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Bob Nightengale / Tallahassee Democrat:
Yankees acquire Todd Frazier, David Robertson in trade with White Sox — The New York Yankees, resurrecting the cutthroat days of trying to make the Boston Red Sox's lives miserable, pulled off a dizzying six-player trade Tuesday evening, taking three players from the Chicago White Sox that the Red Sox also desired.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Joe Girardi takeaways from Wednesday's pregame session — MINNEAPOLIS - Here are a few takeaways from Joe Girardi's pregame session Wednesday: — 1. Todd Frazier is going to play everyday. And with Ji-Man Choi being designated for assignment, that seems to indicate …
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
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Clint Frazier switches Yankees jersey to No. 77 as David Robertson reclaims old No. 30
Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
Yankees provide Orioles with precedent for what to target in trades for top relievers
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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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Herrmann, D-backs thump Reds after trading for Martinez (Jul 18, 2017)
Herrmann, D-backs thump Reds after trading for Martinez (Jul 18, 2017)
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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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Red Reporter, ESPN, Let's Go Tribe, WOOD-TV and baseballmusings.com
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals' skid continues in 9-3 loss to the Tigers
Royals' skid continues in 9-3 loss to the Tigers
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Royals Review and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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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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.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and Talking Chop
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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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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MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
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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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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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
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Martin Gallegos / The Charlotte Observer:
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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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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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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 and The Good Phight
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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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ESPN, FanRag Sports and SportsBusiness Daily
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
As MLB trade deadline nears, will Sonny Gray be worth high price to get him? — OAKLAND - The scouts in attendance at Sonny Gray's starts have obviously noticed his improved effectiveness as the trade deadline approaches, how much crisper his pitches have been.
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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.