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1:50 AM ET, August 26, 2014

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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Nelson open to bullpen role when Garza returns  —  SAN DIEGO — The Brewers are nearing the day they have more healthy pitchers than they have slots in the starting rotation.  If that means someone has to go to the bullpen, Jimmy Nelson is open to the idea.
Canadian Press:
Stanton's home run helps fuel Marlins over Angels  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Giancarlo Stanton upstaged Mike Trout with a three-run homer in the first regular-season showdown between two of baseball's brightest young stars, leading the Miami Marlins to a 7-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.
Discussion: Halos Heaven
ESPN:
Yankees-Royals Preview  —  Coming off a rare loss, the AL Central-leading Kansas City Royals are looking to bounce back in front of their home fans.  —  Kansas City opens a 10-game homestand against the New York Yankees, who are looking to match their longest winning streak of the season …
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Canadian Press:
Samardzija goes eight innings as Athletics crush Astros  —  HOUSTON — Jeff Samardzija pitched eight solid innings and Josh Donaldson drove in three runs to lead the Oakland Athletics over the Houston Astros 8-2 Monday night.  —  Samardzija (4-3) allowed six hits, two runs and tied a season high …
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Jorge Soler to join Cubs Wednesday  —  The pipeline of Cubs prospects continues to flow.  —  Slugger Jorge Soler will join Javier Baez on the Cubs in Cincinnati beginning Wednesday, a major league source said late Monday night.  —  The Cuban outfielder was pulled from Iowa's game in Tacoma …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Scott Feldman, Bartolo Colon Clear Waivers  —  Right-handers Bartolo Colon and Scott Feldman have cleared revocable waivers and are now eligible to be traded to any team, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter link).  —  Feldman, 31, is in the first season of a front-loaded three-year, $30MM contract.
Canadian Press:
Holliday, Cardinals leave it late to rally past Pirates  —  PITTSBURGH — Matt Holliday's two-run single in the seventh inning off Jared Hughes capped a late rally, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Monday night.  —  Jon Jay's pinch-hit single tied the game with two outs …
Discussion: Bucs Dugout and Viva El Birdos
Associated Press:
Phillies' Burnett K's 12 for 1st win since ASG  —  Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  A.J. Burnett strikes out 12 as Phillies cool off hot Nationals  —  PHILADELPHIA — A.J. Burnett struck out 12 …
Evan Grant / Texas Rangers Blog:
Tomas Telis will make first major league start, inches Texas Rangers closer to MLB record for playes used  —  Colby Lewis (left) of the Texas Rangers enters the field of play while on a rehab assignment with the Frisco Roughriders with catcher Tomas Telis before their game against the San Antonio Missions on Monday, May 20, 2013.
Discussion: U.S.S. Mariner and Lone Star Ball
Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Masterson struggles again as sinker misbehaves  —  • By Rick Hummel rhummel@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8196  —  PHILADELPHIA  • After winning a nearly five-hour struggle the night before, the Cardinals had little Sunday for well-traveled Philadelphia Phillies righthander Jerome Willliams.
Discussion: HardballTalk and MLB Daily Dish
Evan Grant / Texas Rangers Blog:
Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels: 'Don't know that' injury will allow Yu Darvish to pitch again this season  —  Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish, of Japan, looks on from the dugout before a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.  (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Discussion: HardballTalk
MLB.com:
Following challenge, Betts credited with steal  —  Gibbons asks for review in ninth, but out call at first base is confirmed  —  TORONTO — Mookie Betts was ruled safe after a one-minute, nine-second review revealed that he was under the tag when he swiped second base in the seventh inning …
Discussion: Over the Monster
Brian McTaggart / MLB.com:
Report: Qualls claimed, Feldman clears waivers  —  HOUSTON — Astros closer Chad Qualls has been claimed on revocable waivers, FOX Sports reported Monday.  That means the Astros would have until Wednesday to work out a possible trade with the claiming team, though it's more likely the Astros pull …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
 
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Blair Kerkhoffthe / Kansas City Star:
Royals' Eric Hosmer, Scott Downs progressing from injuries
Discussion: HardballTalk
Adam Kilgore / Washington Post:
Why did Bryce Harper use Yasiel Puig's bat? Because he uses everyone's bat.
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Discussion with Torre clarifies Rule 7.13 for Cubs
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51s likely to keep affiliation with Mets
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Jack Etkin / MLB.com:
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Greg Johns / MLB.com:
Cano exits after feeling ill, hopes to play Monday
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Lee Enterprises / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Taveras shortens swing; results follow
Discussion: HardballTalk
Sarah McLellan / Arizona Republic:
Aaron Hill OK with likely move to 3rd base
Discussion: HardballTalk
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
A's claim Rays' Escobar on waivers; deal unlikely
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