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Associated Press:
Simmons slugs Angels to 7-3 win over Red Sox  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Andrelton Simmons drove in three runs, including a go-ahead two-run homer, Albert Pujols went 3 for 4 with two RBIs and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 7-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
East News & Rumors: Stanton, Yanks, Red Sox, Mets  —  Representatives from both the Yankees and Marlins told Jim Bowden of Sirius XM that New York has not inquired about Miami slugger Giancarlo Stanton, which conflicts with a previous report.  Bowden received a text message from a Marlins executive …
Discussion: ESPN, Boston Herald and Yahoo Sports
Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Heyman |  Yankees checked in on Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton  —  Can anyone imagine a lineup with both Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton in it?  —  Apparently the New York Yankees can, because sources with ties to the Miami Marlins say the Yankees were one of the teams to check …
Bob Keisser / UPI:
Albert Pujols, Andrelton Simmons power Los Angeles Angels' 7-3 win over Boston Red Sox  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — For a team that's averaging four runs a game this season, the number the Los Angeles Angels dropped on the Boston Red Sox and ace David Price Saturday night looked like a monster.
Gene Warnick / UPI:
Aaron Judge homers again, but Seattle Mariners top New York Yankees in 10 innings
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Pedro Moura / The Charlotte Observer:   Ramirez takes it seriously, pitches Angels to win over Red Sox
ESPN:
Olney: Texas mulls what to do with Yu Darvish at the trade deadline  —  After the Texas Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals eight days ago, FanGraphs pegged their chances of making the playoffs at a solid 29.5 percent, an encouraging number for a team that long ago saw the Astros run away …
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Associated Press:
Rangers turn 3 Rays miscues into 4-3 win  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The breaks are starting to go the Texas Rangers' way.  —  Texas turned three Tampa Bay miscues into a three-run sixth inning and the Rangers beat the Rays 4-3 on Saturday night.  —  The Rangers took a 4-3 lead during …
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Have “Strong Interest” In Yu Darvish  —  The Dodgers were among those who scouted Rangers ace Yu Darvish's latest start, an eight-frame, 12-strikeout showing against the Rays on Friday.  It turns out the Dodgers are one of multiple teams with “strong interest” in Darvish, tweets Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:   Olney's Latest: Darvish, Gray, Marlins, Indians
Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Hill: Stanton, Yelich, Ozuna not going anywhere — for now
Kristopher Knox / Bleacher Report:
MLB Trade Rumors: Potential Deals to Watch for Heading into 2017 Deadline
Associated Press:
Astros 3B Colin Moran placed on DL with facial fracture  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Houston Astros rookie Colin Moran has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a facial fracture, and the third baseman remained hospitalized Sunday to receive treatment for the injury.
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ESPN:
Astros 3B Colin Moran suffered facial fracture from foul ball, on DL
Kevin Santo / USA Today:
Astros' Colin Moran suffers facial fracture, concussion after foul ball off face
Discussion: FanRag Sports
Alex Butler / UPI:   Houston Astros' Colin Moran hits foul ball off of face, lands on DL
Associated Press:
Gonzalez pinch-hit HR carries Astros to 8-4 win over Orioles
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes and Camden Chat
Fox Sports:
Harper's 2 RBIs help Nats beat Diamondbacks 4-3 (Jul 22, 2017)  —  PHOENIX (AP) Bryce Harper homered and drove in two runs, Tanner Roark struck out a season-high 11 and Sean Doolittle stranded the potential tying run to preserve the Washington Nationals' 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
Discussion: Federal Baseball and AZ Snake Pit
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Arizona Republic:
Martinez remains out of lineup  —  Newly acquired outfielder J.D. Martinez is out of the Diamondbacks' starting lineup for the fourth straight game since injuring his left hand on a hit-by-pitch in his team debut on Wednesday in Cincinnati.  —  Martinez took batting practice prior …
Mike Tulumello / UPI:   New relievers help Washington Nationals hold off Arizona Diamondbacks
Adam Darby / Kansas City Star:
Watch Ned Yost discuss getting fired in Milwaukee and the parallels to Rick Renteria  —  In some ways, it is easy to see parallels between the Royals' minor-league system of six years ago and the Chicago White Sox's right now, which has been stocked with top prospects following …
