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Barry Jackson / miamiherald:
Loria agrees to sell Miami Marlins to Sherman and Jeter, source says — Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria has agreed to sell the franchise for $1.2 billion to a group led by New York businessman Bruce Sherman and former New York Yankees star Derek Jeter, and Major League Baseball is expected …
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Associated Press:
AP source: Marlins plan to sell to group that includes Jeter — MIAMI (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says the Miami Marlins have told Major League Baseball they intend to sign an agreement to sell the team to a group that includes former New York Yankees star Derek Jeter.
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Craig Davis / Orlando Sentinel:
Giancarlo Stanton hitting homers at a healthy pace, staying injury free
Bob Nightengale / TCPalm.com:
Derek Jeter-led group agrees to buy Miami Marlins for $1.2 billion
Derek Jeter-led group agrees to buy Miami Marlins for $1.2 billion
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miamiherald, MLB on Yahoo! Sports and FanRag Sports
Peter Botte / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez can prove doubters wrong in big series against Red Sox — The sizzling Red Sox arrived in town with a chance to bury the overhauled Yankees in the AL East. — Thus, this is the type of hotly contested showdown weekend against longtime rivals when we will learn …
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Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Jordan Montgomery called back up just in time to face Red Sox's Chris Sale
Jesse Yomtov / USA Today:
Three weekend series that impact the MLB pennant race
OddsShark / SBNation.com:
Red Sox vs. Yankees odds 2017: Boston a small underdog in the Bronx for Friday opener
Red Sox vs. Yankees odds 2017: Boston a small underdog in the Bronx for Friday opener
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George A. King III / New York Post:
Jordan Montgomery likely to take Sabathia's start vs. Red Sox
Jordan Montgomery likely to take Sabathia's start vs. Red Sox
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Cincinnati.com:
Reds notes: Scott Feldman to start Saturday — MILWAUKEE — Scott Feldman will make his first start in nearly a month on Saturday when he is activated from the disabled list to pitch against the Brewers. — “It's been pretty annoying being on the DL as is usually the case,” …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Acquire Kevin Franklin From Reds As PTBNL In Brandon Phillips Swap
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brandon Phillips Clears Revocable Waivers
Brandon Phillips Clears Revocable Waivers
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Associated Press:
Mariners likely without ace James Paxton for up to three weeks — SEATTLE — In the middle of the wild-card race in the American League, the Seattle Mariners will likely be without left-handed ace James Paxton for at least three weeks because of a pectoral strain.
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UPI:
Chicago White Sox acquire minor-league pitcher Ryan Burr from Arizona Diamondbacks — The Chicago White Sox acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Ryan Burr in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday in exchange for international signing bonus pool money.
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Acquire Ryan Burr From D-Backs For International Bonus Money
White Sox Acquire Ryan Burr From D-Backs For International Bonus Money
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards to open 2018 season on Thursday March 29 in New York
Cards to open 2018 season on Thursday March 29 in New York
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Neil Walker is latest victim in petty war between Mets and Yankees front offices — PHILADELPHIA — Neil Walker learned a hard lesson about New York's two baseball teams Thursday night. After the Yankees and Mets failed to conclude a deal for slugger Jay Bruce, the back-and-forth leaking …
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets official blasts Yankees on deadline deals that weren't made
Mets official blasts Yankees on deadline deals that weren't made
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Dominic Smith to be called up, join Mets in Philadelphia on Friday
Dominic Smith to be called up, join Mets in Philadelphia on Friday
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Associated Press:
Carlos Carrasco takes no-hit bid into 7th, Indians blank Rays — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Carrasco took another no-hit try into the late innings at Tropicana Field, losing his bid on a two-out single in the seventh by Logan Morrison but leading the Cleveland Indians over the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 Friday night.
Brett Ballantini / MLB Trade Rumors:
Carlton Fisk: Sox Changed, Thanks To Postal Snafu — Even in this modern era, with MLBTR tracking the prospects of any conceivable free agent and setting a clock to the service time of every top prospect this side of Sidd Finch, the story still astounds: — A future Hall-of-Famer freed by ... postal laxity?
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners To Acquire Andrew Albers — The Mariners have struck a deal with the Braves to acquire lefty Andrew Albers, per David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via Twitter). Cash considerations will make up the return in the deal. — Albers had been working at Triple-A Gwinnett …
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Associated Press:
McCutchen leaves with sore left knee, Pirates beat Jays 4-2 — TORONTO (AP) - Jameson Taillon pitched six innings to snap a three-start winless streak, Josh Harrison had two hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Friday night, their seventh win in nine games.
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Associated Press:
Sabathia on DL because of knee; Montgomery back — NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees left-hander CC Sabatthia was put on the 10-day disabled list because of right knee inflammation and left-hander Jordan Montgomery was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. — New York also activated infielder …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Rangers fans to get taste of ‘Sweet Lettuce’ during MLB Players Weekend — The MLB Players Weekend isn't until Aug. 25-27, but some of the nicknames players will be wearing on their jerseys for those games have started making the rounds. — Among the Texas Rangers' nicknames are “Porterhouse” …
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers' Michael Fulmer throws bullpen, could start Monday at Rangers — Michael Fulmer threw 20 pitches in a bullpen at Comerica Park today, while Daniel Norris threw two innings in a simulated game at Triple-A Toledo. — “If he feels fine tomorrow, he'll probably be on track for Monday …