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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rays Discussing Justin Wilson, Tony Watson — 11:44am: Rosenthal tweets that Tampa Bay is also discussing Pirates lefty Tony Watson. The 32-year-old Watson is earning a bit more than twice Wilson's salary ($5.6MM) and is a free agent at season's end. He's also having a down year …
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish, Bucs Dugout and Pirates Breakdown
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Fox Sports:
Tigers, Royals open four-game series (Jul 17, 2017)
Tigers, Royals open four-game series (Jul 17, 2017)
Discussion:
Royals Review and Bless You Boys
Detroit News:
Mensching: Tigers must keep Fulmer, try to deal JV
Mensching: Tigers must keep Fulmer, try to deal JV
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish, Bless You Boys, MLive.com and MLB Trade Rumors
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Why lefty closer Justin Wilson is Detroit Tigers' biggest trade bait
Why lefty closer Justin Wilson is Detroit Tigers' biggest trade bait
Discussion:
Bless You Boys
Fox Sports:
Red Sox manager Farrell says protest denied on play vs Yanks — BOSTON (AP) Red Sox manager John Farrell says Major League Baseball has denied Boston's protest over a bizarre play on the bases last weekend involving Matt Holliday of the New York Yankees. — Farrell said he wasn't surprised …
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UPI:
Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez activated from DL in advance of start — The Boston Red Sox activated left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez from the 10-day disabled list ahead of his start Monday night against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. — Rodriguez, 24, returned from his injury rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket.
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Rodriguez's return restores Red Sox rotation to full strength
Rodriguez's return restores Red Sox rotation to full strength
Discussion:
Over the Monster
Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
Several names emerge in Red Sox' quest for third baseman
Several names emerge in Red Sox' quest for third baseman
Discussion:
Sporting News, Metro, Amazin' Avenue, MLB Daily Dish and MLB Trade Rumors
Kevin Santo / USA Today:
The Dodgers' historic hot streak: How their 29-4 run came together — Los Angeles has a lot to smile about. The Dodgers are not just the hottest team in baseball but on a breakneck pace that could put the 2017 club among the greatest in their rich franchise history.
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Associated Press
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Associated Press:
A 125-win pace? Dodgers believe surge is sustainable — MIAMI (AP) — Clayton Kershaw's notion that the past five extraordinary weeks are the new norm for the Los Angeles Dodgers seems to be taking hold. — Going into the All-Star break, Kershaw suggested the Dodgers' surge might not be a surge at all, but a sustainable pace.
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Mets should let a Jacob deGrom trade offer blow them away — MORE FROM: … You own a house. You love the house. It is the keeper, the one you bought with the plan to raise a family there. — But you also paid attention in Economics 101 the day the professor mentioned that when supply is low and demand is high, prices soar.
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish
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Mark SimonESPN / ESPN:
Noah Syndergaard, Matt Harvey look ‘free and easy’ as they begin throwing programs — FLUSHING, N.Y. — Day one, a significant day in the life of any baseball player rehabilitating from a notable injury, went without any hitches for two of the New York Mets' prized arms, Noah Syndergaard and Matt Harvey.
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue and FanRag Sports
Alex Butler / UPI:
Cincinnati Reds OF Billy Hamilton helps man propose to girlfriend … Baseball's stolen base leader Billy Hamilton helped a couple get engaged this weekend in Cincinnati by presenting the ring at an autograph session. — The Cincinnati Reds' centerfielder was taking part in a meet-and-greet Saturday …
Discussion:
Federal Baseball and Red Reporter
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ESPN:
Nats' Ryan Zimmerman hits homer No. 235 to top franchise list — Ryan Zimmerman went deep in the first inning Monday against the Cincinnati Reds to become the Washington Nationals' franchise home run leader with his 235th. — Zimmerman, 32, took Scott Feldman deep to left-center field …
Discussion:
FanRag Sports and Forbes
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Joe Kay / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Zimmerman sets franchise HR record, Nationals beat Reds 6-1
Zimmerman sets franchise HR record, Nationals beat Reds 6-1
Discussion:
Federal Baseball and Washington Post
Jorge Castillo / Washington Post:
The Nationals made a trade to improve their bullpen. But who will close?
The Nationals made a trade to improve their bullpen. But who will close?
Discussion:
Athletics Nation, Beyond the Box Score and Call to the Pen
ESPN:
Olney: Players who will be traded before the deadline — Justin Verlander has been mentioned in trade talks, and it's possible that market moons and stars will align and the future Hall of Famer switches teams. But any Verlander deal would be incredibly complicated for the Tigers to pull off …
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Let's Go Tribe
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Sarah Trotto / UPI:
Seattle Mariners complete sweep of Chicago White Sox with 10-inning win — CHICAGO — The Seattle Mariners have started the second half of the season on a roll. Now they'll see where they'll go. — Nelson Cruz homered in the 10th inning and the Mariners held off the Chicago White Sox 7-6 …
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes and Lookout Landing
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Associated Press:
Braves activate Sean Rodriguez, Danny Santana from DL — ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have activated utility players Sean Rodriguez and Danny Santana from the disabled list. — Right-hander Jason Hursh and infielder Jace Peterson were optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jon Lester aims to rekindle success vs. Braves — Cubs catcher Willson Contreras says “I think we are back” after the team swept the Orioles with an 8-0 win on Sunday, July 16, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Jon Lester will take the mound Monday night …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Sierra goes for 10 straight against Mets — NEW YORK • Magneuris Sierra, whose record nine-game hitting streak at the start of his Cardinals career has lasted since early May, is back in the lineup Monday night as the Cardinals play the first of four games here against the Mets.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Lucas Harrell For Assignment — The Blue Jays announced that they've recalled right-hander Dominic Leone from Triple-A Buffalo and designated fellow righty Lucas Harrell for assignment in order to clear a spot on the roster. — Signed to a minor league pact this offseason …
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Ability to play shortstop would keep Robinson with Rangers — BALTIMORE — The return of right-hander Keone Kela from the disabled list will put the Texas Rangers in a tight spot when deciding which players needs to be taken off the active roster to make space for him.
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' Diekman inching closer to first bullpen session — BALTIMORE — The three abdominal surgeries since January aren't what's driving Jake Diekman mad. — It's the wait for his first bullpen session since undergoing three abdominal surgeries for ulcerative colitis …
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals demote Jorge Soler to Omaha, recall Billy Burns to fill roster spot — Jorge Soler's turbulent first season with the Royals has continued with another demotion to the minor leagues. — The Royals sent Soler, a 25-year-old outfielder, back to Class AAA Omaha on Monday afternoon …
Discussion:
Royals Review
David Murphy / Philly.com:
Amid maddening inconsistency, Herrera's flashes for Phillies can't be ignored | David Murphy — One thing I have come to suspect about sports is that the difference between the good and the great has little to do with physical talent. — Like any such claim, the validity of this one depends …
ESPN:
Phils activate Cesar Hernandez, put Aaron Altherr on DL — The Philadelphia Phillies activated second baseman Cesar Hernandez from the disabled list on Tuesday and placed outfielder Aaron Altherr on the 10-day DL with a strained right hamstring. — Hernandez last played on June 9 …
Discussion:
The Good Phight
Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: A's not looking to deal Blake Treinen? — The Oakland Athletics are not looking to flip Blake Treinen after acquiring the veteran reliever in Sunday's deal with the Washington Nationals. — A's executive vice president Billy Beane told Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle …
Discussion:
San Francisco Chronicle and Fish Stripes