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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.
Discussion: Associated Press and CBS Miami
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Bob Nightengale / Tallahassee Democrat:
MLB trade deadline: Likely destinations for all the top stars on the block  —  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
Discussion: SBNation.com
Associated Press:
A 125-win pace? Dodgers believe surge is sustainable
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:   Miguel Gonzalez eager to return to White Sox rotation after injury
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:   USA TODAY prediction: Todd Frazier to Red Sox
Ryan Fagan / Sporting News:
MLB trade rumors: Sonny Gray could help these contenders if A's make a deal
Discussion: Talking Chop
Todd Karpovich / UPI:
Seth Smith's homer lifts Baltimore Orioles to win over Texas Rangers  —  BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles are desperately trying to salvage their season.  —  They finally got a boost of confidence against the Texas Rangers, who are also fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers Reaction, rotation on same page: Where's the offense?  —  BALTIMORE  —  The sweatiest press box in baseball is at Camden Yards, where the view is great but there are no windows and no way to keep out the humidity and summertime temperatures.  —  That's fine.
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Gallo's return can't spark Rangers in 3-1 loss
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Ability to play shortstop would keep Robinson with Rangers
Fox Sports:
Cardinals grind out a 6-3 win over Mets  —  NEW YORK — Paul DeJong homered against the New York Mets for the fourth straight game and Adam Wainwright hit an RBI double while winning his fourth consecutive start, sending the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-3 victory Monday night.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
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Jerry Beach / UPI:
Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals relievers hold off New York Mets  —  NEW YORK — As a rookie closer in 2006, Adam Wainwright utilized the advice he gleaned from veteran teammates to end the New York Mets' World Series hopes.  —  Eleven years later, Wainwright is on the back end …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Sierra goes for 10 straight against Mets
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers win third in a row with 10-2 win in series opener in Kansas City  —  Zimmermann very good over 6 2/3 innings, backed up by Castellanos, Mahtook homers.  —  CONNECT  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Don't tell the Detroit Tigers their season is over.  —  Though all signs point to the team trading …
Discussion: Bless You Boys and Royals Review
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Even J.D. Martinez's mom asked if Tigers traded him, but they didn't (yet)  —  It was a tight lower back that made Martinez take a seat, not a trade out of town  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. - J.D. Martinez was taken out of the game in the sixth inning of Monday's win over the Royals …
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:   J.D. Martinez still a Tiger, left game due to lower back tightness
Alex Tekip / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Athletics scout watched Yankees' minor league game?  —  A trade between the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics could be a potential possibility as the July 31 trade deadline nears.  —  Citing sources, Fox Sports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports that a top scout of the Athletics …
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees' Michael Pineda will undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Post Sports Desk / New York Post:   Another Greg Bird lost year is likely done
ESPN:   Yankees' Greg Bird to have foot surgery; season likely over
Joe Kay / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Zimmerman sets franchise HR record, Nationals beat Reds 6-1 … CINCINNATI (AP) — The NL East leaders opened the second half of the season with a franchise record, a series sweep and a significant upgrade — exactly how the Nationals wanted to keep their momentum going.
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Fox Sports:   Diamondbacks in a rough stretch entering series vs. Reds (Jul 18, 2017)
Jeff Wallner / UPI:   Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper help Washington Nationals complete sweep of Cincinnati Reds
ESPN:
Nats' Ryan Zimmerman hits homer No. 235 to top franchise list
Discussion: FanRag Sports and Forbes
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 …
Discussion: The Good Phight
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UPI:   MLB: Philadelphia Phillies 2B Cesar Hernandez returns, OF Aaron Altherr goes on DL
ESPN:
Phils activate Cesar Hernandez, put Aaron Altherr on DL
Discussion: The Good Phight
Associated Press:
Stanton 2 HRs, Gordon hit in 10th sends Miami over Phils 6-5  —  MIAMI (AP) — After a couple of homers from All-Star Giancarlo Stanton kept the Marlins in the game Monday night, Miami was unable to score with the bases loaded in the ninth inning.  —  The Marlins loaded the bases again in the 10th …
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Matt Gelb / Philly.com:   Phillies fall to Marlins in 10 innings
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves' 9th-inning rally falls short against Cubs  —  The Braves did what they have been adept at doing, but their ninth-inning rally against one of baseball's top closers fell just short Monday night in a 4-3 loss to the Cubs that had plenty of hearts beating excitedly in a sellout crowd at SunTrust Park.
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Associated Press:
Jon Lester's bounce back performance lands Cubs fourth straight win  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Jon Lester bounced back from the shortest start of his career by allowing only one run in seven innings and Chicago stopped Atlanta's ninth-inning comeback to give the Cubs a 4-3 win over the Braves on Monday night.
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
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
Associated Press:
Houston All-Star Carlos Correa leaves game with thumb injury  —  HOUSTON (AP) — All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa has left a game against the Seattle Mariners with a jammed left thumb.  —  Correa was pulled Monday after swinging and missing at a pitch in the fourth inning.
Fox Sports:
Blackmon, Marquez propel Rockies to 9-6 win over Padres (Jul 17, 2017)  —  DENVER (AP) Charlie Blackmon 's fourth leadoff homer of the season hit the facing of the third deck, hard-throwing rookie German Marquez tied a career high with nine strikeouts and the scuffling Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 9-6 on Monday night.
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
John Lackey returns for Cubs, not about to make second-half predictions  —  Photos of Cubs pitcher John Lackey.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  John Lackey insists his right foot won't limit him when he takes the mound for the Cubs on Tuesday night for the first time since July 5.
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
Ed Barkowitz / Philly.com:
Minor-League report: IronPigs rally, J.P. Crawford homers  —  Monday's Phillies Minor Leagues roundup:  —  INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA)  —  Lehigh Valley 8, Gwinnett 4: The Iron Pigs (58-37) put up a five-spot in the ninth to rally for another win.  —  3B Pedro Florimon had a two-run single to highlight the ninth.
 
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Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers start long road trip on a rough note
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar exits game after getting hit in the wrist
Josh Tolentino / Kansas City Star:
Travis Wood, who hasn't pitched since July 2, will start for Royals on Tuesday
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs insist minor-league cupboard isn't bare after Jose Quintana trade
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Clint Frazier batting second for Yankees in opener vs. Twins
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Paul Sporer / ESPN:
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox prospect Reynaldo Lopez making case for a call-up
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' Diekman inching closer to first bullpen session
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
Braves activate Sean Rodriguez, Danny Santana from DL
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate Lucas Harrell For Assignment
Discussion: Bluebird Banter
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals demote Jorge Soler to Omaha, recall Billy Burns to fill roster spot
Discussion: Royals Review
 

 
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