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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
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees Notebook: Joe Girardi takeaways from Wednesday's pregame session
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
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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Fox Sports:
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.
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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 …
George Henry / Associated Press:
Contreras, Lackey power Cubs past Braves, 5-1
Contreras, Lackey power Cubs past Braves, 5-1
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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
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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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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NESN.com
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Bartolo Colón told me that he has been considering retirement and that his next start against the Dodgers could be a determining factor in making a decision. — Read more on ESPN
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Isaac Chipps / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Dodgers ‘interested in pairing’ Britton and Jansen
Rumor Central: Dodgers ‘interested in pairing’ Britton and Jansen
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Camden Chat
Fox Sports:
Red Sox release 3B Pablo Sandoval — BOSTON (AP) The Red Sox have officially released Pablo Sandoval because the third baseman didn't report after being designated for assignment last week. — The team announced the move Wednesday. — It officially ends the Boston tenure …
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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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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 …
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) …
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Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Reds not shopping long-term pieces, but listening is free — In the last calendar year, the Cincinnati Reds have made two trades that involved major-league assets. They represent dramatically different approaches that the organization could take as the July 31 non-waiver trading deadline approaches.
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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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?
Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Rangers showcasing Jonathan Lucroy? — The Texas Rangers are giving interested teams a good, long look at Jonathan Lucroy. — Lucroy has started four straight games behind the plate for the first time since April, and the extended playing time is a way to showcase the veteran catcher, reports T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com.
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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.
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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