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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants Acquire Eduardo Nunez — The Giants have announced a deal to acquire Twins infielder Eduardo Nunez, as LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune first reported (via Twitter). Lefty Adalberto Mejia is headed to Minnesota in return. — Nunez, 29, has revived his career in Minnesota over the last two years.
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Associated Press:
Nationals Hold Off Giants' Rally in 9th in 4-2 Win — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 29, 2016, 2:00 A.M. E.D.T. — SAN FRANCISCO — Ryan Zimmerman had two hits and scored a run, Trea Turner added two hits and an RBI and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Thursday night …
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Fox Sports:
Giants acquire All-Star infielder Eduardo Nunez from Twins — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The San Francisco Giants acquired All-Star infielder Eduardo Nunez from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night in exchange for a minor league pitcher. — Nunez was batting .296 with 12 home runs and 47 RBIs …
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Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs consider bringing in new translator for Aroldis Chapman — CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman should have help on the way in the form of a new translator after a rocky start with local reporters. — On Thursday, manager Joe Maddon said the Cubs were weighing their options …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
White Sox's Chris Sale not crazy, just competitive
White Sox's Chris Sale not crazy, just competitive
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Associated Press:
Altherr Makes Big Return in First Game Back for Phillies — ATLANTA — Aaron Altherr and Maikel Franco homered, Aaron Nola won for the first time in eight starts and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 7-5 on Thursday night. — Altherr returned to the lineup after missing …
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves send Wisler down to Gwinnett — The Braves often urge patience for their young pitchers. They caution that there will be some good and some bad as the former top prospects try to become legitimate starters in the big leagues. — But since June there has been a lot of awful …
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Tampa Bay Times:
Trading places? Rays' Steve Pearce hopes not — ST. PETERSBURG — Based on contract status and performance, INF Steve Pearce is considered the Rays player most likely to be traded by Monday's deadline for nonwaiver deals, with the Indians among several interested teams. — 1 Week Ago
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Associated Press:
Angels Walk Off With 2 Runs on Ramirez's Error, Beat Sox 2-1 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 29, 2016, 1:30 A.M. E.D.T. — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Hanley Ramirez's throwing error to the plate on Daniel Nava's bases-loaded grounder allowed two runs to score, and the Los Angeles Angels walked off …
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Associated Press:
Kepler Homers to Lead Twins in 6-2 Win Over Orioles — MINNEAPOLIS — Rookie Max Kepler continued his midseason surge with a game-tying home run among two hits and two RBIs as the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Thursday night. — The teams were squeezing …
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Associated Press:
Hamels Gives Ace Performance in Rangers' 3-2 Win Over Royals — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 29, 2016, 12:42 A.M. E.D.T. — ARLINGTON, Texas — Cole Hamels provided another reminder of what an ace means to a beleaguered starting rotation. — Hamels (12-2) allowed two runs and six hits in eight innings …
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Associated Press:
Diaz's Homer Helps Cardinals Beat Marlins and Fernandez, 5-4 — MIAMI — Aledmys Diaz homered, doubled and drove in three runs against childhood pal Jose Fernandez, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Miami Marlins 5-4 Thursday. — Fernandez gave up five runs in five innings and fell to 26-2 at Marlins Park.
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Associated Press:
Familia falters again, Rockies rally for 2-1 win over Mets … NEW YORK — Daniel Descalso took a calculated risk in a big spot. — And it paid off big time. — With his team trying to rally against Mets closer Jeurys Familia, the Rockies first baseman stepped to the plate with runners on first and second and nobody out.
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Rene Stutzman / Orlando Sentinel:
Cops mistook Krispy Kreme doughnut glaze for meth, Orlando man says — Daniel Rushing was arrested after an Orlando cop searched his car and tested Krispy Kreme doughnut glaze as positive for methamphetamine. He was charged with possession of meth and carrying a firearm. … Privacy Policy