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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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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 …
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BAR: What the J.D. Martinez trade means for Zack Cozart
BAR: What the J.D. Martinez trade means for Zack Cozart
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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers better defensively in RF sans J.D. Martinez, though bat a big loss … KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Detroit Tigers may be a better team this season without J.D. Martinez. — That seems preposterous, given that he was batting .305 with 16 home runs and 39 RBI in 57 games before being traded …
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Gordon's sac fly in 9th gives Royals 4-3 win over Tigers
Gordon's sac fly in 9th gives Royals 4-3 win over Tigers
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
What the Detroit Tigers would have to pay to trade Justin Verlander
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Brewers Have Interest In Justin Verlander
Brewers Have Interest In Justin Verlander
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Latest On Sonny Gray
Latest On Sonny Gray
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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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Pablo Sandoval back to Giants, pending physical, after Red Sox release, reports say — Third baseman Pablo Sandoval has struck a minor league deal to return to the San Francisco Giants, pending a physical, according to multiple reports. — The former Giants star is en route to San Francisco …
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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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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.
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Good deal? A look back at veterans-for-prospects trades by Cubs and White Sox — With the addition of Eloy Jimenez, Blake Rutherford and Dylan Cease from two trades over the last week, the White Sox now have 10 players on MLB.com's Top 100 prospects list.
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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.
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
White Sox GM Rick Hahn strikes again: This is his team, his time
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Surging Orioles try for four-game sweep of Rangers (Jul 20, 2017) — BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles, suddenly looking like a dangerous team again, can complete their first four-game sweep of the Texas Rangers at Camden Yards since 2014 on Thursday. — The Orioles bats have come alive during …
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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.
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John Healy / New York Daily News:
Yankees' Todd Frazier will not wear Paul O'Neill's No. 21, will stick with No. 29 — The saga of No. 21 continues. — Todd Frazier revealed before Thursday's game against the Mariners that he will continue to wear No. 29 with the Yankees despite expressing interest to wear No. 21 in honor of his childhood hero, Paul O'Neill.
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers could soon be turning to Kela at closer — BALTIMORE — The right-hander, out since June 30 because of shoulder inflammation, won't work consecutive games until the Rangers feel confident that he has built up the necessary arm strength. — Once he does, he could assume the spot …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Agree To Acquire Jaime Garcia — 6:44pm: It's possible the Twins will be receiving an additional player in the deal, per LaVelle E. Neal III of the Star Tribune (via Twitter), though it seems that'd likely be a lower-level player of some kind. — 6:12pm: It seems the swap is done except for the formalities.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Diekman amped for return to Rangers after bullpen session — BALTIMORE — All Jake Diekman wanted to do with his first pitch off a mound since last season was throw a strike. — Mission accomplished, as the left-hander found the catcher's mitt Thursday afternoon.