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MLB trade deadline outlook for all 30 teams: Latest on buyers, sellers and those in between - The Athletic
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AL West-leading Rangers acquire Aroldis Chapman – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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Why was Aroldis Chapman traded to Rangers? Former Royals relief pitcher sent to American League contenders
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Royals send reliever Chapman to Rangers for two prospects Kansas City News - Bally Sports
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Source: Yankees sign closer Aroldis Chapman to five-year deal
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Sizing up the deadline activity of the Mariners' AL West competition
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Aroldis Chapman turned down larger deal for Kansas City Royals
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The unexpected A.L. Champions - Lone Star Ball
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Yankees sign Aroldis Chapman to record closer contract - Sports Illustrated
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Chapman back in bullpen for contender after trade to the Texas Rangers
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AL West-leading Rangers acquire once-dominant closer Aroldis Chapman in a trade with the Royals Southwest News - Bally Sports
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The Daily Bernie, 7/26/16: Aroldis Chapman trade finalized - Athletics Nation
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Dodgers might've blown it by letting Rangers trade for Aroldis Chapman so early