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Associated Press:
Red Sox outlast Blue Jays with 15th inning walk-off from Hanley Ramirez — BOSTON (AP) — Hanley Ramirez finally ended another long night for the Boston Red Sox, and his teammates found just enough energy to celebrate his walk-off shot. — Ramirez hit a drive out of Fenway Park in the 15th inning …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Yankees are back to being the Evil Empire, and the Red Sox feel the pain — The Evil Empire is back, and, oh, don't the Boston Red Sox know it. — The New York Yankees pulled off a blockbuster seven-player trade Tuesday evening, seizing three players from the Chicago White Sox who the Red Sox also desired.
Fox Sports:
Kershaw wins 15th, Dodgers top Chisox 1-0 for 10th W in row (Jul 18, 2017) — CHICAGO (AP) Clayton Kershaw pitched seven scoreless innings for his major league-leading 15th victory and the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Chicago White Sox 1-0 Tuesday night for their 10th straight victory.
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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Pinstripe Alley, Chicago Tribune, South Side Sox and True Blue LA
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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, MLB Daily Dish and Chicago Tribune
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Nearing Deal To Acquire Todd Frazier, David Robertson, Tommy Kahnle
Yankees Nearing Deal To Acquire Todd Frazier, David Robertson, Tommy Kahnle
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MLB Daily Dish, MLB on Yahoo! Sports, FanRag Sports and Al's Ramblings
Alex Tekip / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Yankees, Red Sox both pursuing David Robertson?
Rumor Central: Yankees, Red Sox both pursuing David Robertson?
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USA Today, Fish Stripes and Brew Crew Ball
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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Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: JD Martinez joins Diamondbacks, Gray auditions — A look at what's happening all around the majors Wednesday: — ___ — WELCOME — Star outfielder J.D. Martinez joins the Arizona Diamondbacks, a day after they got him from Detroit for a trio of prospects.
Associated Press:
Tigers OF J.D. Martinez traded to Diamondbacks for prospects
Tigers OF J.D. Martinez traded to Diamondbacks for prospects
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ESPN, Red Reporter, WOOD-TV and baseballmusings.com
USA Today:
Diamondbacks acquire J.D. Martinez from Tigers - and assemble powerful lineup
Diamondbacks acquire J.D. Martinez from Tigers - and assemble powerful lineup
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Bob Nightengale / Tallahassee Democrat:
Yankees acquire Todd Frazier, David Robertson in trade with White Sox
Yankees acquire Todd Frazier, David Robertson in trade with White Sox
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ESPN, Pinstripe Alley and Cincinnati.com
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wacha blanks Mets on two hits over seven — NEW YORK • Michael Wacha, in easy sight of his fourth straight win, held the New York Mets to two hits over the first seven innings Tuesday night as the Cardinals held a 5-0 lead. — Second baseman Kolten Wong provided help behind Wacha …
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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.
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Amazin' Avenue
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wacha blanks Mets on three hits
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Ross, Rangers no match for Davis, Orioles — BALTIMORE — Chris Davis haunted his former team with two home runs, including a grand slam, and a career-high six RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles cruised to a 12-1 victory over Tyson Ross and the Texas Rangers.
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Lone Star Ball
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' offense confident, but struggles again in 12-1 loss to Orioles
Rangers' offense confident, but struggles again in 12-1 loss to Orioles
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ESPN
Bob Cohn / UPI:
Pittsburgh Pirates rally to beat Milwaukee Brewers in Starling Marte's return — PITTSBURGH — Starling Marte received a warm reception Tuesday in his first game after serving an 80-game suspension. Then he and his Pittsburgh Pirates teammates rallied with four runs in the sixth inning to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 at PNC Park.
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UPI:
MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates CF Starling Marte reinstated from PED suspension
MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates CF Starling Marte reinstated from PED suspension
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Bucs Dugout
Will Graves / The Charlotte Observer:
Pirates rally past Brewers 4-3 in Marte's return
Pirates rally past Brewers 4-3 in Marte's return
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Bucs Dugout
Fox Sports:
Gattis homers twice to lead Astros over Mariners, 6-2 (Jul 18, 2017) — HOUSTON (AP) Evan Gattis homered twice to back up a solid start by Brad Peacock and help the Houston Astros to a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. — Gattis hit solo shots in the second …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Lookout Landing and The Crawfish Boxes
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Associated Press:
Franco hits tiebreaking homer in 8th to lift Phillies — MIAMI (AP) — Maikel Franco had a different approach during batting practice before the game and it paid off. — Franco had three hits, including a tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning, to help lift the Philadelphia Phillies …
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Fish Stripes
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Andre C. Fernandez / miamiherald:
Phillies outlast Marlins despite another Stanton blast, solid outing from Conley
Phillies outlast Marlins despite another Stanton blast, solid outing from Conley
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The Good Phight
ESPN:
Dodgers reportedly interested in selling naming rights to field — The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly interested in selling the naming rights to the field the team has played on for over five decades. — News of the potential sale was first reported by Sports Business Journal …
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SportsBusiness Daily and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers are soliciting sponsorship offers for naming rights to field at Dodger Stadium — Fans watch a fireworks show after the game between the Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on July 4. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Getty Images) — Mike Scioscia called Dodger Stadium home …
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FanRag Sports
Fox Sports:
Rockies recall rookie Antonio Senzatela, will start Tuesday — DENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies recalled rookie right-hander Antonio Senzatela from Triple-A Albuquerque to start Tuesday night's game against San Diego. — It will be his first start since June 22.
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Purple Row
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Fox Sports:
Tigers trade away JD Martinez, still pound Royals 9-3 (Jul 18, 2017) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Detroit Tigers got along just fine without J.D. Martinez in their lineup. — For one night, at least. — After trading their star outfielder to the Arizona Diamondbacks …
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals' skid continues in 9-3 loss to the Tigers
George Henry / Associated Press:
Contreras, Lackey power Cubs past Braves, 5-1 — ATLANTA (AP) - Willson Contreras hit a three-run homer, John Lackey earned his first win in a month and the Chicago Cubs won their fifth straight game with a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. — Rain delayed the start of the game for 2 hours, 30 minutes.
Discussion:
Talking Chop
Fox Sports:
Rays rally in 9th off Casilla to beat Athletics 4-3 (Jul 18, 2017) — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Tampa Bay hasn't been so close to first place this late in the season since 2013, and Rays manager Kevin Cash wants his players to soak it up and enjoy every minute of it.
Paul Gackle / Mercury News:
Gillaspie celebrates birthday with clutch hit for Giants — SAN FRANCISCO — Conor Gillaspie celebrated his 30th birthday in heroic fashion. — In just his second at bat since the All-Star break, Gillaspie delivered a pinch hit double that set up the Giants 2-1 extra-inning win over the Cleveland Indians at AT&T Park.
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McCovey Chronicles