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11:10 AM ET, July 19, 2023

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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles introduce first-round pick Enrique Bradfield Jr., adding another young talent to ‘healthy’ organization  —  In the wake of his lowest top draft pick as Orioles general manager, Mike Elias quipped that the organization's continual promotions of its top prospects would soon begin to hamper …
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles reset: The Manny Machado trade started Baltimore's rebuild 5 years ago.  Here are 5 moves from it paying off now.  —  Five years ago Tuesday, the Orioles' rebuild began.  —  One could argue for earlier, when it was obvious from practically the jump that Baltimore's 2018 season was going nowhere …
Discussion: Camden Chat
Noah Camras / Sports Illustrated:
Padres News: Friars Shake Up Roster, Get Rid of 3 Everyday Players  —  Didn't see this one coming.  —  The Padres decided to shake things up on Tuesday, and did it in the form of a series of roster moves to drastically change the team's offense.  The move involved seven players, and we'll break it all down right here.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and Gaslamp Ball
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Padres DFA infielder Rougned Odor, demote catcher Austin Nola  —  The struggling San Diego Padres designated infielder Rougned Odor for assignment and demoted catcher Austin Nola to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.  —  San Diego also activated catcher Luis Campusano (thumb) from the 60-day injured list …
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Which Chicago White Sox pitchers could be on the move by the trade deadline?  Taking a look at the possibilities.  —  NEW YORK — Pitching is always a priority for contenders at the trade deadline.  —  And the Chicago White Sox could have plenty to offer.
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Dylan Cease earns first win since May as the Chicago White Sox top the Atlanta Braves 8-1 to take the series
Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees' decision to pitch to Shohei Ohtani proves costly as bullpen spoils Luis Severino's strong start  —  ANAHEIM — The Yankees made a dangerous decision on Monday.  They paid dearly for it.  —  With the team clinging to a 3-1 lead over the Angels, Shohei Ohtani stepped to the plate …
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees seeking improvement from Luis Severino after tweaks and time off
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Yahoo Sports
Theo Mackie / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks games no longer to be carried on Bally Sports; MLB moving them to new outlets  —  Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that it will take over production and distribution of Arizona Diamondbacks games from Bally Sports Arizona, beginning immediately with Tuesday's series opener against the Braves.
Tim Keown / ESPN:
Keeping up with Shohei Ohtani  —  SHOHEI OHTANI IS both text and subtext, the brightest light in the firmament and the candle flicker on the wall.  He is right there in front of us, obvious in all his brilliance, yet slightly out of reach, his present as clear as his future is uncertain.
Discussion: The Athletic
Reuters:
Pirates sign No. 1 pick Paul Skenes to record $9.2M deal  —  Former LSU right-hander Paul Skenes, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft, signed a contract that includes a record $9.2 million signing bonus with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.  —  Regarded as the best power pitching prospect …
Rob Bradford / audacy.com:
Let's pick through what's what with the suddenly less mysterious Red Sox  —  TRADE DEADLINE CONFESSIONS FROM FIVE PLAYERS  —  CHICAGO - It was just one series, one weekend.  But the realities of this time of year is hard to ignore.  Just ask the Cubs.  —  David Ross' team came …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Christian Encarnacion-Strand clubs pinch-hit home run for his first big-league hit  —  Cincinnati Reds prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a pinch-hit, three-run home run into the upper deck in left field off of Giants relief pitcher Mauricio Llovera for his first big-league hit …
Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers chew up Kansas City bullpen in 3-2 win over Royals  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The American League Central remains up for grabs as the trade deadline approaches.  —  The Detroit Tigers needed to take a step in the right direction against the Kansas City Royals …
 
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