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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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Report: Indians, Reds, Padres agree on three-team trade involving Trevor Bauer, Yasiel Puig — ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the Indians, Reds, and — Padres have agreed on a three-team trade. Among known players involved, starter — Trevor Bauer will go the Reds. Outfielders
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Trevor Bauer Drawing Increased Interest; Reds Have Inquired — There's been an “uptick” in the level of trade interest in Indians righty Trevor Bauer today, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports (subscription required). Rosenthal adds that the Indians are becoming increasingly tempted to make a deal.
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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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Stroman ‘commotion’ included his last parting shots at Blue Jays brass
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Choose Your Own Mets Trade Deadline Adventure
Choose Your Own Mets Trade Deadline Adventure
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Stroman's father on the newest Met: ‘Marcus is happy about being home’
Stroman's father on the newest Met: ‘Marcus is happy about being home’
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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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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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Rendon slam leads Nats over Braves 6-3, lead cut to 4½ games
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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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Bless You Boys
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Tigers top Angels 7-2 to end Zimmermann's winless streak
Tigers top Angels 7-2 to end Zimmermann's winless streak
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Bless You Boys and Halos Heaven
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Someone fired gun into air, bullet lands in right field of Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, hitting boy in leg, IronPigs officials say — Before the start of Saturday night's IronPigs game, about 100-15 guests, many of them children, took to the field of Coca-Cola Park in Allentown to take part …
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Braves Acquire Chris Martin — The Braves added a new arm to their late-inning relief mix in advance of tomorrow's trade deadline, announcing the acquisition of right-hander Chris Martin from the Rangers on Tuesday evening. Atlanta will send left-hander Kolby Allard to Texas in return.
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Phillies Move Zach Eflin To Bullpen — The Phillies are sending right-hander Zach Eflin from the rotation to the bullpen, Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Eflin will “most likely” back up current rotation members Jake Arrieta and Vince Velasquez, though the Phillies …
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Maddon: Fans Have ‘No Idea’ About Bullpen Decisions — “When it doesn't work out, that doesn't mean it was wrong,” Joe Maddon says. — (670 The Score) Amid some criticism about his recent bullpen decisions, Cubs manager Joe Maddon pushed back at the tendency of outsiders to judge his choices based on the end result.
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Slumping Davis hits go-ahead homer as O's stun Padres 8-5 — Chris Davis hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning to snap an 0-for-18 slump, and the — Baltimore Orioles rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the — San Diego Padres 8-5 on Tuesday. — Davis connected off
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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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Viva El Birdos
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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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AZ Snake Pit
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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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Brewers Acquire Jordan Lyles
Brewers Acquire Jordan Lyles
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Which Teams Are Facing the Most Trade Deadline Pressure? Start With the Yankees — As we canvas the league ahead of the trade deadline on Wednesday, these six teams are facing the most pressure to make a move. — Like the rate of strikeouts, the noise level around the trade deadline goes up every year.