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11:30 PM ET, July 23, 2019

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Bill Baer / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Dee Gordon placed on injured list due to quad strain  —  The Mariners announced on Tuesday that second baseman  —  Dee Gordon has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left quad.  Infielder Tim Lopes was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma and pitcher Parker Markel was designated for assignment.
Discussion: Lookout Landing
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Place Dee Gordon On IL, Designate Parker Markel For Assignment  —  6:25pm: Manager Scott Servais told reporters that Gordon will be out at least a couple of weeks (Twitter link via Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times).  An MRI revealed a strain that is worse than a typical Grade 1 strain but not quite a Grade 2 strain.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays Designate Ian Gibaut For Assignment, Place Yandy Diaz On IL  —  The Rays announced that they've designated right-hander Ian Gibaut for assignment.  His spot on the roster will go to third baseman Matt Duffy, who has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays, Giants Still Discussing Relief Pitching In Trade Talks  —  The Rays remain engaged with the Giants in trade talks regarding San Francisco relievers, according to MLB.com's Jon Morosi.  Prior reports have connected the clubs on pitching, though the circumstances have since changed for both organizations.
Discussion: DRaysBay
Ben Walker / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Canó's 1st 3-homer game leads Mets over Diamondbacks 5-2  —  Canó's 1st 3-homer game leads Mets over Padres 5-2  —  Robinson Cano hit three home runs, breaking loose from a season-long slump in a huge way and leading  —  San Diego Padres 5-1 Tuesday night.
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and Amazin' Avenue
Christopher Smith / Union-News:
Mookie Betts, Boston Red Sox star: 'I've loved it here.  Just because you go to free agency doesn't mean you don't want to be somewhere'  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mookie Betts appears determined to test free agency following the 2020 season.  But that does not mean he doesn't enjoy playing for the Boston Red Sox.
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Tim Booth / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Skidding Rangers can't solve Gonzales as Mariners roll, 7-3  —  Marco Gonzales gave up a run in the first inning in part due to a fan.  He gave up four singles in five batters to open the second and was immediately in a bases-loaded jam.  —  “For me, I'd rather have that early in the game …
Discussion: Lookout Landing
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MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Rangers place closer Shawn Kelley on 10-day injured list
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:   Rangers Place Shawn Kelley On IL, Select Rafael Montero, Designate Carlos Tocci
Terry Koshan / Toronto Sun:
With trade deadline looming, Giles sees what's coming for Jays and would love to stay  —  Ken Giles peers into the Blue Jays future and likes what he envisions.  —  It's one reason why there's probably going to be some disappointment on his part if, as many expect, he is traded prior to the July 31 deadline.
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Terry Koshan / Toronto Sun:
Borucki perseveres in first start of 2019 but losing result is familiar one for Blue Jays
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe and Bluebird Banter
Michael Shapiro / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Ranking the Top Trade Destinations for Madison Bumgarner  —  Will one of the greatest postseason pitchers in MLB history have another October run in 2019?  —  Madison Bumgarner approaches the trade deadline as perhaps the top pitcher available on the market, capable of propelling any contender to the World Series.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rockies Designate Seunghwan Oh For Assignment, Select Yonder Alonso  —  The Rockies have selected the contract of veteran first baseman Yonder Alonso from Triple-A, per a club announcement.  In order to clear roster space, Colorado optioned right-hander Yency Almonte to Triple-A and designated right-hander Seunghwan Oh for assignment.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Select Tim Collins  —  The Cubs announced that they've selected the contract of lefty reliever Tim Collins from Triple-A Iowa.  Right-hander Alec Mills was optioned down to make room on the active roster.  Chicago had an open spot on its 40-man roster.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Arash Markazi / Los Angeles Times:
Dodger Stadium to undergo $100-million renovation this offseason  —  The Dodgers on Tuesday will unveil plans for a $100-million renovation of Dodger Stadium that will provide a new center field plaza as well as elevators and bridges that will connect the outfield pavilions to the rest of the stadium.
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
State of the starting pitching market; a critical stage for the Red Sox; Zack Greinke's trade appeal; more notes  —  The Yankees' top evaluator, vice president of baseball operations Tim Naehring, attended left-hander Mike Minor's two most recent starts for the Rangers, according to major-league sources.
Chris McCosky / Detroit News:
‘Just fun, man’: Tigers' Nick Castellanos delivers walk-off homer in 10th  —  Detroit — It's funny sometimes how things come together.  —  Before the game, John Hicks, who hit a 400-foot fly ball that was caught on the track in right-center field Saturday night, asked a question that hitters …
Tom Verducci / Sports Illustrated:
Another World Series Run for Dodgers Seems Inevitable  — The Dodgers' dominance is the product of a lights-out starting rotation, one of the game's most lethal offenses and an uber-efficient defense.  But that's only part of the story as to why the Dodgers seem destined for a third consecutive trip to the Fall Classic.
Discussion: True Blue LA
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Field Level / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Dodgers looking to settle score with rival Angels
Discussion: True Blue LA
 
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Dave Campbell / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Twins hit 5 homers, turn triple play in 8-6 win vs Yankees
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Select Cody Stashak, Place C.J. Cron On IL
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