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Tom Schad / Des Moines Register:
Astros' Alex Bregman rips umpires with profane rant after fan-interference call — Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman responded with a string of expletives Wednesday when asked for his reaction to his sixth-inning triple, which was later overturned due to fan interference.
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Alex Bregman blasts umpires after ruling determines fan interference
Alex Bregman blasts umpires after ruling determines fan interference
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New York Post, NESN.com and Deadspin
Rotoworld.com:
Daily Dose: The Eovaldi Gambit
Daily Dose: The Eovaldi Gambit
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MLB Baseball News …, Beyond the Box Score and Over the Monster
Keith LawESPN Senior / ESPN:
Law trade take: Eovaldi helps Red Sox, Rockies add to pen and more
Keith LawESPN Senior / ESPN:
Law trade take: Eovaldi helps Red Sox, Rockies add to pen and more
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Red Sox acquire hard-throwing Nathan Eovaldi as battle with Yankees moves to trade market
Red Sox acquire hard-throwing Nathan Eovaldi as battle with Yankees moves to trade market
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Pinstripe Alley
Mark Dunphy / Boston Globe:
Morning sports update: Alex Cora ‘not happy about’ how the Red Sox rainout was handled
Morning sports update: Alex Cora ‘not happy about’ how the Red Sox rainout was handled
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Union-News, Over the Monster and NESN.com
Scott Gleeson / USA Today:
Red Sox fume after Orioles call game in second inning with 5-0 lead
Red Sox fume after Orioles call game in second inning with 5-0 lead
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Baltimore Sun, CBS Boston and MLB Baseball News …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker likely out for the season with a shoulder injury — Throughout the last couple of seasons, Jesse Winker has dealt with pain his right shoulder. — After aggravating the injury Monday, Winker is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
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Bleacher Report and Red Reporter
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Alan Robinson / UPI:
Mahle, Reds to face another rookie in Phillies' Suarez
Mahle, Reds to face another rookie in Phillies' Suarez
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The Good Phight, Phillies Nation and Red Reporter
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds have three prospects in MLB Pipeline Top 20, more than any team
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Inside baseball: Hughes strands bases loaded against Molina to lift Cincinnati Reds to win
Inside baseball: Hughes strands bases loaded against Molina to lift Cincinnati Reds to win
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Let's Go Tribe and MLB Baseball News …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
'We've just got to win, bro': Cardinals running out of time to contend
'We've just got to win, bro': Cardinals running out of time to contend
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Scott Gleeson / Daily Record:
Cubs fan saved from serious injury at Wrigley Field thanks to wearing bucket on his head — One 19-year-old Chicago Cubs fan decided to wear a bucket — yes, a bucket — on his head during Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field. — And as it turns out …
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Chicago Tribune:
Fan hit by metal debris from Wrigley scoreboard — but at least he was wearing a bucket on his head — Baseball fans underneath the Wrigley Field scoreboard as the Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins play in the ninth inning July 1, 2018. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
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Bleed Cubbie Blue, Deadspin and Chicago Tribune
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
David Bote's 2-run homer, Anthony Rizzo's walk-off HR lift Cubs to 7-6 win over Diamondbacks — David Bote, Anthony Rizzo and Joe Maddon discuss the Cubs' walk-off win against the Diamondbacks on Thursday, July 26, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — CHICAGO — For the second straight day, a late-inning collapse did in the Diamondbacks. — Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger entered the ninth inning here Thursday with his club holding a two-run lead. But two swings changed that, as Arizona lost 7-6 in the series finale.
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AZ Snake Pit
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros Acquire Martin Maldonado — The Astros have struck a deal with the division-rival Angels to acquire backstop Martin Maldonado, as Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group first reported (via Twitter). Young lefty Patrick Sandoval will go to the Angels along with $250K in international pool money.
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Toronto Sun:
White Sox's Covey hopes to be right at home vs. Angels
White Sox's Covey hopes to be right at home vs. Angels
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MLB Baseball News …, FanGraphs Baseball, Brew Crew Ball, Minor League Ball and South Side Sox
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Acquire Joakim Soria
Brewers Acquire Joakim Soria
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MLB Baseball News …, Chicago Sun-Times and Al's Ramblings
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Cubs acquire Cole Hamels in trade with Rangers — Gearing up for another October run, the Chicago Cubs made a big move Thursday night, acquiring veteran lefty Cole Hamels from the Texas Rangers, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. — The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports …
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Source: Cubs increase effort to acquire Cole Hamels — CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs are making a “strong push” for Texas Rangers left-hander Cole Hamels, according to a source familiar with the situation. — The Cubs stepped up their efforts on Thursday after losing out on lefty J.A. Happ …
Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
Buy or sell? Strasburg's injury leaves Nats scrambling at deadline — Back in February, manager Davey Martinez brought camels to spring training, a living breathing metaphor intended to help the Washington Nationals get over the playoff hump. Five months later, Stephen Strasburg's injury woes …
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Federal Baseball, Washington Post and NBCSports.com
Buster OlneyESPN Senior / ESPN:
Olney: Archer? Thor? What the heck are the Padres thinking? — Over the next five days, deals based in logic will continue to go down. The Dodgers, having already added Manny Machado to plug the hole created the Corey Seager injury, will add another reliever.
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Is it time to trade deGrom? The Mets have a big choice to make — I'm not advocating that the Mets trade Jacob deGrom. I'm not advocating that the Mets keep Jacob deGrom. This isn't a hot take. There are plenty of those all over talk radio or the internet or your local bar …
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Amazin' Avenue
Stan Awtrey / UPI:
Albies set to return as Braves take on Dodgers — It appears the Atlanta Braves' offense will get a lift, just in the nick of time. — The Braves are expected to get second baseball Ozzie Albies back in the lineup when the Los Angeles Dodgers come to town to begin a four-game series at SunTrust Park.
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Andre Ethier retires; Dodgers to honor him next week
Andre Ethier retires; Dodgers to honor him next week
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Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies considering a promotion for Roman Quinn — CINCINNATI - Roman Quinn returned to triple A this week for the first time since suffering yet another injury and his next stop could be the majors as the Phillies may add him Friday to supplement their shortened bench.
SNY:
Mets' Matz struggles early, battles to complete six innings — Matz: 6 IP, 3 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 9 K — Mets LHP Steven Matz wasn't entirely effective against the Pirates but, with ample help from the bats, he was able to do enough to give his team a chance to win.
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Amazin' Avenue
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon on talk about trading for a pitcher: 'I haven't got one name' — Chicago Tribune — If any trade talks involving a starting pitcher are percolating, it's news to Cubs manager Joe Maddon. — With Tuesday's 3 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline approaching, Maddon …
Ben Walker / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Judge hit by pitch, leaves early as Yankees beat Royals 7-2 — Aaron Judge was hit on his right wrist by a pitch and forced to leave early Thursday night, overshadowing New York's 7-2 romp past the — Kansas City Royals. — The Yankees said Judge was seen by a team doctor at the stadium and taken to a hospital for an MRI.
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Emma Baccellieri / Sports Illustrated:
Position Players on the Hill? Now It's Not Just Fun, It's a Pretty Smart Move Too — Position players are pitching more often in MLB this season, a trend that's only growing. — Ten years ago last week, Tony Peña, Jr. headed to the mound for the ninth inning of a game between the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals.