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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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Associated Press:
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.
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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Cincinnati.com, Royals Review, Over the Monster, Red Reporter and MLB Daily Dish
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Cubs nearing deal for Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman
Cubs nearing deal for Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees, Cubs Nearing Aroldis Chapman Trade
Yankees, Cubs Nearing Aroldis Chapman Trade
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Prince Fielder Expected To Undergo Neck Surgery — The Rangers expect that first baseman Prince Fielder will undergo neck surgery later this week, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports on Twitter. There had been some hope that the veteran slugger could avoid a procedure …
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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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Dallas Morning News
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Junior Lake For Assignment — The Blue Jays have designated outfielder Junior Lake for assignment in order to clear a spot on the roster for right fielder Jose Bautista, who has been activated from the disabled list, tweets Brendan Kennedy of the Toronto Star.
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Associated Press:
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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WDTN-TV:
Tip from Dayton Police leads officials in Michigan to dead infant — JACKSON CO., Michigan (WDTN) - Dayton Police used information from an anonymous tip to lead authorities in Jackson County, Michigan to the body of a dead infant over the weekend. — The baby boy's body was found …
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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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Associated Press:
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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Halos Heaven
Baseball Prospectus:
The Call-Up — David Dahl — The Situation: Brandon Barnes isn't very good. The Rockies had a guy in Triple-A with an OPS above 1.400. Colorado will rectify the situation by sending Barnes out of town and calling up that prospect. His name is David Dahl.
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Nick Groke / Denver Post:
David Dahl, one of Rockies' top prospects, will get called up to majors Monday
David Dahl, one of Rockies' top prospects, will get called up to majors Monday
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Rough welcome for rookie, another home series loss for Cardinals — Cards rookie pitcher Mike Mayers tries to get out of the first inning after giving up six runs on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at Busch Stadium during the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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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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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Dodgers would put Julio Urias on table in Chris Sale talks — More On: — The Dodgers skipped on Cole Hamels last year because they found the Phillies' trade demands too high. So rather than having Hamels to pitch Division Series Game 3 against Matt Harvey, Los Angeles had Brett Anderson.
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MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
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 …