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10:15 AM ET, September 1, 2016

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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Sources: Dodgers expressed interest in bringing back Zack Greinke  —  Zack Greinke back with the Dodgers?  —  It's not going to happen, not yet and maybe not ever.  But the Dodgers expressed interest in trading for the Diamondbacks right-hander before Wednesday night's deadline for players …
Associated Press:
Toles Hits Grand Slam, Dodgers Rally for DH Split With Rox  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 1, 2016, 12:09 A.M. E.D.T.  —  DENVER — Andrew Toles hit a grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers overcome a late six-run deficit in a 10-8 win over the Colorado Rockies …
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ESPN:
Yasiel Puig won't be traded to unknown team that claimed him
Discussion: Inside the Dodgers
ESPN:
Yasiel Puig Q&A: Trying to make the best of his time in Triple-A
Discussion: Sports Heaven and MLB Daily Dish
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Yasiel Puig claimed off waivers, future uncertain with Dodgers
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
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.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and Yahoo Sports
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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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Acquire Kyle Lobstein, Designate Ashur Tolliver
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Tommy La Stella rejoins Cubs with same passion for teammates if not for game  —  Photos from the game on Aug. 31, 2016, at Wrigley Field.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Tommy La Stella said he wasn't afraid of the possibility of being released during his three-week absence from the Cubs organization …
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
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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Rob Bradford / Full Count:
Source: Jonathan Papelbon won't sign by midnight, eliminating postseason eligibility with Red Sox
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.
Discussion: Twinkie Town
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.
Associated Press:
Nieuwenhuis Homers, Garza Throws Gem as Brewers Beat Cards  —  MILWAUKEE — Kirk Nieuwenhuis homered and Matt Garza pitched into the eighth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night, ending a six-game losing streak.
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball and Viva El Birdos
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.
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.
Associated Press:
Wisler Whiffs 10, Braves Top Padres to Get Out of MLB Cellar  —  ATLANTA — Matt Wisler set a career high with 10 strikeouts in six innings, Gordon Beckham drove in two runs with a pinch-hit bases-loaded double in the sixth and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 8-1 on Wednesday night.
Discussion: Talking Chop and Associated Press
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
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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