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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
When aces could move, and more big trade deadline storylines — One week before the trade deadline, teams around Major League Baseball are starting to get antsy. For 10 consecutive days in what is supposed to be the most intriguing, transaction-heavy time of the year, teams have not struck a single player-for-player deal.
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MLB Baseball News …, Sports Illustrated, MLB Trade Rumors and New York Post
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
The Giants are on greatest tear in 18 years. But is it enough to keep ace Madison Bumgarner? — SAN FRANCISCO — The fans flocked to Oracle Park on Tuesday night ready to celebrate the fabulous career of Madison Bumgarner, believing it might be his final time in a San Francisco Giants' home uniform.
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NBCSports.com, MLB Baseball News … and McCovey Chronicles
Greg Beacham / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Calhoun sends Angels to 3-2 win, 1st series sweep of Dodgers — Kole Calhoun had a homer and two doubles while driving in two runs in his second straight big game at Dodger Stadium, and the — Los Angeles Angels swept the Freeway Series for the first time in franchise history with a 3-2 victory over the
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Halos Heaven and Los Angeles Times
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Legendary pitcher Sandy Koufax will get a statue at Dodger Stadium
Legendary pitcher Sandy Koufax will get a statue at Dodger Stadium
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True Blue LA, Orange County Register, NBCSports.com and MLB Baseball News …
Ian Shantz / Toronto Sun:
Stroman solid in potential Jays' finale as Toronto shut out by Indians — If the Stro Show is about to go off the air in Toronto, consider this a satisfying finale, the game's eventual outcome aside. — Pitching in what could very well be his final game in Blue Jays threads …
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Bluebird Banter
Evan Grant / Dallas-Fort Worth Sports News:
Joey Gallo likely headed back to IL, could miss a month with possible hamate bone issue — SEATTLE - The Rangers are concerned Joey Gallo may have fractured the hamate bone in his right hand, an injury that would require surgery and likely cost him all of August.
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MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
Dave Campbell / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Gregorius leads another Yankee hit parade, 10-7 over Twins — Didi Gregorius drove in three more runs with two of New York's nine extra-base hits, and the — Yankees clobbered Minnesota's pitching once again in a 10-7 victory over the Twins on Wednesday night. — Aaron Hicks, — Gleyber Torres and
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Pinstripe Alley
Alan Saunders / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
DeJong's 3 homers lead Cardinals over Pirates 14-8 — Paul DeJong hit a career-high three home runs, including one during a nine-run second inning, and the St. Louis — Pittsburgh Pirates 14-8 on Wednesday night. — DeJong, — Andrew Knizner and — Paul Goldschmidt each hit …
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Bucs Dugout
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Velasquez sharp as Phillies blank Tigers 4-0 — DETROIT (AP) — Vince Velasquez pitched impressively into the sixth inning and the — Detroit Tigers 4-0 Wednesday to finish a quick two-game sweep. — The Phillies won the series opener 3-2 in 15 innings in a game that ended shortly after midnight Wednesday morning.
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Phillies Nation and Bless You Boys
MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Designate Blake Parker For Assignment — The Twins announced that they've designated right-hander Blake Parker for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to veteran righty Carlos Torres, who signed a minor league contract last month and will have his contract selected from Triple-A Rochester.
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MLB Baseball News …
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Rosenthal's trade deadline notebook: the latest on J.D. Martinez, Kirby Yates, Marcus Stroman, Yasiel Puig, and more — It's doubtful the Red Sox will sell when they're 10 games over .500, two games out in the American League wild-card race and talented enough to defend their World Series title.
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Let's Go Tribe, Over the Monster, Bleacher Nation, MLB Trade Rumors, New York Post and Lone Star Ball
John Marshall / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Kelly's homer lifts Diamondbacks over Orioles 5-2 — Taylor Clarke pitched six effective innings and the — The Orioles won their first game at Chase Field since 2007 Tuesday night, beating the Diamondbacks 7-2 to end a six-game losing streak in the desert. — Arizona closed out the series win with Kelly's homer off
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Camden Chat
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Place Gary Sanchez On Injured List — The Yankees announced Wednesday that they've placed catcher Gary Sanchez on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left groin. Catcher Kyle Higashioka is up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in his place.
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Pinstripe Alley and MLB Baseball News …
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Robinson Cano, Better Than Vintage, Hits 3 Homers in Mets' Win — The Mets have clung tightly to the hope that Robinson Cano's stardom will return. He is signed through 2023, so perhaps they have no other choice. — “He's always going to be able to hit,” Manager Mickey Callaway said before batting practice Tuesday.
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MLB Baseball News … and New York Mets on Yahoo! …
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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 Diamondbacks 5-2
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Amazin' Avenue and Gaslamp Ball