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ARLINGTON, TX – AUGUST 15: Elvis Andrus #1 of he Texas Rangers celebrates a double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Park on August 15, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images)

Rangers charging hard in AL West and wild card races

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Tuesday night’s news that the Texas Rangers had traded for outfielder Will Venable may have prompted a few eyebrows to raise. Why was Texas making this move? That may have compelled a few to click over to the MLB standings and the revelation that the Rangers are indeed making a push into the AL playoff race. […]

SEATTLE, WA – AUGUST 12: Starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma #18 of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning at Safeco Field on August 12, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hisashi Iwakuma

Mariners’ Hisashi Iwakuma throws no-hitter in 3-0 victory over Orioles

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Not much has gone right for the Seattle Mariners this season, but the great thing about baseball is that something special can happen on any particular day. Hisashi Iwakuma threw the fifth no-hitter in franchise history on Wednesday, leading the Mariners to a 3-0 victory over the Orioles in a matinee at Safeco Field. Your […]

Jon Stewart is pumped up that the Mets are in first place

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Jon Stewart signs off from The Daily Show Thursday night (Aug. 6). But on his penultimate program, the renowned Mets fan got to celebrate his team holding first place in the NL East in August. Jon Stewart reacts to the Mets being in first place on Wednesday’s ‘Daily Show’ https://t.co/SxJRaEZw8r — Chase Hughes (@chasehughesCSN)

DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 21: Detroit Tigers President CEO General Manager David Dombrowski (L) and Jim Leyland speak during a press conference to announce Leyland’s retirement as manager of the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on October 21, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Strangely, Tigers’ win-now approach seemed to push out Dave Dombrowski

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Can something be shocking, yet not a surprise at the same time? That’s generally how I felt when news broke that Detroit Tigers president and general manager Dave Dombrowski had been “released from his contract” on Tuesday. Dombrowski was in the final year of his deal, and while the Tigers not appearing to offer an extension […]

HOUSTON, TX – JULY 31: Rubby De La Rosa #12 of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws a pitch in the first inning during their game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 31, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rubby De La Rosa

Winners and losers of the 2015 MLB trade deadline

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Well, that was a fun week. While the final day before the 4 p.m. ET MLB trade deadline may not have been quite as exciting as last year’s (though the Mets hit a nice buzzer-beater), there were plenty of exciting rumors flying around. Besides, the week leading up to July 31 was as busy as […]

:MIAMI, FL – JULY 30: Dan Haren #15 of the Miami Marlins looks on during a game against the Washington Nationals at Marlins Park on July 30, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Cubs get Dan Haren from Marlins, still chasing bigger-name starters

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Three years ago, the Cubs thought they had a deal for Dan Haren. But a trade with the Angels involving Carlos Marmol cratered at the last minute and the veteran starter’s option was declined, leaving him free to sign with the Nationals as a free agent. Now, under a new administration at Wrigley Field, Haren […]

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – APRIL 27: Joakim Soria #38 of the Detroit Tigers delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning of the game on April 27, 2015 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Tigers defeated the Twins 5-4. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Tigers’ reboot continues, Joakim Soria traded to Pirates

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One day after the Detroit Tigers accepted reality regarding their non-existent postseason chances and made the decision to “reboot” their roster, general manager Dave Dombrowski hasn’t wasted any time in moving two of his pending free agents. Hours after David Price was dealt to the Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit traded another top trade piece to […]

SEATTLE, WA – JUNE 23: Dustin Ackley #13 of the Seattle Mariners rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer against the Kansas City Royals in the fifth inning at Safeco Field on June 23, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Ackley

Yankees get Dustin Ackley from Mariners for two minor leaguers

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The Seattle Mariners didn’t figure to make too much noise before Friday’s trade deadline. But the team did finally cut loose a top draft pick that just never developed into the star he was projected to be. Dustin Ackley was traded to the New York Yankees on Thursday in exchange for two minor leaguers. The […]

SAN DIEGO, CA – JUNE 16: Pat Murphy #24 Interim Manager of the San Diego Padres laughs in the dugout before a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at Petco Park June 16, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Pat Murphy says he pulled Justin Upton, Tyson Ross to mess with media

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Padres interim manager Pat Murphy doesn’t appear to be worried over whether or not he could be promoted to the permanent gig in the San Diego dugout. If he was, would he pull the stunt he claims to have perpetrated on baseball media and fandom Wednesday night?

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – OCTOBER 14: Matt Holliday #7 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after he grounds out in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants during Game Three of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 14, 2014 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Cardinals’ Matt Holliday re-injures quad, return to DL likely

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Heading toward Friday’s trade deadline, getting a starting pitcher seemed to be the focus for the St. Louis Cardinals. But now, acquiring an outfielder might become more of a priority. Matt Holliday, who just returned from the disabled list, suffered a strained quad muscle running to first base during Wednesday’s 1-0 loss to the Reds. He […]

:MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 12: Carlos Gomez #27 of the Milwaukee Brewers bats against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Miller Park on April 12, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeffrey Phelps/Getty Images)

Mets get their big bat, nabbing Carlos Gomez from Brewers

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Going into Wednesday’s play, the Mets were only one game behind the Nationals in the NL East. That close to the top, general manager Sandy Alderson had to make a move and add some punch to a lineup that has scored the fewest runs (353) in MLB. With several slugging outfielders on the market before […]

TORONTO, CANADA – JULY 29: Troy Tulowitzki #2 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a two-run home run in the second inning during MLB game action against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 29, 2015 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Troy Tulowitzki

Watch: Troy Tulowitzki hits his first home run for Blue Jays

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Troy Tulowitzki didn’t waste any time endearing himself to Toronto fans in his debut with the Blue Jays. (Although the Rogers Centre crowd was already welcoming, judging from the ovation he received before his first at-bat.) After striking out in his initial plate appearance, Tulowitzki did not miss the opportunity Phillies pitcher Jerome Williams teed […]

CLEVELAND, OH – JULY 28: Shortstop Alcides Escobar #2 catches a flip throw from second baseman Omar Infante #14 of the Kansas City Royals after Infante fielded a ground ball hit by Roberto Perez #55 of the Cleveland Indians during the ninth inning at Progressive Field on July 28, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Royals defeated the Indians 2-1. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alcides Escobar; Omar Infante

Watch: Omar Infante, Alcides Escobar turn dazzling play for Royals

0 comments by TOC Locker on 7/28/2015

Everything is coming up Royals these days. Kansas City holds the biggest first-place division lead in MLB, and just added Johnny Cueto and Ben Zobrist before the trade deadline. Zobrist joining the Royals led to the natural conclusion that he might replace Omar Infante at second base, but manager Ned Yost insisted shortly after the […]

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 12: Jenrry Mejia #58 of the New York Mets reacts after striking out Ian Desmond (not pictured) of the Washington Nationals to end the game at Citi Field on September 12, 2014 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Mets reliever Jenrry Mejia tests positive for PEDs again, suspended 162 games

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Jenrry Mejia, what are you doing, man? The New York Mets players, coaches and executives are surely asking that very question as the reliever tested positive for the second time this year, thus drawing a 162-game suspension. Mejia had already missed the first 80 games of the season after failing a test for PEDs. As […]

Johnny Cueto dons a Royal crown upon joining Kansas City

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As you might expect, Johnny Cueto is pretty happy about going from a fourth-place Cincinnati Reds club to a division leader and World Series favorite in the Kansas City Royals. Naturally, Royals fans are also thrilled about the right-hander joining their rotation and a drive toward the championship Kansas City was so close to winning […]

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