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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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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
Todd Frazier a ‘healthy scratch’ as White Sox try to solve hot Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw
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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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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 …
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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.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Did the Detroit Tigers get enough for J.D. Martinez? Scouts sound off
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Tigers OF J.D. Martinez traded to Diamondbacks for prospects
Tigers OF J.D. Martinez traded to Diamondbacks for prospects
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Acquire J.D. Martinez
Diamondbacks Acquire J.D. Martinez
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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.
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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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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jose Quintana won't face White Sox as Cubs adjust rotation
Jose Quintana won't face White Sox as Cubs adjust rotation
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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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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Ross, Rangers no match for Davis, Orioles
Ross, Rangers no match for Davis, Orioles
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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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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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Evan Gattis powers Houston Astros past Seattle Mariners — HOUSTON — With the return of staff ace Dallas Keuchel looming and the rotation that was hamstrung by injury approaching excess, Astros manager A.J. Hinch will soon face a challenging decision on what to do with right-hander Brad Peacock.
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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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Nationals OF Jayson Werth reveals fracture in foot — Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth has been on the disabled list since early June with a bruised left foot. — On Tuesday, after missing six weeks, he revealed why a bruise has kept him out so long.
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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.
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Cards take 1-0 lead in first
Cards take 1-0 lead in first
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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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Pirates rally past Brewers 4-3 in Marte's return
Pirates rally past Brewers 4-3 in Marte's return
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Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals' skid continues in 9-3 loss to the Tigers — The men who built the Royals still believe in this team, still believe after a nine-game skid, and a torrid June, and a 2017 season that has offered more turbulence and twisting turns than the Zambezi Zinger.
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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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A's Casilla blows Chris Smith's strong outing against Rays — Chris Smith was one out away from earning his first major league victory in nine years, but Santiago Casilla's meltdown prevented the celebration. — The Oakland A's closer shattered all hopes for Smith's potential feel-good story …
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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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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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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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