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Fiifi Frimpong / New York Daily News:
Cardinals trade ex-Yankees pitcher Jordan Montgomery to Rangers, Jordan Hicks sent to Blue Jays: reports — The St. Louis Cardinals are unloading valuable arms ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. — The Cardinals traded former Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery to the Texas Rangers, according to reports.
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Peter Sblendorio / New York Daily News:
Mets Notebook: Team braces for future without Max Scherzer after trade to Rangers — The Mets' blockbuster trade of Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers left much more than a void atop the team's rotation. — Saturday night's deal also presents new challenges for the players within the Mets' clubhouse …
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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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Verlander earns 250th career win as Mets beat Nationals 5-2 after dealing Scherzer — NEW YORK — Justin Verlander earned his 250th career victory in what could be his final start for the New York Mets, who beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Sunday after trading Max Scherzer to Texas.
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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 …
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
'I don't think we're done': Cardinals open sell-off with two trades, more brewing — Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak discusses trading three pitchers in two separate deals on Sunday and acquiring five minor-league players. The Cardinals dealt Jordan Hicks to Toronto …
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Pete Alonso mashes 2 homers as Mets roll past Nationals
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Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles option starting pitcher Tyler Wells to Double-A after string of bad starts — The Orioles' best starting pitcher in the first half of the season is now in Double-A. — Baltimore optioned Tyler Wells down to Double-A Bowie after his third straight ineffective start Saturday, the team announced Sunday afternoon.
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Noah Trister / Associated Press:
Orioles score 7 runs in 1st inning, pound the Yankees 9-3 to stay 1 1/2 games up in AL East
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Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Tyler Wells falters again in Orioles' 8-3 loss to Yankees in front of sellout crowd at Camden Yards
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge homers in second game back as Yankees rebound vs. Orioles
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Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Three takeaways from Orioles GM Mike Elias' pre-trade deadline news conference
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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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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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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Acquire Randal Grichuk, C.J. Cron From Rockies — The Angels have acquired outfielder Randal Grichuk and first baseman C.J. Cron from the Rockies, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand (Twitter link). Right-hander Jake Madden and left-hander Mason Albright will be headed to the Rockies.
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves, Royals Swap Nicky Lopez, Taylor Hearn — The Braves have acquired infielder Nicky Lopez from the Royals in a one-for-one swap that will send left-hander Taylor Hearn to Kansas City. The Braves have officially announced the deal, and MLB.com's Anne Rogers was the first to report that Lopez was on his way to Atlanta.
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masslive.com:
As trade deadline approaches, Red Sox listening on Alex Verdugo (sources) — SAN FRANCISCO — The Red Sox have expressed to other clubs that they're willing to listen to offers for outfielder Alex Verdugo ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, multiple sources told MassLive.
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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 …
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