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Fox Sports:
Lamb homers twice, Diamondbacks beat Reds 12-2 to win series (Jul 20, 2017)  —  CINCINNATI (AP) Jake Lamb hit a pair of three-run homers and Patrick Corbin pitched into the eighth inning during an emergency start on Thursday, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 12-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
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Associated Press:
Martinez hurts hand, Diamondbacks fall to Reds 4-3 in 11  —  CINCINNATI (AP) — J.D. Martinez couldn't stop his swing and get out of the way of an inside pitch.  The ball plunked him on the side of his left hand.  —  Just like that, Arizona's newest addition was headed for the trainer's room …
Cincinnati.com:
Reds notes: Michael Lorenzen could return to rotation in 2018  —  Baseball can be a frustrating game that way, where everything can seem to go as it's supposed to right until it doesn't.  Lorenzen's season to date is a good example.  The Enquirer/Zach Buchanan  —  CONNECT
Discussion: Red Reporter
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
BAR: What the J.D. Martinez trade means for Zack Cozart
Arizona Republic:   Lamb's blast puts D-Backs ahead
Fox Sports:
Martinez hurts hand, Diamondbacks fall to Reds 4-3 in 11 (Jul 19, 2017)
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit and Red Reporter
Fox Sports:
Rosenthal late, Reyes hit in 9th lifts Mets over Cards 3-2 (Jul 20, 2017)  —  NEW YORK (AP) Cardinals pitcher Trevor Rosenthal was late covering first base on a two-out grounder by Jose Reyes that turned into a game-winning single in the ninth inning, lifting the New York Mets over St. Louis 3-2 Thursday.
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Fox Sports:
Mets vie for split with Cardinals (Jul 20, 2017)  —  NEW YORK — On Wednesday afternoon, St. Louis manager Mike Matheny said he hoped his team was ready to return to playing Cardinals-style baseball.  —  A few hours later, a 7-3 victory by the Mets over the Cardinals left …
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Mets rally to beat Cardinals 3-2 on Jose Reyes' walk-off infield single  —  This was like old times for the Mets, with Jose Reyes using his speed to help the Mets in a big spot.  On Thursday, it was Reyes busting to first base and sliding in safely to secure a walk-off …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Mets' Lugo no-hits Cardinals through four
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:   Pham's double brings Cards even in 6th at 1-1
Fox Sports:
DeGrom wins seventh straight start, Mets top Cardinals 7-3 (Jul 19, 2017)
Discussion: Associated Press
Associated Press:
Gordon's sac fly in 9th gives Royals 4-3 win over Tigers  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Everything you need to know about Brandon Moss's season could be summed up by the way he greeted a pack of reporters that gathered around his locker after a crucial hit in the ninth inning helped lift …
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ESPN:   Olney: Teams that must decide whether to buy or sell
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:   What the Detroit Tigers would have to pay to trade Justin Verlander
Fox Sports:   Tigers' Fulmer opposes Royals' Duffy (Jul 20, 2017)
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Pomeranz, Pedroia strong in Boston's 5-1 win over Blue Jays (Jul 19, 2017)
Fox Sports:
Padres limp into San Francisco to face Giants, Bumgarner (Jul 20, 2017)
Discussion: Minor League Ball
USA Today:
Report: Pablo Sandoval to reunite with the Giants on a minor league deal
USA Today:
A corporate name on Dodger Stadium?  Team shopping naming rights for field  —  Dodger Stadium's name is safe, although the field could be affixed with a corporate sponsor.  —  The naming rights to field have been shopped by the Dodgers since spring, The Sports Business Journal reported on Wednesday.
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Bob Nightengale / Tallahassee Democrat:
Baseball tested Terry Francona's health, but game ‘almost killed me when it was taken away’  —  Terry Francona's legs are rapidly rocking back and forth.  He reaches for a pencil on his desk, and starts softly jabbing his right leg, over and over, as if a little pain will make the twitch stop.
Fox Sports:
Braves face tall task in trip to Dodger Stadium (Jul 20, 2017)
Neil Greenberg / Chicago Tribune:
The buyer's guide to the MLB trade deadline: Moves the contenders should make  —  Cubs president Theo Epstein on the team's trade for pitcher Jose Quintana and the possibility for future moves on July 14, 2017.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  The Washington Post
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ESPN:
What are the Dodgers and Astros looking to do at the deadline?  —  Andrew Friedman's friends in the industry and executives who've dealt with the Los Angeles Dodgers' president of baseball operations through the years can attest that he is no fan of July transactions.
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Good deal? A look back at veterans-for-prospects trades by Cubs and White Sox
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
Yoan Moncada's White Sox debut a boon for attendance, TV ratings  —  Photos of White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Officially, Yoan Moncada was 0-for-2 during his Chicago White Sox debut on Wednesday night, but the No. 1 prospect in baseball was a big hit at the box office and with local TV ratings.
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David Haugh / The Charlotte Observer:
White Sox GM Rick Hahn strikes again: This is his team, his time
Discussion: Inside the White Sox
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox third-base job there for the taking for Matt Davidson
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros' Talks For Sonny Gray Reportedly “Heating Up”  —  Trade talks between the Astros and Athletics pertaining to Sonny Gray are “heating up,” according to MLB.com's Jon Morosi (Twitter links).  Morosi adds that while Houston is in talks with the A's, the Astros are also maintaining interest …
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Fox Sports:
Gausman sharp on mound as Orioles overpower Rangers 10-2 (Jul 19, 2017)  —  BALTIMORE (AP) Kevin Gausman pitched six innings of four-hit ball, Adam Jones homered and scored three runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the faltering Texas Rangers 10-2 on Wednesday night.
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Fox Sports:   Surging Orioles try for four-game sweep of Rangers (Jul 20, 2017)
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Acquire David Phelps  —  12:02pm: The trade is now official, as the Marlins and Mariners have announced the swap.  —  10:40am: The Mariners and Marlins have reportedly agreed to a trade that will send right-handed setup man David Phelps from Miami to Seattle in exchange for a package of four prospects.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Designate Pete Kozma For Assignment  —  The Rangers announced that they've activated Keone Kela from the disabled list and designated infielder Pete Kozma for assignment in order to clear a spot on the roster.  —  The 29-year-old Kozma has appeared in 39 games between the Yankees …
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Eric Karabell / ESPN:
Top MLB DFS building blocks for Thursday  —  Our experts are here to provide the best hitters and pitchers for you to build your daily fantasy baseball lineups around on Thursday.  —  Hitters to build around  —  EDITOR'S PICKS  —  Here are your best plays in daily fantasy …
 
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Jay Bruce says Mets ‘crazy’ not to trade him, but they may not find a deadline deal
Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Dodgers chase 12th straight, Bryant heals
Fox Sports:
Pirates aim to complete 4-game sweep of Brewers (Jul 20, 2017)
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
 

 
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