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MLB to investigate Dodgers' Yasiel Puig for role in reported brawl — Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig prepares for batting practice on Oct. 7 before the start of the National League division series against the New York Mets. — Yasiel Puig will be investigated by the commissioner's office …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brett Lawrie, Danny Valencia Drawing Trade Interest — Athletics infielders Brett Lawrie and Danny Valencia are generating trade interest, and one of the two is likely to be moved in the wake of Oakland's re-acquisition of Jed Lowrie, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
Jed Lowrie rejoins A's; Brett Lawrie likely to be traded — Oakland's roster overhaul a year ago was an utter disaster, one that combined with numerous injuries to send a playoff team spiraling into last place. — In an interesting twist after their rotten season, the A's are bringing back one of last year's exiles.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Sign J.A. Happ — 7:48pm: Happ will receive $10MM in 2016 and $13MM apiece for the next two years of the deal, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports on Twitter. — 6:46pm: The Blue Jays have announced the signing of lefty J.A. Happ to a three-year, $36MM contract. Happ, 33, is represented by Dave Rogers.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / Sportsnet.ca:
Blue Jays agree to send Matt Hague to Hanshin Tigers
Blue Jays agree to send Matt Hague to Hanshin Tigers
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Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
NY Rangers coach Alain Vigneault: ‘Who would you rather have as a son, Henrik Lundqvist or Brad Marchand?’ — Alain Vigneault fired back swiftly, directly, fiercely and personally Saturday morning at Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien and forward Brad Marchand.
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Peter Gammons / GammonsDaily.com:
Boras-Samson war leaves Marlins in the balance, Black Friday shopping — If you are a Marlins fan, thanks is given for simple gifts, such as a day when Tommy Hutton doesn't get fired. Or David Samson's energy doesn't make the news. — This Thanksgiving, they give blessings that Jose Fernandez …
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Chris Morran / Consumerist:
No, Target Is Not Giving You A 50% Off Everything Coupon For Liking A Page On Facebook — We all want to believe that there are special coupons out there just waiting to be grabbed, and the newest questionable offer to take hold of Facebook newsfeeds involves the false promise of a coupon …
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Dan Connolly / Baltimore Sun:
Chris Davis and the ‘hometown discount’ — Chris Davis #19 talks to the press after the final game of the season. The Orioles beat the the New York Yankees 9-4 at Oriole Park. … A hometown discount. — It's a no-win phrase purposely avoided by those involved in pro sports negotiations.
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Dave Cameron / Fox Sports:
Solution to MLB draft dilemma: Don't have one — On Tuesday, Major League Baseball officially declared Yoan Moncada — perhaps the most coveted player to defect from Cuba in the past few years — free to sign with any major-league club. — The bidding is expected to be intense …
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Ryan McKenna / Canadian Press:
How Canadian scout Jim Stevenson found this year's Cy Young winners — From Clayton Kershaw to Cliff Lee, veteran baseball scout Jim Stevenson has seen plenty of talent over the years. — He had a gut feeling about Dallas Keuchel. Stevenson saw the left-hander at the University of Arkansas …
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Plain Dealer:
Cleveland Indians shopping in Shane Victorino's aisle for free-agent outfielders — Shane Victorino helped Boston win the World Series in 2013, but spent the last two seasons hobbled by injuries. He ended the 2015 season with the Angels. (Chris O'Meara, Associated Press)
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves sign veteran starter Bud Norris — DENVER, CO - AUGUST 14: Relief pitcher Bud Norris #20 of the San Diego Padres delivers to home plate during the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 14, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Padres defeated the Rockies 9-5.
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Braves Sign Bud Norris
Braves Sign Bud Norris
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Highlighting the major issues that could hang over the next labor deal — Here's something you can be thankful for as you chomp on your turkey and stuffing: Since the last baseball work stoppage — and that's now 20 years ago, if you're scoring at home — the three other major North American sports have had six of them.
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