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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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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.
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MLB Trade Rumors
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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.
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 The Comeback
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 …
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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Associated Press
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Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles' Adam Jones on nixing trade to Phillies: 'I earned this and it's my decision'
Orioles' Adam Jones on nixing trade to Phillies: 'I earned this and it's my decision'
Discussion:
Bleacher Report
Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Braves bolster starting rotation with trade for Kevin Gausman
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Acquire Kevin Gausman, Darren O'Day
Braves Acquire Kevin Gausman, Darren O'Day
Discussion:
Camden Chat, MLB Baseball News …, School of Roch, Steve Melewski, Minor League Ball, Talking Chop and Beyond the Box Score
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles, Brewers, Discussing Jonathan Schoop
Orioles, Brewers, Discussing Jonathan Schoop
Discussion:
Camden Chat, MLB Baseball News …, Talking Chop, Pinstripe Alley, Brew Crew Ball and CBS Baltimore
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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Steve Rosenbloom / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Is this latest Yu Darvish firestorm a bad time to bring up what Jake Arrieta has done? — Cubs starter Yu Darvish discusses his bullpen session and Alex Rodriguez's comments about on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — A nice day for a walk in the snark:
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:
Bucs Dugout, MLB Daily Dish and DRaysBay
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
Discussion:
Over the Monster
Scott Chiusano / New York Daily News:
Mets absolutely demolished by Nationals, 25-4, for worst defeat in franchise history — Tuesday began with the Mets hanging on dearly to all their pitchers and all their aging veterans, including Jose Reyes. It ended with Reyes on the mound and the worst defeat in franchise history.
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NESN.com
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Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Bryce Harper on Nationals considering trades: 'Glad I'm still inside this clubhouse'
Bryce Harper on Nationals considering trades: 'Glad I'm still inside this clubhouse'
Discussion:
Bleacher Report, Federal Baseball, MLB Baseball News …, The Athletic and FanGraphs Baseball
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, NorthJersey.com, Federal Baseball, MLB Baseball News …, Deadspin and Bleacher Report
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:
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
Mets' recurring nightmare continues as club makes no moves of significance, opts to remain in state of inertia
Discussion:
The Week and New York Post
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'
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Amazin' Avenue
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
NBC Bay Area:
Khris Davis Hits 29th Homer, A's Beat Blue Jays 6-2 — OAKLAND — Khris Davis homered among his three hits, Matt Olson had two RBIs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 602 on Tuesday night. — Mark Canha doubled twice and stole home and Marcus Semien added two hits.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Bluebird Banter
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Who might have won the World Series at the deadline — or lost it? — That was a fun deadline, as trades trickled in over two weeks, and then we ended up with a rush of activity in the final 24 hours. What made this trade period especially unique was that most teams in playoff contention made multiple trades.
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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Bless You Boys