Top News:
Alex Butler / UPI:
Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant fields flaming grounders for Red Bull — You would think Kris Bryant would have a contract clause against fielding flaming baseballs, but the Chicago Cubs third baseman recently did just that for Red Bull. — Bryant is the star of a new Red Bull advertisement …
RELATED:
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jed Hoyer: Cubs ‘need to take care of business’ vs. White Sox — Photos from the Cubs-White Sox game on July 24, 2017, at Wrigley Field. — Chicago Tribune — It seems like a forgone conclusion that the Cubs will dominate the White Sox in this four-game Crosstown Series that starts Monday at Wrigley Field.
Discussion:
Chicago Tribune and FanRag Sports
ESPN:
Olney: Biggest questions looming with one week to the trade deadline — Baltimore Orioles general manager Dan Duquette mentioned to reporters Saturday that the second wild card adds hope. That is true, but it also adds a whole lot of uncertainty in the trade market, as American League teams …
RELATED:
Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw may be out 4 to 6 weeks
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw may be out 4 to 6 weeks
Discussion:
Dallas Morning News and baseballmusings.com
Ryan Fagan / Sporting News:
MLB trade rumors: Dodgers' rotation options start with, but not limited to, Yu Darvish
MLB trade rumors: Dodgers' rotation options start with, but not limited to, Yu Darvish
Discussion:
101Sports.com
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Column Trading for Yu Darvish is crucial for Dodgers with or without Clayton Kershaw
Column Trading for Yu Darvish is crucial for Dodgers with or without Clayton Kershaw
Discussion:
Sporting News, ESPN, Lone Star Ball, FanGraphs Baseball, KNBR-AM, MLB Trade Rumors and Dallas Morning News
Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Dodgers have strong interest in Yu Darvish?
Rumor Central: Dodgers have strong interest in Yu Darvish?
Discussion:
SI.com, Bleacher Report and New Jersey Online
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Acquire Cahill, Maurer, Buchter From Padres For Strahm, Wood, Ruiz — 6:16pm: Kansas City will pay for Wood both this year and next, per Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune (via Twitter). The buyout will be split in half if it is paid, MLB.com's AJ Cassavell adds on Twitter.
Discussion:
Minor League Ball, Royals Review, Gaslamp Ball and MLB Daily Dish
RELATED:
Fox Sports:
Royals get starter Cahill, relievers Maurer, Buchter from SD — DETROIT (AP) The contending Kansas City Royals have acquired three pitchers from the San Diego Padres, getting starter Trevor Cahill, closer Brandon Maurer and reliever Ryan Buchter. — The Royals sent pitchers Matt Strahm and Travis Wood …
Associated Press:
Royals get starter Trevor Cahill, relievers Brandon Maurer, Ryan Buchter from San Diego — DETROIT — After scrambling back into contention in the AL Central, the Kansas City Royals are gearing up to make another bid for a postseason spot. — The Royals acquired three pitchers …
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com
Dave Del Grande / UPI:
San Diego Padres claim road series with 5-2 victory over San Francisco Giants
San Diego Padres claim road series with 5-2 victory over San Francisco Giants
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports and McCovey Chronicles
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins Acquire Jaime Garcia, Anthony Recker — The Twins have acquired lefty Jaime Garcia and catcher Anthony Recker from the Braves, per a club announcement. In return, Atlanta acquires young righty Huascar Ynoa. — As part of the swap, the Braves will send $100K to cover a piece …
Discussion:
CBSSports.com, Talking Chop and MLB Daily Dish
RELATED:
USA Today:
Twins acquire veteran pitcher Jaime Garcia in trade with Braves — The Minnesota Twins, in the heat of an American League Central and wild card race, acquired starting pitcher Jaime Garcia from the Atlanta Braves, the clubs announced Monday. — Garcia, 31, is a nine year veteran with postseason experience.
Associated Press:
Mets put Zack Wheeler on DL due to stress reaction in right arm — NEW YORK — The New York Mets put pitcher Zack Wheeler on the 10-day disabled list because of a stress reaction in his right arm. — The Mets didn't provide a timetable for Wheeler's return.
RELATED:
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Zack Wheeler To DL With Stress Reaction In Right Arm
Zack Wheeler To DL With Stress Reaction In Right Arm
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Amazin' Avenue
ESPN:
The Brewers, who are trying desperately to turn things around, are actively exploring both starter and relief options. As ESPN's Buster Olney reported, they've also talked to Detroit about second baseman Ian Kinsler. But this appears to be more a case of Detroit trying to link Kinsler …
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball, Bless You Boys, CBS Detroit and Al's Ramblings
RELATED:
Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
Marlins president says core pieces aren't ‘in play’ at trade deadline — With the trade deadline a week away, Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill told reporters Sunday that the team isn't interested in dealing some of its core players.
Discussion:
Sporting News and miamiherald
RELATED:
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Chirinos' ankle responds, leaving Rangers still able to shop Lucroy — ARLINGTON — Just when it looked as if the Texas Rangers would have to stop shopping catcher Jonathan Lucroy ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, Robinson Chirinos woke up Monday morning with his sprained left ankle showing significant improvement.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Drew VerHagen back in Detroit Tigers' bullpen after injury-shortened 2016 — Video by Chris Nelsen/Special to DFP — Drew VerHagen thought about it as he made the hour drive from Toledo to Detroit on Sunday evening, looking back on just how far he has come from season-ending thoracic outlet surgery …
Philly.com:
Phillies' Aaron Altherr expects to return later this week — The Phillies have too many outfielders, which is not really a problem because one can never have too many outfielders. It is, for now, a temporary dilemma. The team hopes to rectify the situation within the next week by trading Howie Kendrick …
Associated Press:
LEADING OFF: Kershaw, Strasburg ailing; Cubs get boost — A look at what's happening all around the majors today: — ___ — AILING ALL OVER — Star pitchers Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers and Stephen Strasburg of the Nationals are recovering after getting injured Sunday, as is Cardinals on-base machine Matt Carpenter.
Aj MassEspn / ESPN:
Fantasy 30: Hamilton a one-man show in Cincy, Kershaw to the DL — Even when you're a fan of one specific major league baseball team, it can be difficult to keep track of all of the news that surrounds your favorite club on a daily basis. — However, when you're a fantasy baseball owner …
Fox Sports:
Hot-hitting Phillies face rugged test vs. Astros (Jul 24, 2017) — PHILADELPHIA — By no means is Philadelphia Phillies manager Pete Mackanin saying the teams are alike, but he likens his current club's offensive outburst to that of the 2009 Phillies team that Mackanin saw …
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes and The Good Phight