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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins linemen Austin Jackson, Liam Eichenberg improving as they learn new positions in camp — MIAMI GARDENS — There is optimism at training camp that the Miami Dolphins' offensive line will improve from last season solely on the additions of Terron Armstead and Connor Williams.
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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Tyler Naquin trade is another minor move for Mets team still in need of major addition — While they still have a few more days until the Aug. 2 trade deadline, thus far the Mets have made moves to give themselves little micro-advantages rather than springing for any of the best available options.
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Are these the last days of J.D. Martinez with the Red Sox? — Xander Bogaerts sought and received reassurance that he will remain with the Red Sox beyond the trade deadline. The same cannot be said of J.D. Martinez. — Martinez gets the drill. Unlike Bogaerts, who has spent …
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Ryan Gilbert / audacy.com:
Nathan Eovaldi: ‘I want to be a part of this organization forever’ — Nathan Eovaldi was one of the keys to Boston winning the World Series in 2018. The Red Sox acquired Eovaldi at that year's trade deadline and could be shipping him out four years later.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Andrew Benintendi wasn't surprised by trade to Bombers — Andrew Benintendi landed in New York Wednesday afternoon as the Royals' All-Star. He ended the night playing cards and reminiscing with Royals teammates after getting news he'd be playing on the other side Thursday night.
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Christopher Smith / Union-News:
Red Sox's Alex Cora on facing Andrew Benintendi as a Yankee: ‘It was going to be weird anyways with Kansas City’
Red Sox's Alex Cora on facing Andrew Benintendi as a Yankee: ‘It was going to be weird anyways with Kansas City’
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Trade grades — Is Andrew Benintendi the missing piece for the New York Yankees' outfield?
Trade grades — Is Andrew Benintendi the missing piece for the New York Yankees' outfield?
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FanGraphs Baseball, Into The Fountains, The Athletic, Royals Review and New Jersey Online
Joon Lee / ESPN:
Without antitrust exemption, MLB's ability to govern working conditions for minor leaguers ‘may not be possible,’ says Rob Manfred — In a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred argued that “it may not be possible” for the league to enforce …
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New York Post:
Angels entertaining possible Shohei Ohtani blockbuster — Teams are calling regarding a potential trade for Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani, and while a trade involving the unique superstar is seen as very unlikely, the Angels are for perhaps the first time not hanging up the phone.
Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
3 things we learned at Chicago Bears training camp, including Lucas Patrick out early and Teven Jenkins' absence — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 49 — Quarterback Justin Fields (1) at Bears training camp on July 27, 2022. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
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Orange County Register and Reading Eagle
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals can strike at the deadline to upgrade starting rotation, not patch it — WASHINGTON — The schedule allows the Cardinals to downsize to a four-man rotation for the next week as they buy time to figure out who will be their fifth starter. — The calendar indicates they'll have that answer by Tuesday.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals notebook: Surging Paul DeJong slugs way into deadline decisions
Cardinals notebook: Surging Paul DeJong slugs way into deadline decisions
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MLB Trade Rumors
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Astros interested in Nationals' Josh Bell amid Yuli Gurriel's struggles — Batting champion Yuli Gurriel's slippage has caused the Astros to take a look at Nationals first baseman Josh Bell. Names have been exchanged, but the ask was said to be high. — “He's a great makeup guy and his strikeouts are down,” one scout says.
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MLB Trade Rumors, FanSided, Bleacher Nation and Sports Illustrated
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
At training camp, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson's contract status is notable. So is his participation. — Ravens' Lamar Jackson shares his thoughts about engaging on social media and a cut-off time for contract negotiations. (Baltimore Sun) — As Lamar Jackson and the Ravens continue …
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Reading Eagle and New York Post
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Four teams ahead in Juan Soto trade sweepstakes with deadline looming — MORE FROM: — With four days to go, the Cardinals, Padres, Dodgers and Rangers, among others, appear at the forefront of trade talks for superstar Juan Soto, and someone connected to the talks said he “absolutely” …
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Andrew Marchand / New York Post:
Charles Barkley ends contract flirtation with LIV Golf — Charles Barkley has ended any future contract talks with LIV Golf and will stay with TNT's “Inside The NBA,” Barkley told The Post. — “I want to thank Greg Norman and LIV for their interest in me,” Barkley said in a phone interview.
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Justin Tasch / New York Post:
Mets' Max Scherzer after using PitchCom for first time: ‘Should be illegal’ — Max Scherzer used the PitchCom system for transmitting signs for the first time Wednesday night in his Subway Series debut against the Yankees, saying catcher Tomas Nido wanted him to try it.
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