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Sources: Dodgers not done dealing — First Hanley Ramirez, now Brandon League. — And the Los Angeles Dodgers still aren't done. — The Dodgers could make at least two more deals before Tuesday's non-waiver deadline at 4 p.m. ET., according to major league sources.
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David Kaplan / csnchicago.com:
Trio of suitors for Dempster — After a busy Monday evening that saw Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer swing two deals sending Reed Johnson and Paul Maholm to the Atlanta Braves for two minor league pitchers and catcher Geovany Soto to the Texas Rangers …
Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Rangers Acquire Ryan Dempster — The Rangers acquired Ryan Dempster from the Cubs for minor league third baseman Christian Villanueva and minor league right-hander Kyle Hendricks. The Braves and Dodgers were favored at various points for Dempster, but the Rangers jumped in and made the move and the 35-year-old approved the deal.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Rangers Acquire Geovany Soto
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Braves Acquire Reed Johnson, Paul Maholm
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Ryan Sweeney apologizes, expected to miss 8 weeks — After the game on Monday night, Ryan Sweeney apologized for punching a door and apparently breaking a bone in his left hand. — He took to Twitter to apologize on Tuesday. — “Just want to apologize to my teammates, #RedSox, and fans.
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Red Sox get lefty Craig Breslow — BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox on Tuesday acquired lefty reliever Craig Breslow from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed reliever Matt Albers and outfielder Scott Podsednik. — The 31-year-old Breslow has a 2.70 ERA in 43 1/3 innings …
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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Source: Red Sox won't deal Beckett — BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox will not trade Josh Beckett before Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline, a team source said late Monday night. And while the club fielded numerous inquiries about the availability of outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury, the MVP runner …
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EXTRA BAGGS: Schierholtz denies making formal trade request, etc. — SAN FRANCISCO - Giants outfielder Nate Schierholtz denied a CBS Sports report that he has formally requested a trade. — “I haven't said one thing about anything other than baseball in two weeks,” said Schierholtz …
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Giants Acquire Hunter Pence
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Adam Kilgore / Washington Post:
Nationals at the trade deadline: Live updates
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Mike Axisa / MLB Rumors:
Dodgers Acquire Brandon League — The Mariners have traded Brandon League to the Dodgers for prospects Leon Landry and Logan Bawcom, the team announced. Earlier today we heard that a number of contenders had interest in Seattle's former closer as they looked to bolster their bullpens.
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Mariners trade League to Dodgers for two prospects
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Scott Miller / CBSSports.com Sports News …:
Mariners phones ringing often on League
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Anthony Bolante / Globe and Mail:
Pirates trade Brad Lincoln to Blue Jays for Travis Snider — The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded pitcher Brad Lincoln to the Toronto Blue Jays for outfielder Travis Snider. — Snider was pulled after the sixth inning of Monday night's game at Seattle. The Blue Jays and Pirates announced the deal shortly thereafter.
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Fox Sports:
Sources: Reds in talks for Cubs' Garza — The Cincinnati Reds, one of the hottest teams in baseball, are not satisfied with their current position atop the NL Central. — The Reds, seeking to fortify the top of their rotation for a potential playoff run, are talking to the Chicago Cubs …
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Bruce Levine / ESPN:
Sources: Jays, Rangers show interest in Garza
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Pirates Acquire Gaby Sanchez — 2:28pm: The Pirates obtained right-handed reliever Kyle Kaminska in the deal, Peter Gammons of MLB Network reports (on Twitter). The 23-year-old has a 5.20 ERA with 7.4 K/9 and 1.5 BB/9 in 53 2/3 innings of work for the Marlins' top two affiliates this year.
Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Mujica comes to Cards in deal with Marlins — Former first-round pick Cox heads to Miami for righty reliever — DENVER — The Cardinals' attempts to fortify their bullpen for the season's final two months has led them to right-hander Edward Mujica, who the club acquired from the Marlins …
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Reds Acquire Jonathan Broxton — The Reds added a late-inning reliever to the NL's best bullpen today, acquiring Jonathan Broxton from the Royals, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter link). The Reds sent Triple-A lefty Donnie Joseph and Double-A righty J.C. Sulbaran to the Royals in return …
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Marlins Trying To Unload Carlos Lee — The Marlins are trying to unload first baseman Carlos Lee, tweets Danny Knobler of CBS Sports. At this stage in his career, Lee is a low-power 36-year-old with little defensive value, so teams might view him as a right-handed bench bat.
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