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Sources: Royals nearly complete deal for Reds' Cueto — FOX Sports — The Kansas City Royals recognize that they need an ace if they're going to win the World Series. — They nearly acquired one Saturday. — The Royals were close to trading for Cincinnati Reds ace Johnny Cueto …
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Zach Links / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Acquire Johnny Cueto From Reds — The Reds announced that Johnny Cueto has been traded to the Royals for left-handed pitchers Brandon Finnegan, John Lamb, and Cody Reed. The Reds are also sending cash considerations to KC, according to the Royals' press release.
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ESPN:
Johnny Cueto shakes off trade rumors to toss gem versus Rockies — 34m - MLB JOHNNY CUETO MICHAEL LORENZEN CINCINNATI REDS KANSAS CITY ROYALS + more — Johnny Cueto strikes out five batters over eight scoreless innings to lead the Reds past the Rockies 5-2.
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Associated Press:
Escobar's RBI Single in 10th Lifts Royals Past Astros — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alcides Escobar singled home Paulo Orlando with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. — Orlando singled off Will Harris (4-3) …
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Newsday:
Mets haven't given up trying to obtain a big name … Mets — Mets vs. Dodgers … Baseball — Notable MLB players that could be traded
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Mets still have their eyes on some potential big-time acquisitions
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Mets balk at asking price for Justin Upton, still searching for offense
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets, Padres Stalled In Justin Upton Trade Talks
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Associated Press:
Craig Biggio inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame — 1 photo — COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Craig Biggio has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. — The multitalented native of Smithtown, New York on Long Island was enshrined on Sunday, becoming the first Houston Astro to make the Hall of Fame.
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Associated Press:
Rangers Rally With 3 in 8th to Beat Angels 7-6 — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Delino DeShields capped a three-run rally in the eighth inning with an infield hit that drove in the go-ahead run, Rougned Odor homered, and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-6 on Saturday night.
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Joe Resnick / Associated Press:
Rangers rally with 3 in 8th to beat Angels 7-6 — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Texas Rangers don't feel they are out of the AL West race, which appeared up until now to be a two-team race between the Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros. — But after taking the first two games of this three-game set …
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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Mets discover baby raccoon in clubhouse weight room — 1h - MLB BOBBY PARNELL NEW YORK METS NEW YORK YANKEES + more
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Highlights from team's disappointing season — Colorado Rockies' Nick Hundley is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring on a Charlie Blackmon RBI-single against the Cincinnati Reds during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 24, 2015, in Denver. (Jack Dempsey, The Associated Press)
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Associated Press:
Phillies' Hamels Pitching No-Hitter Thru 8 Innings vs Cubs — CHICAGO — Cole Hamels of the Philadelphia Phillies is pitching a no-hitter through eight innings against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. — Hamels has struck out 12 and walked two Saturday. He has thrown 112 pitches.
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Latest On Cole Hamels
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Associated Press:
Rodriguez Hits 3 Homers, Yankees Rally Past Perkins, Twins — MINNEAPOLIS — Alex Rodriguez hit three home runs in a game for the fifth time in his career and keyed a ninth-inning rally against All-Star closer Glen Perkins, sending the New York Yankees over the Minnesota Twins 8-5 Saturday night.
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Associated Press:
Taylor's Homer, 3 RBIs Help Nationals Beat Pirates 9-3 — PITTSBURGH — Rookie center fielder Michael Taylor had a home run and three RBIs and Gio Gonzalez won his fourth straight decision to lead the Washington Nationals to a 9-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.
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