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Joe McDonald / ESPN:
Cespedes surprised to learn dealt to Red Sox — BOSTON — Yoenis Cespedes said he was caught by surprise to hear the news he had been traded to the Boston Red Sox. — The power-hitting outfielder was sleeping at the time of the trade, and woke up to learn the club with the best record in baseball …
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Associated Press, Pinstripe Alley and MLB
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Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Lackey to pitch through rest of contract — ST. LOUIS — Though he'll be doing so at the Major League minimum, John Lackey is “absolutely” going to honor the remainder of his contract and pitch for the Cardinals in 2015. — The guaranteed portion of the five-year, $82.5 million deal …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Pain of losing Lester cuts deep
Pain of losing Lester cuts deep
Discussion:
Over the Monster, True Blue LA, NESN.com, ESPN.com and The Boston Globe
Cork Gaines / Rays Index:
Rays Turned Down A Better Offer For David Price Because They Didn't Want Prospects — After the trade for David Price was announced, many people wondered why the Rays couldn't get a deal at least similar to what the Rays got for James Shields or Matt Garza.
Discussion:
Where Have You Gone …, HardballTalk, Bucs Dugout and MLB
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
David Price on Rays trade: ‘Absolute sadness’ (w/video)
David Price on Rays trade: ‘Absolute sadness’ (w/video)
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MLB.com, MLB Daily Dish and DRaysBay
Associated Press:
Padres score 10 on 20 hits to beat Braves — Recap — Box Score — Play-By-Play — Photos — Conversation — Tommy Medica helps Padres light up Braves with 20 hits — SAN DIEGO — Rookie Tommy Medica had a career-high five hits, including two two-run home runs …
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Talking Chop
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Associated Press:
Dodgers Beat Braves 2-1 on Kershaw's 9-Hitter
Dodgers Beat Braves 2-1 on Kershaw's 9-Hitter
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Talking Chop, ESPN, True Blue LA and TSN.ca
Marc Narducci / Philly.com:
Lee leaves game with elbow strain as Phils win — WASHINGTON - The fact that the Phillies didn't make a trade by the non-waiver trade deadline wasn't the worst news Thursday. — Lefthander Cliff Lee, making his third start after being sidelined more than two months with a strained left elbow …
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ESPN
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cliff Lee Re-Injures Elbow, May Be Out For Year
Cliff Lee Re-Injures Elbow, May Be Out For Year
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Philly.com
Canadian Press:
Chen wins fifth straight as Orioles top Mariners — BALTIMORE — Wei-Yin Chen won his fifth consecutive start and had a season-high eight strikeouts to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. — Baltimore has won nine of its past 11 games and remained atop the AL League East.
Discussion:
Lookout Landing, Camden Chat and TSN.ca
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Canadian Press:
Ibanez's solo homer backs Guthrie as Royals blank A's — OAKLAND, Calif. — Raul Ibanez homered to break his own franchise record for oldest Royals player to clear the fences, and Kansas City beat the Oakland Athletics 1-0 on Friday night. — The 42-year-old Ibanez connected in the fifth inning …
Discussion:
Royals Review and TSN.ca
Chris Haft / MLB.com:
Cain needs surgery, likely done for the season — NEW YORK — Yielding to a unanimous decision from a panel of medical experts, Giants right-hander Matt Cain almost surely will undergo surgery to have bone chips and spurs removed from his throwing elbow. — Given the minimum recovery …
Discussion:
CSN Bay Area and McCovey Chronicles
Canadian Press:
Abreu extends hit streak to 21 games, White Sox sink Twins — CHICAGO — Jose Abreu reached base five times while extending his hitting streak to 21 games, and the Chicago White Sox scored four runs in the eighth inning to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-8 on Friday night.
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South Side Sox
Katy Clarke / WFAA-TV:
Rangers trampled 12-2 by Tribe in Cleveland — Fresh off a series win against the New York Yankees, the Texas Rangers were destroyed by the Cleveland Indians offense, falling 12-2 Friday night. — The Indians didn't wait long to score, with Michael Brantley hitting a double to score Mike Aviles in the first.
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball
Metsblog:
Game Recap: Giants 5 - Mets 1 — Result: The Mets lost to the Giants, 5-1, Friday night in the opener of a four-game series. — Need to Know: Jon Niese made a throwing error in the second inning, leading the way for the Giants to score the game's first two runs.
Discussion:
sny.stats.com and Amazin' Avenue
TSN.ca:
Blue Jays, Happ look to continue winning ways versus Astros — The Sports Network — The Toronto Blue Jays go after a seventh straight win on Friday when they continue a four-game series with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. — Getting the call for the Jays on Friday will be lefty J.A. Happ, who is 8-5 with a 4.58 ERA.
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Canadian Press and Bluebird Banter