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4:40 PM ET, August 30, 2014

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Hal Bodley / MLB.com:
Red Sox making the most of a down year  —  GM Cherington's roster overhaul has included additions of Cespedes and Craig  —  ST. PETERSBURG — With the bases loaded and two outs in the second inning, diminutive 21-year-old rookie Mookie Betts sent a Chris Archer fastball screaming to the left-field seats, and it was over.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
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Canadian Press:
Betts hits first career grand slam as Red Sox beat Rays  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rookie Mookie Betts hit his first career grand slam, Anthony Ranaudo pitched six effective innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4 Friday night.  —  After Yoenis Cespedes drove in his second run …
Canadian Press:
Grandal singles in winner in extras, Padres edge Dodgers  —  SAN DIEGO - Yasmani Grandal singled in the winning run with two outs in the 12th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 Friday night.  —  Earlier in the inning, the Dodgers used a five-man infield …
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Mattingly doesn't want to rush teen phenom Urias  —  SAN DIEGO — Don Mattingly said it's not his call, but he said it would be “unfair” to call up 18-year-old left-handed starter Julio Urias from Class A Advanced Rancho Cucamonga to be a situational left-handed reliever for a Dodgers stretch run.
Discussion: True Blue LA and MiLB News
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros Claim Sam Deduno From Twins  —  The Astros have claimed pitcher Sam Deduno from the Twins, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports (Twitter links).  The Twins had placed Deduno on non-revocable waivers, so his contract now belongs to the Astros.  —  Deduno is already 31 and has gotten middling results …
Chris Toman / MLB.com:
Ellsbury injures ankle during play at the plate  —  TORONTO — Yankees center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury injured his left ankle on a play at the plate in Friday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jays.  —  Ellsbury, who had his ankle wrapped up and was limping following the contest …
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and HardballTalk
Metsblog:
Game recap — Mets 4, Phillies 1  —  Result: The Mets benefited from a late error in Friday's 4-1 win over the Phillies at Citi Field and avoided a three-game losing streak.  —  Need to Know: Jacob deGrom was stellar over seven innings, not allowing a hit until the fifth and holding …
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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Associated Press:
Mets Get Gift, Beat Phillies 4-1 Behind deGrom
Canadian Press:
Choice, Odor both hit 3-run HRs as Rangers cruise past Astros  —  HOUSTON - Michael Choice and Rougned Odor both hit three-run homers and the Texas Rangers cruised to a 13-6 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.  —  The Rangers were up by two in the fourth inning when Choice launched …
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Gerry Fraley / Texas Rangers Blog:
Texas Rangers tie ML record for players used
Associated Press:
Nationals Use Long Ball to Beat Mariners 8-3  —  SEATTLE — Anthony Rendon hit one of Washington's four homers off Felix Hernandez, and the Nationals showed off their power in an 8-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night that snapped a three-game losing streak.
Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Yankees send Masahiro Tanaka back to New York after experiencing ‘general soreness’ in right arm  —  Tanaka threw 49 pitches in a simulated game on Thursday in Detroit.  He said afterward that his arm felt the ‘normal soreness’ pitchers feel after throwing, but he apparently felt more discomfort a day later …
Associated Press:
Royals cut veteran Bruce Chen  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals designated left-hander Bruce Chen for assignment Friday after six seasons with the team.  —  The move came one day after he gave up six runs in the 10th inning of an 11-5 loss to Minnesota.
Discussion: Royals Review
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Designate Bruce Chen For Assignment
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Canadian Press:
Rookie Lamb hits grand slam as Diamondbacks top Rockies  —  PHOENIX — Jake Lamb hit a grand slam for his second career homer, and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Friday night.  —  The rookie, called up from Triple-A Reno on Aug. 7 …
Discussion: Purple Row
Associated Press:
Upton, Heyward Spark Braves Past Marlins  —  ATLANTA — Justin Upton homered and had three RBIs, Jason Heyward drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 5-2 on Friday night for their third straight win.  —  The Braves, winners in 10 of 14 …
Discussion: Fish Stripes and Talking Chop
Associated Press:
Harrison Helps Pirates Edge Reds 2-1  —  PITTSBURGH — Josh Harrison hit an RBI triple and scored on Jose Tabata's tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.  —  Harrison had three hits in the Pirates' sixth win in eight games.
Discussion: Red Reporter and Bucs Dugout
 
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