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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Acquire Arquimedes Caminero From Pirates  —  The Mariners have announced that they've acquired righty reliever Arquimedes Caminero from the Pirates for a player to be named later and a conditional player to be named later.  To clear roster space, they've designated righty Blake Parker for assignment.
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Acquire Pat Venditte From Blue Jays  —  The Mariners have announced that they've acquired switch-pitcher Pat Venditte from the Blue Jays for a player to be named.  To clear space for him, they've designated righty Donn Roach for assignment.  Venditte has been assigned to Triple-A Tacoma.
Discussion: U.S.S. Mariner and MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
Wright Shines in Homecoming, Red Sox Beat Dodgers 9-0  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 6, 2016, 2:45 A.M. E.D.T.  —  LOS ANGELES — Knuckleballer Steven Wright dazzled in a three-hit shutout, which was a perfect homecoming performance.  —  The Torrance, California, native befuddled the Dodgers …
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Associated Press:
Rupp's 4 RBIs Lead Phillies Past Padres 5-4
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and The Good Phight
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
With traded prospect Fox injured, Rays may seek more from Giants  —  SS Lucius Fox, the highly rated prospect acquired from the Giants in the Matt Moore trade, came over as unexpectedly damaged goods with a foot injury and the Rays may seek additional compensation.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:   Rays May Seek Compensation For Lucius Fox Injury
Associated Press:
As Tex Says Goodbye, Sanchez Says Hello in Yanks' 13-7 Win  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 6, 2016, 12:09 A.M. E.D.T.  —  NEW YORK — As Mark Teixeira started to say goodbye, Gary Sanchez began to say hello.  —  Teixeira got two hits after tearfully announcing this will be his final big league season …
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Fox Sports:
Eyes tearing, voice cracking, Teixeira says '16 is finale
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Acquire Hunter Cervenka From Braves  —  The Marlins have acquired lefty reliever Hunter Cervenka from the Braves, Fan Rag's Tommy Stokke tweets.  The Marlins have announced that they've sent minor league infielder Anfernee Seymour and lefty Michael Mader to Atlanta.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish and Talking Chop
Associated Press:
Prado, Marlins Rally for 4 in 9th, Beat Rockies 5-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 6, 2016, 12:33 A.M. E.D.T.  —  DENVER — Martin Prado hit a go-ahead, two-run single during a four-run rally in the ninth inning that sent the Miami Marlins over the Colorado Rockies 5-3 Friday night in a matchup of NL wild-card contenders.
Associated Press:
Zunino's HR Caps Big 1st Inning, Mariners Beat Angels 6-4  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 6, 2016, 1:21 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SEATTLE — Mike Zunino capped Seattle's six-run first inning with a three-run home run off Tim Lincecum, and the Mariners held on for a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
Associated Press:
Syndergaard Can't Hold Runners, or a Lead, as the Mets Fall to the Tigers  —  DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers cannot explain what happened when they went to Boston in late July.  Thinking too much about it could ruin the magic.  —  Starting with a three-game sweep of the Red Sox at Fenway Park …
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Pirates fans should be thanking their GM instead of criticizing him  —  Neal Huntington's deadline moves weren't popular, but they were wise  —  Pirates fans who are angry over the team's deadline trades will not want to hear this, but general manager Neal Huntington did the right thing.
Discussion: Pirates Breakdown
Associated Press:
Rodriguez's Home Run in 9th Gives Pirates 3-2 Win Over Reds  —  PITTSBURGH — Sean Rodriguez homered to open the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.  —  Rodriguez connected off Ross Ohlendorf (5-7) …
Associated Press:
Keuchel Tosses 3-Hitter, Astros Improve to 2-9 vs Rangers  —  HOUSTON — Dallas Keuchel pitched a three-hitter and the Houston Astros beat Texas for just the second time in 11 tries this season, topping the Rangers 5-0 Friday night.  —  Jose Altuve had two hits and drove in two runs …
Associated Press:
Garcia Shuts Down Braves, Has RBI Single in Cards' 1-0 Win  —  ST. LOUIS — Jaime Garcia pitched eight scoreless innings and had an RBI single to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.  —  Garcia (8-8) struck out 11 as he topped the 100-strikeout mark for the third time in his career.
 
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