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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.
Discussion: Denver Post
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:   Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle show the speed to make Miami Dolphins' offense dynamic
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.
Discussion: NBCSports.com
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.
Discussion: Mercury News
Andy Kostka / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles score 4 in 9th to beat Reds, 6-2, remain above .500 at 100-game mark for first time since 2016  —  CINCINNATI — For just a moment, as the benches emptied and the bullpens began the long race to the infield, there seemed to be a more literal definition to the word “fight” when it comes to the Orioles.
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’
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.
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
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
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)
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.
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 …
Discussion: Reading Eagle
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.
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 …
 
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