Wednesday, September 30, 2015

9/30/15
Angels Designate Grant Green for Assignment
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The Los Angeles Angels designated infielder/outfielder Grant Green for assignment. Green, 28, has played in 109 career games for the Athletics and Angels. He has a career batting average of .249 with three home runs and 31 runs batted in.
9/30/15
Blue Jays Designate Donn Roach for Assignment
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The Toronto Blue Jays designated pitcher Donn Roach for assignment. Roach, 25, has pitched in 17 career games for the Padres and Cubs. He has a career record of (1-1) with a 5.35 ERA.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

9/29/15
Greg Holland to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
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Kansas City Royals' pitcher Greg Holland will miss the remainder of the 2015 season, as he will be undergoing Tommy John Surgery on Friday. Holland, 29, has pitched in 309 career games for the Royals. He has a career record of (18-12) with a 2.42 ERA and 145 saves. He is two-time All Star selection.

Monday, September 28, 2015

9/28/15
Angels Sign Mat Latos
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The Los Angeles Angels signed pitcher Mat Latos to a Major League contract for the remainder of the 2015 season. Latos, 27, has pitched in 175 career games for the Padres, Reds, Marlins, and Dodgers. He has a career record of (64-55) with a 3.51 ERA. He has pitched four complete games in his career and one of them was a shutout. He was recently released by the Dodgers.
9/28/15
Nationals Suspend Jonathan Papelbon
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The Washington Nationals have suspended pitcher Jonathan Papelbon for four games due to his role in an altercation with outfielder Bryce Harper in yesterday's altercation. He will be serving the four games on top of a three-game suspension for intentionally throwing at Baltimore Orioles' infielder Manny Machado. Papelbon, 34, has pitched in 652 career games for the Red Sox, Phillies, and Nationals. He has a career record of (39-32) with a 235 ERA and 349 saves. He is a six-time All Star selection and he won the World Series as a member of the Boston Red Sox in the 2007 season.

Sunday, September 27, 2015

9/27/15
Reds Claim Tyler Holt Off Waivers
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The Cincinnati Reds claimed outfielder Tyler Holt off waivers from the Cleveland Indians. Holt, 26, has played in 45 career games for the Indians. He has a career batting average of .231 with no home runs and two runs batted in.

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

9/23/15
Yogi Berra Dies
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Long-time MLB catcher Yogi Berra has died. He was 90 years old. He played in 2120 career games for the Yankees and Mets. He had a career batting average of .285 with 358 home runs and 1430 runs batted in. He was a 15-time All Star selection, 3-time American League MVP, and 10-time World Series Champion. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. May he rest in peace.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

9/22/15
Walter Young Dies
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Former MLB first baseman Walter Young has died. He was 35. He made his Major League debut with the Baltimore Orioles in the 2005 season. In 14 career games, he hit .303 with one home run and three runs batted in. May he rest in peace.
9/22/15
Billy Hamilton to Miss Rest of Season
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The Cincinnati Reds announced that outfielder Billy Hamilton will miss the rest of the 2015 season because he is scheduled to undergo surgery on his right shoulder on Friday. Hamilton, 25, has played in 279 career games for the Reds. He has a career batting average of .242 with 10 home runs and 77 runs batted in.

Monday, September 21, 2015

9/21/15
Cardinals Designate Xavier Scruggs for Assignment
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The St. Louis Cardinals designated first baseman Xavier Scruggs for assignment. Scruggs, 27, has played in 26 career games for the Cardinals. He has a career batting average of .246 with no home runs and nine runs batted in.

Thursday, September 17, 2015

9/17/15
Jung-ho Kang to Miss 6-8 Months
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The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that infielder Jung-ho Kang will miss six to eight months after sustaining a knee injury in this afternoon's game against the Chicago Cubs. While trying to break up a double play, Cubs' infielder/outfielder Chris Coghlan slid hard into Kang. Kang sustained a fractured tibial plateau, a torn MCL, and a torn meniscus. Kang, 28, made his Major League debut with the Pirates this season. In 125 games, he has hit .287 with 15 home runs and 58 runs batted in.
9/17/15
Dodgers Designate Mat Latos for Assignment
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The Los Angeles Dodgers designated pitcher Mat Latos for assignment. Latos, 27, has pitched in 175 career games for the Padres, Reds, Marlins, and Dodgers. He has a career record of (64-55) with a 3.51 ERA. He has pitched four complete games in his career and one of them was a shutout.

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

9/16/15
Carlos Pena to Retire
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Long-time MLB first baseman Carlos Gomez is going to sign a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays. Pena, 37, played in 1493 career games for the Rangers, Athletics, Tigers, Red Sox, Rays, Cubs, Astros, and Royals. He has a career batting average of .232 with 286 home runs and 818 runs batted in. He was selected to his first All Star Game in the 2009 season as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays. He also won a Silver Slugger Award in 2007 and a Rawlings Gold Glove Award in 2008.
9/16/15
Josh Johnson to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
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The San Diego Padres announced that pitcher Josh Johnson will undergo Tommy John Surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2015 season and is expected to miss the entire 2016 season as well. Johnson, 31, has pitched in 170 career games for the Marlins and Blue Jays. He has a career record of (58-45) with a 3.40 ERA. He has pitched four complete games in his career. He is a two-time All Star selection. He has not appeared in a Major League game since the 2013 season.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

9/15/15
Pirates Designate Radhames Liz for Assignment
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The Pittsburgh Pirates designated pitcher Radhames Liz for assignment. Liz, 31, has pitched in 42 career games for the Orioles and Pirates. He has a career record of (7-12) with a 6.94 ERA.

