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Brewers, Rangers have reportedly discussed Jonathan Lucroy trade

The catcher position has been one of the few weak spots for the AL West-leading Texas Rangers this season, and they may be looking to upgrade. According to a report by Chris Cotillo of SB Nation on Friday, the Rangers have discussed a deal with the …

Jake Diekman lands on disabled list after cutting finger on broken beer mug

Texas Rangers left-handed reliever Jake Diekman will have a hard time living down the strange injury he suffered recently. Diekman lacerated his left index finger, landing him on the disabled list retroactive to July 6, according to the Associated …

David Ortiz

MLB will reportedly investigate David Ortiz for tampering

David Ortiz made some innocuous comments about fellow players at the All-Star Game, and they may land him in hot water with the league. Ortiz called for Blue Jays DH Edwin Encarnacion to take his role in Boston after he retires, and also voiced his …

Michael Kopech

Red Sox prospect Michael Kopech hits 105 mph on radar gun

When the Red Sox traded for starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz on Thursday, Boston fans were hoping top pitching prospect Michael Kopech was not included in the deal. This should give you an idea as to why. Kopech threw a pitch during his start at …

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JA Happ has hilarious comments about Canadian milk

J.A. Happ has enjoyed a successful season thus far with the Blue Jays. He’s 12-3 with a 3.36 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 112.1 innings. Though he is fitting right in with the Jays in his first season in Toronto, he’s still not used to …

Shelby Miller

Shelby Miller demoted to minor leagues

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ acquisition of Shelby Miller is looking worse and worse. The D-backs announced on Thursday that they have optioned Miller to Triple-A Reno: #Dbacks option right-handed pitcher Shelby Miller to the Triple-A Reno @Aces. …

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Bryce Harper, Kayla Varner engaged again

Bryce Harper and girlfriend Kayla Varner are engaged for the second time. Varner made the announcement via social media on Thursday, dubbing it “The Sequel.” ESPYS last night with my love. So proud of you, B! Oh and WERE ENGAGED… …

Drew Pomeranz

Drew Pomeranz traded to Red Sox for Anderson Espinoza

The Boston Red Sox are in contention for a playoff spot in the American League, and they tried to solidify their postseason pursuit by adding Drew Pomeranz in a trade on Thursday. The Sox acquired Pomeranz in a trade with the San Diego Padres for …

Brian Cashman

Yankees’ hierarchy at odds over buying or selling at trade deadline

The people running baseball operations and business operations for the New York Yankees reportedly aren’t seeing eye-to-eye on trade deadline plans. ESPN’s Wallace Matthews cited a source telling him that the team’s baseball …

Rougned Odor reportedly rejected extension offer from Rangers

Right hooks notwithstanding, Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor has had a fantastic year. With 16 home runs and 46 RBIs on a .275/.296/.491 slash line in the first half of the season, Odor has flashed tremendous power for a middle infielder and has …

Darryl Strawberry talks about smoking, drinking, having sex during games

Darryl Strawberry probably would have been a Hall of Famer if he didn’t do so many unadvisable things off the field during his playing career. And when we say off the field, we mean even in the clubhouse and dugout in the middle of games. In an …

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Edwin Encarnacion will not discuss extension with Blue Jays until after season

If Edwin Encarnacion stays with the Blue Jays, the deal won’t be done until after the season is over. Encarnacion’s agent told Jon Heyman that there would be no negotiations on a long-term extension until the season ended. “Once the …

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Terry Collins, Daniel Murphy support Sandy Alderson in Stand up to Cancer

Terry Collins and Daniel Murphy did something really cool during the “Stand up to Cancer” portion of the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday. As they have been doing for a few years, MLB/FOX took a few minutes of the All-Star Game to have …

Cole Hamels chin

Cole Hamels needed stitches in chin after tripping

Those watching Cole Hamels pitch during Tuesday’s All-Star Game in San Diego likely noticed a bandage he had on his chin. The reason for the bandage was later revealed. According to FOX MLB reporter Ken Rosenthal, the Texas Rangers pitcher …

David Ortiz hand tattoo

David Ortiz got new hand tattoo to commemorate All-Star Games

David Ortiz decided to commemorate his 10th and final All-Star Game selection with a special tattoo. The Boston Red Sox DH added a new tattoo on his left hand that features a red star with the number 10 inside. Here’s a close-up look at the …

Petco Park

Padres fans boo Dodgers, Giants, Yankees All-Stars

Just when you thought San Diego fans were not passionate about their sports teams, Padres fans in attendance for Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game proved otherwise. The fans in attendance for the All-Star Game at Petco Park made their partisanship …

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