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11:55 AM ET, July 24, 2016

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Associated Press:
White Sox Ace Chris Sale Scratched After Destroying Jerseys  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 24, 2016, 1:27 A.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale was scratched from his start against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night and sent home after he destroyed collared throwback uniforms …
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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 …
Tommy Stokke / Todays Knuckleball:
Details on White Sox sending Chris Sale home
Discussion: Baseball America and ESPN
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Source: After dalliance with White Sox, Rangers return trade focus to Tampa Bay
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Close To Aroldis Chapman Trade; Likely To Keep Andrew Miller  —  SUNDAY, 10:06am: The Cubs are “strong” in the mix for Chapman, according to Rosenthal.  The Dodgers and the previously reported teams have also been in pursuit (Twitter links).  —  8:46am: Chapman is the Nationals' No. 1 target …
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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 …
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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.
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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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Stanton Homers to Help Fernandez and Marlins Beat Mets, 7-2  —  MIAMI — Giancarlo Stanton homered and had his first four-hit game since 2012, driving in three runs to give Jose Fernandez all the support he needed, and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 7-2 on Saturday night.
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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
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 …
Associated Press:
Glasnow Exits Early, but Pirates Rally to Beat Phillies 7-4  —  PITTSBURGH — Gregory Polanco and David Freese hit two-run singles during a five-run fifth inning to rally Pittsburgh over the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Saturday after top Pirates prospect Tyler Glasnow was removed with shoulder discomfort.
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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.
Discussion: Purple Row and Talking Chop
Associated Press:
Williamson, Giants Beat Yanks 2-1 in 12 Innings, Stop Skid  —  NEW YORK — Mac Williamson homered in the fifth inning and hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th, lifting San Francisco over the New York Yankees 2-1 Saturday for the Giants' first victory since the All-Star break.
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles
 
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