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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Designate Kyle Lohse For Assignment — The Rangers announced today that they've designated veteran right-hander Kyle Lohse for assignment and recalled right-hander Nick Martinez from Triple-A Round Rock to make tonight's start. — [Related: Updated Texas Rangers Depth Chart]
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Yahoo Sports and Lone Star Ball
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Recall Joey Gallo — The Rangers announced this afternoon that they've recalled top infield prospect Joey Gallo from Triple-A Round Rock and optioned outfielder Jared Hoying back to Triple-A in his place. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reported shortly before the announcement …
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball
Jordan Ray / MLB.com:
'It's the most fun I've ever had,' Astros' top prospect says — HOUSTON — It may have felt like forever for some, but Astros No. 1 prospect Alex Bregman is officially a Major League ballplayer. — Bregman made his debut Monday night against the Yankees, and while it wasn't a perfect outing …
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The Crawfish Boxes
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Associated Press:
White Sox Beat Cubs 5-4 on Saladino's Single
White Sox Beat Cubs 5-4 on Saladino's Single
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Billy Witz / New York Times:
Yankees' Win Over Dallas Keuchel and Astros Offers a Lift
Yankees' Win Over Dallas Keuchel and Astros Offers a Lift
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The Crawfish Boxes
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' J.D. Martinez to join Toledo for rehab stint starting tonight — Tigers rightfielder J.D. Martinez, who fractured his right elbow in mid-June and has been on the DL since, takes batting practice before Thursday's game in Chicago. Video by Anthony Fenech, DFP.
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Bless You Boys
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Place Trevor Rosenthal On 15-Day DL — The Cardinals announced that they have placed former closer Trevor Rosenthal on the 15-day DL with what's being called rotator cuff inflammation. Southpaw Dean Kiekhefer will take his spot on the active roster. — [Related: Updated Cardinals Depth Chart]
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Viva El Birdos and Yahoo Sports
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Trade Market For Center Fielders — While Melvin Upton left the market before I could wrap up this post, there are still plenty of names to cover in the center field market. There's obviously quite a lot of overlap between this and the corner outfield market, which we'll cover separately.
Discussion:
Redleg Nation and Al's Ramblings
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Weary Cards find rest but face another doubleheader — Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com — NEW YORK • Although the forecast for lingering severe weather proved wrong as the storm clouds left Queens soon after the teams did, Monday's postponement was just right for the Cardinals.
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Amazin' Avenue
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
A B.J. for the BJs — The Blue Jays acquired Melvin Upton, Jr. and cash from the Padres for minor league right-hander Hansel Rodriguez. The player formerly know as “B.J.” moves to the other dugout as the Padres are playing in Toronto. No doubt the Blue Jays saving air fare played a role in completing the deal.
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Fox Sports, Jays From The Couch, Gaslamp Ball and Bluebird Banter
Vince Lara-Cinisomo / Baseball America:
What To Expect: Raul A. Mondesi — Raul A. Mondesi, son of the former major leaguer Raul Mondesi and the Royals' top prospect, has been called up and could make his regular season debut tonight. — Mondesi, who turns 21 Wednesday, became the first player to make his big league debut …
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Bleeding Royal Blue and MLB Daily Dish
ESPN:
Each team's most untouchable player at the trade deadline — For you kids out there, the trade deadline wasn't always a big deal. Now front offices of playoff contenders are expected to make deals; even fans of non-contenders are looking for their team to use the deadline to replenish their farm systems.
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Fish Stripes, Over the Monster, DRaysBay, Philliedelphia and Bless You Boys
General Mills:
Consumers are reminded not to eat uncooked dough or batter made with raw flour — MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - Due to four new confirmed illnesses, General Mills is adding additional flour production dates to the previously announced U.S. retail flour recall that was originally announced on May 31, 2016.
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Associated Press and KFOR-TV
Gerry Fraley / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers slugger Prince Fielder's season is over as second spinal surgery in 27 months looms — ARLINGTON — Prince Fielder is prepared for his second neck surgery in 27 months and the uncertainty it will bring, Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Monday.
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SI.com
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Dan Graf / Fox Sports:
Rangers' Prince Fielder expected to have season-ending neck surgery
Rangers' Prince Fielder expected to have season-ending neck surgery
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Dallas Morning News and Yahoo Sports
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Prince Fielder Expected To Undergo Neck Surgery
Prince Fielder Expected To Undergo Neck Surgery
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Todays Knuckleball, Yahoo Sports and Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
Bruce Homers Twice to Power Reds Past Giants, 7-5 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 26, 2016, 2:18 A.M. E.D.T. — SAN FRANCISCO — With the trade deadline less than a week away, Jay Bruce isn't sure how much longer he'll be in Cincinnati. — If he does wind up with another team …
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McCovey Chronicles