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10:35 AM ET, August 2, 2024

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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.
ESPN:
MLB Power Rankings Week 18: Who got most help from the deadline?  —  The MLB trade deadline is in the rearview mirror — and a number of teams look fairly different because of it.  —  Two of our top-10 teams — the Dodgers and Padres — went for it at the deadline and were considered …
ESPN:
2024 MLB trade deadline: What to make of Dodgers, Yankees, more  —  The Chicago White Sox didn't deal their most coveted pitcher at the MLB trade deadline.  The San Diego Padres went all-in for a bullpen upgrade.  And the Los Angeles Dodgers landed this deadline's top starting pitcher in a last-minute flurry.
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Angels' Mike Trout out for season with another meniscus tear  —  Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout suffered another meniscus tear in his surgically repaired left knee and will not play the remainder of this season, yet another crushing development for the generational superstar …
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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.
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
MLB postseason schedule allows for earlier World Series  —  Major League Baseball's new postseason schedule includes the flexibility for an earlier start to the World Series if the league championship series finish early, preventing a longer layoff for the two pennant winners.
Liam McKeone / Sports Illustrated:
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Suffered Unfortunate Career First in Brutal Padres Start  —  Kershaw missed the first half of the season recovering from shoulder surgery.  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers got the starting pitching reinforcements they so desperately needed in the form of Clayton Kershaw's return after the All-Star break.
ESPN:
Wallner and Buxton homer to back López as Twins finally win in New York with 8-3 victory over Mets  —  NEW YORK — Matt Wallner hit a two-run homer and came within inches of another round-tripper as the Minnesota Twins finally won a game in New York by beating the Mets 8-3 on Wednesday.
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
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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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.
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.
 
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