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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.
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NBCSports.com, MLB Trade Rumors, New Jersey Online, Covering the Corner, Bleacher Nation, Red Reporter and Fish Stripes
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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 …
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Mets sweep Subway Series with Yankees on Starling Marte's 9th inning walk off — Walk-offs are more fun, right? — The Mets will certainly take their 3-2, last-minute win over the Yankees on Wednesday, but the events that led up to it were less than ideal.
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Newsday, Orange County Register and New York Post
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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom made his fourth (and final?) rehab start Wednesday — On Wednesday, Jacob deGrom made his fourth minor league rehab start of the year. — Pitching to highly touted catching prospect Francisco Alvarez at Triple-A Syracuse, deGrom pitched four innings, matching the length of his previous outing on July 14.
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MLB Baseball News …
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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Orange County Register
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa appreciates love from Tyreek Hill, ignores critics — 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) — MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins …
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Denver Post and ProFootballTalk
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins have high hopes as training camp opens under new coach Mike McDaniel
Dolphins have high hopes as training camp opens under new coach Mike McDaniel
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Mercury News
Sam Blum / MLB - The Athletic:
Mike Trout's timeline for return unknown as he deals with ‘rare condition’ in back — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mike Trout said he's feeling much better over the last two days, one week after he received a cortisone shot in his back. — The Angels superstar spoke after the Angels' 4- win …
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Bleacher Nation, New York Post, DraftKings Nation and MLB Baseball News …
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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels' Mike Trout dealing with rare back condition — Angels' head athletic trainer says Trout, out since July 12, diagnosed with costovertebral dysfunction at T5 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The timetable for Mike Trout's return is not getting any clearer with each passing day.
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Los Angeles Times, Sports Illustrated, MLB | NBC Sports and MLB Baseball News …
USA Today:
Recent PlaysNYYNYM — Starling Marte singles to left. — Bottom 9th — Eduardo Escobar scores. — Bottom 9th — Brandon Nimmo to second. — Bottom 9th — Brandon Nimmo singles to pitcher. — Bottom 9th — Tomas Nido out on a sacrifice bunt, catcher to second. — Bottom 9th
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles sign, introduce No. 1 overall pick Jackson Holliday: ‘I want to be up here as fast as possible’ — As Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias said at a table in Camden Yards' auxiliary clubhouse with a first overall pick beside him, he couldn't help but reflect on the previous time he had done so.
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Mercury News and Orange County Register
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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MLB Baseball News …
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Zach Buchanan / The Athletic:
Diamondbacks top draft pick Druw Jones could miss rest of year with shoulder injury
Diamondbacks top draft pick Druw Jones could miss rest of year with shoulder injury
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ESPN, Sports Illustrated and AZ Snake Pit
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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New York Post, Orange County Register, Forbes and USA Today
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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Denver Post