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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Brandon Lowe heads to injured list; Nate Lowe called up — Brandon Lowe, who had been named as an All-Star replacement, still plans to go to Cleveland to take part in the festivities. — ST. PETERSBURG — The crutches in Brandon Lowe's locker and the ultrasound device tucked inside …
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MLB Trade Rumors
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ESPN:
Rays' Lowe out of ASG, replaced by Yanks' Torres — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a bruised right shin and will not play in next week's All-Star Game. — New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres …
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Talking Chop
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Brandon Lowe named to AL All-Star team but likely won't play
Rays' Brandon Lowe named to AL All-Star team but likely won't play
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DRaysBay and The Crawfish Boxes
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds' Amir Garrett placed on injured list; Scooter Gennett OK after exiting — Amir Garrett was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left lat strain. He owns a 1.70 ERA this season. — CONNECT — The Cincinnati Reds didn't have a left-handed pitcher available …
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MLB Trade Rumors and Red Reporter
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds infielder Scooter Gennett leaves game with left groin tightness
Cincinnati Reds infielder Scooter Gennett leaves game with left groin tightness
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MLB Baseball News …, redsminorleagues.com, Brew Crew Ball and Redleg Nation
Joe Kay / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Puig homers again; Reds lose Scooter but beat Brewers 3-0
Puig homers again; Reds lose Scooter but beat Brewers 3-0
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Brew Crew Ball and Pinstripe Alley
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Acquire Matt Wisler — The Mariners have acquired right-hander Matt Wisler from the Padres in exchange for cash, the teams announced. Seattle had an opening on its 40-man roster, so a corresponding DFA or 60-day IL placement isn't necessary. Wisler was designated for assignment by San Diego last week.
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Lookout Landing
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Tim Booth / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Another big hit from Edman lifts Cardinals past Mariners 5-4 — Tommy Edman came through with another key hit, and the — St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a 5-4 win over the — Seattle Mariners on Thursday. — Wieters hit a solo shot in the third inning and Fowler added a two-run drive in the fourth.
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Lookout Landing
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Still Pondering Trade Deadline Approach — This season has been a horror show for the Mets, who entered the campaign with designs on a playoff berth but have stumbled to a 39-48 record thus far. With the July 31 trade deadline just over three weeks away, the Brodie Van Wagenen-led club looks like a surefire seller.
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SNY and MLB Baseball News …
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Reuters:
Blue Jays' Marcus Stroman scratched from start against Red Sox — Toronto Blue Jays all-star right-hander Marcus Stroman was scratched from Thursday's start against the Boston Red Sox due to a pectoral injury. — Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo describes the injury as a “left pectoral cramp” …
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Camden Chat, Over the Monster and MLB Baseball News …
Sports Illustrated:
Should Every MLB Team Have an All-Star? — Every team is required to have an All-Star. Should that be the case though? — One of the last controversial wrinkles regarding the All-Star Game comes down to all 30 teams being represented. MLB is required to select at least one player from every team …
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Over the Monster
Stephen Hawkins / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Rangers beat Angels 9-3 in finale Skaggs would have started — Lance Lynn matched the major league lead with his 11th win and the — Texas Rangers avoided a series sweep with a 9-3 victory over the grieving — Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night, the Fourth of July game that the late
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Lone Star Ball and Boston Red Sox News …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels' Tommy La Stella Likely Out Eight To Ten Weeks
Angels' Tommy La Stella Likely Out Eight To Ten Weeks
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MLB Baseball News …, Halos Heaven and MLB Daily Dish
Emily Caron / Sports Illustrated:
Fire Breaks Out at St. Lucie Mets' Stadium After Fourth of July Fireworks — A fire broke out on the Fourth of July at First Data Field. — The St. Lucie Mets hosted an “Independence Day fireworks extravaganza” on Thursday night in honor of the Fourth of July that ended in a fire outside the stadium at First Data Field.
Dave Skretta / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Lindor, Ramirez help Indians sweep Royals with 8-4 clincher — Cleveland Indians rallied to beat the bumbling — Kansas City Royals 8-4 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep. — Tyler Naquin and — Jason Kipnis also drove in runs for the suddenly streaking Indians …
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Let's Go Tribe and Royals Review
Tim Stebbins / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Cubs manager Joe Maddon gets ejected from Thursday's game against Pirates — Cubs manager Joe Maddon gets ejected from Thursdays game against — Fireworks aren't the only things going off on the Fourth of July this year. — During Thursday's Cubs-Pirates game, Cubs manager Joe Maddon got ejected …
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Bleacher Nation, Cubs Insider, Bucs Dugout, Bleed Cubbie Blue and NBCSports.com