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Yelich, Marlins Stop 5-Game Losing Streak, Beat Mets — NEW YORK — Christian Yelich showed off his bat, legs and glove, capped by hitting a three-run homer that helped the Miami Marlins beat shaky Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets 6-4 on Thursday night to end their season-worst five-game losing streak.
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Braves Complete 1st Home Sweep This Season, Beat Padres 9-6 — ATLANTA — In a largely forgettable season, the Atlanta Braves finally have reason to gloat a bit. — They swept a three-game series at Turner Field for the first time this year. — And, get this: They've scored at least seven runs …
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Virginian-Pilot:
Sisco hits grand slam in Triple-A debut as Tides outslug Charlotte — Catcher Chance Sisco made the most of a promotion from Double-A Bowie on Thursday, belting an eighth-inning grand slam to cap the Norfolk Tides' 13-9 victory over Charlotte at BB&T Ballpark.
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Jon Heyman / Todays Knuckleball:
Why White Sox may have little interest in moving Sale or Quintana — Perhaps Chicago White Sox people were on the same page at the deadline, as they suggest, but if that's the case or not, perhaps they hold onto ace pitchers Chris Sale and Jose Quintana through the winter.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Promote Ogando, Ellington, Telis, Hood; Designate Raudel Lazo — The Marlins announced a series of roster moves to take advantage of expanded September rosters. The team recalled righties Nefi Ogando and Brian Ellington, along with catcher Tomas Telis, while also selecting the contract of outfielder Destin Hood.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Dodgers To Recall Yasiel Puig, Send Clayton Kershaw Out For Rehab Start — Two notable Dodgers are on the track for a return to the majors, per reports. The club will recall Yasiel Puig at some point this weekend, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports on Twitter.
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Joseph Serna / Los Angeles Times:
Watch your step! Tarantula love lures big spiders onto L.A. County hiking paths — Park rangers are asking hikers to be aware of an increase in tarantulas at Rancho Sierra Vista in the Santa Monica Mountains now that the spiders are in mating season. — Watch where you're stepping …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates, Mariners Complete Arquimedes Caminero Swap — The Pirates and Mariners have completed the deal that sent righty Arquimedes Caminero to the Mariners a few weeks back. Per an announcement from Seattle, lefty Jake Brentz and righty Pedro Vasquez will go to Pittsburgh to wind up the trade.
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Orange County Register:
CHP says Mike Trout ran to help other driver after car crash on 55 freeway — SANTA ANA - Angel outfielder Mike Trout swerved but still hit another vehicle that had slowed to a stop on the southbound 55 freeway Wednesday night, and that Chevrolet Sonic was pushed into a GMC Suburban …
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Demetrius Bell / Baseball Prospectus:
What You Need to Know — A is for Astros — The Wednesday Takeaway — The Houston Astros are still in with a fighting chance of returning to the postseason, but they'll have to muscle free of an extremely crowded race for the final Wild Card spot. Part of that includes beating …
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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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Re-Sign Josh Thole To Major League Deal — The Blue Jays have re-signed catcher Josh Thole to a Major League contract and optioned second baseman Devon Travis to the team's rookie-level affiliate in the Appalachian League, the team announced to reporters (including Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith).
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