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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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Bleacher Report, Sports on Earth Writers, CBSSports.com, Pinstripe Alley, True Blue LA, HardballTalk and MLB Daily Dish
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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
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
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
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Toronto Sun, Batter's Box Interactive … and CBS New York
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Blue Jays making strong run at Tigers ace David Price
Blue Jays making strong run at Tigers ace David Price
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CBSSports.com, Deadspin, Royals Review, NBCSports.com, MLB Trade Rumors, Sporting News Feed RSS, McCovey Chronicles, Bleacher Nation and ESPN
Mark Feinsand / New York Daily News:
David Price-to-Yankees talk heats up as Tigers put ace pitcher on trading block
David Price-to-Yankees talk heats up as Tigers put ace pitcher on trading block
Discussion:
Minor League Ball and Pinstripe Alley
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 …
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CBSSports.com, The Crawfish Boxes, Brew Crew Ball, Bleacher Report, MLB Daily Dish, Baseball Prospectus, Metsblog and Al's Ramblings
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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:
Brew Crew Ball, HardballTalk, Camden Chat and MLB Daily Dish
Tom Haudricourt / JSOnline:
Agent, Brewers dispute claim that Carlos Gomez has hip issue
Agent, Brewers dispute claim that Carlos Gomez has hip issue
Discussion:
Guardian, Amazin' Avenue, Brew Crew Ball, ESPN, Deadspin, Metsblog and Just Mets
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 — The Mariners announced today that they have traded outfielder Dustin Ackley to the Yankees in exchange for outfield prospect Ramon Flores and right-hander Jose Ramirez. — Former No. 2 overall pick Dustin Ackley didn't pan out in Seattle.
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:
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:
Bleacher Report, McCovey Chronicles, MLB Daily Dish and Red Reporter
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Associated Press:
Giants Get RH Mike Leake From Reds for Another Playoff Run — CINCINNATI — After whiffing on Cole Hamels, the San Francisco Giants got starter Mike Leake from the Cincinnati Reds for a pair of prospects on Thursday night. — The defending World Series champions acquired one of the hottest pitchers in the majors.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Pursuing Joakim Soria Trade — The Pirates and Tigers are nearing a trade that would send Joakim Soria to Pittsburgh, reports MLive.com's James Schmehl (via Twitter). Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review had recently reported (also via Twitter) that the Bucs had interest in acquiring Soria.
Discussion:
Bucs Dugout, Bless You Boys, HardballTalk, MLB Daily Dish and Yahoo Sports
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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
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Acquire Joakim Soria
Pirates Acquire Joakim Soria
Discussion:
Bleacher Report and Where Have You Gone …
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:
Let's Go Tribe
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Acquire Brandon Moss
Cardinals Acquire Brandon Moss
Discussion:
Plain Dealer, Minor League Ball, Baseball America, Viva El Birdos, Bucs Dugout, MLB Daily Dish and Al's Ramblings
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:
Arizona Sports, Sporting News Feed RSS, Bleacher Nation, HardballTalk and AZ Snake Pit
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
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
The Yankees remain interested and engaged in star Padres closer Craig Kimbrel, who would give them a super bullpen. However, it's unclear exactly where their competition is coming from. — Some believe the Astros may be making a stealth try for Kimbrel after landing two starters and an outfielder already …
Discussion:
CBS New York, MLB Trade Rumors, Gaslamp Ball and MLB Daily Dish
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:
ProFootballTalk, Acme Packing Company and JSOnline