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Jeff Passan / Yahoo Sports:
Sources: Rangers reliever Jeremy Jeffress enters rehab  —  Texas Rangers reliever Jeremy Jeffress has checked into an inpatient rehabilitation clinic and will not be suspended by Major League Baseball after a DWI arrest last Friday during which police found marijuana in his car, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
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Associated Press:
Odor Homers Twice, Gomez Hits Slam as Rangers Rout Mariners  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Rougned Odor homered twice a day after hitting a game-ending shot and Carlos Gomez connected for a grand slam off Felix Hernandez, sending the Texas Rangers to a 14-1 romp over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday for a three-game sweep.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:
Odor Hits Game-Ending Homer for Rangers in 8-7 Win Over M's
Associated Press:
Longoria's HR in 8th rallies Rays to 4-3 win over Red Sox … BOSTON — Mired deep in last place in the AL East standings, the Tampa Bay Rays rallied late and kept the Boston Red Sox from moving within a game of the division lead.  —  Luke Maile's two-run homer in the seventh put Tampa Bay …
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Fox Sports:
A corny tribute: Red Sox slugger immortalized in corn maze
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Rob Bradford / Full Count:
Source: Jonathan Papelbon won't sign by midnight, eliminating postseason eligibility with Red Sox
ESPN:
Yasiel Puig won't be traded to unknown team that claimed him  —  The unknown team that claimed Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig on revocable waivers was more interested in blocking him from going to another team than in trading for him, a league source has told ESPN's Jim Bowden.
Discussion: Inside the Dodgers
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Yasiel Puig claimed off waivers, future uncertain with Dodgers
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
ESPN:
Yasiel Puig Q&A: Trying to make the best of his time in Triple-A
Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:
Puig claimed on waivers; is there trade chance?
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Acquire Kyle Lobstein, Designate Ashur Tolliver  —  The Orioles have acquired lefty Kyle Lobstein from the Pirates in a deal that will send fellow southpaw Zach Phillips to Pittsburgh.  Meanwhile, Baltimore has designated yet another lefty, Ashur Tolliver, for assignment to create roster space.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Claim Drew Stubbs Off Release Waivers, Designate Kyle Lobstein
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
J.J. Cooper / Baseball America:
Ranking The Arizona Fall League Rosters  —  1. Surprise Saguaros  —  Yoan Moncada is the best prospect in baseball.  Michael Kopech is one of the best pitching prospects who will be throwing in the desert.  Josh Staumont isn't as good of a prospect but he throws nearly as hard as Kopech.
Adam RubinESPN / ESPN:
Mets 2B Neil Walker diagnosed with herniated disk  —  NEW YORK — Mets second baseman Neil Walker has been diagnosed with a herniated disk in his lower back that has caused some weakness in his foot.  —  The initial medical recommendation is that Walker will do no additional damage by playing through the issue.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports and Amazin' Avenue
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Acquire Ben Gamel From Yankees  —  The Mariners have acquired outfielder Ben Gamel from the Yankees, reports MLBTR's Tim Dierkes (via Twitter).  Shortly after Dierkes' report, the teams announced the trade, adding that they're sending right-handed pitchers Jio Orozco and Juan De Paula to the Yankees in return.
Associated Press:
Anderson, Rockies Top Dodgers to Open Doubleheader  —  DENVER — Tyler Anderson pitched efficiently into the seventh inning, Nolan Arenado kept up his torrid August with another RBI and the Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-0 in the opener of a doubleheader Wednesday.
Fox Sports:
Indians acquire OF Coco Crisp for pennant drive from A's  —  CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians have added outfield depth by acquiring Coco Crisp in a trade with the Oakland Athletics.  —  The AL Central leaders sent pitcher Colt Hynes and cash to the A's for Crisp, who began his career with Cleveland in 2002.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com and Fox Sports
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Acquire Eric Young Jr. From Brewers  —  The Yankees announced that they've acquired outfielder Eric Young Jr. from the Brewers in exchange for cash considerations and assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.  —  Young, 31, is a veteran of seven big league seasons and is known for his standout speed.
Safid Deen / Orlando Sentinel:
Mother shares heartfelt Facebook post of son having lunch with FSU's Travis Rudolph  —  Safid Deen  —  Bo Paske was sitting by himself during lunch Tuesday before Florida State receiver Travis Rudolph asked if he could join him.  —  And for a day, Leah Paske did not have to worry about her son eating lunch by himself.
Brad Biggs / Chicago Tribune:
Bears remain in search of CB help after K'Waun Williams fails physical  —  K'Waun0 Williams on the sidelines with the Browns on Dec. 13, 2015.  —  The Chicago Bears remain on the lookout for help at the cornerback position after K'Waun Williams, who they claimed off waivers from the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, failed his physical.
Discussion: ProFootballTalk and CBS Chicago
 
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