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Tom Verducci / Sports Illustrated:
Exclusive: Angels Take Shohei Ohtani Off Trade Market, Intend to Make Postseason Push — Shohei Ohtani is off the trade market. After fielding various trade offers for Ohtani and holding internal discussions the past two days, the Angels decided late Wednesday afternoon not only to hold Ohtani …
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Dawn Klemish / MLB.com:
Ohtani dazzles in one-hit shutout vs. Tigers — DETROIT — As only Shohei Ohtani can, the Angels' two-way superstar created all the buzz heading into Thursday afternoon's game and then heightened it even further, hurling a shutout on 111 pitches during the Angels' 6- win over the Tigers …
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Robert Murray / FanSided:
Inside the Clubhouse: What I'm hearing ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline — With less than a week until the MLB trade deadline, FanSided's baseball insider Robert Murray shares what he's hearing from around the league. — The Major League Baseball trade deadline is less than a week away …
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Yahoo Sports, MLB Trade Rumors, MLB.com and The Athletic
Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Big weekend in Baltimore could impact Yankees' trade deadline plans — With the Aug. 1 trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Yankees, as of Thursday morning, feel they are in a position to be buyers. But with a big series in Baltimore starting on Friday, the team is taking things day-by-day.
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Sell-off begins for Chicago White Sox, who trade pitchers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López to Los Angeles Angels — Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López were pivotal additions when the Chicago White Sox began their rebuild in 2016. — Late Wednesday, they were the first two players moved …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Oh, geez. The Chicago White Sox begin their selloff with a flourish — and no one should feel safe. — Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn seemed surprised by the question. — “Oh, geez,” he said late Wednesday night when asked if the trade of Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López …
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs erase 5-run deficit to beat White Sox 10-7 and sweep the City Series: 'It was loud, fun, and it's really hot' — Reports swirled of possible trade destinations for Chicago White Sox starter Lance Lynn throughout Wednesday afternoon. — The right-hander was still with the Sox on Wednesday night …
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Jorge Castillo / Los Angeles Times:
Nolan Arenado to the Dodgers? Cardinals, Dodgers have had trade talks — For weeks, the Dodgers have hinted they would not remain idle before Tuesday's trade deadline. Team officials acknowledged the roster had holes and they acknowledged they would attempt to fill them.
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MLB Trade Rumors, Bleacher Nation and Dodgers Digest
Jarrett Bell / USA Today:
Sean Payton pinpoints blame for Broncos' collapse, Russell Wilson's woes: ‘20 dirty hands’ — ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Not one minute had passed from the moment Sean Payton welcomed a curious visitor into his office when the new Denver Broncos coach delivered a striking message. — “Can I say this to you?”
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Reuters:
Pirates' Angel Perdomo suspended 3 games for Manny Machado HBP — Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Angel Perdomo was suspended three games my Major League Baseball on Wednesday for “intentionally” throwing at the San Diego Padres' Manny Machado in a game Tuesday.
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
MLB commish Rob Manfred gets extension through January 2029 — Major League Baseball's 30 owners voted to extend Rob Manfred as the sport's commissioner Wednesday, keeping him in place through January 2029. — The deal puts Manfred in line to guide the owners through another round …
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Pete Caldera / NorthJersey.com:
Juan Soto? Cody Bellinger? Here are some trade deadline targets for the Yankees — NEW YORK - In this “Let's Make a Deal” window around baseball, the Yankees owe it to their fans and their two biggest stars to improve the club toward a playoff push. — There is no point in allowing another year …
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Juan Toribio / MLB.com:
Kiké Hernández returning to Dodgers in trade with Red Sox — LOS ANGELES — Kiké Hernández's first stint with the Dodgers was extremely successful. He became a fan favorite over the years and ultimately won a World Series in his final season in 2020.
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Red Sox trade Enrique Hernandez to Dodgers for two pitchers
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