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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
What Jeff Passan is hearing one week from the MLB trade deadline — offensive edition — For all of the deadline oxygen that Juan Soto is hogging since the news of his trade availability broke last week, lest we not forget there are 1,199 other players on teams' big league rosters and thousands …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
What Jeff Passan is hearing as the MLB trade deadline approaches — pitching edition — We started the week before the MLB trade deadline by examining which hitters are most likely to move before 6 p.m. strikes on Aug. 2. Now, it's time to look at the pitchers most likely to be available.
Robert Murray / FanSided:
Inside the Clubhouse: Latest on Juan Soto, Cardinals trade targets and more — Breaking down the latest MLB trade rumors FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray is hearing around the league leading up to the MLB trade deadline. — The question has come up with countless executives …
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead limited as training camp begins; Mike McDaniel talks team philosophy — On opening day of training camp Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel discusses what he wants to see from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins have high hopes as training camp opens under new coach Mike McDaniel
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Nick Piecoro / USA Today:
Arizona Diamondbacks' 2022 first-round pick Druw Jones hurts shoulder two days after turning pro — Arizona Diamondbacks top pick Druw Jones hurt his left shoulder on his first day of work at Salt River Fields and will miss the rest of the season, farm director Josh Barfield said.
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Zach Buchanan / The Athletic:
Diamondbacks top draft pick Druw Jones could miss rest of year with shoulder injury — Druw Jones, the prep phenom drafted No. 2 overall earlier this month by the Diamondbacks, suffered a shoulder injury during his first batting practice session with the organization Monday and may not play the rest of the year.
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Pat Ragazzo / Sports Illustrated:
Sources: New York Mets Discussing Willson Contreras, David Robertson Package With Cubs — Sources: New York Mets have been discussing a potential trade package with the Cubs for Willson Contreras and David Robertson. — Remember that potential blockbuster trade between the Mets and Cubs around …
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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
‘I wish this day never came’: An emotional Willson Contreras tries to soak in his likely last games at Wrigley Field with the Chicago Cubs — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 19 — Cubs catcher Willson Contreras gets emotional after a game against the Pirates, July 26, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
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Jim Bowden / MLB - The Athletic:
MLB trade deadline cheat sheet: What to watch for all 30 teams and top targets by position — The MLB trade deadline is only a week away: Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 6 p.m. ET. — We are in for a lot of fun and player movement. Although there may not be as many trades as last year …
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Jim Bowden / MLB - The Athletic:
Answering 25 MLB trade deadline questions on buyers, sellers and top targets
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Orlando Sentinel:
Orlando to host XFL franchise coached by Terrell Buckley — The rebirthed XFL, led by chairwoman Dany Garcia and co-owner Dwayne Johnson after it was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, announced on Sunday night the eight cities in which it plans to operate franchises next year, including Orlando.
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Jason Schreier / Bloomberg:
Rockstar Games Cleaned Up Its Frat-Boy Culture — and Grand Theft Auto, Too — In the summer of 2020, after a police officer killed George Floyd, Rockstar Games quietly shelved a mode of play it had planned to release for its Grand Theft Auto Online game. — Called Cops ‘n’ Crooks …
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Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
Tigers willing to trade Tarik Skubal and ‘just about everyone,’ sources say — Early in the season, left-hander Tarik Skubal was perhaps the Tigers' biggest bright spot, producing a 2.33 ERA in his first 11 starts. He then went through a rough patch for five outings before recovering in his most recent three.
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
MLBPA rejects MLB's proposal for international draft, leaving qualifying-offer system in place — The Major League Baseball Players Association formally rejected MLB's last proposal on an international draft on Monday, the deadline for both sides to reach agreement on a long-standing issue with major ripple effects.
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