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4:35 PM ET, August 26, 2016

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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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Place Jeremy Jeffress On Restricted List After DWI Arrest  —  3:06pm: Club GM Jon Daniels says that Jeffress will go to the restricted list, as Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News (Twitter links).  That will likely only be a one-day placement, however, and is intended to ensure that the team has a full bullpen.
Discussion: Al's Ramblings
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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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.
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: Associated Press and WSPA-TV
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?
Discussion: redsminorleagues.com
Bill Savage / ESPN:
The View From Section 416: Cubs fans taking over MLB's ballparks  —  As much as we're loyal to Section 416, it's great to see the Cubs play away from home.  Rich, Old Style and I went to St. Louis in 2015, and this year, we journeyed to Milwaukee.  —  For better and worse, Cubs fans are never lonely on the road.
Discussion: Bleacher 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 …
Discussion: Let's Go Tribe and Yahoo Sports
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Designate Drew Stubbs, Activate Carlos Gomez
Discussion: Lone Star Ball and Al's Ramblings
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.
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.
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 …
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
 
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