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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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Mets agree to trade Scherzer to the Rangers, then lose 11-6 to the Nationals — NEW YORK — David Robertson and Max Scherzer's former teammates are left to wonder who's next to exit for the New York Mets. — “That's a natural inclination for sure,” first baseman Pete Alonso said late Saturday night …
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'
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Jerry Beach / Associated Press:
Mets trade closer David Robertson to Marlins for two minor leaguers
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets trade David Robertson to the Marlins, signaling plans to sell at deadline
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets beat Nationals after long delay as David Robertson is traded to Marlins
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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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R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
Lance Lynn trade grades: Dodgers get ‘A’ for adding veteran starter, reliever Joe Kelly in swap with White Sox — The Dodgers have added a pair of veteran arms to their staff for the stretch run — The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired righties Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly from the Chicago White Sox …
Adam J. Morris / Lone Star Ball:
Graveman to the Astros, per report
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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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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge homers in second game back as Yankees rebound vs. Orioles — BALTIMORE — It didn't take long for Aaron Judge to make his presence felt. — After drawing three walks in his Friday return, the reigning MVP got his bat going in the Yankees' 8-3 win over the Orioles on Saturday.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Sources: Cubs tell teams Cody Bellinger won't be traded — CHICAGO — The Cubs' turnaround on the field has led to a change in strategy off it as opposing teams have been told outfielder and free-agent-to-be Cody Bellinger will not be traded, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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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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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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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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