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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Chris Sale Involved In “Clubhouse Incident” — The White Sox scratched superstar left-hander Chris Sale from his start Saturday in Detroit, which Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet was first to report (Twitter link). Given that Sale has begun generating significant trade buzz this week …
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CBS Detroit and Al's Ramblings
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Associated Press:
White Sox Ace Chris Sale Scratched for ‘Clubhouse Incident’ — CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale was scratched from his start against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night after he was involved in what the team said was a “non-physical clubhouse incident.”
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baseballmusings.com, Bleacher Nation, CBS Chicago and Sportsnet.ca
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Source: After dalliance with White Sox, Rangers return trade focus to Tampa Bay — KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Having made no real headway in conversations with the Chicago White Sox, the Rangers have turned their primary trade focus back to Tampa Bay, according to a major league source.
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Lone Star Ball
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers intensify starter search, but Darvish shows well in loss — Darvish strikes out 11 but takes loss against Royals — Offense struggles on night they got a quality start — Rangers looking for starter as trade deadline near — KANSAS CITY, MO.
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WFAA-TV, Lone Star Ball and Dallas Morning News
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Andrew Lynch / Fox Sports:
Nike unveils special edition Ken Griffey Jr. shoes to honor his Hall of Fame induction — Steph Curry could learn a thing or two from Griffey. — Let this serve as notice to Stephen Curry: If you're going to release a plain, mostly white shoe, Ken Griffey Jr.'s special edition “Air Griffey Max 1” is how you do it.
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Rolling Stone and Red Reporter
Associated Press:
Adams Homers in 16th to Lift Cardinals Over Dodgers 4-3 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 23, 2016, 1:36 A.M. E.D.T. — ST. LOUIS — Matt Adams homered in the 16th inning to lead the Cardinals to a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night for St. Louis' season-best fifth straight victory.
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True Blue LA and Yahoo Sports
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Chris Colabello From 25-Man Roster — The Blue Jays have designated Chris Colabello off their 25-man roster now that the first baseman's 80-game PED suspension is over and he has been reinstated from the restricted list, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith reports (Twitter link).
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Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Baseball Hall Revamps Veterans' Committees — COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Baseball's Hall of Fame has again revamped its veterans' committees, attempting to increase consideration for more contemporary players, managers, umpires and executives. — Under the change announced Saturday by the Hall's board …
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
DL updates: Simmons set for 2nd rehab stint; Gant progressing — DENVER - The Braves hope to finally have reliever Shae Simmons back in late August, while rookie right-hander John Gant could be back sooner than that from an oblique strain. — Gant, on the disabled list since June 28 …
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Talking Chop
Associated Press:
Votto Hits 3-Run HR, Reds Beat Slumping Diamondbacks 6-2 — CINCINNATI — Joey Votto extended his post-All Star break surge with a three-run homer, and Dan Straily pitched six innings on Friday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-2 victory over the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Arizona Republic and AZ Snake Pit
Associated Press:
McCullers Fans 10 to Help Astros Over Angels 2-1 — HOUSTON — Lance McCullers struck out 10 in eight-plus solid innings and Will Harris finished off the ninth to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. — McCullers was lifted for Harris …
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes
Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:
Price on Wade Davis high; Nats, others check in — The Nationals and a few other teams searching for a big-time closer have checked in on Royals star closer Wade Davis, and they have found the asking price to be higher than the price put on Yankees star closer Aroldis Chapman.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, Federal Baseball and Royals Review
Associated Press:
Reyes' 3 Hits Help Mets Edge Marlins 5-3 — MIAMI — Jose Reyes had his first three-hit game since joining the New York Mets early this month and scored twice to help them beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Friday night. — Reyes drove in a run, stole a base and scored on two sacrifice flies by Yoenis Cespedes.
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Yahoo Sports
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Mets weigh their options before Aug. 1 trade deadline
Mets weigh their options before Aug. 1 trade deadline
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Amazin' Avenue and New Jersey Online