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Paul Sullivan / Baltimore Sun:
MLB trade deadline winners and losers: Pirates win with big Chris Archer move — Chicago Tribune — Josh Harrison and Chris Archer were roommates while playing together with the Cubs' Class A team in Peoria nine years ago. — Now the old friends are reuniting after the Pirates pulled off …
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ESPN:
After trade block, Orioles' Adam Jones says he earned right to stay with team — NEW YORK — Adam Jones chose to stay with the Baltimore Orioles, using his contractual right to block a trade from a team dealing veterans and going into a rebuilding mode. — “It's my decision.
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Braves bolster starting rotation with trade for Kevin Gausman — The Atlanta Braves, who have relied heavily on several of their young starting pitchers this season, have added a veteran to their starting rotation — acquiring right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Baltimore Orioles for four minor-league prospects.
Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles' Adam Jones on nixing trade to Phillies: 'I earned this and it's my decision' — Orioles center fielder Adam Jones offered no apologies for interrupting the club's plans to trade him to the Philadelphia Phillies, saying the option he has to veto a trade based on his 10-and-5 service time rights is there for a reason.
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Bleacher Report
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Acquire Kevin Gausman, Darren O'Day
Braves Acquire Kevin Gausman, Darren O'Day
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MLB Baseball News …, School of Roch, Steve Melewski, Minor League Ball, Camden Chat and Beyond the Box Score
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles, Brewers, Discussing Jonathan Schoop
Orioles, Brewers, Discussing Jonathan Schoop
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Camden Chat, MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop, Pinstripe Alley, Brew Crew Ball and CBS Baltimore
Jose M. Romero / Associated Press:
Godley, D-backs retake NL West lead, get tough news on Lamb — PHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks got two pieces to bolster their bullpen just before the non-waiver trade deadline, a big-time start from Zack Godley and reclaimed their spot atop the NL West on Tuesday.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — The diagnosis on Jake Lamb's left-shoulder injury took a turn for the worse Tuesday with word that the Diamondbacks third baseman has fraying in his rotator cuff, according to manager Torey Lovullo. — One course of treatment, Lovullo said, is surgery, a route that would bring an end to his season.
Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — Jake Diekman knew a trade might be coming but he was surprised to hear he wouldn't have to travel too far to find his new team. — He admitted that it was “very weird” being traded from the Texas Rangers to the Diamondbacks in the middle of a two-game, midweek series between the two clubs.
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Fox News, Dallas Morning News and Arizona Sports
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks To Acquire Jake Diekman
Diamondbacks To Acquire Jake Diekman
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Lone Star Ball, AZ Snake Pit and MLB Baseball News …
Scott Orgera / Associated Press:
New Yankees pitcher J.A. Happ has hand, foot, and mouth disease — NEW YORK (AP) — Newly acquired Yankees left-hander J.A. Happ was diagnosed Tuesday with hand, foot and mouth disease, the second pitcher on a New York team to be recently affected by the illness.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees' trade deadline moves all made with eyes on catching Red Sox in AL-East race
Yankees' trade deadline moves all made with eyes on catching Red Sox in AL-East race
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MLB Baseball News …
Mark Dunphy / Boston Globe:
4 things to know about new Red Sox 2nd baseman Ian Kinsler
4 things to know about new Red Sox 2nd baseman Ian Kinsler
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Over the Monster
Tim Healey / Newsday:
Mets stand pat, hold on to starting pitchers at trade deadline — Mickey Callaway said that he and pitching coach Dave Eiland pushed to keep Zack Wheeler and the front office responded. — WASHINGTON — As the clock struck 4 p.m. on Tuesday, all was quiet in the visitors' clubhouse at Nationals Park.
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MLB Trade Rumors and The Comeback
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Will Cole Hamels deliver as the Cubs' big deadline pickup? — PITTSBURGH — The Chicago Cubs are hoping that now — finally — is the time. Time for their much talked about starting rotation to take command and lead the way to the team's fourth straight playoff appearance.
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Will Graves / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Pirates cap eventful deadline day with 5-4 win over Cubs — Gregory Polanco hit his team-leading 19th home run, — Francisco Cervelli added his 10th of the season and the — Pittsburgh Pirates finished off a frantic trade deadline day with a 5-4 victory over the — Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
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Bucs Dugout, MLB Daily Dish and DRaysBay
Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Bryce Harper on Nationals considering trades: 'Glad I'm still inside this clubhouse' — Starting Monday evening, as Tuesday's 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline inched nearer, Bryce Harper-mania seized the baseball world. Word spread that the Washington Nationals were listening to offers …
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Bleacher Report, Federal Baseball, MLB Baseball News …, The Athletic and FanGraphs Baseball
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Bryce Harper remains, but Nationals have uphill climb to playoffs
Bryce Harper remains, but Nationals have uphill climb to playoffs
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Sports Illustrated, Federal Baseball, MLB Baseball News …, NorthJersey.com, Deadspin and Bleacher Report
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Brian Dozier on joining the Dodgers: 'You're going to get 100% from me' — He finally had a second to catch his breath, and catch up. — In the early afternoon, Brian Dozier had learned of his trade to the Dodgers and rushed to catch a flight from Minneapolis.
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R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
MLB trade deadline: Dodgers acquire Brian Dozier from Twins in four-player deal
MLB trade deadline: Dodgers acquire Brian Dozier from Twins in four-player deal
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MLB Trade Rumors
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
It's time for Cubs' annual August surge, and they really need it — Chicago Tribune — When a successful hitter struggles, it's common for a supporter to suggest a skeptic look at the back of a baseball card to indicate that past success is likely to resurface.
Dana Sulonen / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers top pick Casey Mize has successful outing at Lakeland — A quick look at the Tigers' No. 1 pick in 2018 MLB draft, Casey Mize. Video by Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press. Wochit — CONNECT — Casey Mize, the Detroit Tigers' No. 1 pick in the June draft …
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