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Associated Press:
Hosmer's 5 hits, slam help Royals top Tigers, win 8th in row — DETROIT (AP) — Eric Hosmer matched his career high with five hits, including his first major league grand slam, and the Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to a season-high eight games with a 16-2 rout of the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers hit low point, embarrassed by Kansas City Royals, 16-2 … On the Detroit Tigers' best play of the game, Jose Iglesias made the worst play. — If there was somewhere to start in their latest beat down by the Kansas City Royals, perhaps it was there, in the bottom of the fifth inning …
Dana Gauruder / UPI:
Red-hot Kansas City Royals top Detroit Tigers for seventh-straight win
Red-hot Kansas City Royals top Detroit Tigers for seventh-straight win
Discussion:
Royals Review and Bless You Boys
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Insider: How Tigers may have sabotaged Anibal Sanchez's trade value
Insider: How Tigers may have sabotaged Anibal Sanchez's trade value
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rockies Acquire Pat Neshek — The Rockies announced that they've acquired right-hander Pat Neshek from the Phillies in exchange for minor league infielder Jose Gomez and minor league right-handers J.D. Hammer and Alejandro Requena. Lefty Tyler Anderson has been moved to the 60-day DL to clear a roster spot.
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Purple Row, Beyond the Box Score and The Good Phight
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Whitney McIntosh / SBNation.com:
Rockies acquire Pat Neshek from Phillies for three prospects — Colorado has been looking for right-handed relief help. — PIN — The Rockies have acquired RHP Pat Neshek from the Phillies, per a team announcement. Colorado is also receiving cash considerations, and will send three prospects back to Philadelphia in return.
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish and Purple Row
Associated Press:
Rockies acquire reliever Pat Neskek from Phillies — ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have obtained right-hander Pat Neskek from the Philadelphia Phillies for three minor league players on Wednesday. — The 36-year-old Neskek is 3-2 with a 1.12 ERA in 43 relief appearances for the Phillies.
Associated Press:
Nationals to place Stephen Strasburg on 10-day DL — WASHINGTON (AP) — One day after expressing hope Stephen Strasburg would make his next start, the Washington Nationals will place the right-hander on the 10-day disabled list. — The official move will take place Thursday and be retroactive …
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ESPN:
Stephen Strasburg heads to DL as Nats call up LHP Erick Fedde — WASHINGTON — Nationals All-Star pitcher Stephen Strasburg is headed to the 10-day disabled list. — Following his team's 8-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, manager Dusty Baker confirmed that Strasburg …
Dave Sheinin / Chicago Tribune:
Unexpectedly contending Brewers weigh mortgaging their future to fend off Cubs — The Brewers' Eric Thames celebrates after he hit a home run against the Nationals during the fifth inning at Nationals Park on July 25, 2017. — The Washington Post — On the afternoon of July 14 …
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Tom Haudricourt / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Notes: Matt Garza goes on DL with calf strain; Michael Blazek will start on Thursday
Notes: Matt Garza goes on DL with calf strain; Michael Blazek will start on Thursday
Discussion:
Post-Crescent Media
Elliott Smith / UPI:
Zach Davies, Milwaukee Brewers power past Washington Nationals
Zach Davies, Milwaukee Brewers power past Washington Nationals
Discussion:
Federal Baseball and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Alex Tekip / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Nationals interested in Yu Darvish? — The Washington Nationals are interested in Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish but would prefer to trade for a controllable starter, reports MLB Network's Jon Morosi, citing sources. Darvish will be a free agent at the end of this season.
Discussion:
CBSSports.com and Bleacher Report
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Dansby Swanson optioned to Triple-A — PHOENIX - The move that once seemed so improbable is now a reality: Struggling Braves rookie Dansby Swanson has been sent to Triple-A. — Swanson, batting .214 with six home runs and a .287 on-base percentage in 95 games, was informed …
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R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
Braves to demote struggling shortstop Dansby Swanson to minors
Braves to demote struggling shortstop Dansby Swanson to minors
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Daily Dish and Talking Chop
Associated Press:
Sale Away: Red Sox ace Ks 11 in 4-0 win over Mariners — SEATTLE (AP) — Chris Sale pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, top prospect Rafael Devers became the youngest Boston player to hit a home run in more than 50 years, and the Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 4-0 on Wednesday to salvage the final game of the series.
