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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.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Anthony Gulizia / ESPN:
Chris Sale over Pedro Martinez? Lefty has been so good, even Petey's impressed — In 1997, the Boston Red Sox traded Carl Pavano and Tony Armas Jr. to the Montreal Expos for Pedro Martinez. — The franchise-altering deal was a lopsided win for Boston. In seven seasons …
Fox Sports:
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 …
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
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Pablo Sandoval went from a fun-loving figure to a pariah — Even as the San Francisco Giants were celebrating their third World Series championship of the decade in a champagne-soaked clubhouse in 2014, outfielder Gregor Blanco talked about his attempts to convince teammate Pablo Sandoval that the grass wasn't greener elsewhere.
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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:
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.
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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
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs see Jose Quintana trade as commitment from front office
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 and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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
Nick Ostiller / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Sonny Gray drawing interest from Yankees? — The New York Yankees suffered a big blow to their starting rotation Friday with the news that Michael Pineda will likely need Tommy John surgery to repair a tear to the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow …
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Athletics Nation and The Comeback
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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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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 and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction: Beltre, Napoli make sure second half starts happy
Rangers Reaction: Beltre, Napoli make sure second half starts happy
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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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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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FriarWire:
Padres Roster Moves, 7/14
Padres Roster Moves, 7/14
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Gaslamp Ball and FanRag Sports
Associated Press:
DeGrom wins 6th straight start, Mets rout Rockies 14-2 — NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob deGrom came out dealing once again, striking out 11 and winning his sixth straight start as the New York Mets began what could be a last-chance homestand by routing the Colorado Rockies 14-2 Friday night.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Alec McChesney / Kansas City Star:
Entering second half, Moustakas believes Royals belong in the postseason — On Friday night, the Kansas City Royals (44-43) returned from the All-Star break to host the Texas Rangers (43-45), and after a slow start, Kansas City has turned its season around, sitting just three games …
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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”
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
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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DRaysBay and Halos Heaven