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4:55 PM ET, July 29, 2022

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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’  —  BOSTON — Andrew Benintendi will return to Fenway Park for the first time as a member of the New York Yankees.  —  The Yankees acquired him from Kansas City for three minor league pitchers Wednesday.
Discussion: New York Post and NBCSports.com
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.
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Mets sweep Subway Series with Yankees on Starling Marte's 9th inning walk off  —  Walk-offs are more fun, right?  —  The Mets will certainly take their 3-2, last-minute win over the Yankees on Wednesday, but the events that led up to it were less than ideal.
Discussion: Newsday, New York Post and Denver Post
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Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom made his fourth (and final?) rehab start Wednesday
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
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)
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.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals notebook: Surging Paul DeJong slugs way into deadline decisions  —  TORONTO — As the trade deadline nears and the Cardinals consider moves that could reshape the present and future look of their middle infield, the performance of one minor-league shortstop has thrust his name into those internal plans.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle show the speed to make Miami Dolphins' offense dynamic  —  Here's the great thing about the start of any training camp.  You see the good possibilities.  You understand how it all can work.  Already on the second day of Miami Dolphins camp, a fun movement took root.
Discussion: Denver Post
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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins camp observations (Day 1): Trill Williams delivers camp's 1st TD on interception; plus stock up, stock down
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Opening of Miami Dolphins camp comes with full optimism (and asterisks)
Discussion: Reading Eagle
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.
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” …
María Luisa Paúl / Washington Post:
Raising Cane's drops $100,000 on Mega Millions tickets — again  —  Listen  —  Gift Article  —  Though the probability of hitting the Mega Millions jackpot is notoriously lousy, the chief executives of Raising Cane's are hedging their bets after buying lottery tickets for all 50,000 …
Christian Clark / New Orleans Times-Picayune:
Zion Williamson's contract extension with Pelicans has incentives to keep weight in check  —  On his 22nd birthday, Zion Williamson put pen to paper on a nine-figure deal that will keep him under contract for the next six seasons.  —  The New Orleans Pelicans forward is entering the final season of his rookie deal.
MLB - The Athletic:
Mets looking to add relievers as Drew Smith hits injured list: Sources  —  The Mets' need to supplement their bullpen is about to grow more acute.  —  On Thursday, New York placed right-hander Drew Smith on the 15-day injured list with a strained right lat muscle.
 
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