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Dodgers President Friedman On Olivera Signing
Dodgers President Friedman On Olivera Signing
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True Blue LA and McCovey Chronicles
Zach Links / MLB Trade Rumors:
Hector Olivera Discusses Signing With Dodgers
Hector Olivera Discusses Signing With Dodgers
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True Blue LA and Baseball Essential
Susan Slusser / Oakland Athletics:
Ron Washington likely to join A's in Tampa; other Oakland A's news — From Chronicle Staff Writer Susan Slusser at Minute Maid Park — Ron Washington is close to returning to the A's, as I reported in this morning's newspaper and online last night. He could join the team as soon …
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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's might turn to Washington to help shore up defense — HOUSTON — The A's, leading the major leagues in errors by a large margin, are considering reuniting with longtime infield coach Ron Washington, The Chronicle has learned. — The A's have made 43 errors, and shortstop Marcus Semien …
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Robert MacLeod / Globe and Mail:
Bullpen unable to stem the tide as Jays blow another lead in loss to Angels — Gimpy-kneed Michael Saunders was lounging in front of his locker surrounded by several of his Toronto Blue Jays teammates, killing time on Wednesday before the game against the Los Angeles Angels.
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Robert MacLeod / Globe and Mail:
Sanchez has strong outing but Jays bats fall short in loss to Angels
Sanchez has strong outing but Jays bats fall short in loss to Angels
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Associated Press:
Castellanos' 3-Run Triple Lifts Tigers Over Brewers 5-2 — DETROIT — Nick Castellanos hit a bases-loaded triple with two out in the eighth inning to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night. — The Tigers avoided a sweep in the three-game series thanks to a rally in their final at-bat.
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Brew Crew Ball
Chase Hughes / Nats Insider:
Harper, Williams ejected vs. Yankees — Bryce Harper and Matt Williams were both ejected in the bottom of the third inning against the New York Yankees on Wednesday night in a bizarre sequence sparked by a called first strike. — Home plate umpire Marvin Hudson called a strike …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
San Diego's handling of Triple-A skipper Murphy highly unusual — FOX Sports — Are the Padres considering firing Bud Black and replacing him with Pat Murphy (right)? — Pat Murphy is the Padres' Triple-A manager. The Brewers want to hire him as a major-league coach.
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MLB Trade Rumors and NBCSports.com
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rockies Option Drew Stubbs, Recall Brandon Barnes — The Rockies have optioned struggling outfielder Drew Stubbs to Triple-A, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports (Twitter links). Taking his place on the active roster is Brandon Barnes. — Stubbs, 30, avoided arbitration with a $5.825MM contract …
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Yahoo Sports
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Minor Moves: Baker, Pimentel, Francis — Here are the day's minor moves: — It appears that the Mariners have released veteran backstop John Baker, according to Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune (via Twitter). Obviously, Seattle just added an additional catcher to its organization with the acquisition of Welington Castillo.
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Lone Star Ball
Jeff Sullivan / Fox Sports:
HOW THE REDS QUIETLY WON AT THE WINTER MEETINGS — The story of the week was all about the Dodgers, whose new front office pulled off a trading frenzy that dramatically reshaped the look of one of baseball's strongest rosters. Before the Dodgers took over, though, all the conversations …
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Beyond the Box Score
Blair Kerkhoff / Kansas City Star:
Royals minor-leaguer Rafael Furcal, former NL top rookie, announces retirement — Veteran shortstop Rafael Furcal announced his retirement on Tuesday. The Associated Press — bkerkhoff@kcstar.com — Veteran shortstop Rafael Furcal, who played seven games in the Royals' minor-league system this year …
Associated Press:
Paredes' HR, 4 RBIs Power Orioles Past Mariners 9-4 — BALTIMORE — Jimmy Paredes homered and had a career-high four RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles overcame a home run by former teammate Nelson Cruz in a 9-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
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Camden Chat and Lookout Landing