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11:05 AM ET, August 31, 2014

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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Acquire Alejandro De Aza  —  The Orioles have announced that they've acquired left-handed outfielder Alejandro De Aza from the White Sox for minor league pitchers Miguel Chalas and Mark Blackmar.  Orioles executive Dan Duquette says (via MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko on Twitter) …
Discussion: South Side Sox and Camden Chat
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Associated Press:
Paredes Homers as Orioles Beat Twins 3-2  —  BALTIMORE — Chris Davis hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the seventh, Jimmy Paredes homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Saturday night.  —  The Orioles have won five of their past six games and lead the Yankees by eight games in the AL East.
Canadian Press:
Sale, Ryan each win as White Sox, Tigers split doubleheader  —  CHICAGO — Kyle Ryan's successful major league debut was a potentially costly victory for the Detroit Tigers.  —  Ryan pitched six scoreless innings, and the Tigers salvaged a split of Saturday's day-night doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox with an 8-4 victory.
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Tom Verducci / SI.com:
Giants, Athletics angling to acquire White Sox slugger Adam Dunn  —  The San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics are among teams interested in acquiring Chicago White Sox slugger Adam Dunn before the Monday deadline for postseason eligibility, two sources told SI.com.
TSN.ca:
Blue Jays turn to Happ in series finale against Yankees  —  The Sports Network  —  Brandon McCarthy tries to bounce back from his worst start as a member of the New York Yankees today when they play the rubber match of their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and Canadian Press
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Chris Toman / MLB.com:
Ellsbury injures ankle during play at the plate
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley and HardballTalk
Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
‘Humbled’ Bruce addresses season-long slump  —  PITTSBURGH — Jay Bruce isn't going to take the easy way out, and manager Bryan Price wouldn't let him even if the Reds right fielder wanted to.  Even as one of the most difficult seasons of his Major League career is winding down, Bruce will keep working to find a way to improve.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Associated Press:
Strasburg Pitches Nats to 3-1 Win Over Mariners  —  SEATTLE — Stephen Strasburg pitched into the eighth inning and Jayson Werth hit his second home run in two nights to lead the Washington Nationals past the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Saturday.  —  Strasburg (11-10) went 7 2-3 innings and struck out eight …
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Associated Press:
Nationals Use Long Ball to Beat Mariners 8-3
Rob Biertempfel / Greensburg Tribune-Review:
First base becoming new hot corner for Pirates  —  First base is fast becoming a home for wayward careers among high-profile players in the Pirates' system.  —  Pedro Alvarez is the most glaring example.  When the Pirates drafted him with the second overall pick in 2008 …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and Bucs Dugout
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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Associated Press:
Angels Use 8 Pitchers to Beat A's 2-0, Extend Lead  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels used eight pitchers — a franchise record for a nine-inning game — in a 2-0 victory over Oakland on Saturday night that increased their AL West lead over the Athletics to four games.
Associated Press:
Watch Highlights  —  AT&T Park, San Francisco, California  —  R  —  H  —  SF  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Giants' Jake Peavy loses no-hitter in 8th, settles for win over Brewers  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Jake Peavy took a no-hitter …
Discussion: McCovey Chronicles and ESPN
Associated Press:
Howard, Byrd lead Phillies to 7-2 win over Mets  —  NEW YORK — Marlon Byrd enjoyed his birthday so much that he wants to celebrate it again.  —  Byrd homered against his former team on the day he turned 37, Ryan Howard drove in three runs and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 7-2 Saturday night.
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cubs following plan to be careful with Soler  —  ST. LOUIS — Jorge Soler did not start the first game of the Cubs' doubleheader against the Cardinals, part of the team's plan to be careful with the outfielder, who was bothered earlier this season by leg injuries.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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 and True Blue LA
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Mattingly doesn't want to rush teen phenom Urias
Discussion: True Blue LA and MiLB News
 
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