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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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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 …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers won't trade Justin Verlander before MLB trade deadline
WXYZ-TV:
Report: Tigers trade Justin Wilson, Alex Avila to Cubs
Report: Tigers trade Justin Wilson, Alex Avila to Cubs
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bless You Boys
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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NL West-leading Dodgers get Texas ace Yu Darvish — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers have traded star pitcher Yu Darvish to the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers for three minor league players. — The 30-year-old Darvish is a four-time All-Star.
Alex Butler / UPI:
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Kyle Farmer hits walk-off double in first MLB at-bat
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Kyle Farmer hits walk-off double in first MLB at-bat
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Matias J. Ocner / Associated Press:
Mets trade reliever Addison Reed to Red Sox for 3 prospects — The Mets' Addison Reed pitches during the eighth inning against the Marlins at Marlins Park on July 24, 2016. — The Mets traded reliever Addison Reed to the Boston Red Sox for three 22-year-old right-handed pitching prospects …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox “Moving Closer” To Deal For Addison Reed
Red Sox “Moving Closer” To Deal For Addison Reed
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Jon Tayler / SI.com:
INDIANS VS. RED SOX (JULY 31-AUG. 2)
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Acquire Addison Reed
Red Sox Acquire Addison Reed
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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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Acquire Joe Smith
Indians Acquire Joe Smith
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
After weeks of dealing, a quiet trade-deadline day for White Sox — White Sox general manager Rick Hahn discusses trading left fielder Melky Cabrera to the Royals on Sunday, July 30, 2017. (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune) — White Sox general manager Rick Hahn traded seven veteran players from July 13-30 …
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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
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South Side Sox
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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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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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
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Lone Star Ball and Gaslamp Ball
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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Dennis Lin / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Padres hold on to Brad Hand at trade deadline — San Diego Padres reliever Brad Hand throws against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a game in San Francisco, Sunday, July 23, 2017. (Jeff Chiu / AP) — For at least two more months, the Padres are holding on to Brad Hand.
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Corey Seidman / CSN Philly:
Instant Replay: Phillies 7, Braves 6 — BOX SCORE — Playing the only day game in the majors ahead of the trade deadline Monday, the Phillies beat the Braves, 7-6, to complete a four-game sweep. — The Phils held a five-run lead at one point but the Braves made things dicey with five runs in the last three innings.
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ABC News:
Dodgers find lefty help in trades for Tony Watson, Tony Cingrani — The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to acquire left-handed relievers? Tony Watson from the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tony Cingrani from the Cincinnati Reds, according to multiple reports. — The Watson trade was announced …
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Aj MassEspn / ESPN:
One player from each team to add in fantasy baseball — Major league baseball's trade deadline has arrived, and while players can still be moved under certain circumstances in the month of August, today marks the last time clubs can swap players without any waiver restrictions coming into play.
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.
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ESPN:
Astros to send Lance McCullers to DL with back discomfort — The Houston Astros will place pitcher Lance McCullers on the 10-day disabled list with back discomfort. — McCullers told reporters Monday that he and the Astros felt it was the “right time” for him to return to the DL.