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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.
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Bryce Harper remains, but Nationals have uphill climb to playoffs — While their two main NL East competitors made significant additions at Tuesday's trade deadline, the Washington Nationals chose not to deal star outfielder Bryce Harper and made only one minor move.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Federal Baseball, Deadspin, Bleacher Report and New York Post
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 — The Orioles have announced a trade that will send right-handers Kevin Gausman and Darren O'Day to the Braves. In return, the Baltimore organization will pick up a group of minor-leaguers — corner infielder Jean Carlos Encarnacion …
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MLB Baseball News …, School of Roch, Minor League Ball, Camden Chat and Steve Melewski
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles, Brewers, Discussing Jonathan Schoop — 2:54pm: Talks between the O's and Brewers are “very serious,” per ESPN's Buster Olney. Rosenthal tweets that the two sides are close to a deal. — 2:40pm: In addition to an agreed-upon trade sending Gausman to the Braves …
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MLB Baseball News …, Camden Chat, Talking Chop, Brew Crew Ball, Pinstripe Alley and CBS Baltimore
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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MLB Baseball News …
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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 — After an active trade deadline, having addressed most of their needs, Brian Cashman still did not like where his team was sitting. The Yankees went into Tuesday night's game six back of the division-leading Red Sox.
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MLB Baseball News …
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.
Discussion:
NorthJersey.com, MLB Trade Rumors and The Comeback
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets' recurring nightmare continues as club makes no moves of significance, opts to remain in state of inertia — A week before the deadline, an executive of a team that was trying to engage the Mets on a deal for Zack Wheeler told me that it was likely a pipe dream.
Danny Abriano / SNY:
Wheeler on Mets rotation staying intact: 'It's nice to have all four of us stay together'
Wheeler on Mets rotation staying intact: 'It's nice to have all four of us stay together'
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue
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 …
Discussion:
Bleacher Report, Federal Baseball, The Athletic, MLB Baseball News …, FanGraphs Baseball and Yahoo Sports
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David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Will Nats actually deal Bryce Harper and other deadline questions
Jesse Yomtov / Tennessean.com:
Names who could be moved at the MLB trade deadline
Names who could be moved at the MLB trade deadline
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The Week, Bleacher Report and CBSSports.com
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Bryce Harper Trade Deadline Rumors
Bryce Harper Trade Deadline Rumors
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CBSSports.com, Federal Baseball and CBS Boston
Jim Mone / Associated Press:
Rays deal ace Chris Archer and All-Star C Wilson Ramos, get OF Tommy Pham — Chris Archer's time with the Rays is finally over. — The Tampa Bay Rays aren't likely to make the playoffs, but that didn't stop the team from making plenty of headlines on Tuesday.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays Acquire Tommy Pham
Rays Acquire Tommy Pham
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Viva El Birdos, DRaysBay, MLB Baseball News …, Minor League Ball and MLB Daily Dish
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.
Discussion:
Dallas Morning News, The Comeback and Arizona Sports
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks To Acquire Jake Diekman
Diamondbacks To Acquire Jake Diekman
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball, AZ Snake Pit and MLB Baseball News …
Richard Morin / Arizona Republic:
Last Slide — It's only fitting that, on the night …
Last Slide — It's only fitting that, on the night …
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit and Deadspin
ESPN:
Injury woes continue for Astros as sore shoulder sidelines George Springer — The Houston Astros lost another offensive star on Tuesday. — Already without Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa, center fielder George Springer left the game in the middle of the second inning against the Seattle Mariners …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Acquire Brad Ziegler — 1:31pm: The Marlins and Diamondbacks have announced the trade. Arizona moved Shelby Miller to the 60-day disabled list to open a 40-man roster spot — a move that could end Miller's season. — 12:20pm: The Diamondbacks have reportedly struck a deal …
Discussion:
Arizona Sports, AZ Snake Pit, Fish Stripes, MLB Baseball News …, MLB Daily Dish and NESN.com
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Corky Miller turns back clock with home run at Louisville Slugger Field — Former Cincinnati Reds and Louisville Bats fan favorite Corky Miller has endeared himself to fans at Louisville Slugger Field for years, so his home run Monday night for the Louisville Stars in the Bluegrass World Series was a familiar sight.
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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.
Discussion:
Sports Illustrated, Bucs Dugout and MLB Daily Dish
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Acquire Oscar Mercado From Cardinals — In a rare prospects-only swap, the Indians announced Tuesday that they have acquired minor league outfielder Oscar Mercado from the Cardinals in exchange for another pair of minor league outfielders: Conner Capel and Jhon Torres.
Discussion:
Minor League Ball
Phil Rogers / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox's Omar Narvaez serving as James Shields' personal catcher vs. Royals — Chicago Tribune — Trying to maximize James Shields' effectiveness, the White Sox are giving the left-handed-hitting Omar Narvaez a start behind the plate Tuesday night against Royals lefty Danny Duffy.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, South Side Sox and Royals Review
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 …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers salvage trade deadline by getting prospect Willi Castro — They salvaged it. — When they walked out of Comerica Park well past 2 a.m. on Tuesday morning, the Tigers front office had in place what they had been seeking for the better part of the past month: A trade.
David Murphy / Philly.com:
Phillies' trade deadline reaction: If you can't join 'em, beat 'em? | David Murphy — What if I told you that the Phillies improved their odds of winning a World Series on Tuesday afternoon? You might crinkle your forehead and log onto the Internet and spend the rest of the day raining tweets of fire down upon my head.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Russell Dorsey / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox prospect Zack Collins aims to match Frank Thomas' feat — Chicago Tribune — Since the White Sox drafted Zack Collins in the first round of the 2016 draft, his knack for getting on base has been his signature, and his patient approach has been a refreshing sight for an organization with its share of free swingers.
Tim Bannon / Chicago Tribune:
7 things to know about new Cubs reliever Brandon Kintzler — Chicago Tribune — The Cubs have a new pitcher, acquiring reliever Brandon Kintzler from the Nationals just before the trade deadline Tuesday afternoon. — Here are seven things to know about the right-hander.