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11:15 PM ET, July 15, 2017

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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pablo Sandoval Interested In Reunion With Giants  —  There's at least some possibility the Red Sox' recent decision to designate Pablo Sandoval for assignment could result in the veteran heading back to San Francisco, FanRag's Jon Heyman writes.  Sources close to Sandoval indicate …
Discussion: Mercury News
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Gethin Coolbaugh / UPI:
MLB: Chris Sale, Luis Severino square off as Boston Red Sox continue series vs. New York Yankees
Discussion: Over the Monster
Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Sandoval-Giants reunion not out of the question
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:   Yankees-Red Sox game under protest after crazy play in the 11th inning
Fox Sports:
Nationals pitcher Joe Ross to have Tommy John surgery  —  CINCINNATI (AP) Washington right-hander Joe Ross will have Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the season.  —  Dr. Keith Meister will operate on Wednesday in Texas, according to Washington manager Dusty Baker.
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UPI:   MLB notebook: Washington Nationals' Joe Ross facing Tommy John surgery
UPI:   MLB: Boston Red Sox place Joe Kelly on DL
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Joe Ross To Have Tommy John Surgery
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
ESPN:
Nationals lose starter Joe Ross, who is slated to have Tommy John surgery
Discussion: Associated Press
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals waste gem from Duffy, lose 12th straight to the Rangers  —  Among the unwritten rules of baseball, tradition dictates that the starting pitcher controls the pregame music that emanates from the clubhouse stereo system.  Every fifth day, Danny Duffy takes this assignment more serious than most.
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Shin-Soo Choo's bloop single in 9th enough to push Rangers past Royals  —  KANSAS CITY, MO.  —  Who was going to flinch first?  The Texas Rangers' Cole Hamels and the Kansas City Royals' Danny Duffy squared off in a duel of left-handers Saturday night at Kaufman Stadium.
Fox Sports:
Lynn shuts down Pirates as Cardinals cruise 4-0 (Jul 15, 2017)  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) Lance Lynn worked 6 1/3 innings and added a rare run-scoring double at the plate as the St. Louis Cardinals cooled off the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Saturday night.  —  Lynn (8-6) allowed eight hits and struck …
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Alex Butler / UPI:   Pittsburgh Pirates fan throws home run ball into river
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Mets' offense explosion continues, beat Rockies 9-3  —  As the Mets prepared for the start of their second half Friday afternoon, Sandy Alderson sat in front of a room full of reporters and said his team would have to play “exceedingly well” for him to not sell at the trade deadline.
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Mike Fitzpatrick / The Charlotte Observer:
Rockies RHP Chatwood leaves with injury in wild 1st inning
Associated Press:
Giants placed Johnny Cueto on DL, making room for Madison Bumgarner  —  With the all-star break in the rearview mirror, it's time for second half of the MLB season to get underway.  Here are the story lines that will shape the rest of the season.  USA TODAY Sports  —  CONNECT
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ESPN:   Giants put Johnny Cueto on DL to make room for Madison Bumgarner's return
Fox Sports:
Puig confronts Marlins pitcher after nearly being hit  —  MIAMI (AP) An angry Yasiel Puig took several steps toward the mound after he was nearly hit by a pitch from Jose Urena in the first inning of Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins.  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder hit …
Discussion: True Blue LA
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Fulmer throws gem as Tigers romp Blue Jays, 11-1, after team meeting  —  Fulmer allows just three baserunners over eight innings; J.D. homers, drives in five; Miggy, Castellanos also homer  —  Whatever was said - and the Detroit Tigers weren't saying - it worked.
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:   What was said in Tigers' team meeting? ‘None of your damn business’
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Acquire Yeyson Yrizarri From Rangers For International Bonus Slot  —  The Rangers have announced that they've traded minor-league infielder Yeyson Yrizarri to the White Sox for an international bonus slot.  The move gives the Rangers additional flexibility to sign international amateur talent.
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   How does trade for international slot compensation help Rangers?
Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Quintana debuts for Cubs, Yanks-Bosox play late  —  A look at what's happening all around the majors Sunday:  —  ___  —  RIGHT ON Q  —  Jose Quintana makes his debut for the Chicago Cubs when he starts at Baltimore.  Trying to make a playoff push, the World Series champions acquired …
Michael Tsai / Honolulu Star-Advertiser:
Mom and son among fatalities in high-rise condo blaze  —  A woman and her adult son were among three people confirmed killed in a five-alarm fire at the Marco Polo high-rise condominium on Kapiolani Boulevard on Friday.  —  All three deaths occurred on the 26th floor, where the fire …
Discussion: Associated Press
ESPN:
Yankees' Starlin Castro returns from hamstring injury  —  The New York Yankees activated All-Star second baseman Starlin Castro from the 10-day disabled list before Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox.  —  Castro has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since June 26.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:   Yankees activate Starlin Castro from DL, option Tyler Wade back to Triple-A
Associated Press:
Royals pitcher Karns to have rib removed, out for season  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Royals right-hander Nate Karns hopes that by losing a rib he will gain some relief.  —  The 29-year-old pitcher will miss the rest of the season to have a rib removed Wednesday in a procedure designed to take pressure off the nerve in his forearm.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jon Lester likes stability Jose Quintana adds to rotation now and in future  —  Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester on the team's trade for Jose Quintana.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Cubs left-hander Jon Lester is signed through 2020, but he admitted Saturday …
Alex Butler / UPI:
Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, three others interested in RHP Sonny Gray  —  Oakland Athletics pitcher Sonny Gray has been linked to the Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians and two more teams in trade talks.  —  Last week, Athletics general manager Billy Beane told Peter Gammons …
Detroit Free Press:
Reports: Ex-Tigers closer Francisco Rodriguez released by Nationals  —  It would appear the professional baseball career of Francisco Rodriguez is over.  —  Released by the Detroit Tigers late last month, he was picked up by the Washington Nationals as a chance to help their bullpen and resurrect his career.
Sam Henken / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Diamondbacks interested in J.D. Martinez  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks will likely look to add a bat before the July 31 trade deadline, and one target has already emerged.  —  MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports that the Diamondbacks have shown interest in Detroit Tigers outfielder J.D. Martinez …
 
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Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Feeling rested and healthy, Yoenis Cespedes ready to spark the Mets with bat and legs
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Astros call up reliever Reymin Guduan from AAA
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Cincinnati Reds opening ballpark to donkeys, need help naming Zack Cozart's
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Sign Jeanmar Gomez
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