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How did each team do at the trade deadline? We rank 'em from best to worst — 2d - MLB ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS ATLANTA BRAVES BALTIMORE ORIOLES BOSTON RED SOX CHICAGO CUBS CHICAGO WHITE SOX CINCINNATI REDS CLEVELAND INDIANS COLORADO ROCKIES DETROIT TIGERS HOUSTON ASTROS KANSAS CITY ROYALS LOS …
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Andy McCullough / Kansas City Star:
‘He was crying like a baby’: Tempers flare as Royals lose to Blue Jays 5-2 … TORONTO — A rivalry burst into full bloom on Sunday afternoon, a newfound clash pitting the team that snapped North America's longest playoff drought last October with the new owners of that dubious streak.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Claim Ben Rowen From Cubs — The Blue Jays announced today that they have claimed right-handed reliever Ben Rowen off waivers from the Cubs and assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo. — Rowen, 26, has made his way around the league over the past half-year or so.
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Bluebird Banter
Associated Press:
Price Dominant in Toronto Debut, Jays Beat Twins 5-1 — TORONTO — David Price struck out 11 over eight innings to win his Blue Jays debut, Josh Donaldson hit a tiebreaking home run and Toronto beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 in the opener of a four-game series between AL wild-card contenders.
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Twinkie Town
Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
White Sox call up outfielder Trayce Thompson — The White Sox called up center fielder Trayce Thompson from AAA Charlotte on Monday. — A Sox 2009 second-round draft pick, Thompson, 24, has not played in the major leagues. He is hitting .260/.304/.441 with 23 doubles, 13 home runs …
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Associated Press:
Yankees Rough Up Samardzija, Beat White Sox 12-3 — CHICAGO — Jacoby Ellsbury and Mark Teixeira homered against Jeff Samardzija, and the New York Yankees pounded the Chicago White Sox 12-3 on Sunday. — Stephen Drew added three hits and four RBIs, helping the AL East-leading Yankees close …
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Rockies fans have been waiting for Gray's debut all season — The Denver Post — Pitcher Jon Gray of the Colorado Rockies pitches against the San Diego Padres during the spring training game at Peoria Stadium on March 8, 2015 in Peoria, Ariz. (Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Matheny: Contracts can't be ignored in setting bullpen roles — The Cardinals have had internal discussions during manager Mike Matheny's tenure about when, if ever, they would consider using the closer earlier than the ninth, when perhaps the true save situation is the eighth inning against the heart of the order.
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NBCSports.com and baseballmusings.com
Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
‘This is not a fan base you want to wake up...’ Too late, Curt! — “Speaking from experience, this is not a fan base you want to wake up,” ESPN's Curt Schilling said on air last night, speaking about Mets fans during last night's Mets/Nationals game. — Matthew Cerrone: Too late, Curt.
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baseballmusings.com and Federal Baseball
Marc Carig / Newsday:
Zack Wheeler: Why I made the call to Sandy Alderson asking to stay a Met … Mets — Sources: Mets nixed Gomez over hip concern … Baseball — MLB trade deadline 2015 winners and losers … Mets — Wilmer Flores' emotional night at Citi Field … Mets — Getting to know Zack Wheeler
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Metsblog
Bob Lutz / Wichita Eagle:
Death of Liberal Bee Jays bat boy Kaiser Carlile creates somber NBC World Series … How does one express the proper sentiment about a 9-year-old kid fighting for, and ultimately losing, his life? — In the midst of this awfulness — Kaiser Carlile suffered severe head injuries after straying …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brandon Beachy Clears Waivers, Accepts Outright Assignment — Dodgers right-hander Brandon Beachy has cleared outright waivers after being designated for assignment last week, reports SB Nation's Chris Cotillo (via Twitter). — Beachy, who turns 29 in one month, signed a one-year …
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MLB Daily Dish
