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Jul 2, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) warms up before the start of the game against the Chicago Cubs at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

David Ortiz moves into seventh place on Red Sox hit list

Derek Jeter moves into fourth place on all time singles list

Ryan Braun believes his back spasms are nothing serious

St. Louis Cardinals Rumors: Ben Zobrist, Chase Headley among trade targets?

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Brandon and Amanda McCarthy react to trade to New York Yankees on Twitter

Jun 25, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price (14) reacts after he gave up a solo home run during the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

David Price Trade Rumors: Rays open to dealing Price within AL East

Jun 29, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) looks on during the ninth inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. The Cincinnati Reds defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Joey Votto’s clean locker prompted Cincinnati Reds trade rumors

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Michael Bourn placed on disabled list with hamstring injury

Jul 5, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher John Lackey (41) pitches during the second inning in game two against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Did John Lackey just accuse Nelson Cruz of being on PEDs?

Jun 12, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Alfonso Soriano (12) hits a 2-RBI double against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees Rumors: Alfonso Soriano designated for assignment

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San Diego Padres Rumors: Joaquin Benoit and Huston Street will not both be traded

Jun 25, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price (14) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

David Price Trade Rumors: Rays open to trading Price within AL East

Jul 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista (19) reacts after the Blue Jays grounded into a double play against the Oakland Athletics in the eighth inning at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jays’ Jose Bautista says replay has become a joke

Jun 19, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins left fielder Josh Willingham (16) celebrates with Minnesota Twins designated hitter Kendrys Morales (17) after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Twins Trade Rumors: Willingham, Correia may be dealt after All-Star Game

Giants’ Pablo Sandoval day-to-day after being hit with pitch

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New York Yankees acquire Brandon McCarthy from Arizona Diamondbacks

Jul 5, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (10) leaves the field after injuring himself at first base during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports

John Gibbons thinks Edwin Encarnacion is headed to the DL

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Fireworks show turns into fire at Lancaster minor league game (Video)

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Scott Downs signs with Kansas City Royals

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David Price Rumors: Blue Jays, Mariners, Dodgers, Cardinals the favorites to make a deal

Jun 7, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Joaquin Benoit (56) pitches the ball in the 11th inning against the Washington Nationals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Liu-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers interested in acquiring Joaquin Benoit from Padres

Jul 5, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins left fielder Josh Willingham (16) celebrates his home run in the 7th inning to tie the New York Yankees at Target Field. The Twins win 2-1 in 11 innings. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Twins Trade Rumors: Red Sox, Mariners could pursue Josh Willingham

Jun 11, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel (39) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs traded Jason Hammel so market wouldn’t become saturated

Jun 19, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (25) sits in the dugout during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Marlins Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Marlins option Andrew Heaney to Triple-A

July 5, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols (5) hits a two run home run in the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Albert Pujols ties Mel Ott for 23rd on all time home run list

Jun 25, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price (14) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

David Price trade rumors: Dodgers could acquire Price to resolve TV blackouts

Jul 5, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli (29) attempts to throw to first baseman Mark Teixeira (25) to force out Minnesota Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe (24) but misses the throw and allows the winning run to score at Target Field. The Twins win 2-1 in 11 innings. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Twins defeat Yankees on walk-off throwing error by Francisco Cervelli (Video)

Jun 7, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (29) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jeff Samardzija makes his first start for A’s on Sunday