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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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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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) …
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Lookout Landing