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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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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 …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Chicago Sun Times
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.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Pedro Grifol takes the blame for the Chicago White Sox's flop, seeks a change in culture
Discussion: Yahoo Sports, Daily Herald and CHGO
Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Marquee Sports Network launches direct-to-consumer streaming option for Chicago Cubs fans to watch games
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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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Report: Angels pull Shohei Ohtani off trade market, will push for playoffs  —  Speculation about the Angels' willingness to trade Ohtani has been rampant all season, but the club has reportedly decided to keep the two-way star  —  DETROIT — Although the Angels have always been expected …
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
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Pinstripe Alley
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Pinstripe Alley
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.
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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