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12:45 PM ET, August 26, 2016

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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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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
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 …
Discussion: 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]
Discussion: 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.
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.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Sportsnet.ca
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Bob Dutton / thenewstribune:
Mariners recall Freeman to fill in for ailing Seager
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 …
Discussion: KRON4.com
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.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks, CEO Derrick Hall near long-term deal
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.
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.
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 …
Discussion: redsminorleagues.com
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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Dave Cameron / FanGraphs Baseball:
Nationals Play Scrabble, Probably Lose
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.
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 …
 
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