aim to top Orioles behind healthy Pomeranz
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Over the Monster and Camden Chat
Associated Press:
Marte, Polanco, Bell HR; Bucs beat Indians for 11th straight — CLEVELAND (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has a simple philosophy when it comes to hot streaks. — “I have a saying that I use all the time,” he said. “I'm not superstitious but just in case, there's some things I'll continue to do.”
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Yu Darvish passes 1st bullpen test — Chicago Tribune — In what can be described as a minor positive step, Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish threw 16 pitches off the bullpen mound under the Wrigley Field bleachers before Tuesday's game. — “Everything went well,” manager Joe Maddon …
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MLB Baseball News …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kyle Hendricks bats 8th, Kris Bryant sits as Cubs take on Diamondbacks
Jeff Arnold / UPI:
D-backs' Buchholz to facing Cubs, Wrigley
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MLB Baseball News … and AZ Snake Pit
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Reactions: Fire alarms pause Austin Gomber's no-hit bid against Cincinnati Reds for 7 minutes — For the second consecutive night, the Reds were no-hit through the first six innings against the St. Louis Cardinals. — As St. Louis left-hander Austin Gomber prepared to take the mound …
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Alan Robinson / UPI:
Cardinals, Reds not quite sure about pitching matchup
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MLB Baseball News …, Viva El Birdos and Minor League Ball
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs activate Eddie Butler, option Luke Farrell to Triple-A Iowa — Chicago Tribune — Eddie Butler will rejoin the Cubs' pitching staff after more than three months on the disabled list. — Butler was activated from the 60-day DL prior to Tuesday night's game against the Diamondbacks.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Much-needed pitching relief help on the way for Cubs
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Associated Press:
RHP Shane Bieber recalled by Indians to start against Pittsburgh — CLEVELAND — Right-hander Shane Bieber was recalled by Cleveland from Triple-A Columbus to start against Pittsburgh on Tuesday night. — Infielder Yandy Diaz was optioned to Columbus to make room for Bieber …
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
MLB trade deadline: Nationals aren't ready to sell, but could that change if they keep losing? — The Nats are 5 1/2 games out of a playoff spot with a week until the trade deadline — The Washington Nationals enter Tuesday under .500 at 49-50. We keep saying it, but it's true …
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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's Opening Day starter Kendall Graveman to have Tommy John surgery — ARLINGTON, Texas — Kendall Graveman, the A's Opening Day starter, will have Tommy John surgery Monday in Dallas and will be out 12 to 14 months. — “It's been kind of tough,” Graveman told The Chronicle on Tuesday.
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MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Baseball News … and Athletics Nation
Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
First impressions of the Manny Machado-infused Dodgers — MILWAUKEE — The Manny Machado watch has ended, and we now know that the gem of this year's trade deadline market will be calling Chavez Ravine home, at least for the next few months. Springing into fashion is the No. 8 Dodgers jersey, last worn by Shane Victorino in 2012.
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ESPN:
Fernando Tatis Jr. likely to miss rest of season — San Diego Padres minor league infielder Fernando Tatis Jr. had surgery Tuesday for a broken left thumb with ligament damage. — Tatis is expected to be sidelined at least six to eight weeks, potentially ending his season with Double-A San Antonio.