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:   Rick Renteria surprised Melky Cabrera still with White Sox, but Cabrera wants to stay
Fox Sports:
Quintana to make home debut for Cubs vs. Cardinals (Jul 23, 2017)
Associated Press:
JT Realmuto homers twice, Marlins beat slumping Reds 5-4  —  CINCINNATI (AP) — J.T. Realmuto hit a pair of two-run homers and a double on Saturday night, powering the Miami Marlins to their second straight victory, 5-4 over the slumping Cincinnati Reds.  —  Miami won for only the third …
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Fox Sports:   Reds look to end ugly homestand with win vs. Marlins (Jul 23, 2017)
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:   Price will be disappointed if he can't get a look at injured Herrera
Fox Sports:
Seager, Utley and Taylor homer and Dodgers beat Braves 4-2 (Jul 22, 2017)  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) Chris Taylor drove in three runs with a home run and a triple, and Corey Seager and Chase Utley hit solo home runs as the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a two-game losing streak with a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
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Jill Painter Lopez / UPI:   Rich Hill continues groove, pitches Los Angeles Dodgers to win vs. Atlanta Braves
Fox Sports:   Dodgers like chances with Kershaw vs. Braves (Jul 23, 2017)
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Teammates, coaches reveal key to Detroit Tigers' Bruce Rondon's slider  —  Nicholas Castellanos leads the AL in triples.  Other Tigers of the past 60 years to lead the AL.  Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit  —  Rondon said he still receives encouragement from a former Tigers closer  —  CONNECT
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Associated Press:   Gibson starts strong, Twins hold on to beat Tigers, 6-5
Fox Sports:
Marquez, Rockies beat Pirates 7-3 after benches empty (Jul 22, 2017)  —  DENVER (AP) German Marquez matched a career best with nine strikeouts in seven solid innings and also had a wayward pitch that fueled a near brawl as the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 on Saturday night.
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Jack Etkin / UPI:   German Marquez, Colorado Rockies too strong for Pittsburgh Pirates
Kansas City Star:
Live updates and analysis from Sunday's Royals-White Sox game  —  The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox at 1:15 p.m. Sunday at Kauffman Stadium.  Star reporter Rustin Dodd will provide updates during the game along with other reporters, photographers and editors.  —  Never miss a local story.
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John Sleezer / Kansas City Star:   Rain floods the Royals' dugout after a 7-2 win over the White Sox
Fox Sports:
Cruz's 10th-inning single lifts Mariners past Yankees 6-5 (Jul 22, 2017)  —  SEATTLE (AP) Nelson Cruz hit a winning single off Adam Warren in the 10th inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the New York Yankees 6-5 Saturday night after Edwin Diaz allowed a tying hit to Ronald Torreyes in the ninth.
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Fox Sports:   Gallardo returns to rotation as Mariners host Yankees (Jul 23, 2017)
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Acquire Rob Refsnyder  —  The Blue Jays have acquired infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the AL East rival Yankees for first baseman Ryan McBroom, according to an announcement from New York.  —  The 26-year-old Refsnyder had been in limbo since the Yankees designated …
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Gary Sanchez has had ‘decent year,’ but Joe Girardi sees room for improvement  —  SEATTLE — Joe Girardi gave an honest assessment of Gary Sanchez's season on Sunday.  —  “I think he's had a decent year,” Girardi said.  “I think he's capable of playing better.
 
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox pitcher Derek Holland honors Texas Rangers fan
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Keone Kela happy to be back in Rangers' bullpen and on the mound
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
NL Central race has a 2011 feel to it
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Designate Rob Scahill
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Mets manager Terry Collins isn't bothered by Yoenis Cespedes' Oakland comments
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Associated Press:
Santana drives in go-ahead run, Brewers end 6-game skid
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Fox Sports:
Flores hits HR in 9th, Mets past A's 6-5 for 4th straight (Jul 22, 2017)
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
Lindor's home run in 10th inning lifts Indians past Toronto
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe
Fox Sports:
Giants host Padres in matchup of tired teams (Jul 23, 2017)
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball
 

 
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