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Cubs acquire LHP Wilson, C Avila in trade with Tigers — CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs have acquired reliever Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila in a trade with the Detroit Tigers, bolstering their chance for another long playoff run. — The addition of Wilson gives manager Joe Maddon …
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Report: Tigers trade Justin Wilson, Alex Avila to Cubs — DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Tigers have traded relief pitcher Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila to the Cubs, according to a report from MLB Network's Jon Heyman with additional details from Tigers beat writer Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Bleed Cubbie Blue, MLB Trade Rumors, Bless You Boys, Minor League Ball and Bleacher Nation
Jimmy Hascup / USA Today:
Five burning questions for MLB trade deadline 2017 — Major League Baseball's trade deadline strikes at 4 p.m. ET on Monday. While there have already been a number of moves, the action figures to hit another gear as the clock winds down. — The reigning World Series champion Chicago Cubs continue …
Christopher D Thomas / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers recall Joe Jimenez, John Hicks in wake of Monday morning trade — Video by Chris Nelsen/Special to DFP — The Detroit Tigers have recalled right-handed pitcher Joe Jimenez and catcher John Hicks from Triple-A Toledo, filling the spots on their 25-man roster that became vacant …
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Will the Detroit Tigers trade Justin Verlander? Keep an eye on Astros — We look at the centerpiece of the Detroit Tigers' trade that sent Justin Wilson and Alex Avila to the Chicago Cubs - third baseman Jeimer Candelario, a Top-100 prospect who's close to being MLB-ready. By Brian Manzullo, DFP.
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The Crawfish Boxes
ESPN:
Who will close for the Tigers with Justin Wilson moving to the Cubs? — Tristan H. Cockcroft's take: Another trade — Justin Wilson to the Chicago Cubs this time — another closer role up for grabs ... this time the Detroit Tigers' ninth-inning job. Though a committee might be the initial arrangement …
Brian Manzullo / Detroit Free Press:
Reactions: Detroit Tigers fared better in trade with Chicago Cubs — We look at the centerpiece of the Detroit Tigers' trade that sent Justin Wilson and Alex Avila to the Chicago Cubs - third baseman Jeimer Candelario, a Top-100 prospect who's close to being MLB-ready. By Brian Manzullo, DFP.
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FanGraphs Baseball, Bleed Cubbie Blue and MLB Trade Rumors
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Deal done: Tigers trade Justin Wilson, Alex Avila to Cubs for prospects
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Bless You Boys
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Cubs trade for Tigers closer Justin Wilson, catcher Alex Avila
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Matthew Martinez / UPI:
Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre records 3,000th hit — ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre became the 31st player in Major League Baseball history to record 3,000 hits Sunday when he ripped a bouncing double on a 3- pitch down the third base line in the bottom …
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Sporting News and Lone Star Ball
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Bryan Flaherty / Chicago Tribune:
Just because Adrian Beltre reached 3,000 hits doesn't mean you can touch his head — The Orioles' Adam Jones made the mistake of rubbing Texas Rangers Adrian Beltre's head after he hit his 3,000th career hit in the fourth inning on July 30, 2017 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.
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Baltimore Sun
Associated Press:
Beltre doubles for 3,000th hit, 31st player in the club
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, The Crawfish Boxes and FanRag Sports
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Adrian Beltre's 3,000th hit just the beginning of a milestone run
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Lone Star Ball and Gaslamp Ball
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers reaction: A Sunday of magical moments ends with a trade
ESPN:
Yankees, A's closer to making deal for Sonny Gray — The New York Yankees' pursuit of Oakland Athletics starter Sonny Gray spilled into the waning hours, as officials for both teams tried to decide if they're ready to make the compromises needed to bring a trade to fruition before Monday's 4 p.m. deadline.
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Bleacher Nation
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Latest On Zach Britton — 12:33pm: Indeed, an executive with one team even thinks Houston could be close to landing Britton as the team engages in “serious” pursuit of the star lefty, Rosenthal tweets. — Meanwhile, despite some indications to the contrary, Jon Heyman of Fan Rag hears …
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SBNation.com, Camden Chat, Bleacher Nation, Let's Go Tribe and MLB Daily Dish
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox “Moving Closer” To Deal For Addison Reed — Mets righty Addison Reed was never supposed to end up on the block; he was supposed to be setting up Jeurys Familia while helping the team back to the postseason. Obviously, that hasn't worked out as hoped, though Familia's injury has opened …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, CBSSports.com, Amazin' Avenue, MLB Daily Dish, DRaysBay and Over the Monster
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox To Acquire Addison Reed
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Sporting News, MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Deadspin
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Rangers certain Yu Darvish will get dealt at trade deadline — CHICAGO — The Texas Rangers said Monday that are confident they will trade ace Yu Darvish by the 4 p.m. non-waiver deadline, and are currently involved in negotiations with four teams. — The Rangers are in talks …
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Martinez provides offense as Cards edge D'backs — The July 31 trading deadline in the major leagues never bothered Jose Martinez before. “It was like a regular day for me,” said Martinez. — That is because Martinez, who turned 29 last week, never has been in the big leagues on July 31 until this year.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks targeting relief help as MLB trade deadline nears … Despite recent injuries, the Diamondbacks headed into Monday afternoon's non-waiver trade deadline seemingly focused on adding an arm to their bullpen. That, however, was subject to change.
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Bats stay quiet as Diamondbacks split with Cardinals
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Viva El Birdos and AZ Snake Pit
Alex Butler / UPI:
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Kyle Farmer hits walk-off double in first MLB at-bat … Rookie Kyle Farmer started his career on fire Sunday, hitting a walk-off double for the Los Angeles Dodgers. — Farmer, 26, was an eighth round pick by the Dodgers in the 2013 MLB June Amateur Draft.
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Los Angeles Times and SI.com
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Kevin Druley / UPI:
Kansas City Royals acquire Melky Cabrera from Chicago White Sox — CHICAGO — The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Melky Cabrera and cash considerations from the Chicago White Sox on Sunday in exchange for minor league pitchers Andre Davis and A.J. Puckett.
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South Side Sox
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McCutchen's 3 homers carry Cole, Bucs to 7-1 win vs Padres — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Andrew McCutchen paused a bit as he rounded first base after hitting his third home run Sunday, wanting to make sure that it was indeed gone before finishing his trot. — It was.
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Dennis Lin / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Andrew McCutchen hits three home runs as Padres fall in series finale
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Minor League Ball, Bucs Dugout and Gaslamp Ball
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Marketing Bud Norris, David Hernandez — 12:11pm: MLB.com's Mark Feinsand tweets that Petit is also generating interest. The 32-year-old has tossed 60 2/3 innings with a 2.52 ERA, 9.5 K/9, 1.8 BB/9 and a 34.4 percent ground-ball rate this season in a multi-inning role.
Fox Sports:
Alonso's HR in 12th powers A's past Twins, 6-5 (Jul 30, 2017) — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Yonder Alonso blames a bad month on him trying to do too much. — The Athletics' All-Star first baseman is trying a new approach, and it seems to be working. — Alonso homered in the bottom …
