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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 …
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs hit 4 home runs — 2 by Dansby Swanson — in a 7-3 victory over the White Sox in the City Series — The Chicago White Sox provided an opening in the second inning of Tuesday's City Series. — It wasn't long before Dansby Swanson and the Chicago Cubs took advantage.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Pedro Grifol takes the blame for the Chicago White Sox's flop, seeks a change in culture — The City Series has had some memorable managerial moments over the years, from Lou Piniella ripping broadcaster Steve Stone in a pregame rant to Ozzie Guillen kicking catcher Geovany Soto's mask.
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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Marquee Sports Network launches direct-to-consumer streaming option for Chicago Cubs fans to watch games
Marquee Sports Network launches direct-to-consumer streaming option for Chicago Cubs fans to watch games
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Pete Alonso, Mets too much to bear as Justin Verlander blanks Yankees — After splitting two games at Citi Field in June, the Mets opened the Subway Series' sequel at Yankee Stadium with a 9-3 win on Tuesday. — Pete Alonso fueled the Mets offense with his first two home runs since July 6.
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Tim Healey / Newsday:
Pete Alonso breaks out with two homers in Mets' win over Yankees — Twenty days after what had been his most recent home run, Pete Alonso's slump appears to be over. — He powered the Mets to a 9-3 win against the Yankees on Tuesday with his biggest game of the season: 3-for-4, two home runs, five RBIs and a walk.
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Peter Sblendorio / New York Daily News:
Yankees, Mets enter Subway Series looking for more than bragging rights
Yankees, Mets enter Subway Series looking for more than bragging rights
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds' Jonathan India takes ‘mental day’ to handle rumors, delivers big hit — MILWAUKEE —One day. That's all Jonathan India needed after getting blindsided by the business of big-league sports for the first time in his career. — “It was a mental day for me,” …
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Here's why the Cincinnati Reds 'don't feel pressure' to make MLB trade deadline deal
Here's why the Cincinnati Reds 'don't feel pressure' to make MLB trade deadline deal
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds lose 3-2 to Milwaukee Brewers on Christian Yelich walkoff
Cincinnati Reds lose 3-2 to Milwaukee Brewers on Christian Yelich walkoff
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Here's why the Cincinnati Reds are unlikely to trade Jonathan India despite report
Here's why the Cincinnati Reds are unlikely to trade Jonathan India despite report
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Red Sox trade Enrique Hernandez to Dodgers for two pitchers — The Los Angeles Dodgers, in search of depth throughout their infield, reached a deal to reacquire super-utilityman Enrique Hernandez from the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. — The Red Sox received Nick Robertson and Justin Hagenman …
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Aaron Judge finally returning to Yankees on Friday — Barring a late setback, the Yankees plan to activate Aaron Judge on Friday in Baltimore, The Post has learned. — Judge has been amping up the work he is doing on rehab in Tampa and the reports so far have been positive.
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
What I'm hearing on Diamondbacks' trade deadline plan, Cardinals, Mariners and more — Sign up for The Windup newsletter | Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal deliver expert analysis on the biggest MLB stories every weekday. Get it sent to your inbox. — On July 1, when the Diamondbacks held …
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
What I'm hearing before MLB trade deadline on White Sox's Lance Lynn, Padres and more
What I'm hearing before MLB trade deadline on White Sox's Lance Lynn, Padres and more
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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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Darragh McDonald / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins, Marlins Swap Jorge López, Dylan Floro — The Marlins and Twins have swapped right-handed relievers, with Dylan Floro heading to the Twins and Jorge López going to the Marlins, per an announcement from the Twins. Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reported the deal prior to the official announcement.
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Alex Pavlovic / NBC Sports Bay Area & California:
Source: Giants planning to call up top prospect Luciano — SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants turned their season around in May after a series of promotions for some of their best prospects. In need of another jolt, they appear poised to add their top position player prospect to the lineup on Wednesday.
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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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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
MLB trade deadline 2023: What Passan is hearing one week out — Baseball's trade deadline is exactly one week away, so we're entering the point when front offices go from information collection to substantive action, although plenty can change before 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 1 — especially this summer.
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