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Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
Trade chatter: A Machado alternative, an intriguing starter and more — One of the more intriguing elements to the Manny Machado trade discussions — beyond the question of Machado's destination — is the Baltimore Orioles' approach to fielding offers for the four-time All-Star.
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WEEI, MLB Trade Rumors and Fish Stripes
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Peter Schmuck / Baltimore Sun:
Red Sox in recent contact with Orioles about possible Machado trade — In the wake of reports that the New York Yankees have renewed their interest in shortstop Manny Machado, two industry sources indicated Tuesday that the Boston Red Sox also have been in recent contact with the Orioles.
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees should only consider trading Justus Sheffield for top starter, not Manny Machado — BALTIMORE — Look, I get the Orioles wanting Justus Sheffield in any deal for Manny Machado. Dan Duquette wouldn't be doing his job right if he didn't ask. — But there's no way the Yankees …
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Sporting News, MLB Trade Rumors and NESN.com
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Yankees' pitching needs mean Manny Machado must wait 'til winter for his pinstripes
Yankees' pitching needs mean Manny Machado must wait 'til winter for his pinstripes
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and The Comeback
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
If Yankees want to avoid a do-or-die wild card game, they must stop losing to awful teams like the Orioles
Eddie MatzESPN Senior / ESPN:
Orioles' Manny Machado hits 2 homers in win as trade rumors swirl
Orioles' Manny Machado hits 2 homers in win as trade rumors swirl
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MLB Baseball News …
David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Machado hits 2 HRs, Orioles beat Yankees 6-5
Machado hits 2 HRs, Orioles beat Yankees 6-5
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Camden Chat
Associated Press:
Cleveland Indians allow 7 in 9th, lose to Cincinnati Reds 7-4 after Trevor Bauer's gem — The loss spoiled a brilliant outing by Trevor Bauer, who struck out 12 during eight scoreless innings. — CLEVELAND (AP) - Joey Votto hit a go-ahead three-run double during a seven-run ninth inning …
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Alex Butler / UPI:
Reds score 7 runs in 9th inning to beat Indians
WKYC-TV:
‘OP/OT’ communication breakdown part of Cleveland Indians' 9th inning collapse vs. Cincinnati Reds
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Why July games should matter to Cleveland Indians fans
Why July games should matter to Cleveland Indians fans
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Twinkie Town and MLB Baseball News …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
How Scooter Gennett transformed from a Cincinnati Reds waiver claim into an All-Star
How Scooter Gennett transformed from a Cincinnati Reds waiver claim into an All-Star
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Red Reporter
Associated Press:
Peralta's blast lifts Diamondbacks over Rockies, 5-3 — DENVER — Tyler Anderson kept Arizona in check for six innings. Once he left, the Diamondbacks pounced on the Colorado Rockies bullpen. — David Peralta and A.J. Pollock homered in Arizona's four-run seventh inning, and the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Which players could the Cubs target at the trade deadline? — SAN FRANCISCO — The Chicago Cubs have made a habit of making July trades under Theo Epstein, including acquisitions such as Jake Arrieta (2013), Addison Russell (2014), Aroldis Chapman (2016) and Jose Quintana (2017).
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs bullpen rotation: Steve Cishek won't pitch Wednesday, Brandon Morrow available again — Chicago Tribune — Jose Quintana told Kyle Hendricks he wanted to follow his lead after Hendricks threw 8 1/3 innings of one-run ball Monday night. — Quintana responded Tuesday night …
Janie McCauley / Toronto Sun:
Cubs capitalize, bounce back from tough loss to beat Giants — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Jose Quintana told Kyle Hendricks he would do all he could to follow him with another strong start by the Cubs rotation. — This is exactly what manager Joe Maddon hoped to see: the pitching getting …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Javier Baez says 'I'll bat 12th' with Kris Bryant's expected return — Chicago Tribune — Cubs slugger Kris Bryant is expected to be activated before Wednesday's game against the Giants, and Javier Baez doesn't envision any problems. — “I'll bat wherever,” said Baez …
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MLB Baseball News …, Bleed Cubbie Blue and Minor League Ball
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ESPN:
Cubs activate Kris Bryant from DL after shoulder issue — The Chicago Cubs activated third baseman Kris Bryant from the disabled list on Wednesday and put him in the lineup against the Giants. — The slugger had been on the disabled list since June 26 due to left shoulder inflammation.
