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New York Daily News:
Mets trade 3-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer to Rangers — The Mets' tear-down is underway, with the team trading veteran ace Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers in a blockbuster move Saturday, the Daily News confirmed. — The three-time Cy Young Award winner agreed to waive his no-trade clause to push the deal through.
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Pete Alonso mashes 2 homers as Mets roll past Nationals — The Mets might be gearing up to become a trade deadline seller, but they didn't play like it Friday night at Citi Field. However, a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals has left the team with more questions than answers …
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets' clubhouse playing through uncertainty of trade deadline: 'We can't really control what's going on in the front office' — The dust has started to settle in Queens, but these next few days are set to bring more uncertainty and more than likely, more player movement.
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets trade David Robertson to the Marlins, signaling plans to sell at deadline
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets beat Nationals after long delay as David Robertson is traded to Marlins
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Gerrit Cole dominates, but Yankees lose to Orioles 1-0 in Aaron Judge's return — BALTIMORE - Aaron Judge returned and Gerrit Cole shoved, but that didn't stop the first-place Orioles from beating the last-place Yankees on Friday night after rain delayed the start of a critical series for the Bombers.
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Pete Caldera / NorthJersey.com:
He's back: Aaron Judge returns to Yankees lineup for weekend series vs. Orioles — BALTIMORE - After nearly two months on the injured list, Aaron Judge has been activated by the Yankees. — Just in time for a weekend series at Camden Yards against the AL East-leading Orioles …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
John Mozeliak: Cardinals are ‘not trading’ Nolan Arenado, focused on ‘future success’ — In a brief statement that offers both clarity and direction, Cardinals executive John Mozeliak said the team is “not trading” All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado and remains focused on building a roster for …
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago White Sox at the trade deadline: Lance Lynn, Joe Kelly go to LA Dodgers and Kendall Graveman sent to Houston Astros — The trades kept coming Friday for the Chicago White Sox. — They were involved in a five-player deal with the Dodgers, sending starter Lance Lynn and reliever Joe Kelly …
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Michael McDermott / Sports Illustrated:
D-backs On Pace For Worst Month Since 2021 Season — Arizona's 6-15 record in July 2023 threatens to be the worst month of Torey Lovullo tenure outside of the 2021 season. — The Diamondbacks (55-49) find themselves in their worst slide of their season. Since reaching a season-best 16 games …
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Jerry Beach / Associated Press:
Mets trade closer David Robertson to Marlins for two minor leaguers — The New York Mets began the process of dismantling the team with the largest payroll of all-time late Thursday night, trading closer David Robertson to the Miami Marlins for two teenage minor leaguers.
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Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Three takeaways from Orioles GM Mike Elias' pre-trade deadline news conference — Tuesday's trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Orioles are buyers for the first time in six years. — It's uncharted territory for Mike Elias as the Orioles' executive vice president and general manager.
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USA Today:
MLB trade deadline predictions: Who's going where? Answering baseball's biggest questions — Bob Nightengale Gabe Lacques Steve Gardner Scott Boeck Jesse YomtovUSA TODAY — Major League Baseball's 2023 trade deadline is just days away - Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. ET - and front offices are frantically trying to get deals done.
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Mark Feinsand / MLB.com:
Trade Deadline Insider: Verlander, Arenado, best player available — Could Justin Verlander be the name that turns a ho-hum Trade Deadline into a memorable one? — According to two Major League executives, there is a belief within the industry that the Mets could very well move the three …
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