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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB trade deadline's top buyers, sellers and finalists for a Juan Soto deal  —  Breaking down the teams and players who matter ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.  —  NEW YORK — The focus of the baseball world for the next few days is Washington, D.C.  —  This is where the Washington Nationals …
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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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
Discussion: Mercury News
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins camp (Day 4): Tua's deep TD to Hill highlights offensive variety; plus stock up and down
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' McDaniel speaks highly of Holland, Mostert — and gives injury updates; Miami to celebrate 50th anniversary of Perfect Season
Discussion: Mercury News
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.
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Shortstop Tim Anderson and manager Tony La Russa are ejected in the Chicago White Sox's 7-3 loss to the Oakland A's  —  Shortstop Tim Anderson and manager Tony La Russa were not around for the end of the latest frustrating night for the Chicago White Sox.  —  Both were ejected …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson suspended three games for making contact with umpire, appeals
Fabian Ardaya / The Athletic:
Dodgers exploring options for lineup reinforcements before MLB trade deadline  —  DENVER — Max Muncy looked like he'd gotten it.  A full-count curveball from the Rockies' Kyle Freeland rocketed off Muncy's bat and shot toward the gap.  Even in the endless grass of Coors Field on Saturday night, it longed to at least find some space.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Tampa Bay Rays acquire veteran outfielder David Peralta from Arizona Diamondbacks, sources say
Associated Press:
Jacob deGrom set to make 2022 debut for New York Mets on Tuesday vs. Washington Nationals  —  MIAMI — New York Mets star Jacob deGrom will make his season debut against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, manager Buck Showalter said before a series finale against Miami.  —  “I'm definitely excited,” deGrom said Sunday.
Discussion: New Jersey Online
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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
deGrom set to make '22 debut Tues. vs. Nats
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 …
Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com:
Trout gets positive feedback from spine specialist  —  ANAHEIM — Angels outfielder Mike Trout reported good news about his back injury on Sunday, as he met with noted spine specialist Dr. Robert Watkins this past Thursday and is slated to start rotational exercises on Wednesday with the intention of swinging a bat soon after.
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
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Nestor Cortes is still feeling great as innings pile up  —  Nestor Cortes feels fine.  The Yankees lefty threw five solid innings Saturday in the Bombers' 8-2 win over the Royals at Yankee Stadium.  With that, he's thrown 106.2 overall this season and is inching close to where he topped out last season.
Discussion: New York Post and Newsday
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino's injury putting pressure on Yankees to add to rotation
 
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