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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Why the race for Juan Soto will decide the rest of this MLB trade deadline  —  At some point over the next 24 hours, the great trade freeze of 2022 will thaw, and this dud of a deadline will melt into a deluge of action.  Though the lack of deals so far implies otherwise, contenders still need talent.
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees face a number of scenarios in pursuit of help at MLB trade deadline  —  MORE FROM:  —  The Yankees continue to be the biggest of big-game hunters at the trade deadline.  The better the name, the harder they seem to be trying.  —  They landed All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi early …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB trade deadline's top buyers, sellers and finalists for a Juan Soto deal
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees on short list of teams that made serious trade offer for Shohei Ohtani  —  The Yankees are among a few teams that made serious offers for two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, but there is now no chance the Angels will part with the amazing two-way player.
Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
What I'm hearing ahead of the MLB trade deadline  —  It's A.J. Preller's world, and the rest of the baseball industry is just living in it.  —  OK, maybe that's an overstatement.  But true to form, Preller is pursuing a dizzying number of deals and seems virtually certain to make at least …
ESPN:
Atlanta Braves extend Austin Riley with massive contract  —  The Atlanta Braves have signed star third baseman Austin Riley to a 10-year, $212 million contract, the team announced Monday.  —  The deal runs through the 2032 season, and it includes a $20 million club option for 2033.
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
From deadline dilemma to World Series champs? Here's who could be this trade season's Atlanta Braves
Discussion: Phillies Nation
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins camp (Day 5): Playmakers in space before pads come on; plus stock up, stock down  —  Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Raekwon Davis on playing at a lower weight, nearing his sophomore weight at Alabama. (, /South Florida Sun Sentinel)  —  MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins …
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles trade Trey Mancini, their longest-tenured player, to Houston Astros for 2 prospects as part of 3-team deal  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 22  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Trey Mancini stood at a locker at Globe Life Field, one that belonged to him only briefly before he had to leave it behind.
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Jacob deGrom is back this Tuesday against the Nationals  —  MIAMI — It's official.  Jacob deGrom is going to pitch in a major league game.  —  “He's going to pitch Tuesday,” Buck Showalter set in stone.  “His work day went well.  He had a light side.  He's finishing up his work …
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Associated Press:
Jacob deGrom set to make 2022 debut for New York Mets on Tuesday vs. Washington Nationals
Discussion: New Jersey Online
USA Today:
MLB trade deadline 2022: Padres acquire closer Josh Hader, rumors on Juan Soto, live updates  —  Major League Baseball's trade deadline isn't until 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, but there already have been some big deals made.  —  In Monday's first big stunner, the San Diego Padres picked up four …
Discussion: MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Kansas City Royals send third baseman Emmanuel Rivera to Arizona Diamondbacks for RHP Luke Weaver  —  MLB, Kansas City Royals, Arizona Diamondbacks  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals traded third baseman Emmanuel Rivera to the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-hander Luke Weaver in the second minor move …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Dan Wiederer / Chicago Tribune:
3 things we learned at Chicago Bears training camp, including players' eagerness for the 1st padded practice Tuesday  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 34  —  Tight end Ryan Griffin speaks after practice, Aug. 1, 2022 during Chicago Bears training camp at Halas Hall.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
D-Backs' Caleb Smith injures hand on ‘frustrated’ punch, might need surgery  —  CLEVELAND — The Diamondbacks placed left-hander Caleb Smith on the 15-day injured list with a fractured right hand, an injury he sustained after throwing a punch in anger after his outing on Saturday, manager Torey Lovullo said.
Keith Law / MLB - The Athletic:
Top 60 MLB prospects: Keith Law's updated 2022 midseason ranking  —  This is my midpoint check-in on the best prospects still in the minors, including players drafted two weeks ago who have signed by now but have not debuted in pro ball.  As with my offseason list, I'm focused more on ceiling than floor …
Discussion: Covering the Corner
 
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