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7:45 PM ET, July 26, 2015

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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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Fox Sports:
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 …
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.
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Cueto told he was traded 10 minutes before pitching gem  —  DENVER — Johnny Cueto put on an extraordinary pitching clinic Saturday night.  —  When you consider the circumstances, it was even more extraordinary.  —  Cueto went eight shutout innings and allowed four hits — all singles …
Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Rangers, Dodgers lead field in race for Cole Hamels, sources say  —  4m - MLB COLE HAMELS TEXAS RANGERS LOS ANGELES DODGERS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES CHICAGO CUBS NEW YORK YANKEES SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BOSTON RED SOX + more  —  Tim Kurkjian breaks down Cole Hamels' no-hitter against the Cubs and how it could affect his trade value.
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Associated Press:
Greinke Gives Up Run, Shutout Streak Over at 45 2-3 Innings  —  NEW YORK — Zack Greinke's shutout streak for the Los Angeles Dodgers is over after the New York Mets scored against him on a grounder by opposing pitcher Jacob deGrom.  —  Greinke retired his first six batters Sunday …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Phillies Beat Cubs 11-5 for Series Sweep  —  CHICAGO — Ryan Howard homered for the second straight day, rookie Aaron Nola got his first major league win and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 11-5 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Brian Heyman / ESPN:
Dodgers' Scott Van Slyke hurts neck in taxi incident en route to Citi Field  —  4h - MLB SCOTT VAN SLYKE LOS ANGELES DODGERS NEW YORK METS + more
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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
Discussion: Metsblog and Bleacher Report
Matt Eisenberg / Metsblog:
Game 98: Mets vs. Dodgers
Discussion: True Blue LA
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.
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 …
Discussion: HardballTalk
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Associated Press:
Rangers Rally With 3 in 8th to Beat Angels 7-6
Discussion: Beyond the Box Score
Associated Press:
Orioles Top Rays 5-2 for Second Straight Win  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Nolan Reimold had a two-run double among three hits Sunday, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 for their second straight win after a four-game skid.  —  Wei-Yin Chen (5-6) won for the first time in four starts …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Camden Chat
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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