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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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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.
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Fox Sports:
A corny tribute: Red Sox slugger immortalized in corn maze — This aerial view shows a corn maze in the likeness ofBoston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, in Sterling, Mass. The 8-acre maze was created by Davis Mega Maze and features a cornstalk rendering …
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Associated Press:
Longoria's HR in 8th rallies Rays to 4-3 win over Red Sox
Longoria's HR in 8th rallies Rays to 4-3 win over Red Sox
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Rob Bradford / Full Count:
Source: Jonathan Papelbon won't sign by midnight, eliminating postseason eligibility with Red Sox
Source: Jonathan Papelbon won't sign by midnight, eliminating postseason eligibility with Red Sox
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Associated Press:
Kluber, Indians Topple Spiraling Twins 8-4 — CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber struck out a season-high 11 and notched his seventh straight win, leading the Cleveland Indians to an 8-4 victory on Wednesday night over the Minnesota Twins, whose losing streak has reached 13 games — one shy of tying the club record.
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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.
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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.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Yasiel Puig claimed off waivers, future uncertain with Dodgers
Yasiel Puig claimed off waivers, future uncertain with Dodgers
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ESPN:
Yasiel Puig Q&A: Trying to make the best of his time in Triple-A
Yasiel Puig Q&A: Trying to make the best of his time in Triple-A
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Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:
Puig claimed on waivers; is there trade chance?
Puig claimed on waivers; is there trade chance?
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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.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Claim Drew Stubbs Off Release Waivers, Designate Kyle Lobstein — The Orioles announced on Wednesday that they've claimed outfielder Drew Stubbs off release waivers from the Rangers. While players that are claimed off release waivers have the right to reject the assignment in favor of free agency …
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Associated Press:
Johnson's Double Send Mets to 5-2 Win Over Marlins — NEW YORK — Kelly Johnson's three-run double in the eighth inning broke a tie and lifted the surging New York Mets to a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night. — Yoenis Cespedes began the rally by singling off reliever A.J. Ramos (1-2) to start the inning.
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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.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Acquire Fernando Salas — The Mets announced that they have acquired right-handed reliever Fernando Salas from the Angels in exchange for minor league right-hander Erik Manoah. Justin Ruggiano has been moved to the 60-day disabled list to make room for Salas on the 40-man roster.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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