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5:00 PM ET, August 30, 2016

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Jeff Passan / Yahoo Sports:
Sources: Tim Tebow offered contract from Venezuelan winter ball team  —  On the eve of his much-anticipated professional baseball showcase, Tim Tebow was offered a contract with a venerable winter-ball team in Venezuela, sources told Yahoo Sports, further legitimizing his efforts to transition from NFL quarterback to outfielder.
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ESPN:
How Tim Tebow's MLB plan came into focus  —  LOS ANGELES — Tim Tebow began indulging his baseball fantasy as a do-it-yourselfer.  For the better part of a year, between his TV work for ESPN and a short-lived comeback attempt with the Philadelphia Eagles, Tebow puttered around on the side …
Discussion: Sportsnet.ca
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds To Sign Cuban Right-Hander Vladimir Gutierrez  —  The Reds have agreed to sign highly regarded right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez for a bonus of $4.75MM, reports Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald (via Twitter).  The 20-year-old Cuban righty will count again Cincinnati's international bonus pool …
Discussion: Redleg Nation and Red Reporter
Matt Gelb / Philly.com:
Phillies lose to Nationals, but Jake Thompson shows progress  —  As the Phillies tested a rookie's limits, a smattering of cheers spread across the smallest crowd of the season at Citizens Bank Park.  Jake Thompson lugged a 9.78 ERA into Monday night's 4-0 loss to the first-place Nationals.
Associated Press:
Gee, Escobar Lead Red-Hot Royals to 8-5 Win Over Yankees  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dillon Gee kept the Royals' momentum going with six sharp innings, Alcides Escobar hit a three-run homer and Kansas City beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Monday night to open their three-game set.
Associated Press:
Porcello majors' 1st 18-game winner, Red Sox beat Rays 9-4 … BOSTON — Rick Porcello had a simple answer to why he can't think about his current success.  —  He knows there are a lot more important things he's helping the Boston Red Sox chase.  —  Porcello became the majors' first 18-game winner …
Discussion: Over the Monster, ESPN and FenwayNation
ESPN:
2016 Week 21 MLB Power Rankings  —  It's pretty much the same story at the top of the rankings, with the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals remaining No. 1 and No. 2 for the sixth straight week.  The remainder of the top five continues to be dominated by the American League …
Discussion: Pirates Breakdown
Associated Press:
Kipnis' Single in 10th Gives Indians 1-0 Win Over  —  CLEVELAND — Jason Kipnis' 10th-inning single scored Chris Gimenez and gave the Cleveland Indians a 1-0 victory over Minnesota on Monday night, the Twins' 11th straight loss.  —  Kipnis lined a 1-0 pitch from Brandon Kintzler (0-1) …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Let's Go Tribe
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Outfielder Jose Adolis Garcia Leaves Cuba  —  Another prominent Cuban player has left the country to pursue a contract with a major league team.  The latest to leave, according to multiple sources, is 24-year-old outfielder Jose Adolis Garcia, the brother of Braves third baseman Adonis Garcia.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Detroit Free Press:
Centerfielder had left thumb smashed by the knee of White Sox 2B on head-first slide during steal attempt in fifth  —  The Tigers will wait and see.  —  Though the team announced that centerfielder Cameron Maybin left Monday night's game against the White Sox with a left thumb contusion …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
Gray Lifts Rockies to 8-1 Win Over Dodgers  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 30, 2016, 12:30 A.M. E.D.T.  —  DENVER — Starter Jon Gray pretended he was closing out the first inning.  —  Anything to avoid a pattern of early game hiccups.  —  That particular approach served him well, too …
Discussion: True Blue LA and Purple Row
Associated Press:
Darvish, Beltran Lead Rangers to 6-3 Win Over Mariners  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Yu Darvish struck out nine in 6 2/3 innings and Carlos Beltran homered among three hits, helping the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 on Monday night.  —  The American League-leading Rangers won …
Discussion: Lookout Landing
 
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R.J. Anderson / CBSSports.com:
Here's the secret to why Paul Goldschmidt steals so many bases
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New York Post:
Yankees look to refinance $1B debt from new stadium
Discussion: NBCSports.com
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Acquire Daniel Nava
Discussion: Royals Review and MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
Donaldson Homers Again, Blue Jays Beat Orioles 5-1
Discussion: Camden Chat
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Drew Stubbs Rejects Outright Assignment From Rangers
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Tampa Bay Times:
Kevin Cash frustrated by Rays' fundamental flaws
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Rob Bradford / Full Count:
Dave Dombrowski doesn't sound optimistic Jonathan Papelbon will be option for Red Sox
Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Top prospect Brinson already turning heads
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