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Rangers pitcher Jeremy Jeffress arrested for DWI … Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress was arrested overnight in Dallas County, records show. — Dallas County Jail records say Jeffress was booked into jail at 5:13 a.m. Friday. — Dallas Police told News 8's Rebecca Lopez that Jeffress was arrested for DWI.
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Jeremy Jeffress Arrested In Dallas County For DWI — Rangers reliever Jeremy Jeffress was arrested in Dallas overnight for DWI, reports Rebecca Lopez of WFAA 8 News in Dallas. Per Lopez, Dallas County Jail records show that Jeffress was booked at 5:13am. It's unclear if he'll face any sort …
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USA Today:
Carlos Ruiz traded to Dodgers for A.J. Ellis, bringing Kershaw to tears — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired veteran Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz on Thursday, ending Ruiz's 11-year stint in Philly and provoking an emotional response in the Dodgers' dugout.
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Phillies To Promote Jorge Alfaro
Phillies To Promote Jorge Alfaro
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Gary White / Ledger:
Lakeland man survives rattlesnake bite in latest misfortune — LAKELAND — Depending upon your perception, Kyle Cook is either profoundly unlucky or rather fortunate. — In the past four years, the Lakeland resident has been struck by lightning, bitten by a venomous spider and …
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Baseball America:
Prospect Hot Sheet Chat — Note: This page will refresh itself automatically every two minutes. — Moderator: Ben Badler will be here at 2 p.m. to chat about the Prospect Hot Sheet — Ben Badler: Chat time! Let's get started. — mike (columbus): Do you believe Moncada is prepared to handle a call-up Sept. 1st?
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Associated Press:
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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Rangers Designate Drew Stubbs, Activate Carlos Gomez
Rangers Designate Drew Stubbs, Activate Carlos Gomez
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Associated Press:
Moore Loses No-Hitter With 2 Outs in 9th, Giants Top Dodgers — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 26, 2016, 1:36 A.M. E.D.T. — LOS ANGELES — San Francisco lefty Matt Moore lost his no-hit bid with two outs in the ninth inning on a soft, clean single by Corey Seager, and the Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 Thursday night.
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:
Games of the Day — The Yankees open a three-game series against the Orioles in New York as the 5 1/2 week battle for the AL East/Wild Card starts in earnest. New York plays the three division leaders, Boston, Toronto, and Baltimore 23 times in that span, nine against the Orioles and seven each against the Red Sox and Blue Jays.
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Jim Henry / Tallahassee Democrat:
Former Seminole Cardullo promoted to big leagues — It's a story of remarkable perseverance. — From college walk-on to major league baseball player. — Former Florida State All-American shortstop Stephen Cardullo, a 24th-round selection of the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2010 who played …
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New York Daily News:
Tim Tebow takes pitches from David Aardsma as former big-league closer says he's ‘pretty impressed’ — The first time former big-league closer David Aardsma pitched to Tim Tebow in a practice session, Aardsma came away wowed by the way Tebow made adjustments to dipping sliders or hard heaters up and in.
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ESPN:
Mark Teixeira: You would walk Yankees' Gary Sanchez with Babe Ruth on deck — SEATTLE — It is just one arm extended, but it means so much in baseball. The intentional walk, an act of surrender, is the ultimate sign of respect for the batter being given the free pass …
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ESPN:
Wainwright loses and game, too, as Mets beat Cardinals — Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright lost his glove trying to tag out Yoenis Cespedes and lost the game, too, when Alejandro De Aza homered and drove in five runs to send the New York Mets over St.
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Baseball America:
Prospect Hot Sheet (Aug. 26): Is Jose De Leon Ready For A Callup? — This installment of the Prospect Hot Sheet considers what minor league players have done from Aug. 19-25. Remember, this feature simply recognizes what the hottest prospects in the minors did in the past week …
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