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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Gallardo market: Cubs, Blue Jays, Dodgers, Yankees and Giants — Yovani Gallardo, who started Thursday night against the Yankees, is being pursued by at least five teams, with the Cubs, Blue Jays and Dodgers seen as the most aggressive parties to this point.
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Associated Press:
Carrasco Goes the Distance in Indians' 3-1 Victory — OAKLAND, Calif. — Carlos Carrasco threw a two-hitter, Carlos Santana hit a two-run homer and the Cleveland Indians beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Thursday night. — Francisco Lindor had two hits for the Indians …
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos, Over the Monster and Let's Go Tribe
Tim Dierkes / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox, Cubs, Dodgers In On Carlos Carrasco — 9:13am: Stark now hears the Blue Jays are not pursuing Carrasco, according to a different source. Davidi says the Jays' talks with the Indians have been dead for more than a week. — 8:47am: The Blue Jays haven't given up on Carrasco, tweets ESPN's Jayson Stark.
Discussion:
Chicago, Plain Dealer, Bleed Cubbie Blue and MLB Daily Dish
Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com:
Tigers to receive package of prospects, including Toronto's No. 1-ranked Norris
Tigers to receive package of prospects, including Toronto's No. 1-ranked Norris
Discussion:
Sports on Earth Writers, FanGraphs Baseball, CBS New York and Bluebird Banter
David Price / Detroit Free Press:
Last Slide — BALTIMORE — David Price is heading north of the border.
Last Slide — BALTIMORE — David Price is heading north of the border.
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baseballmusings.com, Bleacher Report and Associated Press
Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com:
Tigers to receive package of prospects, including Toronto's No. 1-ranked Norris
Tigers to receive package of prospects, including Toronto's No. 1-ranked Norris
Discussion:
Toronto Sun, Batter's Box Interactive … and CBS New York
ESPN:
Tigers trade David Price to Blue Jays
Tigers trade David Price to Blue Jays
Discussion:
Associated Press, ESPN, Bleacher Report and Chicago
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants, Reds Discussing Mike Leake — The Giants and Reds are in “active discussions” regarding right-hander Mike Leake, reports Jon Morosi of FOX Sports (via Twitter). Earlier tonight, Joel Sherman of the New York Post said that a Leake/Giants connection was one of the most commonly heard scenarios …
Discussion:
McCovey Chronicles, Minor League Ball, Bleacher Report, MLB Daily Dish and Red Reporter
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Associated Press:
Hamilton's Game-Ending Hit Gives Texas 7-6 Win Over Yankees — ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Hamilton delivered a game-ending RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the AL East-leading New York Yankees 7-6 on Thursday night. — Hamilton also had a three-run homer …
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Acquire Dustin Ackley
Yankees Acquire Dustin Ackley
Discussion:
Lookout Landing, Pinstripe Alley, U.S.S. Mariner, HardballTalk, MLB Daily Dish, Yahoo Sports and Seattle Mariners blog
Wallace Matthews / ESPN:
Yankees trade for Dustin Ackley from Mariners
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Pursuing Craig Kimbrel; Astros Interested As Well — The Yankees and Padres spent much of the night working on a trade to send closer Craig Kimbrel from San Diego to New York, according to Jayson Stark of ESPN.com. The Astros, too, are in the mix for Kimbrel.
Discussion:
ESPN, Bleacher Report, MLB Daily Dish and Fish Stripes
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
The Yankees remain interested and engaged in star Padres closer …
The Yankees remain interested and engaged in star Padres closer …
Discussion:
Over the Monster, CBS New York, MLB Trade Rumors, Gaslamp Ball and MLB Daily Dish
Evan Drellich / Ultimate Astros:
Astros, Padres gaining steam in trade talks
Astros, Padres gaining steam in trade talks
Discussion:
Royals Review, MLB Daily Dish, MLB Trade Rumors, USA Today, The Crawfish Boxes and Bleacher Report
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros Acquire Carlos Gomez, Mike Fiers For Four Prospects — The Astros and Brewers are announced a blockbuster trade on Thursday that will send center fielder Carlos Gomez, right-hander Mike Fiers and an international bonus slot (valued at $287,500) to Houston in exchange …
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball, Bleacher Report, CBSSports.com, Baseball Prospectus, The Crawfish Boxes, Milwaukee, Metsblog and Al's Ramblings
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Mike Vorkunov / New Jersey Online:
With Carlos Gomez traded to Houston Astros, ‘cheese head medicine’ got in way of deal for Mets
With Carlos Gomez traded to Houston Astros, ‘cheese head medicine’ got in way of deal for Mets
Discussion:
Metsblog, Just Mets, Ultimate Astros, Deadspin and JSOnline
Associated Press:
Phillips Hits Pair of 3-Run HRs, Reds Beat Pirates 15-5 — CINCINNATI — Brandon Phillips hit a pair of three-run homers and drove in a career-high seven runs on Thursday night, powering the Reds to a 15-5 victory that kept the Pittsburgh Pirates winless in Cincinnati this season.
