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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 …
Discussion: 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.
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
Discussion: Associated Press
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
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Gio Gonzalez Exits With Shoulder Tightness
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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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
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
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?
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
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 …
Discussion: Bucs Dugout and Amazin' Avenue
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.
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
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
 
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