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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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Associated Press:
Tillman Allows 4 Hits as Orioles Beat Braves 2-0 for Sweep — BALTIMORE — Chris Tillman took a three-hitter into the ninth inning, Jonathan Schoop and J.J. Hardy homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat the skidding Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Wednesday night for a three-game sweep.
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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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers To Acquire Cole Hamels, Jake Diekman; Matt Harrison To Phillies — 9:20pm: The trade is happening, multiple sources confirmed to Salisbury (Twitter link). Grant reports that outfielder Nick Williams is in the trade (Twitter link). It isn't just Hamels headed to the Rangers …
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Rob Bradford / Full Count:
Source: No-trade clause may be leaving Red Sox out of Cole Hamels chase
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Kevin Modelski / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Holliday leaves game with possible quad strain — Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday left Wednesday night's game in the bottom of the first inning with a possible right quadriceps strain. — Holliday grounded into a double play during his at-bat against the Cincinnati Reds …
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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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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers To Acquire Latos, Wood, J. Johnson In 3-Team Deal; Olivera To Braves — 8:56pm: The deal still has various obstacles and probably will not be completed tonight, Passan tweets, with medicals being one of them. — 8:45pm: Hector Olivera is in the deal as the main piece coming back to Atlanta …
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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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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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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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