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Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles reset: Tyler Wells' demotion might be just the beginning of Baltimore's workload management  —  Tyler Wells' demotion would've been unfathomable three weeks ago.  Sunday, it was barely a surprise.  —  Wells, the Orioles' best starting pitcher in the season's first half …
Discussion: Boston Herald and Camden Chat
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino regresses on the mound as Orioles crush Yankees' righty  —  BALTIMORE — Shortly after the Yankees wrapped up their weekend series against the Orioles with a 9-3 loss, players and coaches could be seen feasting on a local delicacy outside of the team's clubhouse.
Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles option starting pitcher Tyler Wells to Double-A after string of bad starts
Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Tyler Wells falters again in Orioles' 8-3 loss to Yankees in front of sellout crowd at Camden Yards
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets' future still unclear following Max Scherzer, David Robertson deals  —  If it's not a fire sale and it's not a liquidation, then what, exactly is it?  —  Billy Eppler has a habit of using corporate jargon when he speaks to the media.  He's not the first professional sports executive to do so and he's not the last.
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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 …
MiLB.com:   Megill shines, but Syracuse falls to Lehigh Valley, 4-3, on Saturday night
Peter Sblendorio / New York Daily News:
Yankees' bats, Jhony Brito struggle in 5-1 loss to Rays in final game before trade deadline  —  On the eve of the MLB trade deadline, the Yankees looked like a team in need of reinforcements.  —  The Yankees sputtered on both sides of the diamond Monday night in a 5-1 loss at home to the Rays …
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Peter Sblendorio / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Domingo Germán scratched with armpit discomfort, then pitches in relief  —  The Yankees' Domingo Germán was scratched from his scheduled start Monday after experiencing armpit discomfort a day earlier, but in a surprise move, he ended up pitching in the game anyway.
Discussion: MLB.com
Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Trade deadline options shrinking as rivals get better  —  BALTIMORE — With the trade deadline on Tuesday, there was plenty of activity around Major League Baseball on Saturday and Sunday.  But at the time of publication, the Yankees had yet to make any moves.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
'I don't think we're done': Cardinals open sell-off with two trades, more brewing
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and The Athletic
Fiifi Frimpong / New York Daily News:
Cardinals trade ex-Yankees pitcher Jordan Montgomery to Rangers, Jordan Hicks sent to Blue Jays: reports
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.
ESPN:
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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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Sources: Arizona Diamondbacks working on trade for Seattle Mariners' reliever Paul Sewald  —  The Diamondbacks are making progress in talks to acquire reliever Paul Sewald in a trade with the Seattle Mariners, sources said.  —  According to a source, the Diamondbacks will be sending outfielder …
Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Acquire Jace Peterson  —  The Diamondbacks acquired infielder Jace Peterson and cash from the A's for minor league pitcher Chad Patrick, the clubs announced.  Arizona had an opening on the 40-man roster after dealing Josh Rojas and Dominic Canzone in this afternoon's Paul Sewald trade.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Athletics Nation
Jeremy CluffArizona Republic / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks MLB trade deadline 2023 updates, speculation, rumors, news  —  The 2023 MLB trade deadline is Tuesday at 3 p.m. Arizona time.  —  Will the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks make any moves?  What moves could they make?  —  Speculation and rumors are swirling around …
Jack Stern / Brew Crew Ball:
Brewers acquire Mark Canha from Mets  —  Justin Jarvis goes back to New York in return  —  The Brewers have added another bat to their lineup via trade, with Will Sammon of The Athletic reporting that Milwaukee has acquired Mark Canha from the New York Mets.
Josh Timmers / Bleed Cubbie Blue:
Cubs acquire RHP José Cuas from Royals  —  The Cubs added an arm to the bullpen for outfielder Nelson Velázquez.  —  The Cubs weren't finished after acquiring third baseman Jeimer Candelario earlier.  Just before game time, it was announced that the Cubs traded outfielder …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Guardians Have Considered Making Aaron Civale Available  —  The Guardians' rotation has been ravaged by injury this season, with right-handers Shane Bieber, Triston McKenzie, Aaron Civale and Cal Quantrill all spending significant time on the injured list.  They've already added Noah Syndergaard to help patch things over.
 
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