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Cubs' Javy Baez, Kyle Schwarber fill half NL field for Monday's Home Run Derby — SAN FRANCISCO - The official announcement won't come until Wednesday night, but the Cubs have drawn starring roles next week for what might the most powerful event of All-Star week in Washington.
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Bless You Boys, Bleacher Report, Sporting News, Bleed Cubbie Blue, Chicago Sun-Times and MLB Baseball News …
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Stats / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
White Sox look to end skid at home against Cardinals — Dexter Fowler understands what it's like to find success while playing within Chicago's city limits. — But in a season in which the St. Louis — Cardinals' outfielder has struggled two years after winning a World Series title with the
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South Side Sox
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Kristie Rieken / Pueblo Chiefton:
Astros beat A's 6-5 on bizarre play in 11th inning — Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin argues with home plate umpire David Rackley during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Houston. Melvin was ejected. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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The Crawfish Boxes and baseballmusings.com
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Jim Reineking / USA Today:
Houston Astros get wild walk-off win against Oakland Athletics — The Houston Astros got a walk-off 6-5 win in the 11th inning over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night on as bizarre a play as any seasoned baseball fan will ever see. — Alex Bregman came to the plate with one out …
Discussion:
The Comeback, MLB Baseball News … and Athletics Nation
Associated Press:
Royals snap 10-game skid with 9-4 win over Twins — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Kansas City Royals finally bunched together some runs to end a lengthy losing streak. — Adalberto Mondesi had a three-run homer and a career-high four RBIs, and Kansas City snapped a 10-game skid with a 9-4 win over Minnesota on Tuesday night.
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MLB Trade Rumors
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Tyler Mason / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Royals snap 10-game skid with 9-4 win over Twins
Royals snap 10-game skid with 9-4 win over Twins
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Brew Crew Ball and Royals Review
Jill Painter Lopez / Associated Press:
Angels overcome injury to Richards, beat Mariners 9-3 — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) After a big game with the bats, the Los Angeles Angels went home worried about one of their most important arms. — Kole Calhoun and Andrelton Simmons each had three of Los Angeles' 15 hits Tuesday night …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Garrett Richards To Undergo MRI For Forearm Injury
Garrett Richards To Undergo MRI For Forearm Injury
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Halos Heaven
Larry Stone / The Charlotte Observer:
The time is right for Mariners to give Nelson Cruz a contract extension
The time is right for Mariners to give Nelson Cruz a contract extension
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The Athletic
Bernie Wilson / Toronto Sun:
Rookie Lauer leads Padres to 4-1 win against Dodgers — NEW YORK (AP) San Diego Padres rookie left-hander Eric Lauer popped out of the dugout for the ninth inning and was greeted by Cake's “The Distance” on the PA, as well as the heart of the Los Angeles Dodgers' order.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Next Slide — MIAMI — Christian Yelich is making the most of his Miami return. — The newly minted all-star went 3 for 5 with a pair of doubles on Tuesday night, helping push the Milwaukee Brewers past the Miami Marlins, 8-4, at Marlins Park. — Yelich drove in four of the Brewers' eight runs …
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Brew Crew Ball
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Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Reds minor-leaguer Jonathan Willems hits for cycle for Greeneville — Cincinnati Reds prospect Jonathan Willems, a 19-year-old Curacao native who signed with the team as a free agent in 2015, hit for the cycle on Tuesday night in Rookie-level Greeneville's action-packed 13-12 loss to Kingsport.
MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Designate Bruce Rondon, Select Jeanmar Gomez — The White Sox have designated right-hander Bruce Rondon for assignment, per a club announcement. Replacing him on the roster will be fellow righty reliever Jeanmar Gomez, whose contract was selected.
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MLB Baseball News …