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Phils acquire Vargas from Mets to bolster rotation — MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets — The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired left-hander Jason Vargas in a trade Monday with the division rival New York Mets. — The Mets received minor league catcher Austin Bossart in the deal …
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With Stroman off the board, who's next? ; Diamondbacks may be buying and selling; Braves look for relief — With the acquisition of Marcus Stroman, the Mets believe they have largely cornered the market on starting pitchers. They will not flip Stroman, sources say, but still might trade …
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Stroman ‘commotion’ included his last parting shots at Blue Jays brass — KANSAS CITY — He may not have gone kicking and screaming, but Marcus Stroman didn't exactly go quietly, either. — The flamboyant Blue Jays pitcher acknowledged as much on Monday, admitting that when he learned …
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Steven Marcus / Newsday:
Stroman's father on the newest Met: ‘Marcus is happy about being home’ — Marcus Stroman's father has his fingers crossed. Earl Stroman hopes the trade that brought his son from the Blue Jays to the Mets on Sunday is an indication the team thinks it can compete for a postseason berth.
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Mets acquire Stroman from Jays for prospects
Mets acquire Stroman from Jays for prospects
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Charlotte Carroll / Sports Illustrated:
Blue Jays Send Marcus Stroman to Mets
Blue Jays Send Marcus Stroman to Mets
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers to promote Jake Rogers to big leagues — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jake Rogers, the Detroit Tigers' catcher of the future, is set to become the team's catcher of the present. — The Tigers will promote Rogers to the major leagues on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels …
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Tigers top Angels 7-2 to end Zimmermann's winless streak — Jordan Zimmermann got his first win in 18 starts dating to last season and the — Los Angeles Angels 7-2 on Monday night. — Zimmermann (1-8) allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings to get his first victory since Sept. 5 …
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Brewers Acquire Jordan Lyles — 2:17pm: The teams have announced the deal. — 2:02pm: The Brewers have reached a deal to acquire right-hander Jordan Lyles from the division-rival Pirates, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (via Twitter). Milwaukee will send Double-A right-hander Cody Ponce …
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Brewers acquire pitcher Jordan Lyles from Pirates — Milwaukee Brewers. — Milwaukee acquired the 28-year-old right-hander from Pittsburgh on Monday for pitching prospect Cody Ponce. — Lyles was 1-0 with a 3.31 ERA in 11 appearances for the Brewers late last season, helping Milwaukee win the NL Central.
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Source: Tyler Thornburg finds a new home with Dodgers — A year ago it appeared as though Tyler Thornburg was going to be one of the answers for a Red Sox bullpen with a few question marks. — The reliever was in the midst of finishing off July with five appearances in which he allowed just one hit and not a single run.
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Caleb Smith goes 7 innings to help Marlins beat Arizona 11-6 — Caleb Smith endured a bad stretch after a baserunning adventure but recovered to pitch seven innings and help the — Arizona Diamondbacks 11-6 Monday. — Smith laid down a bunt in the second inning and wound up at third base thanks to two errors on the play.
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Rendon slam leads Nats over Braves 6-3, lead cut to 4½ games — Anthony Rendon hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the sixth inning, and the — Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series to close within 4 1/2 games of the NL East leader. — With the score 2-2, Rendon connected of
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Nationals Place Max Scherzer On 10-Day IL — The Nationals have placed ace righty Max Scherzer on the 10-day injured list, per a club announcement. Erick Fedde was called up to take his active-roster spot. — Scherzer is dealing with a mild rhomboid strain, the second seemingly minor upper …
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