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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Cubs nearing deal for Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman — The Chicago Cubs, trying to take control of the NL Central and establish themselves as the heavy World Series favorites, are on the verge of acquiring New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman. — The Cubs, according to a high-ranking Cubs official …
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Associated Press:
AP Source: Yanks Discussing Deal to Send Chapman to Cubs — NEW YORK — Aroldis Chapman and the rest of the New York Yankees dressed in their Sunday best for a flight to Houston following a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants that completed a 6-4 homestand. — Who returns in 10 days is unclear.
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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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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros Promote Alex Bregman, DFA Danny Worth — The Astros have announced the promotion of highly touted infield/outfield prospect Alex Bregman and the designation for assignment of infielder Danny Worth. Bregman will join the surging Astros on Monday for the start of their home series against the Yankees.
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Associated Press:
Altuve's 2 Homers, 6 RBIs Lead Astros Over Angels 13-3 — HOUSTON — Jose Altuve hit two of Houston's season-high five homers and had a career-high six RBIs to lead the Houston Astros to a 13-3 win on Sunday for a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels.
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks To Promote Braden Shipley — The Diamondbacks are calling up well-regarded pitching prospect Braden Shipley from Triple-A Reno to start Monday against Milwaukee, according to ESPN.com. — Shipley, 24, has been a member of the Arizona organization since it selected him 15th overall in the 2013 amateur draft.
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Make Shelby Miller Available
Diamondbacks Make Shelby Miller Available
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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
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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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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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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Drew Storen For Assignment
Blue Jays Designate Drew Storen For Assignment
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New York Daily News:
Mets among several teams in mix for Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy — MIAMI — Expectations may be low as the Mets limp toward next Monday's non-waiver trade deadline, but they are among several teams who are trying to stay in the mix for All- Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy, two industry sources confirmed to the News this weekend.
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Nick Groke / Denver Post:
David Dahl, one of Rockies' top prospects, will get called up to majors Monday — Dahl's promotion comes amid rumors the Rockies might trade center fielder Charlie Blackmon or right fielder Carlos Gonzalez — David Dahl's rocket ride to the major leagues will land Monday when the Rockies call …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Two months after horrific beaning, Ryan Vogelsong eyes a new start — Ryan Vogelsong thought his career was over. Heck, he thought he lost his eye. But here he is, on the verge of a return just two months later. — Justin Berl / Getty Images — At first, Ryan Vogelsong thought he would never pitch again.
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Associated Press:
Gonzalez, Kendrick Homer in Dodgers' 9-6 Win Over Cardinals — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 25, 2016, 12:15 A.M. E.D.T. — ST. LOUIS — Adrian Gonzalez hit a grand slam and Howie Kendrick added a two-run homer, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers spoil Mike Mayers' major league debut in a 9-6 win …
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Place Wei-Yin Chen On DL With Elbow Sprain — The Marlins have placed left-hander Wei-Yin Chen on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to Thursday) with a sprain in his pitching elbow and recalled right-hander Jarred Cosart from Triple-A New Orleans to take his place, reports Joe Frisaro of MLB.com (Twitter link).
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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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