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Pitching at premium before trade deadline; Who might move? — Teams always seek more pitching before the trade deadline. — Whether its aces, closers, back-of-the rotation starters or middle relievers, new arms are welcome in every clubhouse. — Of the 10 teams sitting in postseason spots …
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Cano powers Mariners to 4-2 win over White Sox (Jul 14, 2017) — CHICAGO (AP) Robinson Cano hit a three-run drive on his first swing since connecting for the winning homer in the All-Star Game, helping James Paxton and the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Friday night.
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox know ‘game goes on’ after Jose Quintana trade
White Sox know ‘game goes on’ after Jose Quintana trade
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Chicago Tribune
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Ecstatic Jose Quintana describes move to Cubs as ‘best trade for me’
Ecstatic Jose Quintana describes move to Cubs as ‘best trade for me’
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Chicago Tribune
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox reinstate Miguel Gonzalez, Tyler Saladino from DL
White Sox reinstate Miguel Gonzalez, Tyler Saladino from DL
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South Side Sox
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs see Jose Quintana trade as commitment from front office
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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Pinstripe Alley
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LEADING OFF: Bumgarner back from crash, All-Stars aplenty — A look at what's happening all around the majors: — BUM IS BACK — Giants ace Madison Bumgarner returns to the mound for the first time since a dirt bike accident led to a sprained AC joint in his pitching shoulder and bruised ribs.
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Pablo Sandoval went from a fun-loving figure to a pariah
Pablo Sandoval went from a fun-loving figure to a pariah
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Over the Monster
Kevin Santo / USA Today:
Bold second-half predictions for all 30 MLB teams
Bold second-half predictions for all 30 MLB teams
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Brew Crew Ball, Camden Chat and South Side Sox
Fox Sports:
Sanchez pitches 6 strong innings as Jays beat Tigers 7-2 (Jul 14, 2017) — DETROIT (AP) Aaron Sanchez pitched six strong innings for his first win of the season as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2 on Friday night. — Steve Pearce and Jose Bautista homered for the Blue Jays …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers lose stinker to Blue Jays in first game after All-Star break, 7-2 — Verlander good, but not good enough to leave enough cover for wobbly bullpen as Tigers fall 10 games below .500. — CONNECT — They came back from a four-day break with hopes, however ambitious …
Geoff Robinson / Detroit News:
Live blog: Tigers leave two men on base in 3rd
Live blog: Tigers leave two men on base in 3rd
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Bless You Boys and Bluebird Banter
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer not worried about trade rumors
Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer not worried about trade rumors
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers content to let club contend for wild card berth — KANSAS CITY, MO. — The Texas Rangers have been here before. Under .500 as the season's second half begins but somehow brimming with confidence. — General manager Jon Daniels, on the road with the team at Kaufman Stadium …
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Royals Review
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: Beltre, Napoli make sure second half starts happy — KANSAS CITY, MO. — The second half is off to a good start for the Texas Rangers. Good starting pitching. Excellent relief pitching. Great defense. And timely hitting. — All of it was on display Friday night in the Rangers' 5-3 win over the Royals.
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Adrian Beltre, Mike Napoli power Rangers over Royals — KANSAS CITY, MO. — Martin Perez matched his longest outing and Adrian Beltre and Mike Napoli provided the power as the Rangers opened the second half with a 5-3 win over the Royals Friday night. — How Rangers pitchers fared …
Associated Press:
Bryce Harper homers twice, Nationals beat Reds 5-0 — CINCINNATI (AP) — Gio Gonzalez pitched four-hit ball into the ninth inning, and Bryce Harper extended his mid-July tear with a pair of homers on Friday night, leading the Washington Nationals to a 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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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.
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MLB Daily Dish and FanRag Sports
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Charles Odum / Associated Press:
Freeman, Braves rally in 8th to beat Diamondbacks 4-3 — ATLANTA (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks had their comeback mojo working. — The Braves had Freddie Freeman, who has been as productive as ever since missing 44 games with a fractured wrist. — Freeman homered and had the decisive …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Talking Chop
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
R.A. Dickey continues strong work in win over Diamondbacks — It's become clear that R.A. Dickey was onto something following a rough start against the Nationals on June 13. — After allowing eight runs - including three home runs - in five innings of work, Dickey said he was “close to turning the page.”
Associated Press:
Gray, A's bullpen combine to shut out Indians 5-0 — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — With his phone buzzing nonstop after rumors circulated that he'd been scratched from his scheduled start, Athletics pitcher Sonny Gray did the only thing he could to shut out the noise: He stashed the device away.
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Nick Ostiller / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Sonny Gray drawing interest from Yankees?
Rumor Central: Sonny Gray drawing interest from Yankees?
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Athletics Nation and The Comeback
Dennis Lin / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Brad Hand continuing to draw interest, but no deal imminent — Early last June, the Padres made the opening move of the 2016 trade season, shipping James Shields to the White Sox in a pre-draft exchange. It wound up being the first of six deals before the non-waiver deadline …
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Gaslamp Ball
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Padres Roster Moves, 7/14
Padres Roster Moves, 7/14
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, FanRag Sports and Gaslamp Ball
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Sandy Alderson doesn't see Mets calling up Tim Tebow this season — It's not Tim Tebow's time. — When asked Friday if there's any chance the Mets promote Tebow to the majors in September when rosters expand, Alderson said the idea “never crossed my mind until about 10 days ago when somebody said it was likely to happen.”
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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.
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Red Reporter
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Mesoraco on shoulder injury: “This is nothing”
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox prospect Zack Burdi suffers UCL tear; likely to undergo Tommy John surgery — White Sox manager Rick Renteria discusses pitcher Zack Burdi's development in spring training on Feb. 21, 2017, at Camelback Ranch. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Michael Pineda Has Torn UCL; Tommy John Surgery Recommended
Michael Pineda Has Torn UCL; Tommy John Surgery Recommended
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ESPN, FanSided, Athletics Nation, Call to the Pen, FanRag Sports, DRaysBay and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Tampa Bay Times:
How the ‘Big A’ helped inspire Jake Faria's big league dream, and first kiss — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jake Faria had never been on the field at Angel Stadium before Friday's game, and the Rays rookie right-hander could not have felt more at home. — The “Big A” has a big place in Faria's life.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, DRaysBay and Halos Heaven
CBS Baltimore:
Russell's 9th-Inning Homer Lifts Cubs Past Orioles 9-8 — BALTIMORE (AP) — Addison Russell hit a go-ahead solo home run in the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-8 after squandering an eight-run lead on Friday night. — Mark Trumbo tied the game 8-8 …
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Camden Chat