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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Tyler Chatwood takes walk to Cubs bullpen after Cole Hamels trade — CHICAGO — The major league leader in walks is headed to the bullpen as Chicago Cubs righty Tyler Chatwood lost his starting spot Saturday in favor of newly acquired lefty Cole Hamels. — “Such a professional,” …
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MLB Baseball News …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs need Cole Hamels even more after Jose Quintana meltdown in 6-2 loss to Cardinals — The Cubs' newest addition, starting pitcher Cole Hamels, says he's excited to be in Chicago. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Newly acquired left-hander Cole Hamels doesn't plan …
Joe Harris / Associated Press:
DeJong, Molina lead Cardinals to a 5-2 win over Cubs
DeJong, Molina lead Cardinals to a 5-2 win over Cubs
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Toronto Sun:
Retooling Cardnals aim for series win over Cubs
Retooling Cardnals aim for series win over Cubs
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MLB Baseball News …, MLB Daily Dish and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Tyler Chatwood heading to Cubs bullpen with Cole Hamels set to make debut Wednesday
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Fastball command, success at Wrigley will be critical for Cole Hamels
Fastball command, success at Wrigley will be critical for Cole Hamels
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MLB Baseball News …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' former Rangers treasure reunion with Cole Hamels
Associated Press:
Luis Severino again hit hard, Royals tops Yankees 10-5 to open twinbill — All-Star ace Luis Severino got hit hard in another shaky start and the Kansas City Royals, hours after trading cornerstone Mike Moustakas, beat the New York Yankees 10-5 Saturday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Another awful Luis Severino start further proves the importance of J.A. Happ in Yankees' rotation
Larry Fleisher / UPI:
Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees to play two after rainout
Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees to play two after rainout
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Pinstripe Alley
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Pete Rose sounds off on MLB, again: 'I'm not real happy when I watch baseball' — COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Maybe his words would carry more weight if he was in baseball's Hall of Fame, and not just signing autographs in the back room of a collector's store on Main Street, but still this is Pete Rose, baseball's all-time hit king.
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MLB Baseball News … and Bleacher Report
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Hall of Fame closer Trevor Hoffman was the West Coast's Mariano Rivera — He was saving games when most of the country was sleeping. — He was becoming one of the greatest closers in baseball history despite his own general manager refusing to watch him. — He was the West Coast version of Mariano Rivera.
Scott Gleeson / USA Today:
Royals' Jakob Junis addresses ‘crazy’ tweets from Yankees fans after injuring Aaron Judge — Kansas City Royals pitcher Jakob Junis received an onslaught of threats and hateful rhetoric over social media shortly after he unintentionally hit Yankees superstar Aaron Judge in the right arm early in the Yankees' 7-2 win on Thursday.
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Rustin Dodd / The Athletic:
‘City to Junis: Drop Dead’: How the Royals pitcher became a villain in New York
‘City to Junis: Drop Dead’: How the Royals pitcher became a villain in New York
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MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
MLB: Altuve is put on DL by Astros — Second baseman Jose Altuve was put on the 10-day disabled list by the Houston Astros on Saturday because of right knee soreness. — It will be the first time on the DL for the reigning American League most valuable player and three-time batting champion, including the last two in a row.
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The Crawfish Boxes
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Keith LawESPN Senior / ESPN:
How well did Phillies, Brewers shore up their infields? — With the pace of deadline deals already picking up, Keith Law provides his analysis of a stack of recent transactions: the Philadelphia Phillies' acquisition of infielder Asdrubal Cabrera from the New York Mets for Franklyn Kilome …
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Mike Berardino / Twin Cities:
Brian Dozier on the radar for Indians, Giants as trade deadline approaches
Brian Dozier on the radar for Indians, Giants as trade deadline approaches
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McCovey Chronicles and MLB Baseball News …
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
Could Matt Davidson's pitching become more than a novelty act for White Sox? — The White Sox's Matt Davidson pitches against Toronto on July 27, 2018, in Chicago. The third baseman has retired all six batters he's faced in the majors — though usually he's playing third base. (Nam Y. Huh / AP) Chicago Tribune
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South Side Sox, Bluebird Banter and MLB Baseball News …
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Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox face Blue Jays right-hander making first big-league start
Patrick Rose / Associated Press:
Gurriel Jr. homers twice in Jays' 10-5 rout of White Sox
Gurriel Jr. homers twice in Jays' 10-5 rout of White Sox
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MLB Baseball News …, South Side Sox and Bluebird Banter
Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
Brewers acquire third baseman Mike Moustakas from Royals — The Brewers found the left-handed power hitter they sought, acquiring third baseman Mike Moustakas on Friday from the Royals to complete a second significant trade in two days as the club makes a push for its first playoff appearance since 2011.
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Vahe Gregorian / Kansas City Star:
Moustakas had to go, but deal underscores how Royals are stranded between eras
Moustakas had to go, but deal underscores how Royals are stranded between eras
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MLB Baseball News …, Royals Review and baseballmusings.com
Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
Success without splitter another marker for Kevin Gausman's progress in Orioles' win over Rays — Frustrating as Kevin Gausman's struggle to turn his top-of-the-rotation stuff into top-of-the-rotation results might be, Saturday's 11-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays might be the greatest piece …
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MLB Baseball News … and Camden Chat
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Reds make it 2 straight over Phillies with 6-2 win — Joey Votto drove in the go-ahead run with a sharp single that glanced off second baseman — Cincinnati Reds to a 6-2 victory over the — Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. — Votto drove in two runs and four players each knocked …
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The Good Phight and Cincinnati.com
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Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
Wrong place, wrong time: Nightmare continues for Giants ahead of the deadline — SAN FRANCISCO-Team president Larry Baer and general manager Bobby Evans have continually expressed confidence in this year's Giants club, indicating the franchise does not have plans to become trade deadline sellers.
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MLB Baseball News …, Brew Crew Ball, McCovey Chronicles and East Bay Times
ESPN:
Dodgers activate Yasiel Puig from DL, back in lineup Saturday — The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-fielder Yasiel Puig from the disabled list Saturday. — Puig, who missed 15 games with a right oblique strain, in the lineup and batting seventh in Saturday's game against the Braves in Atlanta.
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True Blue LA
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Ian Happ to earn majority of playing time at third while Bryant recovers — Photos of the Cubs top pick in the 2015 draft, Ian Happ. — Chicago Tribune — Kris Bryant's talents are virtually impossible to replace, but it appears that Ian Happ will handle a large majority …
UPI:
Detroit Tigers in sell mode, Cleveland Indians already buying — DETROIT — Manager Ron Gardenhire says he's taking advantage of the fact that Detroit's front office is in Cooperstown, N.Y., this weekend to observe the induction of right-hander Jack Morris and shortstop Alan Trammell into baseball's Hall of Fame.
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MLB Baseball News …, Let's Go Tribe and Bless You Boys
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
Carlos Rodon likes being in control — ‘Throwing strikes, man.’ — White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon delivers a pitch against St. Louis on July 11, 2018, in Chicago. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Carlos Rodon is feeling it.