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6:05 PM ET, July 21, 2017

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Associated Press:
Mariners send top prospect O'Neill to Cardinals for Gonzales  —  SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners paid a hefty price to add a pitcher who may not be ready to help them in the playoff hunt this season.  —  The Mariners acquired young left-hander Marco Gonzales from the St. Louis Cardinals …
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Acquire Marco Gonzales From Cardinals For Tyler O'Neill  —  The Mariners have acquired left-hander Marco Gonzales from the Cardinals in exchange for minor league outfielder Tyler O'Neill, as per a Mariners press release.  —  [Related: updated Cardinals and Mariners depth charts at Roster Resource]
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Add Grichuk, Kelly, Duke To 25-Man Roster; Designate Eric Fryer  —  The Cardinals announced a series of roster moves prior to today's game.  Outfielder Randal Grichuk and lefty Zach Duke were both activated from the 10-day and 60-day DL, respectively, while catcher Carson Kelly …
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
UPI:
Seattle Mariners acquire LHP Marco Gonzales from St. Louis Cardinals  —  The Seattle Mariners acquired left-hander Marco Gonzales from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for minor league outfielder Tyler O'Neill, the teams announced Friday.  —  Gonzales, 25, appeared in parts of three major league seasons …
USA Today:   Cardinals trade Marco Gonzales for Mariners prospect Tyler O'Neill
Fox Sports:
Cardinals activate OF Grichuk, LHP Duke from DL
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Fox Sports:   Mariners, Yanks continue series with better bullpens (Jul 21, 2017)
MarinersPR / From the Corner of Edgar & Dave:
Mariners Acquire LHP Marco Gonzales from St. Louis
Eduardo Gonzalez / Los Angeles Times:
It's official: The Yankees are the most-hated team in baseball — and the Dodgers aren't far behind  —  The New York Yankees celebrate their 4-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.  (Elaine Thompson / Associated Press)  —  America has spoken, and the New York Yankees are the country's most-hated baseball team.
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Fox Sports:
FANTASY PLAYS: Looking at effects of Yankees-White Sox trade  —  The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and we already have some significant fantasy baseball players affected by the moves.  Not only is there a new batter for the Yankees, but a new closer has emerged, while a Rockies hitter is mashing …
Fox Sports:
Kennedy to feel heat as Royals host White Sox (Jul 21, 2017)  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ian Kennedy knows it is going to be extremely hot Friday when he starts for the Kansas City Royals in the series opener against the Chicago White Sox.  —  It is forecast to reach triple digits in Kansas City.
Fox Sports:
Angels brace for Sale, Red Sox in series opener (Jul 21, 2017)
Discussion: Over the Monster and Halos Heaven
Scott LauberESPN / ESPN:
These Red Sox trade targets could be Boston-bound
Discussion: Ken Rosenthal and MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Royals rout Tigers 16-4, set season highs for runs and hits  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brandon Moss is getting hot as the Kansas City weather.  —  Moss drove in four runs, Mike Moustakas had three RBIs and the Kansas City Royals routed the error-prone Detroit Tigers 16-4 on Thursday night.
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Fox Sports:   Trade deadline could impact Tigers-Twins series (Jul 21, 2017)
Fox Sports:
Royals rout Tigers 16-4, set season highs for runs and hits (Jul 20, 2017)
Discussion: Royals Review
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Fulmer, pitching roughed up, Tigers' defense looks rough in 16-4 loss
Discussion: Royals Review
Fox Sports:
Braves aim for second straight win over Dodgers (Jul 21, 2017)  —  LOS ANGELES — Residing in a golden state, the Los Angeles Dodgers will try to rekindle that glow against the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.  —  The Dodgers lost the series opener Thursday, but that was hardly cause for alarm.
Discussion: Beyond the Box Score
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' 11-game winning streak ends as Braves rough up McCarthy
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:   Atlanta Braves snap Dodgers' 11-game winning streak with 6-3 victory
George A. King III / New York Post:
Cashman: Yankees will ‘send Frazier out’ when Hicks returns … SEATTLE — Nobody knows when Aaron Hicks will come off the disabled list.  But when all the Yankees outfielders are healthy, Clint Frazier will be the odd man out.  —  “Send Frazier out,” general manager Brian Cashman …
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Associated Press:
MLB: David Phelps traded to Mariners
Discussion: Lookout Landing
USA Today:
Yankees GM says Clint Frazier will be odd man out when Aaron Hicks returns from injury
Discussion: New York Post
Fox Sports:
Giants look to end recent struggles vs. Padres (Jul 21, 2017)  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The San Diego Padres will seek to continue their recent mastery of the San Francisco Giants when the clubs meet for a second time in their four-game series Friday night.  —  After taking two of three …
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball
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Fox Sports:
Madison Bumgarner loses in first home start since April (Jul 20, 2017)
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Asdrubal Cabrera likely to play third as trade suitors line up  —  Dexter Fowler is tagged out by Asdrubal Cabrera during the Mets' 3-2 win on Thursday.  —  Getty Images … Asdrubal Cabrera's trade market is developing better than the Mets could have anticipated.
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
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Amara Grautski / New York Daily News:
Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera receiving interest from Indians: report
Discussion: CBS New York
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Have Discussed Extensions With Marcus Semien, Khris Davis  —  The Athletics have held at least exploratory talks about multi-year deals with both shortstop Marcus Semien and outfielder Khris Davis, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's have talked to Marcus Semien about multiyear deal
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
A's sign Carter to minor league deal, promote Montas, Olson  —  NEW YORK (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have signed free agent slugger Chris Carter to a minor league deal and promoted right-hander Frankie Montas and first baseman/outfielder Matt Olson to the majors.
Discussion: Athletics Nation
Eric Karabell / ESPN:
Top MLB DFS building blocks for Friday  —  Our experts are here to provide the best hitters and pitchers for you to build your daily fantasy baseball lineups around on Friday.  —  Hitters to build around  —  He's clearly the starting second baseman while speedy Jose Peraza sits on the bench.
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Five MLB prospects who won't get traded - but could star in October  —  The trade deadline generates such hype and expectation every year that it's easy to forget teams can often get just as big a boost from the midseason promotion of a prospect as they would from a new acquisition.
Associated Press:
Kris Bryant to miss series opener vs. Cardinals  —  CHICAGO — Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is out of the starting lineup Friday after he sprained a finger on a headfirst slide earlier this week.  —  Bryant got hurt in the first inning of Chicago's 8-2 victory at Atlanta on Wednesday.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
After Fowler ties the game, Cubs inch back ahead, 3-2  —  CHICAGO  • The Cubs snapped a 2-2 tie in the fifth inning when an error in the infield gave them just enough room against Carlos Martinez to find a run.  —  Shortstop Paul DeJong failed to field a grounder to open the inning …
ESPN:
Indians' Kluber hoping to pitch Sunday after Friday scratch  —  Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber, who was scratched from Friday's start because of lingering neck discomfort, is hopeful to return to the mound Sunday.  —  Kluber said his neck felt better after playing catch Thursday at Progressive Field during the Indians' off day.
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
Fox Sports:
Struggling starters toe rubber when Indians host Jays (Jul 21, 2017)  —  CLEVELAND — Marco Estrada and Trevor Bauer, two pitchers in the middle of disappointing seasons, will be the mound opponents Friday night when the Toronto Blue Jays open a three-game series against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.
 
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Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Cubs, Pirates gaining ground; Panda returns
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Fox Sports:
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