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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
The reasons behind the slow trade deadline activity (so far); Brewers getting creative? ; Yankees' urgent need — In 2018, Manny Machado, Brad Hand, Zack Britton and Cole Hamels were traded between July 18 and July 27. — It's July 28. Where are all the deals?
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MLB Trade Rumors and Red Reporter
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Considering Trading Moustakas, Grandal For Pitching — Only one game back in the NL Central but featuring one of baseball's worst farm systems, the Brewers are kicking around ideas to address their beleaguered pitching staff. Per Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic …
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball and Al's Ramblings
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Place CC Sabathia On IL — The Yankees have placed left-hander C.C. Sabathia on the 10-day injured list and recalled utilityman Tyler Wade from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the team announced. Sabathia is dealing with right knee inflammation. — This continues a brutal week …
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MLB Baseball News …
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Chris Cotillo / Union-News:
Boston Red Sox injuries: Brian Johnson nearing return, Steven Wright getting checked in Boston — BOSTON — Red Sox left-hander Brian Johnson is likely one more rehab appearance away from being activated and is a candidate to start one of the two games in next Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees, manager Alex Cora said.
Discussion:
Over the Monster, Boston Red Sox News … and NESN.com
Joon Lee / ESPN:
Three homers show us Mookie Betts' swing is back in MVP form
Three homers show us Mookie Betts' swing is back in MVP form
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MLB Baseball News …
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Acquire Sergio Romo — 8:21pm: Both teams have announced the trade. — 7:48pm: Righty Chris Vallimont is the minor league pitcher going to Minnesota, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. They're also getting a player to be named later, Jon Morosi of MLB.com reports.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Fish Stripes, Twinkie Town and MLB Daily Dish
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Twins boost bullpen, acquire Romo from Marlins — The Twins have traded for reliever Sergio Romo, whose playoff experience will deepen a bullpen in need of help as Minnesota tries to hold off the Cleveland Indians in the American League Central. — The Twins on Saturday night announced …
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Associated Press
Terry Koshan / Toronto Sun:
Jays trade Eric Sogard to Rays: Source — Take a walk, Eric Sogard. — Just down the hallway at Rogers Centre to the visitors clubhouse, if you wouldn't mind. — The Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon traded the versatile Sogard to their opponent, the Tampa Bay Rays.
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MLB Baseball News …
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Ian Harrison / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Hernandez hits HR in 12th, Blue Jays rally past Rays 10-9
Hernandez hits HR in 12th, Blue Jays rally past Rays 10-9
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Bluebird Banter, DRaysBay, baseballmusings.com and Toronto Sun
Greg Swatek / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Strasburg fires gem for MLB-best 14th win, Nats rout Dodgers — Stephen Strasburg tossed seven masterful innings to win his seventh consecutive start, leading the — Washington Nationals to an 11-4 rout of the — Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. — Brian Dozier and — Juan Soto homered, while
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Federal Baseball and Yahoo! Sports
McHael Wagaman / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
A's hit 4 HRs in testy 5-4 win over Rangers — Ramon Laureano took a slow trot after a home run and later got hit by a pitch, prompting the benches to clear as the — Oakland Athletics posted a testy 5-4 win over the — Texas Rangers on Saturday night. — Matt Chapman hit his 23rd home run,
Discussion:
Athletics Nation, Lone Star Ball and baseballmusings.com
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Activate Alex Wood, Designate Ryan Lavarnway — The Reds have activated left-hander Alex Wood from the injured list and designated catcher Ryan Lavarnway for assignment, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic tweets. — As expected, the 28-year-old Wood will finally make his Reds debut against the Rockies on Sunday.
Discussion:
The Good Phight and Purple Row
Bernie Wilson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Tatis Jr. homers to lead Padres to 5-1 win over Giants — Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a two-run home run one pitch after diving out of the way of a knockdown pitch in the fifth inning and the — San Francisco Giants 5-1 Saturday night to snap an eight-game home losing streak.
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McCovey Chronicles and Gaslamp Ball
Ashley Varela / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
White Sox activate Eloy Jiménez — Eloy Jiménez is back in the lineup for the first time since his — disastrous outfield collision with Charlie Tilson earlier this month. In a corresponding move, infielder — José Rondón has been designated for assignment.
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South Side Sox
Associated Press:
Braves' Markakis out 6-8 weeks with broken left wrist — SHARE URL EMAIL FBMSNGR WHATSAPP SMS — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves placed right fielder Nick Markakis and infielder Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list before Saturday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Dansby Swanson still out of Braves lineup, IL stint possible
Dansby Swanson still out of Braves lineup, IL stint possible
Discussion:
Talking Chop, MLB Baseball News …, Phillies Nation and MLB Trade Rumors