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Stroman ‘commotion’ included his last parting shots at Blue Jays brass — KANSAS CITY — He may not have gone kicking and screaming, but Marcus Stroman didn't exactly go quietly, either. — The flamboyant Blue Jays pitcher acknowledged as much on Monday, admitting that when he learned …
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Red Sox's main Deadline focus is bullpen (source) — A week ago, there were rumblings that the Red Sox might become sellers if their week against the Rays and Yankees went poorly. A 5-2 week - which included three wins in four games against the Yankees - has had the reverse effect …
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With Stroman off the board, who's next? ; Diamondbacks may be buying and selling; Braves look for relief
With Stroman off the board, who's next? ; Diamondbacks may be buying and selling; Braves look for relief
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Stroman's father on the newest Met: ‘Marcus is happy about being home’
Stroman's father on the newest Met: ‘Marcus is happy about being home’
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The Indians are getting tempted; Zack Wheeler's fit with the Astros; the market for Edwin Díaz — The Indians are getting tempted. — A source with knowledge of the team's discussions said the team on Monday experienced “a definite uptick in the interest level” in Trevor Bauer.
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Detroit Tigers to promote Jake Rogers to big leagues — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jake Rogers, the Detroit Tigers' catcher of the future, is set to become the team's catcher of the present. — The Tigers will promote Rogers to the major leagues on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels …
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Tigers top Angels 7-2 to end Zimmermann's winless streak — Jordan Zimmermann got his first win in 18 starts dating to last season and the — Los Angeles Angels 7-2 on Monday night. — Zimmermann (1-8) allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings to get his first victory since Sept. 5 …
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Cubs Acquire David Phelps — The Cubs have added another fresh face to the bullpen, announced Tuesday that they've acquired right-handed reliever David Phelps and cash from the Blue Jays in exchange for minor league right-hander Thomas Hatch. Chicago moved Xavier Cedeno to the 60 …
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Slumping Davis hits go-ahead homer as O's stun Padres 8-5 — Chris Davis hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning to snap an 0-for-18 slump, and the — Baltimore Orioles rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the — San Diego Padres 8-5 on Tuesday. — Davis connected off
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Nationals put ace Scherzer back on 10-day IL — WASHINGTON — Max Scherzer is back on the 10-day injured list, unwelcome news for the Washington Nationals as they push for a wild-card berth and try to catch the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. — The Nationals announced Monday that Scherzer …
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Brewers Acquire Jordan Lyles — 2:17pm: The teams have announced the deal. — 2:02pm: The Brewers have reached a deal to acquire right-hander Jordan Lyles from the division-rival Pirates, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (via Twitter). Milwaukee will send Double-A right-hander Cody Ponce …
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Maddon: Fans Have ‘No Idea’ About Bullpen Decisions — “When it doesn't work out, that doesn't mean it was wrong,” Joe Maddon says. — (670 The Score) Amid some criticism about his recent bullpen decisions, Cubs manager Joe Maddon pushed back at the tendency of outsiders to judge his choices based on the end result.
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Source: Tyler Thornburg finds a new home with Dodgers — A year ago it appeared as though Tyler Thornburg was going to be one of the answers for a Red Sox bullpen with a few question marks. — The reliever was in the midst of finishing off July with five appearances in which he allowed just one hit and not a single run.
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Cardinals Claim Adalberto Mejia — The Cardinals announced that they've claimed left-hander Adalberto Mejia off waivers from the Angels. Infielder Jedd Gyorko was moved from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL in a corresponding 40-man roster move. St. Louis also announced the previously reported demotion …
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Rendon slam leads Nats over Braves 6-3, lead cut to 4½ games — Anthony Rendon hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the sixth inning, and the — Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series to close within 4 1/2 games of the NL East leader. — With the score 2-2, Rendon connected of
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