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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
Discussion: Royals Review and Bless You Boys
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Insider: How Tigers may have sabotaged Anibal Sanchez's trade value
Discussion: 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.
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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.
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
Discussion: Post-Crescent Media
Elliott Smith / UPI:
Zach Davies, Milwaukee Brewers power past Washington Nationals
UPI:   Milwaukee Brewers acquire pitcher Anthony Swarzak from Chicago White Sox
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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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:   Yu Darvish: Why the Rangers would be foolish to trade their ace
ESPN:   Potential MLB trades that would be perfect for fantasy players
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
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.
Discussion: Lookout Landing
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UPI:
Boston Red Sox trade for Eduardo Nunez from San Francisco Giants during game
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
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
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
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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ESPN:   Phillies activate OF Altherr but lose OF Daniel Nava to hamstring strain
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
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.”
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.
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 …
Mike Puma / New York Post:
One more Met could be on the trading block … SAN DIEGO — Add Rene Rivera's name to the list of players the Mets might deal before Monday's non-waiver trade deadline.  —  According to major league sources, the Mets are receiving calls about the veteran catcher, with the Cubs among the interested teams.
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Doug Mittler / ESPN:   Rumor Central: Cubs check in on Rene Rivera?
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
 
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
The stats back up the Yankees' youth movement
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Jeff Sanders / sandiegouniontribune.com:
First pitch: Hunter Renfroe chasing Padres rookie homer record
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' rotation set through trade deadline, tentatively
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Trade Market For Left-Handed Relievers
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Where does Pudge rank on the all-time Rangers list?
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Despite injury scare, Yoenis Cespedes starting for Mets Wednesday against Padres
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
These players could be the next Rangers in the Hall of Fame
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Designate Brett Anderson
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Fox Sports:
Longoria, Souza homer in Rays' 5-1 win over Orioles (Jul 26, 2017)
Dennis Lin / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Padres owner on Brad Hand: 'Other things being equal, right now I don't see us moving him'
Josh Verlin / UPI:
Rookie Derek Fisher helps Houston Astros to 5-0 victory over Philadelphia Phillies
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
How Gyorko became a defensive force in National League
Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Rockies kicking the tires on Jonathan Lucroy?
 

 
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