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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 …
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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.
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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.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Acquire Ross Stripling — In yet another buzzer-beating deadline swap, the Blue Jays agreed to acquire right-hander Ross Stripling from the Dodgers, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports (via Twitter). It's the third pitching addition of the deadline week for Toronto, as the Jays also added Taijuan Walker and Robbie Ray.
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Greg Beacham / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Gonzales dominates Angels with 4-hitter in Mariners' 2-1 win — By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Marco Gonzales retired 21 consecutive Angels while throwing a four-hitter, and Jose Marmolejos hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning of the — Seattle Mariners' 2-1 victory over Los Angeles on Monday.
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres Acquire Taylor Williams — 4:55pm: The Mariners will receive righty Matt Brash in return, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic. The 22-year-old Brash went in the fourth round of the 2019 draft and then threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings between rookie ball and Single-A last season.
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Corey Seidman / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Austin Nola, Aaron's brother, traded from Mariners to Padres
Austin Nola, Aaron's brother, traded from Mariners to Padres
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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 …
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Acquire Jonathan Villar
Blue Jays Acquire Jonathan Villar
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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.
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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
Dodgers set home run record, beat Rangers in the park that might host World Series
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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 …
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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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CoGreen / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Yankees Takeaways from Sunday's 5-2 win over Mets, including Deivi Garcia's impressive debut
Yankees Takeaways from Sunday's 5-2 win over Mets, including Deivi Garcia's impressive debut
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Larry Fleisher / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Hicks' HR caps 5-run rally, Yanks beat Mets in extras
Hicks' HR caps 5-run rally, Yanks beat Mets in extras
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TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Acquire Miguel Castro From Orioles — The New York Mets swung another deal just before the trade deadline, acquiring Miguel Castro from the Orioles, per MLB Network's Jon Heyman (via Twitter). The Orioles will receive southpaw Kevin Smith, per Robert Murray (via Twitter).
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Acquire Cameron Maybin — The Cubs have acquired outfielder Cameron Maybin from the Tigers, tweets ESPN's Jeff Passan. The Cubs will send infielder Zack Short to the Tigers in return, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. — Maybin, 33, has been about league average …
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