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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres Working To Trade Matt Kemp, Talking With Braves  —  4:31pm: MLB.com's Mark Bowman implies that talks between the two sides aren't especially active at the moment, tweeting that “if the Braves revisit” Kemp discussions with the Padres, then San Diego would “seemingly have to be willing” …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres, Braves To Swap Matt Kemp, Hector Olivera  —  8:43pm: Sherman tweets that the deal is official, suggesting that each player's medical records checked out.  The teams have not yet issued an announcement.  —  8:20pm: ESPN's Jim Bowden tweets that the Padres are sending $10.5MM to Atlanta in the trade.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Wade Davis To Undergo MRI On Right Arm  —  Royals closer Wade Davis is flying back to Kansas City to undergo an MRI on his right elbow, tweets Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.  MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan tweets that the MRI is to examine Davis' forearm, though regardless of the specific portion …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics, Royals Swap Billy Burns, Brett Eibner  —  The Athletics and Royals have announced a swap of outfielders, with the fleet-footed Billy Burns headed to Kansas City in exchange for Brett Eibner.  Both were playing at the Triple-A level for their respective teams, but have been in the majors at points earlier in the year.
Discussion: Athletics Nation and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Nationals acquire All-Star closer Mark Melancon from Pirates  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The Washington Nationals found a reliable pitcher for the ninth inning, acquiring All-Star closer Mark Melancon from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.  —  Washington sent reliever Felipe Rivero …
Greg Logan / Newsday:
Ivan Nova hopeful that Yankees won't trade him … ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When Ivan Nova takes the ball against Tampa Bay on Friday night at Tropicana Field, he knows it's a showcase game that could well be his last as a Yankee before Monday's 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline.
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Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:
Orioles talking to Mariners about Wade Miley  —  The Baltimore Orioles are taking a hard look at Seattle Mariners lefty Wade Miley, sources said.  Baltimore has been seeking a starter, especially a left-handed one, for weeks, as it tries to hold on in the tough AL is afternoon with a loss at Toronto.
Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:
Yankees gauging interest in catcher Brian McCann  —  The New York Yankees have gauged trade interest in catcher Brian McCann, sources tell Today's Knuckleball, as they have excellent catching depth.  The Yankees have yet to commit to a strict buy-or-sell mentality, but have plenty …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Place Jose Reyes On DL, Sign Justin Ruggiano  —  The Mets have placed infielder Jose Reyes on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left intercostal muscle and signed veteran outfielder Justin Ruggiano to a Major League deal, the team announced.  Ruggiano is in the lineup for tonight's game.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Chatwood, Gonzalez lead Rockies over Mets for 4th win in row … NEW YORK — Tyler Chatwood kept winning on the road, Carlos Gonzalez homered and drove in four runs and the Colorado Rockies defeated the New York Mets 6-1 Friday night for their fourth straight victory.
Associated Press:
Pham Homers, Drives in 3 to Lead Cardinals Over Marlins  —  MIAMI — Tommy Pham homered and drove in three runs, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over the Miami Marlins 11-6 on Friday night.  —  Kolten Wong had three hits and drove in two runs and Jeremy Hazelbaker hit a two-run homer for St. Louis.
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ESPN:
Marlins get Andrew Cashner, Colin Rea from Padres for prospects
Jim Salisbury / CSN Philly:
Source: Phillies, Rangers in ‘pretty deep’ trade talks about Vince Velasquez  —  BOX SCORE  —  ATLANTA — The Phillies lost, 2-1, to the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.  —  The big news from this game, however, was that Vince Velasquez might have made his last start with the Phillies.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Who'll start Sunday for Braves?  Not Blair, Gant or Perez  —  The Braves haven't named a starter to replace the traded Lucas Harrell on Sunday, but Casey Kelly from Triple-A is a leading candidate and probably is the most likely option, barring a trade to acquire another starter.
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