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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
No fire Sale: White Sox likely won't slash price for star lefty
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Bleacher Nation
Associated Press:
White Sox Ace Chris Sale Scratched After Destroying Jerseys
White Sox Ace Chris Sale Scratched After Destroying Jerseys
Discussion:
Yahoo Sports, Bless You Boys and baseballmusings.com
Tommy Stokke / Todays Knuckleball:
Details on White Sox sending Chris Sale home
Details on White Sox sending Chris Sale home
Discussion:
ESPN, Baseball America and South Side Sox
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Suspend Chris Sale
White Sox Suspend Chris Sale
Discussion:
Full Count, Talking Chop, isportsweb and Al's Ramblings
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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Lone Star Ball
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.
Discussion:
Yahoo Sports
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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Yahoo Sports
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
Mystery team emerges for Chapman; Nats now trailing
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Bleacher Nation, Pinstripe Alley, San Francisco Chronicle and MLB Daily Dish
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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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).
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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AZ Snake Pit, Fox Sports and Red Reporter
Associated Press:
Sano Homers, Nunez Drives in 3 as Twins Rally Past Red Sox — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 24, 2016, 12:09 A.M. E.D.T. — BOSTON — Miguel Sano homered and Eduardo Nunez drove in three runs, including two in a five-run seventh inning, as the Minnesota Twins rallied for an 11-9 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.
Discussion:
Over the Monster, Twinkie Town and Yahoo Sports
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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Associated Press:
Nieuwenhuis Hits 2 Home Runs, Brewers Beat Cubs 6-1 — MILWAUKEE — Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit two home runs, Zach Davies took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Saturday night. — Jonathan Lucroy also homered, giving Milwaukee the lead …
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball, Bleed Cubbie Blue and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Trumbo's 30th HR Propels Orioles Past Indians 5-2 — BALTIMORE — Mark Trumbo hit his major league-leading 30th home run, Kevin Gausman pitched seven shutout innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cleveland Indians 5-2 on Saturday night in a duel between first-place teams.
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe, Camden Chat and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Hamels Picks Up 11th Victory; Rangers Top Royals 7-4 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cole Hamels allowed one unearned run in 5 1/3 innings, Nomar Mazara and Adrian Beltre homered and the Texas Rangers defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-4 on Saturday night. — Hamels, who is 6-1 with a 2.24 ERA …
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers intensify starter search, but Darvish shows well in loss
Rangers intensify starter search, but Darvish shows well in loss
Discussion:
Beyond the Box Score, WFAA-TV, Lone Star Ball and Dallas Morning News