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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Acquire Archie Bradley  —  The Reds have acquired closer Archie Bradley in a last-second deadline deal with the Diamondbacks, per announcements from both clubs.  Utility man Josh VanMeter and outfield prospect Stuart Fairchild are headed to the D-backs in return for Bradley …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks face roster decisions after loss as trade deadline nears  —  When he spoke with reporters midway through last week, General Manager Mike Hazen seemed to be searching for the appropriate action in response to his team's performance, particularly on offense.
David Brandt / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Blue Jays get left-hander Robbie Ray in trade with D-backs  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Toronto acquired left-hander  —  Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, giving the Blue Jays a former All-Star who has struggled so far in 2020.  —  The Diamondbacks got lefty Travis Bergen in the deal.
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
Tim Dierkes / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Acquire Jonathan Villar  —  The Blue Jays have acquired infielder Jonathan Villar from the Marlins, tweets Jon Heyman of MLB Network and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.  Villar was pulled from this afternoon's game against the Mets at Citi Field.  In return, the Marlins …
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Among Teams Interested In Jonathan Villar  —  Miami and Toronto are in discussions regarding Marlins infielder/outfielder Jonathan Villar, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.  It's unclear whether the two teams are progressing toward a deal, per Rosenthal, though Jon Heyman …
Discussion: Fish Stripes and Bluebird Banter
Tim Dierkes / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays To Acquire Robbie Ray  —  The Blue Jays have acquired lefty Robbie Ray from the Diamondbacks, tweets Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun.  The D'Backs will receive southpaw Travis Bergen in return, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca.  Arizona will also be sending over $300K in cash …
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit and MLB Daily Dish
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees beat Mets in wild, messy comeback after trailing by five runs on final out  —  Long after he'd left the game, Michael King sat in the Yankees clubhouse and had already put it all behind him.  Down five runs heading into the bottom of the final inning the Yankees rookie right-hander figured it was over.
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Pat Graham / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Hosmer, Paddack lead Padres to 13-2 rout of Rockies
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and Associated Press
Larry Fleisher / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Hicks' HR caps 5-run rally, Yanks beat Mets in extras
Joe Harris / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Wainwright throws CG on 39th birthday, Cards top Indians 7-2
CoGreen / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Seth Lugo takes the mound for second game vs. Yankees on SNY
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and Pinstripe Alley
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers, Rangers Fail To Reach Lance Lynn Deal  —  3:00pm: The Dodgers and Rangers were ultimately unable to come together on a Lynn trade, tweets Joel Sherman of the New York Post.  —  2:40pm: The two sides are still far apart, MLB Network's Jon Heyman tweets.
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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Jorge Castillo / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Dodgers set home run record, beat Rangers in the park that might host World Series
Discussion: Los Angeles Times and True Blue LA
Associated Press:
Rookie Howard aims for growth as Phillies meet Nationals  —  The Philadelphia Phillies will open a crucial four-game homestand against the visiting Washington Nationals with a rookie right-hander on the mound.  —  Spencer Howard, one of the most prized prospects in the organization …
Nick Goss / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
2020 MLB trade deadline live: Latest rumors, news and completed deals  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  The 2020 MLB trade deadline is here.  —  Teams have until 4 p.m. ET to add players for a postseason run or get rid of players to accumulate future assets such as prospects.
Alex Pavlovic / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Tigers claim pitcher Dereck Rodriguez, ending his time with Giants  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Dereck Rodriguez spent plenty of time in the Detroit  —  Tigers clubhouse as he was growing up.  Now he'll be back there as a player.  —  Rodriguez was claimed by the Tigers on Monday, five days after the Giants
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and NBCSports.com
Corey Seidman / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Austin Nola, Aaron's brother, traded from Mariners to Padres  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  The other Nola is on his way to the National League.  —  Austin Nola, the older brother of  —  Phillies ace  —  Aaron Nola, has  —  reportedly been traded from the Mariners to the Padres.
 
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