Top News:
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
10 things to watch in the two weeks prior to the MLB trade deadline — Every game, the old chestnut goes, counts the same in the standings. And this is true. Baseball gives no additional weight to extra-inning games, blowouts or comebacks. Each is 1/162nd of an expertly divided pie.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Lone Star Ball
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
One player each team should trade for — or deal away — before the deadline
One player each team should trade for — or deal away — before the deadline
Discussion:
Purple Row and NESN.com
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
10 biggest questions for the MLB trade deadline
10 biggest questions for the MLB trade deadline
Discussion:
Boston Red Sox News …, NESN.com, AZ Snake Pit and South Side Sox
Anne Rogers / Cardinals News:
Cards place Matt Carpenter on injured list — ST. LOUIS — A frustrating season continues for Matt Carpenter, as the Cardinals' third baseman was put on the injured list with a right foot contusion after fouling a ball off his foot in the seventh inning Monday night.
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos, Bleacher Nation and MLB Trade Rumors
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Warren Mayes / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Pirates score twice in the ninth, beat Cardinals 3-1 — Colin Moran drove in the go-ahead run with an infield single and the — Pittsburgh Pirates scored twice in the ninth for a 3-1 victory over the — St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. — Francisco Liriano (4-1) pitched the eighth and earned the victory.
Discussion:
Bucs Dugout and Viva El Birdos
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Angels' pursuit of pitching; Who's on third? A guide; help from an unlikely source; more deadline notes — Even before the death of left-hander Tyler Skaggs, the Angels had planned to pursue controllable starting pitchers before the trade deadline. But just as the team was not the high bidder …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, NESN.com and MLB Trade Rumors
Matt Gelb / The Athletic:
Sources: Matt Klentak, Andy MacPhail received three-year extensions from Phillies — It rained Tuesday night for 22 minutes, then John Middleton joined Andy MacPhail in his suite at Citizens Bank Park for the ninth inning and they experienced the emotional swings like everyone else.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, MLB Trade Rumors and The Good Phight
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Acquire Wilmer Font — The Blue Jays have acquired right-hander Wilmer Font from the Mets in exchange for cash, per announcements from both organizations. New York designated Font for assignment last Friday. — The Mets acquired Font, 29, from the Rays in exchange …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Rookie Young outpitches Lynn as Diamondbacks top Rangers 9-2 — Alex Young allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings to help the — Texas Rangers 9-2 on Tuesday night. — Young (3-0) gave up three hits and one walk to defeat — Lance Lynn (12-5), who went into the game with an 8-0 home record this season and led the majors in wins.
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball
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Field Level / New York Times:
Mets Open Series With Victory Over Twins — Michael Conforto went 4-for-4, scored and drove in a run, and six Mets relievers combined for five shutout innings in a 3-2 victory over the host Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. — Edwin Diaz escaped the ninth inning unscathed when he got Nelson Cruz …
Discussion:
Twinkie Town and MLB Baseball News …
Field Level / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Braves send Keuchel to get series win vs. Brewers — Atlanta Braves will send veteran left-hander — Dallas Keuchel to the mound on Wednesday afternoon as they shoot for another series win. — Keuchel (3-2, 3.09 ERA) goes against — Brewers right-hander
Discussion:
Talking Chop and Brew Crew Ball
Greg Beacham / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Angels beat Astros 7-2 for 5th straight W; Marisnick plunked — Albert Pujols hit a bases-clearing double during the Angels' six-run first inning, and Los Angeles remained unbeaten in five games since the All-Star break with a 7-2 victory over the — Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
Discussion:
Halos Heaven and The Crawfish Boxes
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Likely To Place Eloy Jimenez On Injured List — White Sox left fielder Eloy Jimenez departed the team's loss to the Royals on Tuesday with right elbow soreness after a collision with center fielder Charlie Tilson. While the severity of the injury isn't yet known, Jimenez is …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Trevor Bauer, Corey Kluber — Trevor Bauer's name has continued to be kicked around the rumor mill even as the Indians have narrowed the gap with the division-leading Twins. Zack Meisel of The Athletic chatted with Cleveland GM Mike Chernoff this week (subscription required) …
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The Athletic and MLB Baseball News …