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Shi Davidi / Sportsnet.ca:
Blue Jays to call up Sanchez, Goins on Tuesday — The Toronto Blue Jays plan to recall top pitching prospect Aaron Sanchez along with infielder Ryan Goins on Tuesday, industry sources told Sportsnet. — Sanchez, 22, was shifted into the bullpen from the rotation at triple-A Buffalo …
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TSN.ca:
Blue Jays look to rebound against Red Sox after blowout — The Sports Network — The Toronto Blue Jays will look to rebound from a disastrous 14-1 loss as they host the Boston Red Sox in the second game of a four-game set tonight at Rogers Centre. — Boston's bats exploded in Monday's opener …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Sergio Santos For Assignment
Blue Jays Designate Sergio Santos For Assignment
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Scott Ferguson / TSN.ca:
DIVISION BATTLES THE KEY TO JAYS' PLAYOFF HOPES
DIVISION BATTLES THE KEY TO JAYS' PLAYOFF HOPES
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
The Details Of Cliff Lee's No-Trade Clause — Cliff Lee struggled in his first start back from the disabled list last night, allowing six runs on 12 hits in 5 2/3 innings, and while that outing likely didn't bolster his trade value much, his name still figures to be bandied about in the days leading …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
The Details Of A.J. Burnett's No-Trade Clause — Earlier today, ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reported the teams to which Cliff Lee can be traded without his consent, and he now reports the trades to which Lee's teammate, A.J. Burnett, can be dealt without consent (Twitter link).
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Lee auditions for Phillies' trade partners
Lee auditions for Phillies' trade partners
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Alex M. Smith / MLB.com:
Masterson to make another rehab start — MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Masterson is going to make one more start at Triple-A Columbus before returning to the Indians. — The 29-year-old righty is on the 15-day DL with a right knee injury, and he made a five-inning start with Columbus on Sunday night.
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MLB.com:
Twins to recall right-handed pitcher Yohan Pino — Kris Johnson optioned to Triple-A Rochester — Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - The Minnesota Twins announced tonight that they will recall right-handed pitcher Yohan Pino from Triple-A Rochester prior to tomorrow's game vs. Cleveland.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Acquire Chase Headley — The Yankees announced that they have officially acquired Chase Headley from the Padres. The Yankees will send Yangervis Solarte and minor league right-hander Rafael De Paula to the Padres in return for Headley and $1MM. — Headley, a lifetime member of the Padres …
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Yankees get 3B Headley in trade with Padres — The New York Yankees have acquired third baseman Chase Headley in a trade Tuesday with the San Diego Padres. — The Yankees dealt infielder Yangervis Solarte and minor league pitcher Rafael De Paula to San Diego in exchange for Headley, who could boost New York's struggling lineup.
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
(USATSI) — The Yankees, to no one's surprise, have checked in on White Sox lefty John Danks. — The Yankees, having lost four starting pitchers to injury, are seeking to upgrade their rotation even after the acquisition of Brandon McCarthy is paying off early. Danks, still only 29, is 8-6 with a 4.35 ERA.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Designate Darwin Barney For Assignment — The Cubs have designated second baseman Darwin Barney for assignment, tweets Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune. Barney, 28, had been the club's regular at the keystone dating back to 2011. — Though regarded as a plus (and, at times …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
This time, the Rockies' mess is bound to come to a head — The Colorado Rockies are a mess, on and off the field. And eventually, something has to give. — The team, decimated by injuries, has collapsed after a promising start, losing 35 of its last 53 games, including six straight.
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Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com:
Angels have no plans to shut down Richards — Right-hander on pace to easily eclipse previous career high in innings — ANAHEIM — Angels starter and burgeoning star Garrett Richards is coming up on some uncharted territory with regard to his workload, one that will see the 26-year-old …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins, Suzuki Far Apart In Extension Talks — JULY 22: There's mutual interest in an extension, manager Ron Gardenhire told hosts Mike Ferrin and Jim Duquette on MLB Network Radio today (Twitter link). Gardenhire's comments, of course, don't mean the two sides are any closer to a deal.
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Mike Berardino / TwinCities.com:
Twins: Kurt Suzuki contract talks fizzled fast
Twins: Kurt Suzuki contract talks fizzled fast
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