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Hamels Goes 8 Innings for Texas in 9-0 Win Over Indians — ARLINGTON, Texas — Cole Hamels allowed only two singles over eight innings for his 14th victory, Carlos Gomez hit a three-run homer in his first at-bat with Texas and the AL-best Rangers beat the Cleveland Indians 9- on Thursday night …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Designate Drew Stubbs, Activate Carlos Gomez — The Rangers have designated outfielder Drew Stubbs for assignment, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News (via Twitter). His roster spot will go to the just-signed Carlos Gomez, who has been activated. — [RELATED: Updated Rangers Roster]
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Lone Star Ball and Al's Ramblings
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Acquire Marc Rzepczynski — The Nationals announced that they've acquired left-handed reliever Marc Rzepczynski and cash considerations from the A's in exchange for minor league infielder Max Schrock. — Rzepczynski (nicknamed “Scrabble,” for Nationals fans looking for an easier moniker …
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MLB Daily Dish, Federal Baseball, Yahoo Sports and Athletics Nation
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Dave Cameron / FanGraphs Baseball:
Nationals Play Scrabble, Probably Lose — One of the recurring themes over the last year has been the high price the market is putting on relief pitchers. Ken Giles and Craig Kimbrel brought back monster returns in trades last winter, while even decent middle relievers were getting two or three year deals as free agents.
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Federal Baseball, Athletics Nation and baseballmusings.com
Bob Dutton / thenewstribune:
Mariners recall Freeman to fill in for ailing Seager — CHICAGO — Kyle Seager's bruised right foot won't isn't expected to force him to the disabled list, but it prompted the Mariners to make an additional round of roster moves prior to Thursday's series opener against the White Sox.
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South Side Sox, Lookout Landing, U.S.S. Mariner and MLB Trade Rumors
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Associated Press:
Frazier's Single in 9th Leads White Sox Over Mariners, 7-6 — CHICAGO — Todd Frazier tied it with an RBI single in the seventh inning and won it with a line drive down the left-field line in the ninth to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 7-6 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.
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Associated Press:
David Ortiz belts historic 30th homer, but Red Sox lose to Rays … ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The latest memorable night for David Ortiz ended badly for the Boston Red Sox. — Ortiz became the oldest player ever to hit 30 homers in a season, but the Tampa Bay Rays came back from a three-run deficit …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Shelby Miller's demotion likely to delay free agency … With Shelby Miller scheduled to make at least one more start with Triple-A Reno, it appears the Diamondbacks, whether they intended to or not, will gain an extra year of club control over the right-hander.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks, CEO Derrick Hall near long-term deal … The Diamondbacks are approaching what has become a familiar crossroads: With questionable personnel moves in the recent past and their major league team stuck in last place, the club is mulling the possibility of yet another front-office overhaul.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers Acquire Carlos Ruiz, Send A.J. Ellis To Phillies — The Dodgers have added another Phillies stalwart, bringing in veteran catcher Carlos Ruiz via trade. In an interesting twist, Los Angeles will send its own long-time backstop, A.J. Ellis, back to Philly in the swap.
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Philly.com, Associated Press, Bleed Cubbie Blue, Inside the Dodgers, Phillies Nation, The Good Phight, True Blue LA and Yahoo Sports
Kyle Glaser / Baseball America:
Dates, Sites Announced For 2017 WBC - World Baseball Classic — The 2017 World Baseball Classic schedule is set, and the United States is in a pool that won't be easy to navigate. — The United States was placed in Pool C with defending champion Dominican Republic, Canada and Colombia …
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Bleed Cubbie Blue and True Blue LA
Associated Press:
McCann Powers Norris, Tigers Past Twins 8-5 for Series Sweep — MINNEAPOLIS — James McCann had a three-run homer among his four hits, Daniel Norris pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers completed a sweep at Minnesota with an 8-5 victory on Thursday for the Twins' seventh straight defeat.
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Twinkie Town
Associated Press:
Pujols Hits Milestone Home Run, Angels Beat Jays 8-2 — TORONTO — Albert Pujols moved into sole possession of 10th place on baseball's all-time list by hitting his 584th home run, Matt Shoemaker pitched six shutout innings and the Los Angeles Angels snapped an 11-game road losing streak …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
AL Notes: Encarnacion, Bautista, Angels Stadium, Holland
AL Notes: Encarnacion, Bautista, Angels Stadium, Holland
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