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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Acquire J.D. Martinez — The Diamondbacks have made a massive move to upgrade their offense, acquiring outfielder J.D. Martinez from the Tigers in exchange for infield prospects Dawel Lugo, Sergio Alcantara and Jose King. Both teams have announced the deal.
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USA Today:
Diamondbacks acquire J.D. Martinez from Tigers - and assemble powerful lineup — The biggest power bat on baseball's trade market moved in a hurry Tuesday when the Detroit Tigers shipped outfielder J.D. Martinez to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for three prospects.
Arizona Republic:
Lovullo: Delgado has flexor tendon strain — Reliever Randall Delgado has a strained flexor tendon in his right arm, manager Torey Lovullo said, adding that his versatile right-hander will not play catch for between 10 days and two weeks. — Lovullo wouldn't offer much more in terms …
Fox Sports:
Diamondbacks acquire All-Star OF JD Martinez from Tigers — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired star outfielder J.D. Martinez from the Detroit Tigers for a package of prospects, hoping to solidify a trouble spot while making a run toward the playoffs.
Alex Tekip / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Yankees, Red Sox both pursuing David Robertson? — Baseball's biggest rivals could once again face off as the trade deadline nears. — The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are both after Chicago White Sox closer David Robertson, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
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Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Rangers, A's pursuing Chris Carter?
Rumor Central: Rangers, A's pursuing Chris Carter?
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Dallas Morning News
Isaac Chipps / ESPN:
Rumor Central: David Phelps drawing interest from multiple teams
Rumor Central: David Phelps drawing interest from multiple teams
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Tallahassee Democrat and Brew Crew Ball
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Why the Yankees and Red Sox should fear resurgent Tampa Bay Rays
Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Brewers, Rays, Yankees in mix for Pat Neshek?
Rumor Central: Brewers, Rays, Yankees in mix for Pat Neshek?
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CBS Philly and Pinstripe Alley
Alex Butler / UPI:
Toronto Blue Jays' Josh Donaldson hits umpire with bat on backswing … A frightening sound could be heard throughout the ballpark Monday when Josh Donaldson let go of his bat and it hit the home plate umpire in the head. — The Toronto Blue Jays third baseman was at the dish in the top …
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Possible trade bait Happ starts for Jays vs. Red Sox (Jul 18, 2017)
Possible trade bait Happ starts for Jays vs. Red Sox (Jul 18, 2017)
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Minor League Ball and Over the Monster
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
Red Sox bare their biggest flaws in loss to Blue Jays
Red Sox bare their biggest flaws in loss to Blue Jays
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Over the Monster
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wacha pitches in during three-run Cards rally in second — NEW YORK • Cardinals starter Michael Wacha knocked in a run for the first time since his initial start of the season in April. And the Cardinals added to it as they ran their lead to 4- in the second inning Tuesday night …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards take 1-0 lead in first — NEW YORK • Before the Cardinals took on the New York Mets Tuesday night, manager Mike Matheny opined, “I think we're playing as good right now as we've played all season.” — The Cardinals then took a 1-0 lead over the Mets on a sacrifice fly by Jedd Gyorko, scoring Matt Carpenter.
Cincinnati.com:
Scott Feldman is the latest Reds starter to head to DL — If Scott Feldman goes on the disabled list, he will be the last of the Reds' Opening Day rotation to spend time on the DL after just 92 games of the season. — Feldman, 34, started for the Reds on Opening Day and was the only Reds starter …
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Isaac Chipps / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Marlins keeping starting outfield intact? — There is some good news in Miami: For the moment, it looks like Giancarlo Stanton & Co. in the outfield are staying put. — According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Miami Marlins are “not listening to any trade proposals for their starting outfield right now.”
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Marlins' Sale And Deadline Plans
Latest On Marlins' Sale And Deadline Plans
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miamiherald and Sun-Sentinel
Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Will the Nationals try to add a starting pitcher? — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Starting pitching is the foundation of the Washington Nationals, and has been for half a decade. Starting pitching is the given, the priority in the draft, the one market they always seem to browse each offseason.
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Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:
Could Mike Trout and Bryce Harper become baseball's all-time greatest superstar duo? — Mike Trout is back just in the nick of time. The Angels superstar, who missed six agonizing weeks with a torn ligament in his left thumb, returned to action Friday, getting five hits and a walk during L.A.'s weekend series against Tampa Bay.
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UPI:
New York Yankees injured 1B Greg Bird: ‘My season is not over’ — New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird insisted on Tuesday that he wishes to play again this season despite undergoing ankle surgery. — Bird released a statement shortly after the surgery and one day removed …
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Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Yankees' Greg Bird: ‘My season is not over’ after undergoing ankle surgery
Yankees' Greg Bird: ‘My season is not over’ after undergoing ankle surgery
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FanRag Sports
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Past the ‘disbelief’ of Cubs trade, Dylan Cease ready to grow in White Sox system — Dylan Cease pitches during a game with the South Bend Cubs on July 6, 2017. — Chicago Tribune — Dylan Cease said he was in a state of “disbelief” for a bit after learning the Cubs traded him and three …
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Chicago Tribune
Associated Press:
Astros put Correa on 10-day DL with thumb injury — HOUSTON (AP) — All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa of the Houston Astros is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a torn ligament in his left thumb. — The Astros put Correa on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday and recalled Colin Moran from Triple …
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Todd Frazier a ‘healthy scratch’ as White Sox try to solve hot Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw — Photos of White Sox third baseman Todd Frazier. — Chicago Tribune — White Sox third baseman Todd Frazier was a “healthy scratch” from the lineup about a half-hour before the team's game Tuesday against the Dodgers.
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Chicago Tribune
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Terry Collins on Yoenis Cespedes' recent slump: ‘There is a little concern there’ — It's been a while since Yoenis Cespedes has looked like himself at the plate, and Terry Collins admitted there is some concern about the way the high-priced slugger has performed lately.
Josh Tolentino / Kansas City Star:
Royals' Alcides Escobar back in lineup Tuesday after hit-by-pitch scare — Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar grimaced in pain after taking a 90-mph fastball to the left wrist from Jordan Zimmermann that knocked him out of from Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers.
Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Trades could help Phillies expand bullpen auditions — MIAMI — It is no secret the Phillies wish to trade Pat Neshek and Joaquin Benoit within the next two weeks. This is a time when just about every team with dreams of postseason baseball craves a bullpen reinforcement, so both of those veteran arms could find new homes.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rockies Looking Into Rotation Trades — The Rockies are at least “poking around” on the market for rotation help, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (via Twitter). Just how much of a priority the rotation is remains to be seen; GM Jeff Bridich did suggest earlier today that he's most focused on bolstering the team's pen.
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Camden Chat, Purple Row and MLB Daily Dish
ESPN:
Milwaukee's Stephen Vogt goes on 10-day DL with sprained left knee — Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left knee sprain Tuesday, one day after he collided with Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chad Kuhl at home plate.
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Brew Crew Ball