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Ken Rosenthal / New York Times:
What I'm hearing about the MLB trade deadline: Phillies still looking for more relief help — The number of teams looking for starting pitching continues to be far greater than the number of starters actually available. When the game of musical chairs stops at 6 p.m. ET Tuesday, some clubs will be left unhappy.
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Ken Rosenthal / New York Times:
The 8 biggest storylines to watch for on MLB trade deadline day — It's deadline day! Here are the biggest storylines: — The demand for starting pitching is so intense that the Chicago White Sox might get their price for Crochet even with all the concerns about his availability for the postseason.
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Guardians acquire starter Alex Cobb from Giants — The Guardians acquired pitcher Alex Cobb from the San Francisco Giants ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, giving Cleveland a starter to shore up the back end of their rotation. — Cleveland is sending back Jacob Bresnahan …
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New York Times:
Where the Mets stand in their hunt for pitching — On Trade Deadline Eve, the starting pitching market started to go haywire. — The chief culprits were the Houston Astros, who shipped a huge package of talent to Toronto for two months of Yusei Kikuchi. The Mets had discussed Kikuchi …
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Acquire Paul Blackburn — The Mets strengthened their rotation depth, acquiring Paul Blackburn from the A's for pitching prospect Kade Morris. Both teams have announced the deal. — New York was pressed into looking for a starter by the recent injuries to Christian Scott and Kodai Senga.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
How Cardinals capitalized on 3-team deal to acquire 2 needs, Erick Fedde and Tommy Pham — The Cardinals discovered early in their conversations with the Chicago White Sox that trading for one of the players they wanted, let alone two, would take drawing a third team into the talks.
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ESPN:
Pirates acquire Bryan De La Cruz, Isiah Kiner-Falefa at deadline — With an eye on a playoff push, the Pittsburgh Pirates added two new bats ahead of Tuesday's MLB trade deadline. — The Pirates acquired outfielder Bryan De La Cruz from the Miami Marlins and utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.
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ESPN:
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. open to 3B; Gleyber Torres balks at move — Jazz Chisholm Jr. says he is open to playing third base for the New York Yankees, adding that he “could go and play anywhere and help my team win.” — Gleyber Torres, on the other hand, did not sound as receptive to moving to the hot corner.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Mariners get Justin Turner in trade with Blue Jays — The Seattle Mariners acquired veteran Justin Turner from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, adding a proven bat with postseason experience to a lineup ravaged by injuries and ineffectiveness. — Turner joins outfielder Randy Arozarena …
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Sources: Orioles bolster rotation with Marlins' Trevor Rogers — The Baltimore Orioles traded for Marlins left-handed starter Trevor Rogers on Tuesday, using some of the minor league talent they have stockpiled in recent years. — Miami received second baseman Connor Norby and outfielder Kyle Stowers in return, sources told ESPN.
Al Yellon / Bleed Cubbie Blue:
Cubs trade Mark Leiter Jr. to Yankees — A deal has been made on deadline day. — With just a few hours to go until today's MLB Trade Deadline, the Cubs and New York Yankees have made a trade: — Leiter has a 4.21 ERA and 1.101 WHIP in 39 relief appearances for the Cubs this year …
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Alex Pavlovic / Yahoo Sports:
Giants trade Soler, Jackson to Braves for veteran reliever, prospect — Giants trade Soler, Jackson to Braves for veteran reliever, prospect originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area — SAN FRANCISCO — As expected, the Giants dealt one of their big offseason additions before the MLB trade deadline.
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Acquire Isaac Paredes For Christopher Morel, Two Prospects — The Cubs and Rays have lined up on an eye-opening trade in advance of the deadline, as Isaac Paredes is on his way to Chicago. Christopher Morel and right-handers Hunter Bigge and Ty Johnson, comprise the three-player package heading …
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