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Colleen Kane / The Charlotte Observer:
White Sox send Todd Frazier, David Robertson and Tommy Kahnle to Yankees  —  CHICAGO  —  Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn had just announced a blockbuster deal to send third baseman Todd Frazier, closer David Robertson and setup man Tommy Kahnle to the New York Yankees for four players late Tuesday night.
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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.
Fox Sports:   Moncada Era begins as White Sox host Dodgers (Jul 19, 2017)
Rotoworld.com:   Daily Dose: Big Deals
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:   Yankees are back to being the Evil Empire, and the Red Sox feel the pain
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Past the ‘disbelief’ of Cubs trade, Dylan Cease ready to grow in White Sox system
Bob Nightengale / Tallahassee Democrat:
Yankees acquire Todd Frazier, David Robertson in trade with White Sox
UPI:   New York Yankees trade for Chicago White Sox 3B Todd Frazier, pitcher David Robertson
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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Herrmann, D-backs thump Reds after trading for Martinez (Jul 18, 2017)  —  CINCINNATI (AP) Slugger J.D. Martinez isn't due to join Arizona until Wednesday.  While they waited, the Diamondbacks went ahead and set a few offensive records.  —  Chris Herrmann capped a six-run fifth inning with a two-run homer …
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.
USA Today:
Diamondbacks acquire J.D. Martinez from Tigers - and assemble powerful lineup
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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
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Mark Gonzales / The Charlotte Observer:
Catcher Willson Contreras leads way again as Cubs top Braves for fifth straight win  —  ATLANTA  —  Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon initially planned to pair veteran right-hander John Lackey with rookie catcher Victor Caratini against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.
Fox Sports:   Streaking Cubs aim to sweep Braves (Jul 19, 2017)
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jose Quintana won't face White Sox as Cubs adjust rotation
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
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Wacha pitches in during three-run Cards rally in second
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Wacha blanks Mets on three hits
Fox Sports:
Davies goes for 12th win as Brewers take on Pirates (Jul 19, 2017)  —  PITTSBURGH — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Zach Davies takes a gaudy 11-4 record into his Wednesday start against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.  —  His ERA is eye-popping, as well, but not in a good way.  It stands at 5.08.
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UPI:
MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates CF Starling Marte reinstated from PED suspension
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
Will Graves / The Charlotte Observer:
Pirates rally past Brewers 4-3 in Marte's return
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
Bob Cohn / UPI:   Pittsburgh Pirates rally to beat Milwaukee Brewers in Starling Marte's return
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.
Discussion: 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
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports and ESPN
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Rangers Reaction Trade-Deadline-O-Meter tilting toward sell-off
Jeff Seidel / UPI:   Chris Davis homers twice as Baltimore Orioles pound Texas Rangers
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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Associated Press:   AL steals leader Cameron Maybin helped off after awkward slide
Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Bryce Harper, Mike Trout: They meet again as baseball's greatest story adds another chapter
Discussion: Halos Heaven
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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Associated Press:   Astros put Correa on 10-day DL with thumb injury
MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:   Evan Gattis powers Houston Astros past Seattle Mariners
Fox Sports:
Gray looks to bounce back as Rockies host Padres (Jul 19, 2017)  —  DENVER — Jon Gray will try to rebound from a horrendous start and help the Colorado Rockies sweep a three-game series from the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.  —  Gray (2-1, 6.23 ERA) will be opposed by left-hander Clayton Richard (5-9, 4.75).
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Fox Sports:
Rockies recall rookie Antonio Senzatela, will start Tuesday
Discussion: Purple Row
Fox Sports:
Slumping Gonzalez leads Rockies to 9-7 win over Padres (Jul 18, 2017)
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Detroit Free Press:
Daniel Norris hit hard in three innings for Toledo Mud Hens  —  We take a look at the centerpiece of the Detroit Tigers' J.D. Martinez trade: Dawel Lugo, an infielder that was considered one of the Arizona Diamondbacks' best prospects.  Video by Brian Manzullo, DFP.  Wochit  —  CONNECT
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Fox Sports:   Tigers trade away JD Martinez, still pound Royals 9-3 (Jul 18, 2017)
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:   Royals' skid continues in 9-3 loss to the Tigers
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 …
Discussion: Fish Stripes
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Fox Sports:   Phillies rookie Pivetta faces powerful Marlins (Jul 19, 2017)
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 …
Discussion: FanRag Sports
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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 …
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.
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Martin Gallegos / The Charlotte Observer:   A's Casilla blows Chris Smith's strong outing against Rays
 
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