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Jay Paris / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Kershaw dominates Padres in Dodgers' 8-2 win — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Clayton Kershaw is feeling fit again and that's a bad sign for the Los Angeles Dodgers' rivals heading into the season's second half. — The left-hander pitched six scoreless innings, and Cody Bellinger and Justin Turner each …
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Gaslamp Ball, True Blue LA and MLB Trade Rumors
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Yankees emerge as players in the Machado trade sweepstakes — For many Baltimore Orioles fans, it would be a nightmare — Manny Machado wearing a New York Yankees uniform as the starting shortstop for the American League All-Star team in nearby Washington, D.C.
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Mike Mazzeo / Orlando Sentinel:
As Manny Machado-to-Yankees trade rumors resurface, it makes more sense to wait and sign Orioles slugger as a free agent
As Manny Machado-to-Yankees trade rumors resurface, it makes more sense to wait and sign Orioles slugger as a free agent
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Baltimore Sun
Eduardo A. Encina / Baltimore Sun:
Yankees have inquired about trading for Manny Machado, but offer has not yet been made
Yankees have inquired about trading for Manny Machado, but offer has not yet been made
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MLB Baseball News …, Deadspin and MLB Trade Rumors
Greg Auman / UPI:
Rays face Tigers, using unconventional methods to win — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays are using pitchers in unconventional ways, but it continues to spark their success, and they'll try to find enough live arms to continue that Tuesday in another “bullpen day” against the Detroit Tigers.
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Mark Didtler / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Robertson has RBI single in 10th, Rays beat Tigers 10-9
Robertson has RBI single in 10th, Rays beat Tigers 10-9
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DRaysBay
UPI:
Brewers aim to take down Marlins, rookie pitcher — MIAMI — Pablo Lopez will face the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night, and how the Miami Marlins rookie right-hander fares — given the results of his first two starts — is a complete mystery. — Lopez, a 22-year-old from Venezuela …
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Jack Etkin / UPI:
Hot pitchers match up in Rockies-Diamondbacks series opener — DENVER — Left-handers Tyler Anderson and Patrick Corbin, both of whom have pitched exceedingly well lately, will oppose each other when the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks begin a three-game series Tuesday.
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Purple Row
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John Healy / New York Daily News:
Phillies' Aaron Nola outduels Corey Oswalt and drives in all three runs as Mets drop second game of doubleheader, 3-1 — Aaron Nola sure knows how to ruin the Mets' day. — With the Mets fresh off a walk-off victory in the first game of a doubleheader, the Phillies ace silenced …
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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Wilmer Flores adds another walk-off HR to resume in Mets' win over Phillies
Michael Avallone / SNY:
Mets' Flores walks it off in 4-3 win over Phillies
Mets' Flores walks it off in 4-3 win over Phillies
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MLB Baseball News … and Amazin' Avenue
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
The one player all 30 teams should trade before the deadline — The trade deadline is heating up ... well, the rumors are anyway. Manny Machado to the Yankees! Scooter Gennett to the Dodgers! J.T. Realmuto to the Red Sox! Maybe all these blockbusters will happen, and even if they don't, hey, it's fun to speculate.
Mike Shalin / UPI:
Red Sox riding high, take on Rangers — BOSTON — Hector Velazquez has done a little bit of everything for the surging Boston Red Sox and their pitching staff this season. — On Tuesday night, Velazquez makes his first start since April when he faces Yovani Gallardo in the second game …
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Tom Musick / UPI:
White Sox hope to end losing streak vs. Cardinals — A pair of newly named All-Stars will square off when the Chicago White Sox welcome the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night to open a two-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field. — Chicago (30-60) has lost five straight in a season …
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South Side Sox
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Peter Baugh / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Series preview: Cardinals at White Sox
Janie McCauley / Toronto Sun:
Pablo Sandoval singles home winning run in 11th for Giants — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Pablo Sandoval left Boston last season and returned to the San Francisco Giants realizing he no longer held Bay Area star status. — “I accepted my job and I came here to have fun,” he said.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Kyle Hendricks rebounds, but Cubs lose 2-1 to Giants in 11
Kyle Hendricks rebounds, but Cubs lose 2-1 to Giants in 11
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
Jim Ingraham / UPI:
All-Star Trevor Bauer on mound for Indians vs. Reds — CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians had five players selected to the American League All-Star team, and one of them will be on the mound Tuesday night at Progressive Field. — First-time All-Star Trevor Bauer will make his 19th start of the season …
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Let's Go Tribe
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Steve Herrick / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
DeSclafani allows 1 run, Schebler homers; Reds top Indians
DeSclafani allows 1 run, Schebler homers; Reds top Indians
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Let's Go Tribe
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
Surging A's will keep Mariners on their toes in hunt for playoff spot — Be afraid, Seattle Mariners fans, be very afraid. The Oakland Athletics are sizzling hot, having won 17 of 21 after shutting out the Astros 2-0 on Monday, and are only six games back for the second wild card.
Dan Arritt / UPI:
Angels' Garrett Richards keeps running into Mariners — Garrett Richards might be seeing the Seattle Mariners in his sleep these days. — The hard-throwing right-hander for the Los Angeles Angels (46-45) will face the Mariners (57-34) for a third straight time on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series at Angel Stadium.
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Ethan Bauer / Los Angeles Times:
Angels are optimistic the offense is starting to come around
Angels are optimistic the offense is starting to come around
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Halos Heaven and USA Today
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
MLB hitters explain why they can't just beat the shift — EDITOR'S PICKS — From Trout and Betts to Lindor and Judge, it's clear where MLB's superstars are, but the National League is finally ruling interleague play. — While the team holding this July's biggest trade chip decides …
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
At 105 mph, Jordan Hicks is MLB's hardest thrower. What does that mean for his future? — SAN FRANCISCO - Five years ago at age 16, Jordan Hicks participated in a youth tournament in Atlanta and attended a Braves game, where he was blown away by the sight of then-Cincinnati Reds reliever …
Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
5 Iowa Cubs who could be dealt before the trade deadline — Triple-A baseball came to Des Moines in 1968 with the Iowa Oaks, and the Iowa Cubs have carried the torch since 1982. Here's a collection of some of the biggest names and best players during that time. Mark Marturello and Michael Zamora/The Register
Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Phillies prospect Enyel De Los Santos in line to make major-league debut Tuesday — NEW YORK — It's Enyel De Los Santos' turn to make a first impression. — The Phillies are expected to call up De Los Santos from triple-A Lehigh Valley for a spot start against the New York Mets …
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MLB Baseball News … and Amazin' Avenue
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Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
Nick Williams thriving in everyday role for Phillies after biding his time on bench
Nick Williams thriving in everyday role for Phillies after biding his time on bench
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baseballmusings.com
Alan Saunders / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Polanco has 4 RBIs as Pirates top Nationals 6-3 — Gregory Polanco drove in four runs in the first two innings and the — Pittsburgh Pirates went on to a 6-3 victory over the — Washington Nationals on Monday night. — Polanco hit a two-run double in the first as the Pirates started …
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Federal Baseball and Bucs Dugout
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Activate Masahiro Tanaka — The Yankees have activated righty Masahiro Tanaka, per a club announcement. He ended up missing about a month with dual hamstring strains suffered while running the bases. — It's obviously good news for the Yanks that Tanaka is back in action in relatively short order.
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