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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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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
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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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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Did the Detroit Tigers get enough for J.D. Martinez? Scouts sound off
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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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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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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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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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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:
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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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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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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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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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 …
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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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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
Mike Sheets / ESPN:
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Thursday
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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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Gray looks to bounce back as Rockies host Padres (Jul 19, 2017)
Gray looks to bounce back as Rockies host Padres (Jul 19, 2017)
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wacha blanks Mets on two hits over seven
Wacha blanks Mets on two hits over seven
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Viva El Birdos
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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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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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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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.
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.