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12:15 PM ET, July 31, 2015

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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 …
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.
Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com:
Tigers to receive package of prospects, including Toronto's No. 1-ranked Norris
ESPN:
Tigers trade David Price to Blue Jays
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 …
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Associated Press:   Giants Get RH Mike Leake From Reds for Another Playoff Run
Reuters:
Giants Pick Up Reds Starter Leake
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
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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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.
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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
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Acquire Joakim Soria
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
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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.
 
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