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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.
Discussion: Associated Press
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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.
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
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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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: A 10-2 lead after six innings.  What could possibly go wrong?  —  ARLINGTON  —  MLB players are resilient.  They know they are going to lose at least 60 times a season, win 60 times a season and have their seasons determined by what the do in the remaining 60 games.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees, Orioles Reportedly Closing In On Zach Britton Deal  —  7:32pm: Three players would be going back to the Orioles in the deal, tweets Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com.  Martino tweets that other prospects are in the proposed deal, but Tate would be the headliner of the trade.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB trade deadline: On Zach Britton, 8 teams definitely buying and contenders' needs
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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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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 …
Toronto Sun:
Indians host Pirates, who are gunning for 11th straight win
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.
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide  —  CHICAGO — Torey Lovullo knows that …
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
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 …
Discussion: Twinkie Town and Bluebird Banter
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Steve Buffery / Toronto Sun:   Blue Jays pitcher Estrada hits a bump on the road in his return from glute injury
Associated Press:   Berrios, Escobar lead Twins to 5-0 win over Blue Jays
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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Neil Greenberg / Washington Post:
There is only one AL playoff spot up for grabs. Who's excited?
Jeff Seidel / UPI:
Red Sox aim to top Orioles behind healthy Pomeranz
Discussion: Over the Monster and Camden Chat
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 …
Discussion: 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
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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Stephen Pianovich / UPI:
Phillies hope Nola's star shines bright vs. Dodgers
Discussion: True Blue LA
Bob Brookover / Philly.com:   Chase Utley's homecoming dissolves into difficult loss for Phillies | Extra Innings
Alan Robinson / UPI:
Cardinals, Reds not quite sure about pitching matchup  —  Austin Gomber has exactly zero career major league starts, so the St. Louis Cardinals won't quite know what they'll have when he takes the mound Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds.  —  Homer Bailey has made 204 career starts …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:   Reactions: Fire alarms pause Austin Gomber's no-hit bid against Cincinnati Reds for 7 minutes
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.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Victor Caratini thrilled with Daniel Poncedeleon's no-hit bid  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Cubs backup catcher Victor Caratini was happy Tuesday morning, and it wasn't just because he pitched a scoreless inning Monday night in his second mound appearance.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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.
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 …
Discussion: Federal Baseball
 
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