Discussion:
Yahoo Sports
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Pursuing Joakim Soria Trade
Pirates Pursuing Joakim Soria Trade
Discussion:
Bless You Boys, Bucs Dugout, HardballTalk, Yahoo Sports, MLB Daily Dish and SBNation.com
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Acquire Joakim Soria
Pirates Acquire Joakim Soria
Discussion:
Baseball America and Bleacher Report
Associated Press:
Depleted Tigers Get 16 Hits and Squeeze Past Orioles 9-8 — BALTIMORE — Yoenis Cespedes homered and drove in three runs, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-8 on Thursday night after shifting into rebuilding mode by trading two of their best pitchers.
Discussion:
Bless You Boys and Camden Chat
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Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
White Sox looking to buy at deadline
White Sox looking to buy at deadline
Discussion:
Bless You Boys and Bucs Dugout
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
D-Backs are awaiting word from Reds on star closer Aroldis Chapman — The Diamondbacks have made an offer for star Reds closer Aroldis Chapman in hope of landing baseball's haredst thrower. — Diamondbacks GM Dave Stewart has continued to be up front about the team's serious interest in Chapman …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, Arizona Sports, Pinstripe Alley, Sporting News Feed RSS, HardballTalk, AZ Snake Pit and Bleacher Nation
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Interested In Tyson Ross — The Red Sox like Tyson Ross quite a bit and have been operating “very quietly” in the trade market for starting pitching, reports ESPN's Jerry Crasnick (on Twitter). Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweets that the Red Sox have talked to the Padres …
Discussion:
Over the Monster, Where Have You Gone … and Full Count
Associated Press:
Castro's 9th-Inning Homer Gives Astros 3-0 Win Over Angels — HOUSTON — Jason Castro hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Houston Astros a 3-0 victory and a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night. — The win moves first-place Houston two games ahead of the Angels in the AL West.
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes and Yahoo Sports
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles, Brewers Discussing Gerardo Parra — The Orioles and Brewers are in trade discussions regarding outfielder Gerardo Parra, tweets Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. — The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt tweeted recently that Milwaukee GM Doug Melvin said his trade of Carlos Gomez …
Discussion:
Yahoo Sports, School of Roch, Brew Crew Ball, MLB Daily Dish, HardballTalk, Minor League Ball and Camden Chat
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Perez to take Wood's spot in Braves rotation; Marksberry called up — PHILADELPHIA - Williams Perez will come off the disabled list and move into Alex Wood's spot in the Braves starting rotation Friday against the Phillies. — Wood was dealt to the Dodgers in a three-team, 13-player trade Thursday.
Discussion:
Talking Chop
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers look at postseason as Hamels deal drags out … ARLINGTON — Cole Hamels was expected to officially become a member of the Texas Rangers no later than Friday morning after the company that issues insurance policies on player contracts reviewed the trade.
Discussion:
Beyond the Box Score
Hays Carlyon / Florida Times Union:
Jaguars president Mark Lamping says Packers game in 2016 will be in Jacksonville — Jaguars president Mark Lamping said Thursday the team will be hosting Green Bay in Jacksonville next season. — The Packers were considered a strong contender to be the Jaguars' opponent in London …
Discussion:
Sporting News Feed RSS, ProFootballTalk, Acme Packing Company and JSOnline
Tim Reynolds / Associated Press:
With baseball's 2nd-worst record, a lost season for Marlins — 3 photos — MIAMI (AP) — Ace right-hander Jose Fernandez is unbeaten and perhaps stronger than ever after recovering from elbow surgery. Giancarlo Stanton remains one of baseball's top power hitters.