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Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Sonny Gray happy to be with Yankees, ready for big stage during playoff push — Sonny Gray said that over the past week, his thoughts ran the gamut between being convinced he was going to get traded from the A's to being resigned that he would stay in Oakland as the trade deadline loomed.
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Ken Rosenthal:
All you buyers who remained disciplined, refused to succumb to the emotions of the deadline, held onto your precious prospects . . . congratulations! — You failed to improve your clubs. — All you sellers who held your ground, refused to blink, stuck to the values you assigned your “assets” ... terrific work!
ESPN:
Dallas Keuchel disappointed Astros didn't make big deadline trade — The Houston Astros have the second-best record in baseball and the largest division lead in the majors, but ace Dallas Keuchel is highly disappointed the team couldn't do more at the trade deadline.
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes
R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
MLB trade rumors: Cardinals pursued Gray, reportedly made intriguing offer
MLB trade rumors: Cardinals pursued Gray, reportedly made intriguing offer
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos and Brew Crew Ball
Jon Meoli / Baltimore Sun:
What they're saying about the Orioles' moves at the trade deadline
What they're saying about the Orioles' moves at the trade deadline
Discussion:
Camden Chat, CBSSports.com and Chicago Tribune
Associated Press:
Yu Darvish's first start as a Dodger will be Friday against the Mets — ATLANTA — Yu Darvish will make his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night at the New York Mets. — Darvish, a four-time All-Star, was acquired from the Texas Rangers for three prospects just before Monday's deadline to make trades without waivers.
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ESPN
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Fox Sports:
After Yu: Rangers caught in middle, now going on without ace — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) When Yu Darvish arrived in Texas from Japan in 2012, the Texas Rangers were coming off consecutive World Series appearances. — As was expected with his celebrated entrance then, Darvish is now pitching for a World Series contender.
ESPN:
Adrian Beltre not happy Rangers traded Yu Darvish — On Sunday, Adrian Beltre joined an exclusive club by collecting his 3,000th major league hit. — Some 24 hours later, Beltre watched the Texas Rangers trade away right-hander Yu Darvish, a telling sign for a team on the outside of the wild-card chase.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Jose Iglesias sits with strained wrist, his Tigers future unknown — NEW YORK - Jose Iglesias was not in the lineup on Tuesday against the Yankees, dealing with the aftereffects of a right wrist strain. Iglesias sustained the injury while striking out in the fifth inning of Monday night's game.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Castellanos open to position change if it ‘makes the Tigers better’ — 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:
Bless You Boys
Associated Press:
Tigers active at deadline, but some big names stay put
Tigers active at deadline, but some big names stay put
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Larry Fleisher / UPI:
Chase Headley leads New York Yankees past Detroit Tigers
Fox Sports:
Nationals ace Scherzer leaves in 2nd inning with neck spasm — MIAMI (AP) Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer hit his first career home run Tuesday night before a neck spasm cut short his outing against the Miami Marlins after he pitched only one inning. — Scherzer slept funny and left …
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Whitney McIntosh / SBNation.com:
Max Scherzer removed himself from the game after hitting his first career home run — When #PitchersWhoRake goes bad. — PIN — In the second inning of the Nationals' tilt against the Marlins, Max Scherzer hit his first career home run: a three-run shot that put Washington up 4-zip early in the game.
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com, Federal Baseball and FanRag Sports
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox's Yoan Moncada expects to miss 2-3 days after outfield collision — White Sox rookie Yoan Moncada and manager Rick Renteria discuss Moncada's bruised leg on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune — White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada …
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Eric Gilmore / UPI:
Marcus Semien, Oakland Athletics slam San Francisco Giants in Bay Bridge Series opener — OAKLAND, Calif. — Marcus Semien made a childhood dream come true with one swing of the bat Monday night at the Oakland Coliseum. — The Oakland shortstop hit his second career grand slam …
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Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Jaime Garcia excited to fulfill family's dream of seeing him pitch for Yankees — New Yankee left-hander Jaime Garcia said Tuesday that when he was a kid growing up in Mexico, his family, and especially his grandfather, were huge Yankees fans, and that his grandfather even predicted …
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George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees' pitching wealth will lead to hard decisions
Yankees' pitching wealth will lead to hard decisions
Discussion:
River Avenue Blues
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers' Beltre wants to see Fort Worth Zoo's Beltre — The Fort Worth Zoo will have a distinguished visitor, a future member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, pass through its gates at some point before long. — Adrian Beltre, the 31st and newest member of baseball's 3,000-hit club, wants to meet his namesake.
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball
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Arizona Republic:
Lineup — Adam Rosales, whom the Diamondbacks acquired from the Athletics before the MLB trade deadline Monday, is batting third and playing shortstop for the Diamondbacks in their series opener against the Cubs Tuesday. — Relief pitcher David Hernandez, whom the D-Backs acquire from the Angel Monday, is also active for the game.
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs stack lineup with right-handers vs. Diamondbacks
Mike Shalin / UPI:
Boston Red Sox top Cleveland Indians to finish disappointing month — BOSTON — Although the Boston Red Sox went 13-14 in July, recent signs may be pointing to better things. — “Obviously the record is not something we're certainly pleased with,” manager John Farrell said after the Red Sox closed …
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Jeff Seidel / UPI:
Craig Gentry's hit gives Baltimore Orioles walk-off win over Kansas City Royals — BALTIMORE — Craig Gentry usually helps the Baltimore Orioles with his defense and speed. On Monday night, though, he made a difference with his bat. — Gentry hit a walk-off single with two outs …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves To Promote Ozzie Albies, Lucas Sims — 2:37pm: Atlanta has announced that Johnson and righty Akeel Morris were optioned to create roster space. With Albies in the lineup at second base tonight, it could well be that the Braves are readying to move on from Phillips …