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5:35 PM ET, August 19, 2014

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Pete Caldera / NorthJersey.com:
Yanks notes: Passing on Cuban star Castillo  —  Pass on Castillo  —  The Yankees have ended any pursuit of Cuban outfielder/second baseman Rusney Castillo, according to an industry source.  Castillo's power-and-speed element has him linked to interest by several other clubs …
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Jim Baumbach / Newsday:
Mets make it five straight games with four or fewer hits in loss to Cubs … The way the Mets have been struggling at the plate lately, a deficit must feel as hopeless as trying to swiftly navigate New York City rush-hour traffic.  —  For the fifth straight game, they were held to four or fewer hits.
Discussion: Metsblog and ESPN
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Carlos Torres gets no help from offense, bullpen as Mets fall to Cubs
Discussion: Metsblog
Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Bartolo Colon to miss start
Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Chapman day to day with sore shoulder  —  ST. LOUIS — One night after his worst performance of the season, the Reds did not have the services of closer Aroldis Chapman on Monday night vs. the Cardinals because of a sore left shoulder.  —  Chapman faced four batters and walked …
Discussion: CBSSports.com
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Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wacha's throwing impresses Matheny  —  • By Rick Hummel rhummel@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8196  —  Michael Wacha's throwing program reached step two Monday afternoon, and Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said he was taken aback — in a good way.  —  “I was expecting less,” …
Discussion: HardballTalk
Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Holliday (0 for 18) slowed by sore knee
Discussion: HardballTalk
Aaron Gleeman / HardballTalk:
Pirates activate Andrew McCutchen from the disabled list  —  Andrew McCutchen is off the disabled list and back in the Pirates' lineup after missing the minimum 15 days with a fractured rib.  —  McCutchen actually remained on the active roster for most of that time before the Pirates finally shut …
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
MLB.com:
Angels lose challenge, while Red Sox win theirs  —  Ruling on Napoli's slide stands; review overturns safe call on Pujols  —  BOSTON — Angels manager Mike Scioscia burned his challenge early in Monday's 4-2 victory, when replay officials ruled a call would stand that Red Sox …
Jane Lee / MLB.com:
Cespedes reflects on deal sending him to Red Sox  —  Slugging outfielder shares fond memories of time playing in Oakland  —  BOSTON — Yoenis Cespedes has made a fast friend in David Ortiz.  The slugging pair was cozied up to the batting cage on a recent evening at Fenway Park …
Discussion: HardballTalk
Jeff Beckham / Wired:
Baseball Bat With an Axe Handle Brings More Power, Fewer Injuries  —  The shape of a baseball bat hasn't changed much in the past 150 years, and the axe is many times older than that.  By combining those age-old tools, however, the makers of the Axe Bat believe they can bring something new to the Grand Old Game.
Associated Press:
Kratz, Vargas lead Royals over Twins 6-4  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Erik Kratz had played in only five games for Kansas City since being acquired from Toronto in a trade on July 28.  —  But the big guy always stayed ready and that discipline paid off Monday night to keep the Royals rolling.
Discussion: Twinkie Town, HardballTalk and ESPN
Greg Johns / MLB.com:
Felix good to go for Friday's start in Boston  —  PHILADELPHIA — Mariners ace Felix Hernandez said Monday his hip is fine after taking a one-hopper off the bat of Ian Kinsler in the fourth inning of his last start on Saturday in Detroit.  —  “I'm good,” Hernandez said upon arrival …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Extend Scott Atchison  —  The Indians have agreed to a one-year, $1MM extension with righty Scott Atchison, the club announced via press release.  According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com (via Twitter), Atchison will earn $900K next season.  The deal includes a $1MM club option for 2016, which comes with a $100K buyout.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
TSN.ca:
Jays aim to keep fleeting playoff hopes alive in Milwaukee  —  The Sports Network  —  With their postseason hopes fading, the Toronto Blue Jays pay a visit to Miller Park on Tuesday night to begin a brief two-game interleague series with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Canadian Press
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Colletti looking to make waiver deals to boost Dodgers  —  General manager eyes reliever, power bench bat to add depth for postseason run  —  LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are trying to make waiver deals for a reliever and power bat off the bench.  If general manager Ned Colletti's track record …
Discussion: True Blue LA and MLB Trade Rumors
 
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