Iman Once

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The #BlueJays are expected to start shopping key pieces amid a disappointing start to the season, league sources tell @TheAthletic. Nothing is imminent, but internal discussions have begun regarding courses of action should they not turn it around. #MLB

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BREAKING: Shohei Ohtani in agreement on contract with Los Angeles #Dodgers, sources tell The Athletic. #BlueJays believed to have had more lucrative offer, but Ohtani opts to stay on the west coast.

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#OF Aaron Judge is re-signing with the #Yankees, sources close to the situation tell @TheAthletic. #Giants believed to have the more lucrative offer, but the reigning AL MVP opts to stay where it all started.

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#Yankees INF prospect Oswaldo Cabrera is being called up from AAA, sources tell The Athletic.

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The #Padres Fernando Tatis Jr. bobblehead giveaway scheduled for September 7th has been changed to a Juan Soto City Connect shirsey giveaway. Expect the team to officially announce it shortly.

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The #BlueJays are signing former #Pirates 1B Yoshi Tsutsugo to a minor league deal, pending physical.

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Beyond happy to announce that I’m joining @TheAthletic as a junior baseball insider. Grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to get started!

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Sources have since confirmed my report. #BlueJays #RedSox

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Jackie Bradley Jr. is signing with the Toronto #BlueJays, sources tell me. The former #RedSox OF will be announced as a Blue Jay tomorrow.

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Just got laid off from ESPN. Appreciate them for allowing me to perfect my craft with their great reporters, albeit for a short period of time.

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#Mets also involved.

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#BlueJays are heavily involved in the Ohtani sweepstakes. Doesn’t sound like #Angels are actively trying to move him, but the right offer could see the reigning AL MVP moved, with Toronto apparently going “all in” to try to reach an agreement with LA.

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Beck Way, Chandler Champain and TJ Sikkeman head to the #Royals.

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The New York #Yankees have acquired outfielder Andrew Benintendi from Kansas City for 3 minor league prospects, sources tell ESPN. A big acquisition for the AL East leaders.

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As the Trade Deadline quickly approaches, a name to keep an eye on in trade talks is #Cubs Ian Happ. A ton of interest around the league and it is believed that the Cubs are willing to part ways with him in the coming days.

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Don’t expect #BlueJays All-Star Alejandro Kirk to be moved before the trade deadline, sources tell ESPN. Kirk, 23, is having a breakout year and a lot of teams have interest in him, but the Jays will not move him under any circumstances.