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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Fire GM Jack Zduriencik — The Mariners announced today that general manager Jack Zduriencik has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. Assistant GM Jeff Kingston will assume Zduriencik's responsibilities on an interim basis through season's end, according to the team.
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Associated Press:
Mariners fire GM Jack Zduriencik — 13m - MLB KYLE SEAGER DANNY HULTZEN MIKE ZUNINO ROBINSON CANO NELSON CRUZ SEATTLE MARINERS + more — ESPN MLB analyst Tim Kurkjian discusses the Mariners' firing of general manager Jack Zduriencik.
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Travis Andersen / BostonGlobe.com:
Woman sues Red Sox owner after 2014 foul ball injury — A Brookline woman who was injured when she was struck by a foul ball last year during a Red Sox game at Fenway Park is suing John Henry, the team's principal owner, court records show. — Lawyers for Stephanie Taubin, 46 …
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Matthew Cerrone / Metsblog:
Red Sox were eyeing Harvey in 2006, now they'll face him tonight — The Mets will host the Red Sox Friday night for the first time since 2001. The two teams met at Fenway Park in 2006 and 2009. — Matt Harvey will start for the Mets against Red Sox LHP Henry Owens.
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Dan Shaughnessy / BostonGlobe.com:
With Don Orsillo news, Red Sox drop the ball again
With Don Orsillo news, Red Sox drop the ball again
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Associated Press:
Werth, Zimmerman Homer as Nationals Defeat Padres 4-2 — WASHINGTON — Jayson Werth and Ryan Zimmerman homered, and starter Joe Ross allowed only a bunt single in six innings as the Washington Nationals beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 on Thursday night. — Zimmerman went 2 for 4 with two RBIs.
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James Wagner / Washington Post:
Denard Span returns to DL after latest injury setback
Denard Span returns to DL after latest injury setback
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards to hire Randy Flores as new scouting director — SAN FRANCISCO • As they conducted an unexpected search for a new director of amateur scouting, the Cardinals looked into candidates from other clubs before returning, as they have often in the past, to their own.
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Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
MLB prevails over Barry Bonds in collusion case over his career ending — Baseball superstar Barry Bonds has lost his collusion case against Major League Baseball. — Baseball arbitrator Frederic Horowitz has ruled in favor of MLB in the case in which Bonds claimed he couldn't get a playing job following …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Acquire Fernando Rodney, Designate Brian Schlitter — The Mariners announced that they've traded right-hander Fernando Rodney to the Cubs in exchange for cash considerations (Twitter link). Lefty Zac Rosscup has been optioned to Triple-A, while righty Brian Schlitter has been designated …
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Metsblog:
Torres, Murphy put on a show as Mets win in 13th — Daniel Murphy's two-run double in the 13th inning Thursday helped the Mets break through against the Phillies bullpen as New York won 9-5 in Philadelphia to sweep the four-game series. — Mets reliever Carlos Torres got the win …
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Associated Press:
Moss, Cruz Hit HRs to Lead Cardinals Past D-Backs 5-3 — PHOENIX — Brandon Moss hit his first home run with St. Louis and Tony Cruz hit his first of the season, leading the Cardinals to a 5-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep.
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Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
Rookie Rodon continues to impress, leads White Sox past Mariners — It's “advantage hitters” facing the same team on consecutive starts, so give White Sox rookie Carlos Rodon credit.After holding the Mariners to one earned run over six innings in Seattle in his previous start …
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Associated Press:
Gallardo Wins 100th, Rangers End Toronto's 5-Game Win Streak — ARLINGTON, Texas — Yovani Gallardo earned his 100th career victory, Delino DeShields had a part in all the Texas runs even without an RBI and the Rangers stopped the Toronto Blue Jays' five-game winning streak, 4-1 Thursday.
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Ben Margot / Toronto Star:
Blue Jays' Jose Bautista ends Sportsnet boycott
Blue Jays' Jose Bautista ends Sportsnet boycott
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Unknown Team Claims Kimbrel On Revocable Waivers; Trade Unlikely — Padres closer Craig Kimbrel has been claimed on revocable waivers by an unknown club, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter link). However, a club official tells Rosenthal that the Padres have no intention of trading Kimbrel.
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