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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Acquire Lucas Harrell, Dario Alvarez — The Rangers have added some depth to their rotation and bullpen, announcing the acquisition of right-handed starter Lucas Harrell and left-hander reliever Dario Alvarez from the Braves in exchange for minor league second baseman Travis Demeritte.
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Josh Norris / Baseball America:
Trade Central: Rangers Deal Demeritte For Two Arms
Trade Central: Rangers Deal Demeritte For Two Arms
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Associated Press:
Cardinals Snap Familia's Saves Streak, Rally Past Mets 5-4 — NEW YORK — Yadier Molina and pinch-hitter Kolten Wong each stroked an RBI double in the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals ended Jeurys Familia's streak of 52 straight saves in rallying past the New York Mets 5-4 on Wednesday night.
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Associated Press:
Cardinals rally past Mets as Jeurys Familia blows first save of season … NEW YORK — Just shy of a year. That's how long Jeurys Familia's saves streak lasted — until Yadier Molina ended it with one perfectly timed swing. — Molina and pinch hitter Kolten Wong each stroked an RBI double …
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Trade Deadline Daily: Cubs looking at Rays' starters? — The Chicago Cubs are looking at the trade deadline as a long-term shopping opportunity and could match up with the Tampa Bay Rays in their search for controllable starting pitchers. … Jayson Stark's take: After trading for Aroldis Chapman …
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Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:
Dodgers showing interest in Royals closer Wade Davis — Although the Dodgers have one of the best closers in the game in Kenley Jansen and, by ERA, the top bullpen in the NL (3.01), Wade Davis is someone who interests the Dodgers. — He's even more appealing to Los Angeles than Aroldis Chapman …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Nationals' Search For Late-Inning Reliever
Latest On Nationals' Search For Late-Inning Reliever
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
What will the Nationals do after missing out on Aroldis Chapman?
What will the Nationals do after missing out on Aroldis Chapman?
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Tampa Bay Times:
Warren Sapp bit in arm by shark while lobstering — Former Bucs defensive tackle Warren Sapp, a regular on charter fishing trips in his retirement these days, was bitten in the arm by a shark while lobstering on a charter based out of Marathon in the Florida Keys. — 3 Months Ago 3 Months Ago 3 Months Ago
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Associated Press:
McCullers, Rasmus Help Astros Over Yankees 4-1 — HOUSTON — Lance McCullers struck out 10 in six solid innings, Colby Rasmus broke out of a slump with a two-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Wednesday night. — Rasmus snapped an -for-29 skid when he sent …
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Associated Press:
Baez Hits 2-Run HR, Russell Adds Slam as Cubs Rout White Sox — CHICAGO — Javier Baez hit a tiebreaking two-run homer deep into Wrigley's Field's left bleachers in the seventh, Addison Russell added a grand slam in a five-run eighth and the Chicago Cubs beat the White Sox 8-1 on Wednesday night.
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Associated Press:
Cole Pitches 3-Hitter, Pirates Rout Mariners 10-1 — PITTSBURGH — Gerrit Cole pitched a three-hitter for his first career complete game and slumping Andrew McCutchen had a three-run home run among his three hits as the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled to a 10-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
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MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Among Teams With Interest In Steve Pearce — The Indians are among the teams that have reached out to the Rays with interest in infielder/outfielder Steve Pearce, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post (via Twitter). Cleveland is reportedly also considering Eduardo Nunez of the Twins …
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Associated Press:
Mondesi's Bunt Single Helps Royals Beat Angels 7-5 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 28, 2016, 12:57 A.M. E.D.T. — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Raul Mondesi celebrated an unforgettable 21st birthday. — Mondesi had two infield singles, leading to four runs and two pitchers throwing errors …
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New York Daily News:
How Ivan Nova pitches on Friday could put Yankees in tough spot — HOUSTON - When Ivan Nova takes the mound Friday night at Tropicana Field, he'll try to move the Yankees one step closer to a postseason berth. — He'll also be making his final audition for the teams looking to add starting pitching …
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