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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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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.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies To Promote Jorge Alfaro — The Phillies will promote catching prospect Jorge Alfaro, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (via Twitter). His ascension comes on the heels of today's trade of long-time receiver Carlos Ruiz. — Though the swap this evening brought in veteran A.J. Ellis …
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FanGraphs Baseball, Philly.com and Phillies Nation
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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Let's Go Tribe and Yahoo Sports
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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
Tegna / WFAA-TV:
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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MLB Trade Rumors and BBTF's Baseball Primer …
Associated Press:
Frazier's Single in 9th Leads White Sox Over Mariners 7-6 — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 26, 2016, 12:30 A.M. E.D.T. — CHICAGO — Todd Frazier's first season in Chicago has produced 31 home runs, but also an average hovering around .200 and 125 strikeouts.
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Yahoo Sports and Sportsnet.ca
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Bob Dutton / thenewstribune:
Mariners recall Freeman to fill in for ailing Seager
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South Side Sox, U.S.S. Mariner, Lookout Landing and MLB Trade Rumors
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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MLB Trade Rumors
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks, CEO Derrick Hall near long-term deal
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AZ Snake Pit and MLB Trade Rumors
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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STATS Hosted Solution, baseballmusings.com, McCovey Chronicles and Baseball Prospectus
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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New York Daily News, Newsday, New York Post, Faith and Fear in Flushing and Amazin' Avenue
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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Federal Baseball, MLB Daily Dish, Yahoo Sports and Athletics Nation
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Dave Cameron / FanGraphs Baseball:
Nationals Play Scrabble, Probably Lose
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Federal Baseball, baseballmusings.com and Athletics Nation
Associated Press:
McCutchen, Pirates Win in 10th, End 9-Game Skid at Milwaukee — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 26, 2016, 1:27 A.M. E.D.T. — MILWAUKEE — Andrew McCutchen feels right at home in Miller Park. — McCutchen hit a home run and a pair of RBI singles through the shift, including the tiebreaker …
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
A revelation in relief, rookie Matt Strahm will get opportunity to start next spring — MIAMI — Matt Strahm, a rookie left-hander who spent much of this season starting at Class AA Northwest Arkansas, has allowed just one run in his first nine appearances. He has struck out 17 in 9 1/3 innings.
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MLB Trade Rumors and FanGraphs Baseball
Associated Press:
Wisler Throws 8 Strong, Leads Braves Over Diamondbacks — By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 26, 2016, 12:48 A.M. E.D.T. — PHOENIX — Matt Wisler, called up from Triple-A in time to start Thursday night's game for the Atlanta Braves, didn't allow the Arizona Diamondbacks a hit for six innings and led the Braves to a 3-1 victory.
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Talking Chop
