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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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Over the Monster, MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Halos Heaven
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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 …
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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 …
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Yardbarker, CBSSports.com, CSN Philly, NESN.com and MLB Trade Rumors
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
Aaron Judge homers again, but Seattle Mariners top New York Yankees in 10 innings
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Lookout Landing
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.
Discussion:
True Blue LA and Dallas Morning News
Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Hill: Stanton, Yelich, Ozuna not going anywhere — for now
Hill: Stanton, Yelich, Ozuna not going anywhere — for now
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Sporting News and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Kristopher Knox / Bleacher Report:
MLB Trade Rumors: Potential Deals to Watch for Heading into 2017 Deadline
MLB Trade Rumors: Potential Deals to Watch for Heading into 2017 Deadline
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Detroit Free Press, CBSSports.com and Brew Crew Ball
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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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.
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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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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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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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True Blue LA, Talking Chop and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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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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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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Purple Row and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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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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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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Lookout Landing and Pinstripe Alley
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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 …
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter, FanRag Sports and Jays From The Couch
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.