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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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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Trevor Bauer to Reds, Yasiel Puig to Indians, top prospect Taylor Trammell to Padres in three-team trade — Trevor Bauer and Yasiel Puig were both dealt in a blockbuster trade Tuesday night, but Ohio will remain the home state for both. — Bauer, the temperamental right-hander is headed south …
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Bill Baer / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
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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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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Emma Baccellieri / Sports Illustrated:
Choose Your Own Mets Trade Deadline Adventure
Choose Your Own Mets Trade Deadline Adventure
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Stroman ‘commotion’ included his last parting shots at Blue Jays brass
Stroman ‘commotion’ included his last parting shots at Blue Jays brass
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Steven Marcus / Newsday:
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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
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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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 Herrick / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Verlander strikes 13, leads Astros over Indians 2-0 — Justin Verlander struck out 13 to reach double figures for the third straight start and sixth time this season, leading the — Cleveland Indians 2-0 on Tuesday night. — In a matchup of All-Stars, Verlander (14-4) outpitched
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The Crawfish Boxes
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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Greg Swatek / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rendon slam leads Nats over Braves 6-3, lead cut to 4½ games
Rendon slam leads Nats over Braves 6-3, lead cut to 4½ games
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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
Tigers top Angels 7-2 to end Zimmermann's winless streak
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Bless You Boys and Halos Heaven
Manuel Gamiz Jr / Morning Call:
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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Laurence Holmes Show / 670 The Score:
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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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
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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Bernie Wilson / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
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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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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