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Roger Mooney / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Kiermaier: turf might contribute to hip issue  —  ST. PETERSBURG — CF Kevin Kiermaier still doesn't know what caused the tightness in his left hip that kept him out of all but four innings during the weekend series with the Rangers.  —  3 Months Ago
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Associated Press:
Price shines, Red Sox beat Rays to move into 1st place tie … ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — David Price was good, even better because of a rookie's nifty glove work.  —  Boston's ace won his third straight decision Monday night, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 with a huge assist …
St. Paul Saints Baseball:
Dan Johnson Takes Next Step In Pitching Career, Has Contract Purchased By Dodgers
ESPN:
Twenty MLB teams to attend Tim Tebow's workout on Aug. 30  —  Tim Tebow is scheduled to hold a workout for Major League Baseball teams on Aug. 30 in Los Angeles, a source told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.  —  More than 20 MLB teams are confirmed to attend the workout, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
What Tim Tebow will do at his vaunted MLB showcase  —  More On:  —  Tim Tebow will work out for major league scouts Aug. 30 in Los Angeles.  —  The showcase will have strong similarities to what Cuban defectors do for MLB officials, which is fitting because as is the case with many of the Cubans …
Discussion: Pro Football Rumors
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Claim Oswaldo Arcia, Place Derek Dietrich On 15-Day DL  —  The Marlins have claimed outfielder Oswaldo Arcia off waivers from the Rays, the club announced.  He'll take the active roster spot of Derek Dietrich, who hits the 15-day DL with a right knee contusion, and occupy the 40-man spot …
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Fox Sports:
Rangers put Josh Hamilton on unconditional release waivers  —  CINCINNATI (AP) The Texas Rangers have placed outfielder Josh Hamilton on unconditional release waivers as he tries to come back from a series of operations on his left knee.  —  The Rangers activated him off the 60-day disabled list on Tuesday and put him on waivers.
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Place Scott Kazmir, Brett Anderson On Disabled List  —  The Dodgers announced that they've placed left-handers Scott Kazmir and Brett Anderson on the 15-day disabled list and optioned right-hander Josh Fields to Triple-A Oklahoma City.  In a series of corresponding moves …
Richard Griffinbaseball / Toronto Star:
Blue Jays need Joey Votto more than ever: Griffin  —  Left-handed hitting is the Jays' weakness and could derail playoff hopes.  Bringing Votto home adds up on many levels.  —  At one point last season, the Blue Jays and Cincinnati Reds were beginning serious discussions regarding Canadian …
Associated Press:
Cubs Hit 3 HRs to Back Lester in 5-1 Win Over Padres  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 23, 2016, 1:54 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN DIEGO — Kris Bryant, Addison Russell and Jason Heyward all homered to back Jon Lester's strong outing, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Monday night.
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Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Joe Maddon washes down Cubs' 11-4 debacle in Colorado
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Luis Valbuena To Undergo Season-Ending Hamstring Surgery  —  Astros infielder Luis Valbuena will undergo season-ending surgery on his hamstring, manager A.J. Hinch announced to reporters, including MLB.com's Brian McTaggart (Twitter link with video footage of Hinch's comments included).
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Jeff Howe / Boston Herald:
Source: Jabaal Sheard dealing with sprained MCL  —  Patriots defensive end Jabaal Sheard has been dealing with a sprained MCL, according to a source.  —  It's not viewed as an overly serious injury, so Sheard was given a recovery timetable of about 2-4 weeks.  At worst, some MCL sprains heal in 4-6 weeks.
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Homers hit close to home for White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu, son  —  Photos of the White Sox first baseman.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The sentiment attached to the Jose Abreu's 81st career home run nearly was stolen by A's right fielder Brett Eibner, but the ball glanced off Eibner's glove …
Rob Perez / Fox Sports:
Freddy Galvis rips MLB safety regulations after girl is hit with dangerous foul ball  —  On Saturday, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Freddy Galvis ripped a foul ball into the crowd during the team's 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park.
 
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