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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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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers won't trade Justin Verlander before MLB trade deadline — 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.
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 …
WXYZ-TV:
Report: Tigers trade Justin Wilson, Alex Avila to Cubs
Report: Tigers trade Justin Wilson, Alex Avila to Cubs
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue, Bless You Boys, Minor League Ball, MLB Trade Rumors, MLB on Yahoo! Sports and Bleacher Nation
Christopher D Thomas / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers recall Joe Jimenez, John Hicks in wake of Monday morning trade
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Will the Detroit Tigers trade Justin Verlander? Keep an eye on Astros
Will the Detroit Tigers trade Justin Verlander? Keep an eye on Astros
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes
Brian Manzullo / Detroit Free Press:
Reactions: Detroit Tigers fared better in trade with Chicago Cubs
Reactions: Detroit Tigers fared better in trade with Chicago Cubs
Discussion:
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
Deal done: Tigers trade Justin Wilson, Alex Avila to Cubs for prospects
Discussion:
Bless You Boys
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Cubs trade for Tigers closer Justin Wilson, catcher Alex Avila
Cubs trade for Tigers closer Justin Wilson, catcher Alex Avila
Discussion:
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, Lookout Landing 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
Just because Adrian Beltre reached 3,000 hits doesn't mean you can touch his head
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Baltimore Sun
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Adrian Beltre's 3,000th hit just the beginning of a milestone run
Adrian Beltre's 3,000th hit just the beginning of a milestone run
Discussion:
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:
Zach Britton Trade Rumors: Deadline Day — 2:08pm: Offers are still “lacking” from the O's perspective, Heyman tweets. — 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.
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SBNation.com, MLB Daily Dish, Camden Chat, Let's Go Tribe and Bleacher Nation
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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 …
Discussion:
Over the Monster, CBSSports.com, Beyond the Box Score, MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Amazin' Avenue and MLB Daily Dish
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Acquire Addison Reed
Red Sox Acquire Addison Reed
Discussion:
Sporting News, MLB on Yahoo! Sports and FanRag Sports
ESPN:
Indians add reliever Joe Smith via Blue Jays trade — The Cleveland Indians acquired reliever Joe Smith from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, according to Fox Sports. — EDITOR'S PICKS — The Astros acquired another arm for the stretch run, trading for Blue Jays left-hander Francisco Liriano …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Acquire Joe Smith
Indians Acquire Joe Smith
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish, FanRag Sports and Bluebird Banter
R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
MLB trade rumors: Astros close to getting lefty Francisco Liriano, pending physical
MLB trade rumors: Astros close to getting lefty Francisco Liriano, pending physical
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports, MLB Trade Rumors and Bluebird Banter
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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Alex Tekip / ESPN:
Rumor Central: White Sox seeking deals for pitchers approaching free agency? — The Chicago White Sox apparently aren't done dealing just yet. — The South Siders are “still seeking deals” for starters Miguel Gonzalez and Derek Holland, and newly-acquired reliever Tyler Clippard, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports.
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Kevin Druley / UPI:
Kansas City Royals acquire Melky Cabrera from Chicago White Sox
Kansas City Royals acquire Melky Cabrera from Chicago White Sox
Discussion:
South Side Sox
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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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers To Acquire Jeremy Jeffress — The Brewers have struck a deal to acquire righty Jeremy Jeffress from the Rangers, per ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick (via Twitter). The move reverses the reliever's move this time last year, when he headed to Texas from Milwaukee along with Jonathan Lucroy.
Discussion:
CBSSports.com, Brew Crew Ball, FanRag Sports and Lone Star Ball
Teddy Greenstein / Chicago Tribune:
At his charity golf outing, Joe Maddon talks October — Joe Maddon on his big night: “I got to watch ‘Major League’ in its entirety.” (Teddy Greenstein/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — Rest assured, Joe Maddon got some quality rest Sunday night.
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.
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish and AZ Snake Pit
Chicago Tribune:
Series preview: Diamondbacks at Cubs — All games on WSCR-AM 670. — Season series: Cubs won 2016 series 5-2. — LH Jon Lester (8-6, 3.88) vs. LH Patrick Corbin (8-9, 4.36) — RH Jake Arrieta (10-7, 4.03) vs. RH Zack Godley (4-4, 3.06) — LH Jose Quintana (2-1, 2.37) vs. RH Zack Greinke (13-4, 2.84)
WGN-TV:
Steve Bartman receives 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series Championship ring — CHICAGO — A WGN News exclusive — Steve Bartman has received an official Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series Championship ring as a special gift from the Ricketts family and the Cubs organization.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, NBCSports.com, Deadspin, FanRag Sports, Bleacher Nation and NESN.com
Jon Tayler / SI.com:
INDIANS VS. RED SOX (JULY 31-AUG. 2) — Terry Francona returns to Boston, leading his Indians into town to face a slumping Red Sox team that badly needs a series win as it falls behind in the race for the AL East. Cleveland, meanwhile, is frantically trying to hold off the red-hot Royals …