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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.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees not looking to trade away top prospects for Manny Machado
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Yankees may be tempted to get Manny Machado over a starter, but plenty of teams have better odds of landing him
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
As Machado talks heat up, Dodgers and Brewers haggle with Orioles over the price
As Machado talks heat up, Dodgers and Brewers haggle with Orioles over the price
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MLB Trade Rumors, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, NESN.com and Brew Crew Ball
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Brian Cashman focused on ‘weakness’ with Machado talk swirling
Brian Cashman focused on ‘weakness’ with Machado talk swirling
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The Athletic
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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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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MLB Baseball News …, baseballmusings.com and DRaysBay
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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 …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
The Cubs aren't getting Manny Machado - and they're not worried if the Brewers do — SAN FRANCISCO - They were the team once linked the most to shortstop Manny Machado, but now the contender no longer interested in him. — They are the team who once again have World Series aspirations …
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True Blue LA and MLB Trade Rumors
Janie McCauley / Toronto Sun:
Pablo Sandoval singles home winning run in 11th for Giants
Pablo Sandoval singles home winning run in 11th for Giants
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MLB Baseball News …
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.
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Daily Record
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Katherine Fominykh / Baltimore Sun:
UMBC partners with St. Louis Cardinals for All-Star Game Final Vote — St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Carpenter (13) in the second inning during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) (Rick Scuteri / AP)
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sports.MyNorthwest.com, McCovey Chronicles, DodgerBlue.com and Brew Crew Ball
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Peter Baugh / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Series preview: Cardinals at White Sox
Series preview: Cardinals at White Sox
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MLB Baseball News …
Tom Musick / UPI:
White Sox hope to end losing streak vs. Cardinals
White Sox hope to end losing streak vs. Cardinals
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South Side Sox and Viva El Birdos
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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Surviving Grady and MLB Baseball News …
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Larry Stone / The Seattle Times:
The time is right for Mariners to give Nelson Cruz a contract extension — In his first three years in Seattle, Cruz averaged 42 homers, 105 RBI and a .925 OPS. And this year, even with a stint on the disabled list, he is on pace for 39 homers, 91 RBI and a .909 OPS.
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The Athletic and U.S.S. Mariner
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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
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Buffalo next stop for Blue Jays top prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — ATLANTA — As he finishes his recovery from a minor knee injury, top Blue Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. appears headed closer to Toronto than ever. — According to sources, team management is planning for triple …
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MLB Baseball News …, FanSided and Bluebird Banter
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 …
Detroit Free Press:
Next Slide — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Detroit Tigers' inexperience was evident on Monday night, from Nicholas Castellanos taking his eye off the baseball underneath a dome to Ronny Rodriguez not playing in close enough at third base against Carlos Gomez.
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Bless You Boys
Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Mariners place Felix Hernandez on the 10-day disabled list — The hope is to use the all-star break to help Hernandez get his ailing back healthy. — ANAHEIM — Felix Hernandez won't make another start until after the All-Star break. The Mariners' erstwhile ace has been dealing with lower …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Lookout Landing
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
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Games of the Day — An usual game at Citi Field as the Phillies and Mets starters both make their major league debut. Enyel De Los Santos visits Drew Gagnon. De Los Santos is just 22, and is 9-3 in his first year at AAA with 1.89 ERA. Through his minor league career he owns good strikout and walk numbers.
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MLB Baseball News …, MLB Trade Rumors, The Good Phight and Phillies Nation
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs' Anthony Rizzo sits vs. Giants left-hander Derek Holland — Chicago Tribune — After going hitless in five at-bats and committing two errors, Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will get a rest against Giants left-hander Derek Holland. — Victor Caratini will start at first base in place of Rizzo …
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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Pinstripe Alley and MLB Baseball News …