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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Cubs acquire catcher Maldonado from Royals — The Chicago Cubs acquired catcher Martin Maldonado for left-hander Mike Montgomery, the reliever who secured the last out of the Cubs' 2016 World Series championship season, in a deal with the Kansas City Royals, the teams announced Monday.
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Acquire Martin Maldonado For Mike Montgomery — The Cubs have acquired catcher Martin Maldonado from the Royals, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic tweets. Left-hander Mike Montgomery's going to Kansas City in the swap, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. The teams have confirmed the trade.
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals “Close” To Trading Martin Maldonado
Royals “Close” To Trading Martin Maldonado
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Avery Yang / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
D'Arnaud 3 HRs, 3-run drive in 9th lifts Rays over Yanks 5-4 — Travis d'Arnaud hit three home runs, including a startling, three-run shot with two outs in the ninth inning off — Tampa Bay Rays overcame their Yankee Stadium woes to beat New York 5-4 on Monday night.
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Associated Press:
Rays Defeat the Yankees With 3 Homers From Travis d'Arnaud
Rays Defeat the Yankees With 3 Homers From Travis d'Arnaud
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Schoenfield's take: Rays just miss perfection, but can they reach October?
Schoenfield's take: Rays just miss perfection, but can they reach October?
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Rob Maaddi / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Cody Bellinger hits 2 homers, Dodgers rout Phillies 16-2 — Cody Bellinger hit his 32nd and 33rd homers, — Clayton Kershaw struck out seven in six innings and the major league-leading — Philadelphia Phillies 16-2 on Monday night. — Bellinger passed reigning NL MVP
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ESPN:
Dodgers' Taylor (broken forearm) on 10-day IL — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed outfielder Chris Taylor on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a left forearm fracture. — The move came one day after Taylor exited a game against the Boston Red Sox after getting hit near his left wrist …
Dennis Georgatos / scores.nbcsportsbayarea.com:
Crawford has 2 HRs, 8 RBIs as Giants overwhelm Rockies 19-2 — DENVER (AP) With nearly every swing, Brandon Crawford's day at the plate got better and better. — Crawford went 5 for 6 with two homers and tied a San Francisco team record with eight RBIs, and the Giants scored a season high …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
10 biggest questions for the MLB trade deadline — The days of posturing, pretenses, bluffs, deception and even out-and-out lies are about to end. — It's that time of year where every Major League Baseball club's front office must call and turn over their cards. — In or out?
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ESPN:
2019 MLB trade deadline rumors, news, analysis and trade tracker — Will Madison Bumgarner, Trevor Bauer, Zack Wheeler and other topflight arms move in July deals? The MLB trade deadline is approaching and we've got you covered with all of the trade rumors, reaction and analysis you need …
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Robert Murray / The Athletic:
As bullpen woes mount, sources say Brewers have had discussions with Giants for reliever Will Smith — David Stearns has a history. He has turned the Brewers into an annual contender, due in part to the successful bullpen he's built. — In 2017 during his first full season as general manager …
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Josh Vitale / USA Today:
Next Tim Tebow? Florida Gators quarterback Feleipe Franks signed by Boston Red Sox — HOOVER, Ala. — Feleipe Franks was as surprised as anyone when the Boston Red Sox selected him the 31st round of the MLB Draft (947th overall) early last month. — The Florida Gators quarterback found …
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Junis, Lopez lead Royals past White Sox 5-2 — Jakob Junis struck out a career-high 10 and — Nicky Lopez drove in a pair of runs and scored twice as the — Chicago White Sox 5-2 on Monday night. — The Royals beat — Lucas Giolito for the first time and thwarted his bid for a 12th victory.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Multiple Teams Showing Initial Interest In Robbie Ray — TODAY: You can add the Brewers to the stack of club's showing initial interest in Ray, Morosi tweets. It seems safe to presume that just about every organization with a rotation need will at least take a look at the southpaw.
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