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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
GM Al Avila happy with Tigers' trade hauls to restock minor leagues  —  Tigers in process of reloading farm system, something Avila believes they made a dent in doing this past month  —  NEW YORK - They're not done in a process that will take years and not months, but in this trade deadline season …
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Associated Press:
Tigers active at deadline, but some big names stay put  —  After all the speculation and uncertainty leading up to the trade deadline, Justin Verlander's sense of humor was apparently still intact.  —  “Source: I'm still in the Tigers locker room,” said a message on Verlander's Twitter account Monday.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Fourth inning too much Michael Fulmer, Tigers in 7-3 loss to Yankees  —  Walks, error take down Fulmer in fateful frame; McCann, Castellanos each record two hits.  —  CONNECT  —  NEW YORK - The bottom of the fourth inning rolled around and it was the pitcher's duel it was expected to be …
Fox Sports:
On the go!  Darvish, Gray dealt on busy trade deadline day  —  Yu Darvish and Sonny Gray headed a parade of prized arms on the move Monday, leaving little doubt on trade deadline day: Top teams made a big pitch for the playoffs.  —  All-Star Brandon Kintzler, Addison Reed and Justin Wilson …
Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' next opponent: Judge, Severino, bullpen have Yankees atop AL East  —  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.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Fox Sports:   Cubs acquire LHP Wilson, C Avila in trade with Tigers
Connor Muldowney / Detroit News:
Live blog: Tigers vs. Yankees
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Athletics committed to future after Sonny Gray trade  —  Summarizing the credentials of the five inductees who will be enshrined at the Baseball Hall of Fame on July 30 in Cooperstown, N.Y. USA TODAY Sports  —  OAKLAND — Finally committed to a full rebuild, the Oakland Athletics …
Discussion: Athletics Nation
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:   Rookie Jordan Montgomery appears to be odd man out of Yankees rotation after Sonny Gray trade
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:   Yankees keep the Sonny vibes going, cruise to 7-3 win over Tigers
Zachary Ripple / New York Daily News:   5 things to know about Sonny Gray as Yankees prepare for stretch run
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Amed Rosario, Mets' top prospect, to make MLB debut Tuesday against Rockies  —  DENVER — The Mets could not pull off a blockbuster trade Monday.  They made some solid moves before the non-waiver trade deadline to shore up their bullpen (bringing in A.J. Ramos) and their farm system with deals …
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Rotoworld.com:   Daily Dose: Dodger Bl-Yu
ESPN:   Will Amed Rosario live up to his prospect hype?
R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
The Mets are promoting top prospect Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith isn't far behind
Fox Sports:
Nationals' Gonzalez loses no-hit bid in 9th inning vs Miami  —  MIAMI (AP) Washington Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez's bid for a no-hitter has ended with a single by Dee Gordon to start the ninth inning.  —  Gordon hit a soft liner to the opposite field on a 1-1 pitch.  It was his 106th pitch Monday night.
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Associated Press:   GIO Gonzalez loses no-hit bid in 9th, Nationals beat Marlins 1-0
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:   MLB playoff rankings: The eight best World Series bets in the wake of the trade deadline
Associated Press:
After Yu: Rangers lose 6-4 to Mariners after dealing ace  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers seemed a bit wiped out after a few emotional days, both good and bad.  —  Hours after ace pitcher Yu Darvish was traded, and a day after Adrian Beltre's 3,000th career hit …
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Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers reaction: Last game in July a hot mess for Texas  —  Can you hear that high-pitched squeaking sound?  This balloon is running out of air.  It's not just that the Rangers traded Yu Darvish at the deadline before Monday's game, it's because for most of the season this club has been running in circles.
Discussion: Lookout Landing
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:   Ryan Rua returns to Rangers after stint with Round Rock
Fox Sports:
Dever's 4 hits back Fister as Red Sox beat Indians, 6-2 (Jul 31, 2017)  —  BOSTON (AP) Doug Fister finally ended a long drought and rookie Rafael Devers continued his torrid start in the big leagues.  —  Fister took a shutout into the eighth inning, Devers went 4 for 4 and drove in a run …
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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 …
Fox Sports:   Red Sox's Sale looks to solve Indians (Aug 01, 2017)
Associated Press:
Gentry hits game-winner as Orioles beat Royals 2-1  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Craig Gentry singled home the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles cooled off the Kansas City Royals with a 2-1 victory Monday night.  —  Manny Machado had two hits and scored a run for the Orioles, who have won three straight.
Discussion: Royals Review
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Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles place Mark Trumbo on DL with rib cage strain, MRI set for Tuesday  —  Orioles' executive vice president Dan Duquette talks about several moves the Orioles made before the trade deadline including picking up pitcher Jeremy Hellickson and shortstop Tim Beckham.  (Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun video)
Fox Sports:
Pirates hold onto McCutchen, send reliever Watson to Dodgers  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) His team stuck on the fringe of the playoff race - not quite in it and not quite out of it - Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington spent the hours leading up to the trade deadline weighing both blowing …
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ABC News:
Dodgers find lefty help in trades for Tony Watson, Tony Cingrani
Discussion: True Blue LA
CBS Pittsburgh:
Pirates Send Watson To Dodgers, Acquire Benoit From Phillies
UPI:
Houston Astros add Francisco Liriano from Toronto Blue Jays to bolster rotation  —  Francisco Liriano is joining the Astros after the Toronto Blue Jays dealt the former All-Star left-hander for Houston outfielders Nori Aoki and Teoscar Hernandez before Monday's non-waiver trade deadline.
Discussion: MLB on Yahoo! Sports
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Rosie DiManno / Toronto Star:
Blue Jays walk-off victims against White Sox
Discussion: Bluebird Banter and Canadian Press
Chelsea Janes / Washington Post:
Nationals trade for Twins closer Brandon Kintzler at deadline to help steady nagging late-game situations  —  The Nationals will acquire closer Brandon Kintzler from the Twins, according to a person familiar with the situation, close to the buzzer of Monday's 4 p.m. MLB trade deadline.
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USA Today:   Nationals nab Brandon Kintzler, complete bullpen makeover at MLB trade deadline
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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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs issue World Series ring to Steve Bartman
Discussion: FanRag Sports
Kristie Rieken / The Charlotte Observer:
Marisnick's 2 homers, 5 RBIs power Astros past Rays 14-7  —  Jake Marisnick had three hits, including two homers, and a career-high five RBIs and the Houston Astros coasted to a 14-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.  —  The Rays cut the lead to one after a two-run homer …
Discussion: DRaysBay and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
 
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Dodgers' Yu turn all but ensures long-awaited October glory
UPI:
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 Earlier Picks: 
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs protect minor-league pitching depth after July trades
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
Cincinnati.com:
Reds trade LHP Tony Cingrani to Dodgers
USA Today:
Dodgers acquire Yu Darvish from Rangers
UPI:
Colorado Rockies trade for catcher Jonathan Lucroy in deal with Texas Rangers
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Dennis Lin / sandiegouniontribune.com:
Padres hold on to Brad Hand at trade deadline
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Instant Replay: Phillies 7, Braves 6
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