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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
The Mets have enhanced their inconsistent offense with the additions of Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson but still have their sights clearly on a big bat, with Justin Upton, Carlos Gonzalez, Carlos Gomez, Gerardo Parra and Jay Bruce among the better targets. — The Mets, now only a game …
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Mets Trade Rumors: Mets and Brewers continue to talk... Latest Update — The talks between the Mets and Brewers don't appear to be focused on OF Carlos Gomez, according to the NY Post's Mike Puma (July 29, 6:02 pm). — Puma reported earlier on Wednesday that “there has been much recent talk between the Mets and Brewers.”
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Associated Press:
Verlander Outlasts Archer, Tigers Beat Rays 2-1 — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Justin Verlander outlasted Chris Archer for his first win this season and the Detroit Tigers avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Wednesday. — Verlander (1-3), who retired his first 14 batters …
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Tigers to ‘reboot,’ listening on offers for David Price, others — 8m - MLB DAVID PRICE YOENIS CESPEDES JOAKIM SORIA ALEX AVILA ALFREDO SIMON RAJAI DAVIS DETROIT TIGERS CHICAGO CUBS LOS ANGELES DODGERS TORONTO BLUE JAYS NEW YORK YANKEES + more — Eric Karabell and David Schoenfield look …
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Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Mets' Jenrry Mejia suspended for second time this season — 7h - MLB JENRRY MEJIA NEW YORK METS + more — Adam Rubin discusses Mets reliever Jenrry Mejia's 162-game suspension following a second positive test for performance-enhancing drugs.
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Sal Cacciatore / Newsday:
Noah Syndergaard pitches six perfect innings as Mets blank Padres
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Would Acquire Alex Wood, Jim Johnson As Part Of Mat Latos Deal — 7:46pm: Alex Wood is the Braves pitcher who would go to the Dodgers, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweets. Reliever Jim Johnson is also part of the deal, Jim Bowden of ESPN.com tweets.
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Dave Campbell / Associated Press:
McCutchen, Liriano lead Pirates sweep of Twins with 10-4 win — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have the best record in the majors since mid-May. — Maybe they'll get a little late July boost at the trade deadline. — Andrew McCutchen hit a home run and turned an RBI single …
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Associated Press:
Indians Avoid Winless Homestand, Beat Royals 12-1 — CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber took a shutout into the ninth, rookie Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer and had a career-high four RBIs, and the Indians avoided a winless homestand with a 12-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.
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Rob Bradford / Full Count:
Source: No-trade clause may be leaving Red Sox out of Cole Hamels chase — With sources confirming late Tuesday night an earlier ESPN report that the Phillies were asking teams for their last and best offer on Cole Hamels, it appears the Red Sox aren't a likely landing spot for the pitcher.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves lefty Banuelos has elbow bone spur — BALTIMORE — The Braves said an MRI revealed a posterior bone spur on pitcher Manny Banuelos' left elbow. — The Braves placed Banuelos on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday after he felt discomfort in his throwing elbow following his start at St. Louis on Friday.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Designate Chris Capuano For Assignment — The Yankees have designated lefty Chris Capuano for assignment, Jack Curry of the YES Network reports (Twitter links). Righty Caleb Cotham will be recalled to take his active roster spot. — Capuano hits the DFA wire after a rough outing yesterday …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks to place Randall Delgado on DL, recall Addison Reed — SEATTLE - Diamondbacks right-hander Randall Delgado, who sprained his right ankle in a pregame conditioning drill, will be placed on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday. The club will recall right-hander Addison Reed from Triple-A Reno to take his place.
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
The Padres, looking for shortstop, infielders, lefty bats and young controllable pieces while soliciting offers for just about anyone, have talked to the Padres about slugging prospect Javier Baez. — There's potential for a match with the Padres, and the sides have had discussions in recent days.
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago:
Maddon keeps Schwarber's bat in lineup by moving Cubs catcher to left — Rookie catcher Kyle Schwarber's first career start in left field Wednesday is a sign of things to come, manager Joe Maddon said - and possibly a glimpse into his big-league future. — With his lineup sagging …
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Angels' Mike Trout out of lineup against Astros with wrist injury — 3h - MLB MIKE TROUT MATT JOYCE ERICK AYBAR KYLE KUBITZA EFREN NAVARRO SHANE VICTORINO JOSH RUTLEDGE LOS ANGELES ANGELS HOUSTON ASTROS + more
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