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Ken Rosenthal / New York Times:
Yankees backed out of Jack Flaherty trade because of medical concerns: Sources  —  Jack Flaherty could have landed with the New York Yankees instead of the Los Angeles Dodgers.  But according to sources briefed on the discussions, the Yankees backed out of a preliminary trade agreement …
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Jim Bowden / New York Times:
MLB trade deadline grades for all 30 teams: Savvy sellers, bold buyers get high marks  —  This MLB trade deadline the sellers stole the show.  The Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays absolutely crushed the deadline, revamping their farm systems with trade after trade of veteran players that brought back big returns.
Ken Rosenthal / New York Times:
The 8 biggest storylines to watch for on MLB trade deadline day  —  It's deadline day!  Here are the biggest storylines:  —  The demand for starting pitching is so intense that the Chicago White Sox might get their price for Crochet even with all the concerns about his availability for the postseason.
Ken Rosenthal / New York Times:
What I'm hearing about the MLB trade deadline: Phillies still looking for more relief help
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Guardians acquire starter Alex Cobb from Giants  —  The Guardians acquired pitcher Alex Cobb from the San Francisco Giants ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, giving Cleveland a starter to shore up the back end of their rotation.  —  Cleveland is sending back Jacob Bresnahan …
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Acquire Paul Blackburn  —  The Mets strengthened their rotation depth, acquiring Paul Blackburn from the A's for pitching prospect Kade Morris.  Both teams have announced the deal.  —  New York was pressed into looking for a starter by the recent injuries to Christian Scott and Kodai Senga.
Andy Kostka / The Baltimore Banner:
Orioles infield prospect Jackson Holliday en route to Baltimore  —  Following a flurry of trades, the team's top prospect appears poised to join the big league team again.  —  Orioles infield prospect Jackson Holliday is on his way to Baltimore, multiple sources tell the Baltimore Banner …
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Sources: Orioles bolster rotation with Marlins' Trevor Rogers  —  The Baltimore Orioles traded for Marlins left-handed starter Trevor Rogers on Tuesday, using some of the minor league talent they have stockpiled in recent years.  —  Miami received second baseman Connor Norby and outfielder Kyle Stowers in return, sources told ESPN.
Associated Press:
Angels shut down rehab for Mike Trout after recent setback  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels said Tuesday that they are shutting down the rehab for star Mike Trout after a recent setback in his recovery from meniscus surgery, and the team placed Anthony Rendon on the injured list.
Terry Lefton / Sports Business Journal:
Phillies make Independence Blue Cross first patch sponsor  —  Independence Blue Cross, one of the Phillies' most-tenured corporate sponsors, is now the team's first patch sponsor.  The Phillies will take the field tomorrow against the Yankees wearing jerseys adorned with an IBX ad patch.
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Comcast, Bally Sports announce carriage deal set for August  —  Comcast's monthslong blackout of Bally Sports channels is finally coming to an end.  The two sides announced Monday that they agreed on a new carriage deal, allowing baseball fans to watch their local teams beginning Thursday, which marks the start of August.
Ben Clemens / FanGraphs Baseball:
Yusei Kikuchi Returns an Astronomical Haul for the Blue Jays  —  I've been pondering Yusei Kikuchi's trade deadline fate for months.  That sounds overly specific - there are so many players that get traded every year.  Why wonder about this one guy?  He has a 4.75 ERA this year and a 4.72 mark for his career.
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ESPN:
Pirates acquire Bryan De La Cruz, Isiah Kiner-Falefa at deadline  —  With an eye on a playoff push, the Pittsburgh Pirates added two new bats ahead of Tuesday's MLB trade deadline.  —  The Pirates acquired outfielder Bryan De La Cruz from the Miami Marlins and utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.
Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks updates: Meet Josh Bell and Dylan Floro, picked up at trade deadline Tuesday  —  Nick Piecoro José M. RomeroArizona Republic  —  The Diamondbacks added two new players on Tuesday, just before the Major League Baseball trade deadline arrived.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
How Cardinals capitalized on 3-team deal to acquire 2 needs, Erick Fedde and Tommy Pham  —  The Cardinals discovered early in their conversations with the Chicago White Sox that trading for one of the players they wanted, let alone two, would take drawing a third team into the talks.
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Cardinals get Erick Fedde in 8-player deal with Dodgers, White Sox
 
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