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Diamondbacks in a rough stretch entering series vs. Reds (Jul 18, 2017) — CINCINNATI — Through 92 games, the Arizona Diamondbacks are off to one of their best starts in franchise history. But the season has taken a turn for the worse in recent weeks with losses in 11 of the past 14 games …
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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 …
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ESPN:
Nats' Ryan Zimmerman hits homer No. 235 to top franchise list
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FanRag Sports and Forbes
Joe Kay / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Zimmerman sets franchise HR record, Nationals beat Reds 6-1
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Federal Baseball and Washington Post
Jorge Castillo / Washington Post:
The Nationals made a trade to improve their bullpen. But who will close?
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Beyond the Box Score and Athletics Nation
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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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
USA TODAY prediction: Todd Frazier to Red Sox — Former Reds third baseman Todd Frazier changes hose, going from the Chicago White Sox to the Boston Red Sox among MLB trade deadline predictions by USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale. — From Nightengale:
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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.
Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
Several names emerge in Red Sox' quest for third baseman
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Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Rodriguez's return restores Red Sox rotation to full strength
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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 …
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Detroit News:
Mensching: Tigers must keep Fulmer, try to deal JV
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Fox Sports:
Tigers, Royals open four-game series (Jul 17, 2017)
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Why lefty closer Justin Wilson is Detroit Tigers' biggest trade bait
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Bless You Boys
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Bob Nightengale / Tallahassee Democrat:
MLB trade deadline: Likely destinations for all the top stars on the block
Ryan Fagan / Sporting News:
MLB trade rumors: Sonny Gray could help these contenders if A's make a deal
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Talking Chop
Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Cesar Hernandez returns to Phillies with something to prove — MIAMI — For 37 days, the Phillies patched Cesar Hernandez's spot with a veteran outfielder and two utility men. The fervor for another second baseman, Scott Kingery, intensified. It's not that Hernandez is a forgotten man …
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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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Yankees' Greg Bird to have foot surgery; season likely over — MINNEAPOLIS — New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird's season is likely over because he will need surgery to remove a bone in his foot. — After missing all of 2016 following shoulder surgery, Bird has played in only 19 games this season, batting only .100.
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.
Paul Sporer / ESPN:
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday — It's a pitching-light Tuesday in terms of streamable options, but it also doesn't set up for a huge scoring night, either. It's one of those in-between days. A lot of mid-level pitchers and some will rise while others will crumble …
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox prospect Reynaldo Lopez making case for a call-up — White Sox pitching prospect Reynaldo Lopez hasn't allowed more than two runs in any of his last four starts at Triple-A Charlotte since June 29 and has pitched at least six innings in each of them. — Chicago Tribune
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.
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 …
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