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Ken Giles

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Former Astros champion making MLB comeback with Braves

At long last, a former Houston Astros champion is getting his lifeline back into the bigs. The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they have signed ex-Astros closer Ken Giles. Jon Heyman of the New York Post adds that it is a minor-league deal …

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Ex-World Series champion pitcher holding workout in comeback attempt

Former World Series champion relief pitcher Ken Giles is hoping to make an MLB return. Giles will be throwing a bullpen on Friday for interested teams. The reliever’s agent says his client is healthy and ready to pitch in MLB again. As …

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Ex-Astros closer Ken Giles lands deal with top MLB contender

After almost a full calendar year out of the game, Ken Giles has returned. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported Saturday that the veteran closer Giles has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. It will be a minor league contract for the …

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Padres working out former World Series champion

A journeyman reliever may be getting a lifeline from the San Diego area. According to a report by Jon Heyman of the New York Post, right-hander Ken Giles threw a bullpen Friday for the Padres at their Peoria complex. Heyman adds that Giles, 32, will …

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Ex-Astros champion eyeing MLB comeback

After spending most of the last two years on the sidelines, one former MLB pitcher is trying to tap back in. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports Wednesday that ex-Houston Astros reliever Ken Giles will be hosting a throwing showcase for …

Ex-Astros pitcher Ken Giles offers to return World Series ring

It seems increasingly unlikely that Major League Baseball will take further action against the Houston Astros, but one member of the 2017 title-winning team is willing to play his part in stripping the team of the championship. Ken Giles, a reliever …

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Report: Ken Giles has no structural damage in elbow

The Toronto Blue Jays have become committed sellers ahead of Wednesday’s trade deadline, but one of their best trade pieces has injury questions swirling around him. A trip to a specialist this week may or may not have answered some of those …

Ken Giles’ trade value could be hindered by elbow issue

The Toronto Blue Jays are sellers ahead of the trade deadline, but they are facing an impediment with one of their most coveted players. Closer Ken Giles, who has 14 saves this season, was unavailable Monday and will not be able to pitch on Tuesday …

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Red Sox reportedly pursuing two of top closers on trade market

The Boston Red Sox title defense has been lackluster at best, but now they may be taking steps to address one of their biggest weaknesses this season. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported on Sunday that the Red Sox are showing “active …

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Report: Yankees, Twins have asked Blue Jays about Stroman-Giles package

The Toronto Blue Jays have two of the more coveted pieces on the trade market this summer, and some teams reportedly want to know if they can grab both of them at once. According to Scott Mitchell of TSN, the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins have …

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Twins reportedly eyeing late-inning relievers in trade talks

The Minnesota Twins are shaping up to be one of the most active teams at the trade deadline as they seek to ensure that their hot start does not go to waste. According to La Velle E. Neal III of the Star Tribune, the Twins have checked in on late …

Report: Astros acquire reliever Roberto Osuna

The Houston Astros have made a move for a reliever, albeit an unexpected one. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Astros have acquired Roberto Osuna from the Toronto Blue Jays. Source: #Astros get Osuna from #BlueJays. — Ken …

Astros demote struggling closer Ken Giles

Ken Giles has gone from Houston Astros closer to minor leaguer. The Astros optioned Giles to AAA Fresno on Wednesday, a day after being charged three earned runs and not recording an out against the Oakland Athletics. Whoa! The #Astros option …

Watch: Astros’ Ken Giles cursed out manager for pulling him from game

The Ken Giles Experience continues to be as wild and crazy as advertised. Giles, the Houston Astros reliever, was brought into Tuesday’s game against the Oakland A’s in the ninth inning with a comfortable 4-0 lead. However, he proceeded …

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Twitter reacts to Ken Giles punching himself in head after blowing game

Ken Giles took his frustration out on himself after allowing four runs to the New York Yankees in the ninth inning of Tuesday’s game, earning him some ridicule. Giles entered a scoreless game in the ninth inning after Justin Verlander pitched …

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Astros will not use Ken Giles as closer in Game 5

It’s too early to say whether Ken Giles has officially been demoted as Houston Astros closer, but we do know that he won’t serve in that role in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday. Astros manager A.J. Hinch told the media that Giles …

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