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Associated Press:
Former Tigers pitcher Billy Pierce dies at 88 — Billy Pierce, a seven-time All-Star pitcher who played in two World Series and retired after spending most of his 18 years in the majors with the Chicago White Sox, has died at the age of 88. — His family and the White Sox said Pierce died today …
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Associated Press:
Teixeira Homers From Both Sides as Yanks Rout White Sox 13-6 — CHICAGO — Mark Teixeira homered from both sides of the plate for the record 14th time, hitting his 10th grand slam and a two-run homer that led the New York Yankees over the Chicago White Sox 13-6 Friday night.
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David Just / Chicago:
Yankees crush White Sox to begin homestand — The White Sox beat up on last-place Cleveland and Boston to win seven games in a row during an eight-game roadtrip last week. — Then the Sox returned home to a rude awakening Friday and were clobbered by the first-place Yankees, 13-6, at U.S. Cellular Field.
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South Side Sox
Matt Eisenberg / Metsblog:
Flores hits 12th inning walk-off, Mets top Nats — Wilmer Flores hit a walk-off home run in the 12th inning as the Mets beat the Nationals, 2-1, Friday at Citi Field. — Flores, who received a standing ovation before each at-bat, hit a 1-1 pitch from Felipe Rivero over the left-centerfield fence …
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ESPN:
Yoenis Cespedes going to Mets, fourth team in two years — 1h - MLB YOENIS CESPEDES NEW YORK METS DETROIT TIGERS + more — The Baseball Tonight crew discusses the Mets acquisition of Tigers OF Yoenis Cespedes.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks GM Dave Stewart: Padres asked for Paul Goldschmidt in trade — HOUSTON - Though he was inactive at the trade deadline, Diamondbacks General Manager Dave Stewart made waves Friday afternoon when he described what would be a preposterous trade request made by a rival team …
Associated Press:
Walker, Cruz Lead Mariners to 6-1 Win Over Twins — MINNEAPOLIS — Taijuan Walker pitched a one-hitter for his first career complete game in 29 major league starts, and Nelson Cruz and Jesus Montero homered to lift the Seattle Mariners over the Minnesota Twins 6-1 on Friday night.
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USA Today:
Mat Latos, Alex Wood join Dodger rotation after 13-player, 3-team trade — The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't get David Price or Cole Hamels at the trade deadline, but they did settle for right-hander Mat Latos and left-hander Alex Wood to bolster their lineup behind Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke.
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Associated Press:
Greinke, Dodgers Beat Angels 5-3 With Guerrero's Go-Ahead HR — LOS ANGELES — Zack Greinke won his fifth straight decision, Howie Kendrick homered in his first game against his former team, and the Dodgers beat the Angels 5-3 Friday night in the opening game of the Freeway Series.
Associated Press:
Salazar Gives Up 1 Hit in 8 Innings as Indians Beat A's — OAKLAND, Calif. — Danny Salazar pitched eight innings of one-hit ball, Michael Bourn doubled in the tiebreaking run in the eighth, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Friday night for their third straight win.
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Associated Press:
Castillo, Lamb HR in 10th as Diamondbacks Beat Astros 6-4 — HOUSTON — Wellington Castillo and Jake Lamb homered to open the 10th inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Houston Astros 6-4 Friday night for their season-high sixth straight win. — Castillo had three hits and finished a triple shy of the cycle.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Acquire J.A. Happ — The Pirates announced that they've acquired left-hander J.A. Happ from the Mariners in exchange for minor league righty Adrian Sampson. — In picking up Happ, the Pirates have struck a last-minute deal to add a back-of-the-rotation starter to their ranks.
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Associated Press:
Cole Hamels quickly going to work for Texas after 8-player trade finalized — 49m - MLB COLE HAMELS MATT HARRISON JAKE DIEKMAN TEXAS RANGERS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES + more — Tim Kurkjian breaks down the deal that sent Phillies ace Cole Hamels to the Rangers.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers look at postseason as Hamels deal drags out
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago:
Cubs acquire reliever Tommy Hunter from Orioles at deadline — Already having acquired starting pitcher Dan Haren earlier in the day, the Cubs added relief pitcher Tommy Hunter in a trade from the Baltimore Orioles in the final hour before Friday afternoon's trade deadline.
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Tim Dierkes / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox, Cubs, Dodgers In On Carlos Carrasco — 2:32pm: One executive tells Rosenthal that he does not expect a Carrasco trade (Twitter link). — 2:12pm: The Dodgers are one of many to discuss Carrasco with the Tribe, tweets Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. — 1:03pm: Boston's efforts are focused …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
No Traction Between Yankees, Padres On Kimbrel; Astros Out Too
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Interested In Tyson Ross
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Asking Price On Revere Too High For Blue Jays; Orioles Still Involved — 11:03am: The Orioles are still in the mix for Revere, tweets Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, who adds that one source said it's “50-50″ when it comes to Revere and the O's. — 10:50am: ESPN's Buster Olney now reports …
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Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com:
Tigers to receive package of prospects, including Toronto's No. 1-ranked Norris
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