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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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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.
Joon Lee / ESPN:
Three homers show us Mookie Betts' swing is back in MVP form
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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.
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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 …
Discussion: Associated Press
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?
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,
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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Ian Harrison / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Hernandez hits HR in 12th, Blue Jays rally past Rays 10-9  —  Teoscar Hernandez led off the 12th inning with a home run and the  —  Toronto Blue Jays completed a comeback from a seven-run deficit to beat the  —  Tampa Bay Rays 10-9 on Saturday.  —  Hernandez connected off
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Terry Koshan / Toronto Sun:
Waguespack does his part, Jays provide a mere four hits in loss to Rays
Ty Bradley / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Acquire Jake Diekman  —  The A's have acquired Jake Diekman from the Royals, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.  Kansas City will receive prospects Ismael Aquino and Dairon Blanco in return.  —  In its push for a second consecutive playoff appearance, the A's appear to again be double and tripling down on an already-staunch bullpen.
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Kipnis hits slam, Indians rout Royals 9-1  —  Jason Kipnis hit a grand slam in the first inning, and  —  Mike Clevinger struck out seven and remained perfect against Kansas City as the  —  Cleveland Indians routed the Royals 9-1 on Saturday night.  —  Clevinger (5-2) allowed one run …
Discussion: Royals Review and Let's Go Tribe
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.
Mike Fitzpatrick / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Matz gets 1st complete game, Mets blank sinking Pirates 3-0  —  Steven Matz threw an efficient five-hitter for his first complete game in 90 major league starts, and  —  J.D. Davis in a 3-0 victory Saturday night over the sinking  —  Pittsburgh Pirates.  —  Matz (6-6) struck out seven …
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Ahmed's grand slam lifts Diamondbacks over Marlins 9-2  —  Nick Ahmed hit a grand slam and an RBI double, leading the  —  Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-2 win over the  —  Miami Marlins on Saturday night.  —  Ahmed's homer off starter  —  Jordan Yamamoto highlighted a six-run fourth inning.
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Joe Harris / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Correa, Astros top Cards 8-2; Goldschmidt HR in 6th straight  —  Carlos Correa hit his first career grand slam and the  —  Houston Astros withstood yet another home run by  —  St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 on Saturday night.  —  Goldschmidt homered in his sixth straight game, tying a Cardinals record with
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