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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Greinke Derby should be a doozy: Rangers, Braves, Chisox, Angels, Dodgers, etc. — Zack Greinke's brilliant performance Tuesday against the Phillies increases his trade value. (US Presswire) — The season hasn't worked out like the Brewers hoped. But at least the Zack Greinke Derby is shaping up to be a real winner for them.
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Amanda Comak / Washington Times:
Johnson not expecting Nationals to face Greinke — MILWAUKEE — As things stand right now, Brewers ace Zack Greinke is scheduled to pitch against the Nationals on Sunday in the finale of this four-game series. But with the Brewers being fairly open about their desire to move Greinke …
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Melvin: Brewers will trade Greinke by Deadline — GM says pitcher has decided he wishes to test open market as free agent — MILWAUKEE — It's no longer a matter of whether Zack Greinke will be traded. It's a matter of when and to where. — General manager Doug Melvin took …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Brewers GM: Zack Greinke will be traded — Milwaukee Brewers ace Zack Greinke will definitely be traded before Tuesday's non-waiver trade deadline, Brewers general manager Doug Melvin told USA TODAY Sports. — The Brewers haven't had contract negotiations with Greinke since spring training …
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Fox Sports:
Despite struggles, Shields in demand — Tampa Bay Rays right-hander James Shields, a popular name on the trade market, has a 6.15 ERA in his last seven starts. — Yet, while some clubs are concerned that he may be repeating his disappointing 2010 season, the Los Angeles Angels are undeterred, major-league sources say.
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New York Post:
Red Sox revival rests on Lester, Beckett — But this is mostly about the rotation. The Red Sox have four of the bottom 14 AL ERA qualifiers. That includes rookie Felix Doubront (4.54) and Clay Buchholz (4.93), who has shown some positive signs recently.
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Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Angels will likely have to look within for rotation help — The non-waiver Trade Deadline is now only five days away, and the Angels continue to work diligently to find a reliable starter for their rotation and/or an additional weapon for their bullpen. — Can first-year general manager …
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Dodgers, Rangers join Angels in market for Rays righty Shields
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Schedule does not bode well for the Red Sox — NEW YORK — Starting tonight against the Yankees, the Red Sox have 63 games remaining in their season. — Last season was ample proof that most anything can happen in baseball. But does a 49-50 team have a reasonable chance of making the postseason?
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Associated Press:
Pirates Hand Astros 10th Loss in Row With 5-3 Win — HOUSTON (AP) — Prized prospect Starling Marte homered on his first major league pitch and the Pittsburgh Pirates jumped out to an early lead before holding on for a 5-3 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night.
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Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
Second Look: Williams, Sanchez — Mason Williams and Gary Sanchez are developing well in Tampa … Mason Williams — Position: CF — Level: High Class A Tampa — Age: 20 — The Yankees center field prospect Williams signed for an over-slot $1.45 million bonus out of an Orlando area high school in the 2010 draft.
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Associated Press:
Vargas one-hits Royals through eight innings in Mariners win — SEATTLE — Seattle starter Jason Vargas allowed one hit in eight innings to win his career-high 11th game, and Mike Carp had three hits to help the Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 Thursday night.
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Lookout Landing
Associated Press:
Indians' four-run seventh off Verlander tops Tigers — CLEVELAND — Asdrubal Cabrera singled home the go-ahead run in a four-run seventh inning as the Cleveland Indians rallied to beat Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander 5-3 on Thursday night. — Carlos Santana and Travis Hafner tied …
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Larry Millson / Globe and Mail:
Encarnacion, Johnson homer as Jays avoid sweep — Encarnacion, Johnson homer as Jays avoid sweep — Edwin Encarnacion and Kelly Johnson homered Thursday as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated Oakland 10-4 to end the Athletics' winning streak at seven games. — A three-game sweep …
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