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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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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.
Associated Press:
After Yu: Rangers lose 6-4 to Mariners after dealing ace
After Yu: Rangers lose 6-4 to Mariners after dealing ace
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Lookout Landing
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers reaction: Last game in July a hot mess for Texas
Rangers reaction: Last game in July a hot mess for Texas
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Lookout Landing, Minor League Ball and Lone Star Ball
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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Sonny Gray likely to make Yankees' debut Thursday — NEW YORK — Newly acquired starter Sonny Gray is expected to make his Yankees debut on Thursday in Cleveland. He will be followed on Friday by the Yankees' other new starter, Jaime Garcia. — In a series of tweets on Tuesday …
George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees' pitching wealth will lead to hard decisions
Yankees' pitching wealth will lead to hard decisions
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River Avenue Blues
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!
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Yahoo Sports, Houston Chronicle, MLB Daily Dish, DRaysBay, Viva El Birdos, New York Times, Camden Chat and NESN.com
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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
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Viva El Birdos and Brew Crew Ball
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.
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Bless You Boys
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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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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.
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AZ Snake Pit and Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs stack lineup with right-handers vs. Diamondbacks — Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon holds his 2nd annual “Try Not to Suck Celebrity Golf Classic” at Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood on July 31, 2017. (Jose M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Tribune
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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Nationals' Scherzer goes for 13th win vs. Marlins (Aug 01, 2017) — MIAMI — Perhaps Brandon Kintzler was the final piece. — The Washington Nationals, who beat the Miami Marlins 1- on Monday on a combined two-hitter by Gio Gonzalez and reliever Sean Doolittle, have a massive 14-game lead …
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Washington Nationals' Gio Gonzalez gets choked up about Jose Fernandez
Washington Nationals' Gio Gonzalez gets choked up about Jose Fernandez
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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.
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The Crawfish Boxes
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Kristie Rieken / The Charlotte Observer:
Marisnick's 2 homers, 5 RBIs power Astros past Rays 14-7
Marisnick's 2 homers, 5 RBIs power Astros past Rays 14-7
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The Crawfish Boxes, DRaysBay and MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Jeff Arnold / UPI:
Chicago White Sox rookie Yoan Moncada exits on stretcher after collision … CHICAGO — White Sox rookie second baseman Yoan Moncada left Chicago's Monday night game against the Toronto Blue Jays on a stretcher after colliding with teammate Willy Garcia. — Garcia, the right fielder …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Yahoo! Finance, CBSSports.com and South Side Sox
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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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Faith and Fear in Flushing, Minor League Ball and New York Times
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Jake Becker / New York Daily News:
Mets top prospect Amed Rosario pens open letter to fans ahead of MLB debut
Mets top prospect Amed Rosario pens open letter to fans ahead of MLB debut
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FanRag Sports
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.
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Lone Star Ball
Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Edinson Volquez, JT Riddle out for the season with injuries — The Marlins will be without their starting shortstop and their Opening Day starting pitcher for the rest of the season. — Manager Don Mattingly said Tuesday that both JT Riddle and Edinson Volquez won't play again in 2017 due to injuries.
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MLB Trade Rumors and Fish Stripes
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 …
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ESPN:
Jeremy Guthrie retiring from MLB — Veteran right-hander Jeremy Guthrie announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Monday. — Guthrie started one game this season for the Washington Nationals, allowing 10 earned runs in two-thirds of an inning on April 8.
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wbal.com and FanRag Sports
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Athletics Release John Axford — The A's announced on Tuesday that they've released veteran righty John Axford. The former Brewers/Rockies/Indians closer was designated for assignment last week and is now a free agent. — Axford, 34, signed a two-year, $10MM contract with Oakland prior …