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Mark Polishuk / MLB Rumors:
Angels Acquire Zack Greinke — One of the trade deadline's major chips has switched teams, as the Angels have acquired Zack Greinke in a trade with the Brewers. Milwaukee will receive top infield prospect Jean Segura and Double-A right-handers Ariel Pena and John Hellweg in exchange for their ace.
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Baseball Nation, Al's Ramblings, MLB Daily Dish, Brew Crew Ball, Halos Heaven, Full Count, Royals Review and SI Tracking Blog
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D.J. Short / HardballTalk:
Angels acquire Zack Greinke from the Brewers — Things just got very interesting in the American League West. — According to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com, the Angels have acquired right-hander Zack Greinke from the Brewers. — The Brewers are getting prospect …
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baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:
De Aza hits key single before injury; White Sox beat Rangers — ARLINGTON, Texas - Alejandro De Aza hit a two-run single before leaving the game after an outfield collision, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 9-5 Friday night in a series opener between American League division leaders.
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Yahoo! Sports, South Side Sox and ESPN
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Fox Sports:
Can Daniels really improve Rangers? — In every baseball front office, the goal is to remain rational in an irrational sport. Everyone — the fans, the media, the players, the coaching staff — is clamoring for one move or another, leading up to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish and Hit and Run
Mark Polishuk / MLB Rumors:
Giants Acquire Marco Scutaro — The Giants have acquired infielder Marco Scutaro and cash considerations from the Rockies in exchange for minor league second baseman Charlie Culberson. The money will help offset the approximately $2.1MM that Scutaro is owed for the rest of the season.
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On the Rox, Purple Row and MLB Daily Dish
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Rockies want to keep Cuddyer & Belisle; Scutaro Giambi & Betancourt could go
Rockies want to keep Cuddyer & Belisle; Scutaro Giambi & Betancourt could go
Discussion:
Purple Row, MLB Daily Dish and MLB Rumors
Scooby Axson / SI Tracking Blog:
Boston police: Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster missing — Call the Boston Police if you have seen this creature wandering the streets of Bean Town. (Jim Rogash/Getty Images) — UPDATE: (3:57 p.m.) The Boston Police says that Wally the Green Monster has been found. No further updates were available.
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Boston Globe and The Big Lead
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Bruce Levine / ESPN:
Braves still Ryan Dempster option? — CHICAGO — The Los Angeles Dodgers are not the only team Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster would accept a trade to, according to a source familiar with the situation. — Dempster will consider a number of teams, including the Atlanta Braves and Dodgers …
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Danny Knobler / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Dodgers may consider adding Soriano or LaHair to a Dempster deal with Cubs
Dodgers may consider adding Soriano or LaHair to a Dempster deal with Cubs
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue, Twinkie Town, MLB Daily Dish and MLB Rumors
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Sources: Phillies plan to hold onto Cliff Lee through the deadline — The Phillies plan to keep Cliff Lee, and won't trade him before the Tuesday trade deadline, sources say. — One person with ties to the Phillies said team higherups believe trading Lee would potentially undo …
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MLB Daily Dish, SI Tracking Blog, River Avenue Blues, Full Count and The Good Phight
New York Post:
Red Sox revival rests on Lester, Beckett — The Red Sox team that will show up tonight at Yankee Stadium comes with tons of problems. — Strangely, they also have plenty of solutions. — They are a bizarre group, an underachieving team that could plummet or soar from here forward and surprise few with either result.
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Boston Globe, Pinstripe Alley, Over the Monster and Red Sox Monster
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Schedule does not bode well for the Red Sox
Schedule does not bode well for the Red Sox
Discussion:
Over the Monster and Surviving Grady
Associated Press:
Sheets outpitches Hamels as Braves beat Phillies — ATLANTA — Brian McCann hit a three-run homer off Cole Hamels and Ben Sheets continued his impressive comeback to lead the Atlanta Braves past the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Friday night. — Hamels (11-5), making his first start since signing …
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Talking Chop, The Good Phight and Phillies Nation
Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Final Score: Diamondbacks 11 Mets 5 — The Mets (48-52) lost to the Diamondbacks (50-50) by the score of 11-5 tonight in Phoenix. — The Least You Should Know: … For a full recap and box score, check out SNY's In-Game Live. — Michael Baron: I hate seeing games when the team experiences a meltdown inning like tonight.
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue
Jerry Crasnick / MLB:
Sources: Marlins' asking price high — While the Miami Marlins have made it clear that pitcher Josh Johnson is available in a trade, the team's initial asking price for the All-Star right-hander is so high it's generated skepticism within baseball circles that he will be moved by Tuesday's non-waiver trade deadline.
Discussion:
SI Tracking Blog and Full Count
Associated Press:
Athletics Use 6-Run 9th to Beat Orioles 14-9 — BALTIMORE (AP) — Jemile Weeks hit an RBI single to give Oakland the lead during a six-run ninth inning against All-Star closer Jim Johnson, and the Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 14-9 on Friday night in a back-and-forth duel that featured 31 hits and lasted four hours.
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Associated Press and Canadian Press
Associated Press:
Brewers Beat Nationals 6-0 to Snap 7-Game Skid — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Corey Hart and Aramis Ramirez homered to back another fine pitching performance by Mike Fiers as the Milwaukee Brewers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 6-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
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Associated Press
Ian Begley / ESPN:
Selig confident replay will grow — MLB commissioner Bud Selig remains certain that baseball will expand instant replay to include trapped balls and line drives down the foul lines. — Selig reiterated that he wants to see the additions during an interview on “The Mike Lupica Show” on ESPN New York 98.7 FM on Friday.
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SI Tracking Blog and BBTF's Baseball Primer …
