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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 …
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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Sandoval-Giants reunion not out of the question
Sandoval-Giants reunion not out of the question
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Gethin Coolbaugh / UPI:
MLB: Chris Sale, Luis Severino square off as Boston Red Sox continue series vs. New York Yankees
Anthony Gulizia / ESPN:
Chris Sale over Pedro Martinez? Lefty has been so good, even Petey's impressed
Gethin Coolbaugh / UPI:
Boston Red Sox clip New York Yankees with 2 runs in 9th
Boston Red Sox clip New York Yankees with 2 runs in 9th
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Cincinnati Reds opening ballpark to donkeys, need help naming Zack Cozart's … Three donkeys will be at the Cincinnati Reds' game Saturday against the Washington Nationals at Great American Ball Park. — The donkeys are part of a long-running wager between Reds All-Stars Zack Cozart and Joey Votto.
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
How does trade for international slot compensation help Rangers? — KANSAS CITY, MO. — Could the Rangers being angling to sign another Japanese super star? The club announced a curious trade Saturday afternoon that sent minor league infielder Yeyson Yrizarri to the Chicago White Sox …
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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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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Joe Ross To Have Tommy John Surgery — Nationals starter Joe Ross will have Tommy John surgery on Wednesday in Texas, Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post tweets. The Nats pulled Ross from his most recent start, then placed him on the DL with what the team first described as triceps discomfort and then as an elbow sprain.
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Nationals lose starter Joe Ross, who is slated to have Tommy John surgery — Washington Nationals right-hander Joe Ross will have Tommy John surgery, manager Dusty Baker announced Saturday. — Baker said the procedure will take place on Wednesday in Texas. — The Nationals placed Ross on the 10-day disabled list on Friday.
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
What was said in Tigers' team meeting? ‘None of your damn business’ — The Detroit Tigers held a team meeting at 3 p.m. this afternoon, then declined to give any details about what was discussed. — Reporters were notified the clubhouse would be closed for the meeting.
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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.
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Yankees at a loss to figure out what's wrong with Aroldis Chapman — BOSTON - What's wrong with Aroldis Chapman? — That was the $86 million question engulfing the Yankees after the former All-Star closer's latest meltdown led to a crushing 5-4 giveaway loss to the Red Sox on Friday night at Fenway Park.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees activate Starlin Castro from DL, option Tyler Wade back to Triple-A — BOSTON - The Yankees are getting one of their walking wounded back in time for Saturday's game against the Red Sox. — Starlin Castro has been activated from the disabled list Saturday afternoon as the Bombers try …
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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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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Interested In J.D. Martinez
Diamondbacks Interested In J.D. Martinez
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox shake up lineup Saturday vs. Mariners — Chicago Tribune — Losers of five of six and 13 of 20, the White Sox will shake up their lineup for Saturday's game (6:10 p.m., WGN-9) against the Mariners. The White Sox (38-50) are a season-high 12 games under .500.
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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 …
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NBCS Bay Area, Sporting News and MLB Trade Rumors
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.
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Sam Henken / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Mets planning to sell, barring sudden improvement — New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson is being realistic about the team going into the trade deadline. — Alderson says the Mets will plan to sell going into the deadline unless the team performs “exceedingly well,” according to Newsday's Marc Carig.
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Zach Braziller / New York Post:
What Mets hitting pause means for Jacob deGrom's future
What Mets hitting pause means for Jacob deGrom's future
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Sporting News
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 …
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Sign Jeanmar Gomez — The Brewers have announced that they've signed righty reliever Jeanmar Gomez, presumably to a minor-league deal. (They also announced that they've signed righty and former Rockies farmhand Alec Kenilvort and released righty Stephen Kohlscheen.) Gomez is a client of Magnus Sports.
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Brew Crew Ball and MLB Daily Dish
Alex Butler / UPI:
Pittsburgh Pirates fan throws home run ball into river … A Pittsburgh Pirates fan took out his frustration by throwing a home run ball into the Allegheny River Friday at PNC Park. — The Pirates have won six of its last seven games now, after beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 Friday in the home contest.
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
Feeling rested and healthy, Yoenis Cespedes ready to spark the Mets with bat and legs — Yoenis Cespedes dropped his bat head to a 1-2 slider in the third inning of the Mets' 14-2 win over the Rockies Friday night and connected on a soft, looping liner down the right-field line.
Alex Pavlovic / NBCS Bay Area:
Report: Astros ‘doing background work’ on Giants starter for possible trade — With Johnny Cueto's status uncertain as the trade deadline approaches, it appears teams are turning their attention to another Giants starter. — The AL-leading Astros are “doing background work” on Jeff Samardzija, according to Fox Sports' Jon Morosi.
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Trying To Acquire Ryan Madson, Sean Doolittle — As they look to improve their beleaguered bullpen, the Nationals are attempting to acquire both Ryan Madson and Sean Doolittle from the Athletics, reports Ken Rosenthal of MLB Network (Twitter links).
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Three up, three down | Talk of Brad Hand as a Dodger; Giants are beyond help — Padres reliever Brad Hand has a 2.30 earned-run average in 42 appearances over 47 innings this season. (Lynne Sladky / Associated Press) — A look at what's trending in Major League Baseball this week: — THREE UP