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ESPN:
Nationals DFA Shawn Kelley after tantrum on mound — The Washington Nationals have designated reliever Shawn Kelley for assignment, one day after he threw a tantrum on the mound following a home run. — In the ninth inning of Washington's 25-4 drubbing of the New York Mets on Tuesday …
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Washington Post and Deadspin
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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.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Amazin' Avenue and NESN.com
Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Nats hang on to Bryce Harper at deadline as Mike Rizzo bets on horses he rode in on — Here is the bet Mike Rizzo and his bosses with the Washington Nationals are making on a team that, as Tuesday's non-waiver trade deadline passed, had a losing record, was in third place and looked flat …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Bleacher Report, The Comeback, Federal Baseball, Chicago Sun-Times, Deadspin and The Athletic
Associated Press:
Nationals jettison reliever Shawn Kelley the day after his glove-throwing outburst on the mound — Shawn Kelley's outburst on the mound got him booted from the Washington Nationals. — The Nationals designated Kelley for assignment on Wednesday, a day after he threw his glove to the ground …
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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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cole Hamels makes his Cubs debut vs. Pirates — Chicago Tribune — A challenge awaits Cole Hamels on Wednesday night when he makes his Cubs debut against a surging Pirates team at PNC Park. — Hamels, acquired Thursday night from the Rangers in four-player trade, will try to slow …
Steve Rosenbloom / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Is this latest Yu Darvish firestorm a bad time to bring up what Jake Arrieta has done?
Will Graves / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Pirates cap eventful deadline day with 5-4 win over Cubs
Pirates cap eventful deadline day with 5-4 win over Cubs
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue, Bucs Dugout, MLB Daily Dish and DRaysBay
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Orioles' Adam Jones explains why he nixed trade to Phillies: ‘I earned this’ — The Baltimore Orioles were active at the non-waiver trade deadline, trading six players in multiple trades over the course of a couple of weeks. — But one player remained on the roster — veteran center fielder Adam Jones.
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Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Five MLB players who could be traded before Aug. 31 postseason roster deadline
ESPN:
After trade block, Orioles' Adam Jones says he earned right to stay with team
After trade block, Orioles' Adam Jones says he earned right to stay with team
Discussion:
Baltimore Sun and Associated Press
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, MLB Baseball News …, Deadspin and NESN.com
John Rowe / Daily Record:
Lance Lynn could make first start for New York Yankees Saturday against Red Sox — Abbey Mastracco, Staff Writer, @AbbeyMastracco — NEW YORK — When Lance Lynn walks into a room, he commands attention. He's 6-foot-5 and 280, give or take a pound or two, and his extended chest prompted …
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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.
Discussion:
Boston Globe
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
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Over the Monster and Pinstripe Alley
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.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
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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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David Murphy / Philly.com:
Phillies' trade deadline reaction: If you can't join 'em, beat 'em?
Phillies' trade deadline reaction: If you can't join 'em, beat 'em?
Discussion:
Philly.com and The Good Phight
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.
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Buster OlneyESPN Senior / ESPN:
Olney: Grading the 2018 trade deadline for all 30 teams
Olney: Grading the 2018 trade deadline for all 30 teams
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Doug Padilla / Associated Press:
Miley shuts down Dodgers in Brewers' 1-0 win — LOS ANGELES (AP) Wade Miley is a Louisiana guy with an affinity for Hollywood. — Miley remained undefeated at Dodger Stadium, delivering seven scoreless innings in the Milwaukee Brewers' 1-0 win over Los Angeles on Tuesday night …
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Brian Dozier on joining the Dodgers: 'You're going to get 100% from me'
Brian Dozier on joining the Dodgers: 'You're going to get 100% from me'
Discussion:
DodgerBlue.com
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Bader praises Pham for his work ethic and leadership — Young outfielder Harrison Bader, who has dressed next to departed Tommy Pham for the past two Cardinals seasons and who will get some of Pham's starts in center field now, said, “(Pham) works incredibly hard at his craft …
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R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
MLB trade deadline: Rays acquire Tommy Pham from Cardinals in exchange for three prospects
MLB trade deadline: Rays acquire Tommy Pham from Cardinals in exchange for three prospects
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, The Ringer, Viva El Birdos and DRaysBay
Corpus Christi Caller-Times:
After controversial Houston Astros trade, questions linger about domestic violence policy — Surveillance video from Whataburger Field shows then Hooks player Danry Vasquez and his fiancée on Aug. 3, 2016. The Houston Astros, a parent club, later released him and he's been let go by the Lancaster Barnstormers.
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes
Arizona Republic:
CBS Sports gives the Diamondbacks an A for their trades (only three teams received A's) — Dayn Perry writes: “Assuming health, the D-Backs already have a strong rotation. Add these names to an already strong bullpen, and you've got a relief corps that compares favorably to that of any team not named the Yankees.