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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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MLB Baseball News …, NBCSports.com and McCovey Chronicles
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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 Trade Rumors and New York Post
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Dodgers to renovate stadium, add Koufax statue — LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced plans for a $100 million renovation project that will modernize their ballpark ahead of next year's All-Star Game, an ambitious undertaking that will feature a new center-field plaza …
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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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Orange County Register and NBCSports.com
Arash Markazi / Los Angeles Times:
Dodger Stadium to undergo $100-million renovation this offseason
Dodger Stadium to undergo $100-million renovation this offseason
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True Blue LA, MLB Baseball News … and Halos Heaven
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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Bleacher Nation, Lone Star Ball, MLB Trade Rumors and New York Post
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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MLB Baseball News …
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
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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Bless You Boys and Phillies Nation
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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MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
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
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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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
Associated Press:
Aaron Hicks Caps Yankees' Wild Win With Diving Game-Ending Grab in 10th Inning — The madness began with New York's five-run eighth inning and ended with five lead changes or ties in the final three innings. — MINNEAPOLIS — Aaron Hicks made a game-saving catch in center field for the final …
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Eddie Matz / ESPN:
Nationals' Scherzer on track for Thursday return — WASHINGTON — Nationals ace Max Scherzer is expected to return from the injured list Thursday. — “He felt good today,” manager Davey Martinez said of Scherzer, who threw a bullpen session Monday prior to the opener of a four-game series between …
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Federal Baseball
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.
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Bill Baer / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Dee Gordon placed on injured list due to quad strain
Dee Gordon placed on injured list due to quad strain
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Lookout Landing