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Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Karl Ravech, Tom Pelissero among ESPN layoffs in latest round of cuts: Sources  —  Karl Ravech, one of ESPN's most prominent on-air voices for more than three decades, and NFL insider Tom Pelissero were laid off as part of the network's latest round of cuts Tuesday, according to sources briefed on the moves.
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Pete Grathoff / Kansas City Star:
The Royals' top prospect combined on a no-hitter in a minor-league game Sunday  —  The Royals promoted right-hander Kendry Chourio to their high Class A team last month, and he's found immediate success.  —  That includes combining on a no-hitter Sunday for Quad Cities.
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Baseball America:
Ranking The 10 Hottest MLB Prospects | Hot Sheet (7/20/26)
Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
How the Royals, going for a sweep, lost by 17 runs to the Padres on Sunday
Discussion: MLB.com and Yahoo Sports
Sonja Chen / MLB.com:NEW!
Muncy's winning HR — off Wheeler! — ties Penguin for 5th on Dodgers' list  —  PHILADELPHIA — With every trot he takes around the bases, Max Muncy etches himself deeper into the lore of a franchise that traces its existence back to the 19th century.  —  Muncy continued his climb …
The Athletic:
The Angels fired ‘The Baseball Spy’ after he filmed Rockies coaches  —  A pro scout for the Los Angeles Angels who calls himself “The Baseball Spy” was fired earlier this season after filming Colorado Rockies coaches on his cell phone while working in the stands.
Maury Brown / Forbes:
MLB, TV Contracts And How Missed Games Could Force An End To Lockout … Saber-rattling between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association over the league's push for a salary cap could lead to a protracted lockout.  While fans have worried that an entire season could be lost …
Discussion: Awful Announcing
Vanderbilt Commodores:
Vanderbilt Athletics and SRM Concrete Expand Foundational Partnership with All-Sports Jersey Patch  —  Nation's No. 1 ready-mix concrete producer will become the first such partner in Vandy Athletics history … Expanding the partnership creates new opportunities for SRM Concrete …
Discussion: The Tennessean
Arizona Republic:
Arenado hits a milestone, but overturned call cements Diamondbacks loss  —  Nick Piecoro José M. RomeroArizona Republic  —  Nolan Arenado's pride was evident as he spoke to reporters, the honest smile on his face outweighing what he described as a somewhat awkward situation.
Jim Salisbury / NBC Sports Philadelphia:
Phillies actively looking to trade for back-end starting pitcher  —  If they fall short, veteran right-hander Brian Keller could be on the radar this weekend  —  A day after taxing their bullpen in a 6-1 loss to the New York Mets, the Phillies brought up right-handed reliever Alex McFarlane …
ESPN:
Pratt hits 1st career homer as Brewers beat Mets 8-3 in Peralta's return to Milwaukee  —  MILWAUKEE — Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer and had his first career three-hit game to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the New York Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Jeff Seidel / Detroit Free Press:
Gleyber Torres injury update: Detroit Tigers 2B activated from IL  —  CHICAGO - The Detroit Tigers activated second baseman Gleyber Torres from the injured list and sent catcher Eduardo Valencia to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, July 20.  —  Torres will bat second and play second base …
Jim Bowden / The Athletic:
Hunter Goodman to Boston?  Five moves I'd like to see before the MLB Trade Deadline  —  One of the fun parts of this time of year is engaging with fans, media and front-office executives on trade ideas.  In that spirit, I present five trades I would like to see before the Aug. 3 MLB Trade Deadline.
 
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Why Dodgers aren't panicking over their $60-million bet on Kyle Tucker
Discussion: The Athletic and Yahoo Sports
Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
Reds turn attention to trade deadline selloff after Burns pact, loss
Discussion: sports.yahoo.com
Daniel Kramer / MLB.com:
Mariners lock up college-heavy 2026 Draft class
Discussion: sports.yahoo.com
Viva El Birdos / Spotify for Creators:
Episode 74: Birdos After Dark w/ Kyle Reis
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Associated Press:
Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez up to 12 homers in 31 games
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Breaking down famous MLB trade trees ahead of 2026 deadline
 

 
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TMZ.com:
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Star Kaylee Hottle Dead at 18

Bobby Burack / Fox News:
EXCLUSIVE: ESPN to part ways with Cam Newton as part of talent layoffs that also included Ryan Clark

Lana Lam / BBC:
Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film

 
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