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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Short journey for new White Sox prospect Eloy Jimenez after crosstown trade — Eloy Jimenez singles in the second inning during a spring training game against the Indians at Sloan Park on Feb. 26, 2017. — Chicago Tribune — Eloy Jimenez didn't have to travel far for his first game in the White Sox organization.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Theo Epstein on Cubs-White Sox trade: ‘Both teams demonstrated the priority is winning’ — Photos of Jose Quintana, who was traded to the Cubs from the White Sox. — Chicago Tribune — The history of White Sox-Cubs trades is relatively brief, mostly because of the possibility one team …
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Chicago Tribune
Mike Ehrmann / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
LEADOFF: Who has top farm system now, Braves or White Sox?
John Harper / New York Daily News:
How Yankees fare against Red Sox could determine how aggressive they'll be at trade deadline
How Yankees fare against Red Sox could determine how aggressive they'll be at trade deadline
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Over the Monster and Pinstripe Alley
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs trade reinforces faith in Kyle Schwarber, fellow MLB youngsters
Cubs trade reinforces faith in Kyle Schwarber, fellow MLB youngsters
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Chicago Tribune
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs acquire Jose Quintana from White Sox for top prospects
Cubs acquire Jose Quintana from White Sox for top prospects
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Lookout Landing, Let's Go Tribe and baseballmusings.com
Fox Sports:
Rangers, Royals begin second half with key series (Jul 14, 2017) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The previous two years, Ned Yost spent time and energy managing the American League in the All-Star Game. — This July, the Royals manager spent the All-Star break on a tractor on his Georgia farm.
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers confident another strong second half is ahead
Rangers confident another strong second half is ahead
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Dallas Morning News and Purple Row
Alex Tekip / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Rangers to listen on Yu Darvish, Cole Hamels?
Rumor Central: Rangers to listen on Yu Darvish, Cole Hamels?
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Bleacher Report, Sporting News and Lone Star Ball
Fox Sports:
Brewers face Phillies with hope of building NL Central lead (Jul 14, 2017) — MILWAUKEE — After four days of relaxing during the All-Star break, the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers return to action Friday night, looking to build on a 5 1/2-game lead over the Chicago Cubs when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Miller Park.
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Brew Crew Ball
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Some divisions appear settled while others remain wide open — St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Carpenter catches a line drive by Philadelphia Phillies' Odubel Herrera then steps on first base to double off the runner in the seventh inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals …
Rich Shook / UPI:
MLB: Toronot Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers aim to get into contention in second half — DETROIT — Two teams hoping against hope they can become contenders and avoid the dreaded selloff label — the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers — begin the post-All-Star-break schedule Friday with a three-game series at Comerica Park.
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Bless You Boys
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Michael Pineda Has Torn UCL; Tommy John Surgery Recommended — Yankees GM Brian Cashman announced devastating injury news to reporters today, revealing that Michael Pineda has been diagnosed with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow (Twitter link via the YES Network's Jack Curry).
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Pinstripe Alley
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ESPN:
Michael Pineda to get 2nd opinion on Tommy John surgery recommendation — The New York Yankees on Friday said Michael Pineda needs Tommy John surgery for a torn ulnar collateral ligament, but the pitcher will get a second opinion before opting to have the season-ending procedure.
Kevin Kernan / New York Post:
Alderson and Harvey futures just a few questions facing Mets — MORE FROM: … The Mets managed to totally screw up the first half. Perhaps they can get some things right in the second half of this lost 2017 season and finally get some real answers. — Their biggest accomplishment …
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Purple Row
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ESPN:
Orioles' Chris Davis expects to return Friday vs. Cubs — Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis, who went on the DL for a right oblique strain on June 13, expects to return to the lineup against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. — He played in two rehab games at Class A …
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Camden Chat
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Sterling Pingree / The Drive:
Boston Red Sox second half wish list — Now that we've broken through the All-Star break and come out on the other side, I started thinking about what I'd like to see from the Boston Red Sox in the second half of the season. The team has been uninspiring at times, frustrating at others …
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Lone Star Ball and Over the Monster
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Mike Lupica / Sports on Earth Writers:
MAN OF STEAL: SUPER DAVE LEADS L.A.
MAN OF STEAL: SUPER DAVE LEADS L.A.
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MLB Daily Dish
Brett Bodner / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge defied NASA equations when he hit the roof of Marlins Park at Home Run Derby — One small step for Aaron Judge, one giant leap for Marlins Park. — When the Marlins were planning out their stadium they turned to experts who used NASA equations to determine how high to make the roof …
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Tom Verducci / SI.com:
1. Aaron Judge chases Mark McGwire
1. Aaron Judge chases Mark McGwire
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CBS New York, CBS Miami and Deadspin
The Sports Xchange / Fox Sports:
TV: FOX Sports Florida TIME: Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. — CAN'T GET TO A TV? WATCH IT LIVE ON FOX SPORTS GO — MIAMI — The Miami Marlins are coming off a good week. — The Los Angeles Dodgers, meanwhile, are having a great season. — On Friday, the Dodgers …
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True Blue LA
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Stats / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Dodgers seek to continue superb season against Marlins
Dodgers seek to continue superb season against Marlins
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Athletics Nation and True Blue LA
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers midseason grades: Brad Ausmus, Al Avila deserve blame too — All week, Free Press sports writer Anthony Fenech has been revealing his midseason grades for the Detroit Tigers. Today's the final installment: — Manager Brad Ausmus: C - — There is only so much Ausmus can do with this team …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Henderson Alvarez To Sign With Long Island Ducks — Right-hander Henderson Alvarez has agreed to a deal with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League, reports Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports (on Twitter). The BHSC client will look to showcase his health on the indy circuit …
Fox Sports:
Bryan Price describes ‘calling card’ of these Reds — The Washington Nationals boast the National League's three top hitters in terms of batting average in Daniel Murphy, Ryan Zimmerman and Bryce Harper. — The trio helped the Nationals produce the National League's most productive offense …
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Federal Baseball
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Release Francisco Rodriguez — The Nationals have released veteran closer Francisco Rodriguez, reports Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com (via Twitter). The 35-year-old righty had inked a minor league pact with Washington following his release from the Tigers.
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Federal Baseball
Mitchell Forde / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Leake to start off post-break rotation — The Cardinals will send their ERA leader, Mike Leake, to the mound Friday to begin the second half of the season against the Pirates. — Leake will be followed in the starting rotation by Lance Lynn, Carlos Martinez, Adam Wainwright and Michael Wacha.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Designate Pablo Sandoval For Assignment — The Red Sox announced that they have activated struggling third baseman Pablo Sandoval from the disabled list and designated him for assignment. — Sandoval is midway through the third season of a five-year, $95MM contract that proved to be a fatal misstep for the organization.
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Talking Chop, Over the Monster and Lone Star Ball