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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
White Sox players recently protested Mariners' clubhouse dues policy — They left Seattle on July 20 without paying because the M's keep a portion of the money. — Chris Sale's destruction of throwback jerseys on Saturday was not the only recent act of vehement protest involving the Chicago White Sox.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
No fire Sale: White Sox likely won't slash price for star lefty — Plenty of teams will still want Chris Sale after his outburst, and that includes Chicago. — Shortly after learning that Chris Sale had turned into Edward Scissorhands, a rival executive texted, “Sale is available.”
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Associated Press:
White Sox Ace Chris Sale Scratched After Destroying Jerseys
White Sox Ace Chris Sale Scratched After Destroying Jerseys
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Tommy Stokke / Todays Knuckleball:
Details on White Sox sending Chris Sale home
Details on White Sox sending Chris Sale home
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Suspend Chris Sale
White Sox Suspend Chris Sale
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Source: After dalliance with White Sox, Rangers return trade focus to Tampa Bay
Source: After dalliance with White Sox, Rangers return trade focus to Tampa Bay
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Drew Storen For Assignment — The Blue Jays have designated right-handed reliever Drew Storen for assignment, Barry Davis of Sportsnet was among those to report (Twitter link). To take his roster spot, the team has recalled fellow righty reliever Ryan Tepera from Triple-A Buffalo.
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Associated Press:
Happ Gets Career-High 13th Win, Blue Jays Beat Mariners 2-0 — TORONTO — J.A. Happ and three relievers combined on a one-hitter, Edwin Encarnacion hit a solo home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0 on Sunday, avoiding a three-game sweep.
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Chris Colabello From 25-Man Roster
Blue Jays Designate Chris Colabello From 25-Man Roster
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Associated Press:
Matz Earns 1st Win Since May as Mets Beat Marlins 3-0 — MIAMI — Steven Matz pitched six innings Sunday for his first win since May, and the New York Mets took the rubber game of their series against Miami, 3-0. — Matz (8-6) allowed four hits, walked two and struck out six.
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Aroldis Chapman, Andrew Miller — SUNDAY, 3:52pm: Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner still hasn't given general manager Brian Cashman the green light to sell off top veterans, including Chapman, according to Heyman. As of now, the Indians, Cubs, Nationals, Rangers and a mystery team are pushing for Chapman.
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Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:
Mystery team emerges for Chapman; Nats now trailing — There's apparently a new team in the mix for Aroldis Chapman, but the identity of that team is not yet known. Yes, the so-called mystery team has reared its head. While the Nationals, Indians, Giants and Cubs have been identified …
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Associated Press:
Ken Griffey Jr. And Mike Piazza Inducted Into Hall of Fame — COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Two players who began their careers at opposite ends of the spectrum nearly three decades ago ended up in the same place on Sunday — with their names etched on plaques at the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Arizona Republic:
Sunday's game — Diamondbacks at Reds — Where: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati. — Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Zack Godley (2-1, 5.31) vs. Reds LHP Brandon Finnegan (5-7, 4.66). — TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-FM (98.7), KSUN-AM (1400). — Godley lasted just five innings …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Make Shelby Miller Available — Less than eight months after the Diamondbacks traded Dansby Swanson, Ender Inciarte and Aaron Blair to the Braves for Shelby Miller, Arizona has let teams know that the right-hander is available, reports Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (on Twitter).
Associated Press:
Porcello Remains Unbeaten at Fenway, Sox Beat Twins 8-7 — BOSTON — Rick Porcello became the first Boston pitcher in 55 years to open a season 10-0 in Fenway Park, and Hanley Ramirez and Travis Shaw both hit a three-run homer as the Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-7 Sunday to earn a split of a four-game series.
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Associated Press:
Story's 2 Home Runs Leads Rockies Over Braves, 8-4 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 24, 2016, 12:24 A.M. E.D.T. — DENVER — Trevor Story hit two home runs to set an NL rookie record for shortstops and the Colorado Rockies beat the Atlanta Braves 8-4 on Saturday night.
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