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Lookout Landing
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ESPN:
Astros ace Dallas Keuchel, out since June 2, poised for Friday return — Houston Astros ace Dallas Keuchel will return to the rotation on Friday against the Detroit Tigers, manager A.J. Hinch told reporters Wednesday. — Keuchel hasn't pitched for the AL West leaders since June 2 because of a pinched nerve in his neck.
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports and FanRag Sports
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Ben Walker / Associated Press:
Todd Frazier had the majors' first run-scoring triple play since 2006 — The Yankees' Todd Frazier ground into a run scoring triple play in the second inning against the Reds at Yankee Stadium on July 25, 2017. — Todd Frazier got a welcoming introduction from the public-address announcer …
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Larry Fleisher / UPI:
New York Yankees survive Todd Frazier triple play, top Cincinnati Reds
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Odubel Herrera's benching is a just a night off, Mackanin says — Odubel Herrera was held out of the Phillies' lineup Wednesday night a day after he was yanked from the game. But it was not a benching, Pete Mackanin said. — The manager said Herrera was just getting a day off …
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Associated Press:
White Sox OF Avisail Garcia sidelined by right thumb injury — CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia has a right thumb injury that will sideline the All-Star slugger for a couple weeks. — Garcia complained of continued discomfort in his thumb after the White Sox lost 7-2 to the Cubs on Tuesday.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox place Avisail Garcia on disabled list
Steve Herrick / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Zimmer homers, drives in go-ahead run as Indians beat Angels … Bradley Zimmer homered and drove in the go-ahead run with a seventh-inning double and the — Cleveland Indians matched a season high with their sixth straight win, 10-4 over the — Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
Discussion:
Halos Heaven
ESPN:
Bryce Harper wants to take part in D.C. Home Run Derby — WASHINGTON — Bryce Harper is all in on the Home Run Derby. — “If I do have the opportunity to play in the All-Star Game next year,” said the Washington Nationals slugger on Wednesday afternoon, “I'll definitely do the Home Run Derby.”
Discussion:
CBSSports.com, FanRag Sports and Federal Baseball
Andrew Baggarly / Mercury News:
Samardzija deals Giants to victory over Pirates ... but will he be dealt? — SAN FRANCISCO - Jeff Samardzija is drawing a significant amount of interest from contending teams as Monday's non-waiver trade deadline approaches. The Giants, so viciously brought to heel by the rest of the league this season, must be open to listening.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, Bucs Dugout and McCovey Chronicles
Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw hopeful he can make ‘at least a few’ starts before playoffs begin — Dodgers star pitcher Clayton Kershaw, left, who is on the disabled list due to a back injury, congratulates Cody Bellinger after the Dodgers beat the Twins on July 25. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Dan Arritt / UPI:
Los Angeles Dodgers continue to roll, top Minnesota Twins — LOS ANGELES — Nothing seems to be slowing down Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Chris Taylor this month. Not even an 18-minute delay during the sixth inning on Tuesday night. — Taylor doubled twice for his seventh multi-hit performance …
Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers minors: Dawel Lugo's 2-run single helps Erie SeaWolves — We take a look at the centerpiece of the Detroit Tigers' J.D. Martinez trade: Dawel Lugo, an infielder that was considered one of the Arizona Diamondbacks' best prospects. Video by Brian Manzullo, DFP. Wochit — CONNECT
Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Cubs check in on Rene Rivera? — The Chicago Cubs are among the teams that have called the New York Mets about catcher Rene Rivera, reports Mike Puma of the New York Post. — The 33-year-old Rivera, a free agent after the season, owns a .245/.291/.395 slash line with six homers and 20 RBIs in 46 games this season.
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
One more Met could be on the trading block