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Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Cincinnati dealing with numerous injuries to starters in final weekend — PHOENIX — While the Cardinals insist that they are trying to avoid the distraction of scoreboard watching on how the Pirates are faring in Cincinnati over the weekend, they could nevertheless use help from the Reds …
Discussion:
Bucs Dugout
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Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
La Russa says club needs to make fresh start heading into 2015 season — Derrick Hall and Tony La Russa talk about why they relieved Kirk Gibson and Alan Trammell from their managing and coaching duties — PHOENIX — When he went to bed on Thursday night, Tony La Russa thought he had reached …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Fire Kirk Gibson, Alan Trammell — 3:55pm: In a curious decision, the D'Backs have announced that Trammell will manage the final three games of the season. — 3:22pm: The Diamondbacks announced that they have fired manager Kirk Gibson and bench coach Alan Trammell.
Discussion:
Bless You Boys
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks hire Dave Stewart as GM, De Jon Watson as VP of baseball operations
Diamondbacks hire Dave Stewart as GM, De Jon Watson as VP of baseball operations
Discussion:
MLB.com, AZ Snake Pit and Padres Public
Associated Press:
Dodgers Beat Rockies 7-4 for 3rd Straight Win — LOS ANGELES — Justin Turner's two-run infield single highlighted a six-run sixth inning, and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-4 Friday night for their third win in a row. — The Dodgers' 92nd victory tied …
Discussion:
Purple Row
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
ROCKIES' JUSTIN MORNEAU BATTLING TO WIN HIS FIRST BATTING TITLE
ROCKIES' JUSTIN MORNEAU BATTLING TO WIN HIS FIRST BATTING TITLE
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos, True Blue LA and Purple Row
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Designate Preston Guilmet For Assignment — The Orioles have announced that they've designated reliever Preston Guilmet for assignment. In a corresponding move, they've purchased the contract of infielder Alexi Casilla. — Guilmet, 27, pitched 10 1/3 innings for the Orioles this year …
Discussion:
Camden Chat
Associated Press:
Kluber Dominates Rays in 1-0 Win — CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber struck out 11 in eight innings, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Friday night to stay in the race for a playoff spot. — Kluber (18-9) allowed five hits and walked two in his final start of the season, bolstering his case for the AL Cy Young Award.
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com and DRaysBay
Associated Press:
Kennedy Sharp in Final Start, Padres Top Giants — SAN FRANCISCO — Ian Kennedy pitched seven innings for his third consecutive win, Seth Smith hit a tiebreaking double in the sixth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1 on Friday night.
Discussion:
Gaslamp Ball
Associated Press:
Cardinals top Diamondbacks in 10, remain alone atop NL Central — PHOENIX — Jhonny Peralta drove in three runs, one with the go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals survived an Arizona rally to beat the Diamondbacks 7-6 Friday night and stay alone atop the NL Central.
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos
Associated Press:
Pirates stay hot, keep pressure on Cardinals — Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio — Recap — Box Score — Play-By-Play — Photos — Conversation — Pirates close in on NL-leading Cardinals with win over Reds — CINCINNATI — Travis Snider and Andrew McCutchen …
Discussion:
Bucs Dugout
Associated Press:
Pompey Powers Jays Past Orioles 4-2 — TORONTO — Rookie Dalton Pompey had three extra-base hits, Drew Hutchison won for the first time in three starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Baltimore 4-2 Friday night, ensuring that the Orioles will not finish with the best record in the American League.
Discussion:
Camden Chat
Associated Press:
A's Closer to Wild Card After 6-2 Win at Texas — ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Reddick drove in three runs, Scott Kazmir won for the first time in seven starts and the Oakland Athletics moved ever so close to their third consecutive playoff appearance with a 6-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
Discussion:
Athletics Nation and Associated Press
Danny Knobler / ESPN:
2-time All-Star Abreu to retire, hopes to coach — NEW YORK — Bobby Abreu was a 22-year-old rookie, struggling through his first month in the big leagues with the Houston Astros. — Terry Collins was his manager. — “Are you ever going to get a hit?” Collins asked Abreu on that long-ago day at the Astrodome.
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish