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Nationals hit 8 HRs to blast Brewers 15-2 (Jul 27, 2017) — WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals staged their own version of the Home Run Derby, with Michael Blazek serving as the unwilling batting practice pitcher. — Washington tied a franchise record with eight homers and matched …
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Kevin Santo / USA Today:
Nationals slug eight home runs in 15-2 rout over Brewers — WASHINGTON - If Max Scherzer needed a birthday present on Thursday, the Washington Nationals gave him one in the form of plenty of run support - homering eight times against the Milwaukee Brewers and cruising to a 15-2 victory.
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Nationals place Strasburg on 10-day DL with elbow injury — WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Strasburg has been placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Washington Nationals, who want the standout right-hander to rest his elbow by missing a turn in the rotation. — The Nationals describe the injury as a “right elbow nerve impingement.”
Kevin Santo / USA Today:
Thanks to trade, Travis Shaw thriving with Brewers — WASHINGTON — When Travis Shaw was first called up to the majors, his father's message was simple. — “There's gonna be some ups and downs,” Shaw remembers his father saying. “You just got to get through it.”
Tom Haudricourt / The Charlotte Observer:
Brewers' bullpen falters in 8-5 loss to Nationals — This showed why Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns acquired relief help earlier in the day. — Ruining a brilliant start by Jimmy Nelson, the Brewers' bullpen blew up in horrific fashion in the eighth inning Wednesday night …
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Year removed from rookie ball, Aaron Bummer joins bare White Sox bullpen — White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer on being promoted from Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, July 27, 2017. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Aaron Bummer said he was wearing a dumbfounded smile …
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Phil Rosenthal / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs TV crew beats ESPN and White Sox TV crews in Game 3 ratings — Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo talks about the win over the White Sox. (Chris Kuc/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — The visiting Cubs not only beat the White Sox on Wednesday night, their TV crew won the three-way competition for Chicago-area viewers.
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Tampa Bay Rays acquire LHP Dan Jennings from Chicago White Sox — The Tampa Bay Rays acquired left-hander Dan Jennings from the Chicago White Sox on Thursday in exchange for switch-hitting first baseman Casey Gillaspie. — Jennings has posted a 3-1 mark with a 3.45 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 48 appearances …
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs, Jon Lester aim to take City Series from White Sox
Andrew Joseph / USA Today:
Curtis Granderson tried to physically stop Lucas Duda from leaving the clubhouse after trade — The New York Mets are obvious sellers at the trade deadline, and the team has already started to make some moves ... even if Curtis Granderson tried to stop it. — The Mets traded Lucas Duda …
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Rays get lefty slugger Lucas Duda from Mets for minor league pitcher — NEW YORK — The out-of-contention New York Mets started their veteran dispersal by trading first baseman Lucas Duda to the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league pitcher Drew Smith. — The Rays are taking on all of Duda's salary …
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Rangers' Adrian Beltre on the brink of 3,000th career hit — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Adrian Beltre just wanted to work hard, be consistent and earn respect in the game. As a young player, he never even thought about historical numbers like 3,000 hits. — “Never in my mind …
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Adrian Beltre is on the brink of a Hall of Fame milestone. Here's why
Stephen Hawkins / Boston Globe:
An ump told Adrian Beltre to move into the on-deck circle. So Beltre moved the circle
An ump told Adrian Beltre to move into the on-deck circle. So Beltre moved the circle
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Lone Star Ball and The Good Phight
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Twins send catcher Murphy to D-backs for left-hander Moya — PHOENIX (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are sending Triple-A catcher John Ryan Murphy to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Double-A left-hander Gabriel Moya. — The deal agreed to Thursday was pending physicals for both players.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Acquire John Ryan Murphy
Diamondbacks Acquire John Ryan Murphy
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Dodgers in curious Sonny Gray spot with Yankees waiting — MORE FROM: … In the past 24 hours, I have had multiple executives play connect the dots, with the end result being Sonny Gray ends up a Dodger. — Yet every time I check, I hear he is not a front-burner issue for them and that other teams …
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Teddy Bailey / Philly.com:
Pitcher Tom Eshelman will remain on the disabled list for the IronPigs — Lehigh Valley IronPigs righthander Tom Eshelman threw a side session on Tuesday but felt discomfort as he battles back from a strained right hip flexor. Lehigh Valley manager Dusty Wathem said Eshelman will remain on the disabled list and skip his next start.
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Teddy Bailey / Philly.com:
J.P. Crawford continues July surge with grand slam
J.P. Crawford continues July surge with grand slam
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Indians top Angels 2-1; Bauer, Lindor key 7th straight win (Jul 27, 2017) — CLEVELAND (AP) Trevor Bauer pitched a season-high eight innings, Francisco Lindor singled to break a tie in the seventh and the Cleveland Indians won their seventh straight game Thursday with a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
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Marc Carig / Newsday:
Addison Reed could be packaged with other Mets, source says — SAN DIEGO — On his own, Mets closer Addison Reed represents the Mets' most sought-after trade chip, and their best chance of beginning a quick retooling with an eye toward contention in 2018. — But the Mets have at least kicked around …
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Doug Mittler / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Mets considering package deal for Addison Reed?
Adam London / NESN.com:
Five Blockbuster Trades We'd Like To See Before MLB Trade Deadline — We're just days away from the Major League Baseball trade deadline, and there are several players around the league who reportedly could be on the move. — We've already seen marquee talent find new homes …
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Baseball Prospectus
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Jake Arrieta: ‘We expect to remain in first place’
Jake Arrieta: ‘We expect to remain in first place’
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals linked to Toronto's Francisco Liriano as trade deadline looms — On Tuesday evening, a pair of relievers skipped down a long flight of stairs and appeared inside the first-base dugout at Comerica Park. In their first moments as Royals, as the bottom of the second against the Detroit Tigers played …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Contending teams thrive off MLB trade deadline deals — ST. LOUIS — The sound of the showers hitting the tile floor in the Colorado Rockies' visiting clubhouse at Busch Stadium was deafening. — The Rockies, one of baseball's most surprising teams with their kiddie corps rotation …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Justin Wilson also drawing interest from New York Yankees — There are still nearly four full days until the trade deadline and even the Detroit Tigers would admit they don't yet know how the Justin Wilson sweepstakes are going to play out. — With any number …
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