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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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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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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.
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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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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
Source: Jonathan Papelbon won't sign by midnight, eliminating postseason eligibility with Red Sox
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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
Orioles Claim Drew Stubbs Off Release Waivers, Designate Kyle Lobstein
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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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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 …
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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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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.
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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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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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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:
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.
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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.
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