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White Sox Beat Cubs 5-4 on Saladino's Single — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 26, 2016, 12:06 A.M. E.D.T. — CHICAGO — Tyler Saladino hit a game-ending RBI single, and the Chicago White Sox put a damper on the Chicago Cubs' trade for Aroldis Chapman with a 5-4 victory on Monday night.
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Billy Witz / New York Times:
Yankees' Win Over Dallas Keuchel and Astros Offers a Lift — HOUSTON — A couple of hours after Aroldis Chapman left the clubhouse at Minute Maid Park on Monday, it looked as if the Yankees' playoff hopes were ready to follow in his footsteps. — After all, Michael Pineda's first pitch …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Acquire Aroldis Chapman
Cubs Acquire Aroldis Chapman
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Jeff Passan / Yahoo Sports:
Why closer Aroldis Chapman is valuable and other trade info
Why closer Aroldis Chapman is valuable and other trade info
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Dan Graf / Fox Sports:
Rangers' Prince Fielder expected to have season-ending neck surgery — The six-time All-Star had a similar procedure in 2014. — Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said last week that DH/first baseman Prince Fielder might need season-ending neck surgery, and on Monday Daniels confirmed to reporters that would be the case.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Prince Fielder Expected To Undergo Neck Surgery
Prince Fielder Expected To Undergo Neck Surgery
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Gerry Fraley / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers slugger Prince Fielder's season is over as second spinal surgery in 27 months looms
Rangers slugger Prince Fielder's season is over as second spinal surgery in 27 months looms
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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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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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Verlander Outpitches Pomeranz, Tigers Beat Red Sox 4-2 — BOSTON — Justin Verlander gave the Detroit Tigers a quality start Monday night, and they capitalized. They could use more of that in a tightening AL Central race. — Jose Iglesias hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning …
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Hellickson Dominates Marlins Again in Phillies' 4-0 Win — MIAMI — Jeremy Hellickson dominated the Marlins for a second straight start, throwing six innings of one-hit ball to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat Miami 4-0 on Monday night. — Tommy Joseph hit a two-out RBI double in the top …
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Pujols Drives in 4, Angels Beat Royals 6-2 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Albert Pujols drove in four runs, Hector Santiago won his fifth consecutive start and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Monday night. — Pujols drove in two with a bases-loaded single during a four-run first …
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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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Associated Press:
Brewers Hit 4 HRs, Spoil Shipley's Debut in Win Over D-Backs — MILWAUKEE — Martin Maldonado hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers went deep four times Monday night, spoiling the major league debut of Arizona pitching prospect Braden Shipley in a 7-2 victory over the Diamondbacks.
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Associated Press:
Jones Carries Orioles to 3-2 Win Over Rockies in 10 Innings — BALTIMORE — Adam Jones scored the winning run in the 10th inning on a low throw to the plate by pitcher Jordan Lyles, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory.
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New York Daily News:
Sandy Alderson: ‘Unrealistic’ Mets will end up with significant position player, another starter — Sandy Alderson made what he termed a “sizzle” trade around this time last year, dealing for impact slugger Yoenis Cespedes just before the non-waivers trade deadline, a few days after a potential deal …
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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