Top News:
Jon Tayler / Sports Illustrated:
Moustakas? Bautista? Harper? Evaluating the Yankees' Options After Aaron Judge's Injury — The Yankees could just stand pat in light of Aaron Judge's wrist injury, or they could turn to the trade market for help. Could that possibly include Bryce Harper?
Discussion:
Bleacher Report, CBSSports.com and The Athletic
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Coley HarveyESPN / ESPN:
Aaron Judge has fractured right wrist, can't swing bat for 3 weeks
Aaron Judge has fractured right wrist, can't swing bat for 3 weeks
Discussion:
HotNewHipHop.com and Yanks Go Yard
Buster OlneyESPN Senior / ESPN:
Olney: Yankees need to explore trade options after Judge injury
Alex Butler / UPI:
New York Yankees lose injured Aaron Judge for three weeks
New York Yankees lose injured Aaron Judge for three weeks
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Pinstripe Alley and Deadspin
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Yankees exploring their Aaron Judge emergency options
Yankees exploring their Aaron Judge emergency options
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley and baseballmusings.com
Jenna West / Sports Illustrated:
Aaron Judge Sustains Chip Fracture in Wrist, Out at Least Three Weeks
Aaron Judge Sustains Chip Fracture in Wrist, Out at Least Three Weeks
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, The Comeback and Pinstripe Alley
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Zach Britton pitches a scoreless eighth inning in Yankees debut
Zach Britton pitches a scoreless eighth inning in Yankees debut
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley, MLB Baseball News … and Baseball Prospectus
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cole Hamels trade is official; Cubs send Eddie Butler, Rollie Lacy and player to be named to Rangers — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs officially announced Friday their acquisition of four-time All-Star left-hander Cole Hamels from the Rangers — with a few twists.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
When will Cole Hamels make his Cubs debut, and other questions that need answering
Tim Bannon / Associated Press:
5 things to know about Cole Hamels, Cubs' newest pitcher
5 things to know about Cole Hamels, Cubs' newest pitcher
Discussion:
Orlando Sentinel
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Hall of Fame inductee Jack Morris: ‘Thank God I played in the era I did’ — COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Can you imagine Jack Morris, who once broke blood vessels by slamming the ball down so hard in his manager's hand, trying to keep his cool in today's era when data points, and not performance, dictate how long you stay in a game?
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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Hall-worthy peaks, active Hall of Famers and MLB's next big thing — Back in January 2012, I attended a forum on the Hall of Fame candidacy of Minnie Minoso, arguably the second-best player in the American League during the 1950s. It was in the big conference room at whatever it was the Chicago White Sox called their ballpark then.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
What makes each member of this HOF class a Hall of Famer
Dave Sheinin / Chicago Tribune:
Arms race at MLB trade deadline reflects the maturing science of collecting outs — The Washington Post — It requires a minimum of 297 outs for a team to win a World Series — 11 playoff wins, at 27 outs apiece — and the path by which you get there is half science and half art.
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Toronto Sun:
Astros host Rangers after making good catch on market — HOUSTON — Seeking to cover what could be at minimum five additional weeks without primary catcher Brian McCann, the Houston Astros on Thursday acquired Martin Maldonado from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for a pitching prospect and international bonus pool money.
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes
Alex Butler / UPI:
Chicago Cubs acquire Cole Hamels from Texas Rangers
Chicago Cubs acquire Cole Hamels from Texas Rangers
Discussion:
Dallas Morning News and ESPN
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers mailbag: Castellanos, Fulmer around when team's good? — We unearthed thousands of Free Press photo negatives and one sports writer's score book to tell the tale of baseball's greats. “Bless you, boys.” Brian Kaufman, Detroit Free Press — CONNECT
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Janie McCauley / Toronto Sun:
Hader earns win in first road outing since tweets public — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Sure, Josh Hader heard the boos. Of course, he knew they were coming. — The All-Star reliever retired four batters to earn a win while making his first appearance on the road since the lefty's years-old racist …
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball
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Tim KeownESPN Senior / ESPN:
Brewers' Josh Hader booed by Giants fans in first road game since Twitter controversy — SAN FRANCISCO — In Josh Hader's first road game since his racist, misogynistic and anti-gay tweets were unearthed, the Brewers All-Star reliever received a reception far different from the standing ovation bestowed upon …
New York Daily News:
Mets sign veteran outfielder Austin Jackson — The Mets have signed veteran outfielder Austin Jackson, an industry source confirmed to the Daily News. — Jackson, who was originally drafted by the Yankees and dealt to the Tigers in the 2009 deal that brought Curtis Granderson to the Bronx …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets To Sign Austin Jackson
Mets To Sign Austin Jackson
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue and MLB Baseball News …
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Trade talk we're hearing: Twins could be deadline's next big seller — The Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 Thursday for their fourth straight victory and moved within seven games of Cleveland in the American League Central. The Twins are 6-3 against the Indians this season …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, AZ Snake Pit and MLB Daily Dish
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
Avisail Garcia on display vs. Blue Jays as White Sox near trade deadline — Chicago Tribune — Avisail Garcia is ideally positioned as the White Sox face Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman on Friday night to open a homestand that will carry them to Tuesday's non-waiver trade deadline.
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Donald Duench / Toronto Sun:
On Deck: Blue Jays at White Sox
On Deck: Blue Jays at White Sox
Discussion:
South Side Sox and Bluebird Banter
UPI:
Marlins rookie matches up against Nationals ace — MIAMI — Friday's pitching matchup should favor the Washington Nationals over the host Miami Marlins. — Washington's three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (13-5, 2.43 ERA) will be opposed by Miami rookie Pablo Lopez (2-1, 5.09) …
Discussion:
Fish Stripes
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Jorge Castillo / Washington Post:
Tommy Milone overcomes an early case of nerves to give the Nationals a shot in the arm
Tommy Milone overcomes an early case of nerves to give the Nationals a shot in the arm
Discussion:
New York Post
ESPN:
Cardinals reportedly expected to part with RP Greg Holland — EDITOR'S PICKS — Each club still has an outside shot at October. Then again, it might be wiser to start over. They have six days — and counting — until the deadline. — Holland never panned out for the Cardinals …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Making a case that the idling Cardinals should trade for a starter — ST. LOUIS • This past offseason as word spread that the Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays were talking about a trade, sparks flew into the wind that the Cardinals, shopping for a closer and curious about a third baseman …
Discussion:
DRaysBay
David Murphy / Philly.com:
Phillies future can't depend on Manny Machado leaving the Dodgers | David Murphy — The worst-case scenario is the one that occurred. Disregard what anybody has said that may suggest otherwise. Farhan Zaidi. John Middleton. Manny Machado himself. — The Phillies' blueprint must …
Discussion:
True Blue LA
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Javier Baez returns to Cubs lineup vs. retooled Cardinals — Chicago Tribune — Javier Baez's left knee has improved to the point he will return to the starting lineup Friday night when the Cubs open a three-game series against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.