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Dave Sheinin / Chicago Tribune:
With seven-player trade, the Yankees are starting to look like the Yankees again — The Washington Post — This was to be a transitional year for the New York Yankees, one that would bridge the divide between the bloated also-ran they had become and the future juggernaut they hoped to build.
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Associated Press:
Eager Yankees reinforcements embolden team for pennant drive — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The New York Yankees have ignited their pennant drive despite a midseason tailspin with the acquisition of power-hitting infielder Todd Frazier and power-armed relievers Tommy Kahnle and David Robertson.
ESPN:
MLB execs: Get ready for a trade-deadline dash — During the runup to Major League Baseball's non-waiver trade deadline, a central theme invariably emerges. In 2016, the media hyperventilated over the fate of three difference-making relievers — Aroldis Chapman, Andrew Miller and Mark Melancon.
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The Crawfish Boxes
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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MLB Trade Rumors, USA Today, ESPN, Pinstripe Alley, Lone Star Ball, Over the Monster and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees-White Sox deal worth it for Brian Cashman, but GM still has major hole to fill
Yankees-White Sox deal worth it for Brian Cashman, but GM still has major hole to fill
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Pinstripe Alley
Stan Awtrey / UPI:
Chicago Cubs top Atlanta Braves, extend winning streak to five games — ATLANTA — The Chicago Cubs continued their second-half surge, and catcher Willson Contreras was once again right in the middle of it. — The Cubs struck a pair of home runs, the big blow being a three-run shot from Contreras …
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Montgomery homers as Cubs beat Braves 8-2 for 6th straight (Jul 19, 2017) — ATLANTA (AP) Mike Montgomery hit his first home run and allowed two hits and one run in six innings to lead the streaking Chicago Cubs to an 8-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.
George Henry / Associated Press:
Contreras, Lackey power Cubs past Braves, 5-1
Contreras, Lackey power Cubs past Braves, 5-1
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Bleed Cubbie Blue and Talking Chop
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs try to complete sweeps on little rest
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Willson Contreras leads way again as Cubs win 5th straight
Willson Contreras leads way again as Cubs win 5th straight
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Sporting News
Fox Sports:
Royals' Hammel hopes to put heat on Tigers (Jul 19, 2017) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The forecast calls for 90-plus degrees with the heat index a few degrees hotter when Kansas City Royals right-hander Jason Hammel throws his first pitch against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night at Kauffman Stadium.
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Associated Press:
Bryce Harper goes 4-for-4, outduels Mike Trout in Nationals win over Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Bryce Harper hit a long, impressive homer over Mike Trout's head the first inning. A few minutes later, Trout hit a homer of similar length and impressiveness.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Federal Baseball
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Eric Karabell / ESPN:
Top MLB DFS building blocks for Wednesday — Our experts are here to provide the best hitters and pitchers for you to build your daily fantasy baseball lineups around on Wednesday. — Hitters to build around — Lind figures to assume designated hitter duties again as the Nationals play …
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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The Crawfish Boxes, MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Lookout Landing
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Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Correa injury won't change Astros' deadline plans — All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa will be sidelined up to eight weeks with a torn ligament in his left thumb, but the Houston Astros have no plans to deal for a position player, reports Hunter Atkins and Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle.
ESPN:
Twins' Bartolo Colon thinking about retirement — MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins pitcher Bartolo Colon is considering retirement, and he said his next start against the Los Angeles Dodgers could be a determining factor in making a decision. — The veteran pitcher revealed to ESPN …
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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.
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Athletics Nation and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Cody McCrary / MySanAntonio.com:
Report: Rangers interested in trading catcher Jonathan Lucroy — The Texas Rangers could be looking to trade catcher Jonathan Lucroy, according to a report from ESPN Wednesday afternoon. — According to EPSN and MLB.com the Rangers are interested in acquiring bullpen help or a young starting pitcher for Lucroy.
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Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Rangers showcasing Jonathan Lucroy?
Rumor Central: Rangers showcasing Jonathan Lucroy?
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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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Over the Monster and Beyond the Box Score
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Ken Rosenthal:
Earlier this week, a rival executive mentioned that he expected the Diamondbacks to be an aggressive buyer, believing that the D-backs would view this season as their best chance to contend for the next several years. — That might very well prove to be the case — center fielder A.J. Pollock …
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Brew Crew Ball
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Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Mets willing to absorb salary in deadline deals?
Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
Yankees provide Orioles with precedent for what to target in trades for top relievers — Manager Buck Showalter talks about Chris Davis as well as the pitching after the Orioles' win over the Texas Rangers. (Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun video) — Orioles defeat the Rangers, 12-1.
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Cincinnati.com:
Nick Senzel, Hunter Greene atop Baseball America's Reds top 10 rankings — Nick Senzel is still the Reds' top prospect, while Hunter Greene is No. 2, according to Baseball America's Midseason Top 10 Prospects list released Wednesday. — Baseball America's J.J. Cooper writes “(t) …
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves' Freddie Freeman leaves game with ‘illness’ — Braves' first baseman Freddie Freeman left Wednesday's game agains the Cubs with an “illness,” according to the team. — Freeman struck out in the bottom of the fourth inning and was relieved at first by Matt Adams in the fifth.
Isaac Chipps / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Dodgers ‘interested in pairing’ Britton and Jansen — The Los Angeles Dodgers are eyeing the possibility of adding Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton before the trade deadline, with sources telling ESPN's Jerry Crasnick the team has “interest in pairing Britton …
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Camden Chat
Fox Sports:
Cardinals target .500, look to take series from Mets (Jul 19, 2017) — NEW YORK — The St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets are both near “round number” statistical achievements neither team really wanted to be associated with by July 19. — But at least the Cardinals can measure some progress by looking at their record.