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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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Emma Baccellieri / Sports Illustrated:
Choose Your Own Mets Trade Deadline Adventure — It's hard to make sense of the Mets' first two trade deadline moves, and nobody really knows what they're going to do before Wednesday at 4 p.m. So let's explore all the possible adventurous things they could do.
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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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Mark Feinsand / MLB.com:
Red Sox's main Deadline focus is bullpen (source) — A week ago, there were rumblings that the Red Sox might become sellers if their week against the Rays and Yankees went poorly. A 5-2 week - which included three wins in four games against the Yankees - has had the reverse effect …
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
With Stroman off the board, who's next? ; Diamondbacks may be buying and selling; Braves look for relief
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Steven Marcus / Newsday:
Stroman's father on the newest Met: ‘Marcus is happy about being home’
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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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Dan Greenspan / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
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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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
The Indians are getting tempted; Zack Wheeler's fit with the Astros; the market for Edwin Díaz — The Indians are getting tempted. — A source with knowledge of the team's discussions said the team on Monday experienced “a definite uptick in the interest level” in Trevor Bauer.
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Associated Press:
Nationals put ace Scherzer back on 10-day IL — WASHINGTON — Max Scherzer is back on the 10-day injured list, unwelcome news for the Washington Nationals as they push for a wild-card berth and try to catch the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. — The Nationals announced Monday that Scherzer …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Acquire David Phelps — The Cubs have added another fresh face to the bullpen, announced Tuesday that they've acquired right-handed reliever David Phelps and cash from the Blue Jays in exchange for minor league right-hander Thomas Hatch. Chicago moved Xavier Cedeno to the 60 …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Claim Adalberto Mejia — The Cardinals announced that they've claimed left-hander Adalberto Mejia off waivers from the Angels. Infielder Jedd Gyorko was moved from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL in a corresponding 40-man roster move. St. Louis also announced the previously reported demotion …
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Rob Bradford / WEEI:
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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Greg Swatek / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
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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