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Troy Tulowitzki Announces Retirement — Veteran shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has announced his retirement after 13 Major League seasons. His full statement, as per a Yankees media release: … Tulowitzki's final season consisted of only five games, as he was sidelined by a calf strain early in his tenure with the Yankees.
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Troy Tulowitzki announces retirement from baseball
Troy Tulowitzki announces retirement from baseball
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Tanaka's Ugly Start in Boston Sets Off October Alarms for the Yankees — BOSTON — By the time the Yankees finally made it to Fenway Park this season, on Thursday night, the American League East race was all but over. The Yankees brought the majors' best record, 66-35, into this four-game visit.
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Gregorius leads another Yankee hit parade, 10-7 over Twins
Gregorius leads another Yankee hit parade, 10-7 over Twins
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Sources: Rays' Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell to undergo surgery on elbow, headed to IL — The Tampa Bay Rays' 2019 season has taken another big blow. — Rays ace and 2018 Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove a loose body in his left elbow, The Athletic Tampa Bay has learned.
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Source: Chicago Cubs calling Ian Happ back up from Iowa — The Chicago Cubs are giving Ian Happ a second chance. — Chicago is expected to call up the infielder/outfielder within the next 36 hours, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. Happ has spent the entire season with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs.
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2019 MLB Organization Talent Rankings — Baseball America presents its updated organization talent rankings just beyond the midway point of 2019, taking the 2019 MLB Draft, our updated Top 100 and new team Top 30s into consideration. — “Last rank” refers to the organization's preseason ranking before the 2019 season.
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Where Yankees fit as Marcus Stroman's value skyrockets — Two veteran managers, facing a sudden-death game, decided to give the ball to Marcus Stroman because they had determined he had the right stuff — diabolical sink to his pitchers and unsinkable faith in himself.
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Stroman solid in potential Jays' finale as Toronto shut out by Indians
Stroman solid in potential Jays' finale as Toronto shut out by Indians
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Nationals Activate Max Scherzer — The Nationals announced Thursday that they've activated ace Max Scherzer from the injured list. Catcher Raudy Read was optioned to Triple-A to open a spot on the active roster. — Scherzer hasn't taken the mound since July 6 due to a mid-back strain.
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Brewers To Call Up Travis Shaw — The Brewers will call infielder Travis Shaw up from Triple-A prior to tomorrow's game, The Athletic's Robert Murray and Ken Rosenthal report (Twitter link). Shaw will take the 25-man roster spot left open by Jhoulys Chacin's placement on the 10-day injured list.
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Beckham, Seager lead Mariners over Tigers 10-2 — Tim Beckham hit his second grand slam of the season and — Kyle Seager connected for a solo drive, leading the — Seattle Mariners to a 10-2 victory over the lowly — Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
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Padres, White Sox Interested In Nomar Mazara — Reports yesterday from Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News indicated that Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara was drawing interest from rival teams. Grant mentioned that Mazara was getting looks from teams who weren't necessarily contenders …
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Cardinals aim to cool off hot Houston pitchers — Houston Astros' rotation concerns have been assuaged, even against the backdrop of their pursuit of a starting pitcher prior to the upcoming trade deadline. — Houston just completed a 5-1 homestand on the back of exceptional starting pitching, with right-handers
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Twins Activate Byron Buxton From Injured List — The Twins announced that center fielder Byron Buxton has been activated from the seven-day concussion injured list. Buxton and Triple-A callup Sean Poppen are active for tonight's game against the White Sox, with outfielder Jake Cave …
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Dave Dombrowski on D&K: Clarifying ownership mandates heading into trade deadline, idea of dealing Mookie Betts — The Red Sox have the highest payroll in baseball, with more luxury tax penalties looming with any more significant financial commitments. Their principal owner John Henry …
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