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6:35 PM ET, July 14, 2017

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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox reinstate Miguel Gonzalez, Tyler Saladino from DL  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Those hoping to see a couple of White Sox prospects to open the second half will have to wait a while longer.  —  The Sox filled their two open roster spots by reinstating right-hander Miguel Gonzalez …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs open 2nd half with Ben Zobrist at leadoff, Kyle Schwarber as DH
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:   Short journey for new White Sox prospect Eloy Jimenez after crosstown trade
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Theo Epstein on Cubs-White Sox trade: ‘Both teams demonstrated the priority is winning’
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
Mike Ehrmann / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:   LEADOFF: Who has top farm system now, Braves or White Sox?
Rotoworld.com:   Dose: Cubs Land Quintana
Associated Press:
Red Sox cut losses, designate Sandoval for assignment  —  BOSTON (AP) — Panda-mania is over in Boston before it ever really began.  —  The Red Sox designated third baseman Pablo Sandoval for assignment on Friday, cutting their losses on the $95 million free agent who was never productive …
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Sterling Pingree / The Drive:
Boston Red Sox second half wish list
Mike Lupica / Sports on Earth Writers:
MAN OF STEAL: SUPER DAVE LEADS L.A.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
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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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.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and The Comeback
Dan Martin / New York Post:
Michael Pineda's Yankees career likely over with torn elbow … BOSTON — The Yankees' second half is off to a miserable start — and they haven't even taken the field.  —  Michael Pineda has been diagnosed with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and is headed …
Cincinnati.com:
Zack Cozart open to extension with Reds, but time is running out  —  Before Tuesday's All-Star Game, Reds first baseman Joey Votto was asked about the future of fellow Reds All-Star Zack Cozart.  Votto couldn't help but quote the movie “Jerry Maguire.”  —  “Show me the money!”  Votto said, dramatically.
Discussion: Red Reporter
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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 …
Discussion: Federal Baseball
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:   Reds-Nationals at GABP to feature donkeys, REDzilla
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 …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers midseason grades: Justin Wilson best of bad bunch of relievers
Discussion: Bless You Boys
Rich Shook / UPI:
MLB: Toronot Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers aim to get into contention in second half
Discussion: Bless You Boys
Eric Karbaell / ESPN:
Top MLB DFS building blocks for Friday's slate  —  Our experts are here to provide the best hitters and pitchers for you to build your daily fantasy baseball lineups around on Friday.  —  Today's panel includes ESPN Fantasy's Eric Karabell, Tristan H. Cockcroft and Kyle Soppe.  —  Hitters to build around
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Kevin Kernan / New York Post:
Alderson and Harvey futures just a few questions facing Mets
Discussion: Purple Row
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:   For Mets, next two weeks critical on and off field as trade deadline approaches
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 …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
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Fox Sports:
Astros host Twins, set sail on second half (Jul 14, 2017)
Fox Sports:   Rangers, Royals begin second half with key series (Jul 14, 2017)
Associated Press:
Nationals place Joe Ross on DL with sprained elbow  —  CINCINNATI — The Washington Nationals put right-hander Joe Ross on the 10-day disabled list with a sprained elbow on Friday and revamped their bullpen for a series against the Reds.  —  Ross went 2-1 with a 2.36 ERA in four starts before the injury.
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Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Joe Ross will go to disabled list; Nats to call up relievers Trevor Gott, Austin Adams  —  The Nationals will add two new relievers to their troubled bullpen Friday in Cincinnati, though not quite in the way some hoped.  Right-handers Trevor Gott and Austin Adams will be promoted to the big leagues Friday …
Sam Henken / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Royals interested in rental pitcher, possibly Jaime Garcia  —  After a slow start, the Kansas City Royals have put themselves right back in the middle of the American League playoff picture.  With the trade deadline approaching, the Royals have a target in mind for the stretch run.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish and FanRag Sports
Scott Springer / Cincinnati.com:
MLB alumni help with clinic at Reds Urban Youth Academy  —  ROSELAWN - Though a stormy morning forced them inside, several young boys and girls were treated to an opportunity to learn basic baseball fundamentals in the Reds plush P&G Cincinnati MLB Urban Youth Academy July 13.
FriarWire:
Padres Roster Moves, 7/14  —  The Padres announced today that the following roster moves have been made:  — Placed OF Hunter Renfroe on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to 7/10, with a strained neck.  — Recalled OF Jabari Blash from Triple-A El Paso.  — Placed RHP Kirby Yates on the paternity leave list.
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and FanRag Sports
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Release Everth Cabrera  —  The White Sox have released veteran shortstop Everth Cabrera, according to Dan Hayes of CSN Chicago (via Twitter).  He had been playing with the team's Triple-A affiliate.  —  Cabrera, 30, had hoped to make a comeback with the Sox after sitting out the 2016 season.
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 …
Discussion: True Blue LA
 
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Discussion: FanRag Sports
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Henderson Alvarez To Sign With Long Island Ducks
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Release Francisco Rodriguez
Regina Garcia Cano / Associated Press:
Bogus flyer draws job seekers to Raiders' stadium meeting
Discussion: FanRag Sports and ProFootballTalk
Nicki Jhabvala / Denver Post:
Why haven't the Broncos re-signed John Elway yet? It's complicated.
Discussion: FanRag Sports and ProFootballTalk
Brett Bodner / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge defied NASA equations when he hit the roof of Marlins Park at Home Run Derby
Discussion: CBS New York, SI.com and Deadspin
 Earlier Picks: 
ESPN:
Orioles' Chris Davis expects to return Friday vs. Cubs
Discussion: Camden Chat
Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' next foe: Toronto Blue Jays in town to start second half of season
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
Mitchell Forde / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Leake to start off post-break rotation
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
Fox Sports:
Brewers face Phillies with hope of building NL Central lead (Jul 14, 2017)
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
ESPN:
Bartolo Colon allows 4 runs, K's 5 in start for Twins' Triple-A team
Discussion: Twinkie Town
 

 
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