Sunday, September 13, 2015

9/13/15
Blue Jays Acquire Darwin Barney
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The Toronto Blue Jays acquired infielder Darwin Barney from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Barney, 29, has played in 566 career games for the Cubs and Dodgers. He has a career batting average of .245 with 19 home runs and 153 runs batted in.

Friday, September 11, 2015

9/11/15
Mark Teixeira to Miss Rest of Season
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The New York Yankees announced that first baseman Mark Teixeira will miss the remainder of the 2015 season with a fractured right shin. Teixeira, 35, has played in 1746 career games for the Rangers, Braves, Angels, and Yankees. He has a career batting average of .272 with 394 home runs and 1254 runs batted in. He is a three-time All Star selection, five-time Gold Glove winner, three-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and he won the World Series as a member of the New York Yankees in the 2009 season.
9/11/15
Red Sox Claim Roman Mendez Off Waivers
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The Boston Red Sox claimed pitcher Roman Mendez off waivers from the Texas Rangers. Mendez, 25, has pitched in 42 career games for the Rangers. He has a career record of (0-2) with a 3.02 ERA.
9/11/15
Scott Feldman to Miss Rest of Season
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The Houston Astros announced that pitcher Scott Feldman will miss the remainder of the 2015 season with a sprained shoulder. Feldman, 32, has pitched in 281 career games for the Rangers, Cubs, Orioles, and Astros. He has a career record of (64-73) with a 4.42 ERA. He has pitched four complete games in his career and two of them have been shutouts.

Thursday, September 10, 2015

9/10/15
Athletics Acquire Daniel Coulombe
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The Oakland Athletics acquired pitcher Daniel Coulombe from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations. Coulombe, 25, has pitched in 10 career games for the Dodgers. He has not registered a decision, but he has a 6.39 ERA.
9/10/15
Brewers Claim Daniel Fields Off Waivers
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The Milwaukee Brewers claimed outfielder Daniel Fields off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. Fields, 24, made his Major League debut with the Tigers this season. In his only game of Major League action, he went one for three with a double for a batting average of .333.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

9/8/15
Marlins Claim Tommy Medica Off Waivers
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The Miami Marlins claimed first baseman/outfielder Tommy Medica off waivers from the San Diego Padres. Medica, 27, has played in 121 career games for the Padres. He has a career batting average of .246 with 12 home runs and 37 runs batted in.
9/8/15
Orioles Claim Andy Wilkins Off Waivers
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The Baltimore Orioles claimed first baseman Andy Wilkins off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wilkins, 26, made his Major League debut with the Chicago White Sox in the 2014 season. In 17 games, he hit .140 with no home runs and two runs batted in.
9/8/15
Blue Jays Claim Matt Dominguez Off Waivers
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The Toronto Blue Jays claimed infielder Matt Dominguez off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. Dominguez, 26, has played in 357 career games for the Marlins and Astros. He has a career batting average of .233 with 42 home runs and 152 runs batted in.

Saturday, September 5, 2015

9/5/15
White Sox Claim Mike Olt Off Waivers
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The Chicago White Sox claimed infielder Mike Olt off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. Olt, 27, has played in 111 career games for the Rangers and Cubs. He has a career batting average of .158 with 13 home runs and 39 runs batted in.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

9/1/15
Dodgers Acquire Chris Heisey
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The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Chris Heisey from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations. Heisey, 30, has played in 560 career games for the Reds and Dodgers. He has a career batting average of .246 with 50 home runs and 147 runs batted in.
9/1/15
Rays Sign Jose Constanza
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The Tampa Bay Rays signed outfielder Jose Constanza to a minor league contract. Constanza, 32, has played in 112 career games for the Atlanta Braves. He has a career batting average of .273 with two home runs and 17 runs batted in.
9/1/15
Giants Designate Ryan Lollis for Assignment
The San Francisco Giants designated outfielder Ryan Lollis for assignment. Lollis, 28, made his Major League debut with the Giants this season. In five games, he has hit .167 with no home runs and no runs batted in.
9/1/15
Giants Acquire Alejandro de Aza
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The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Alejandro de Aza from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for pitcher Luis Ysla. De Aza, 31, has played in 656 career games for the Marlins, White Sox, Orioles, and Red Sox. He has a career batting average of .267 with 45 home runs and 221 runs batted in. Ysla, 23, has compiled a record of (3-6) with a 6.21 ERA in 33 games with Class-A San Jose this season.
9/1/15
Dodgers Acquire Justin Ruggiano
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The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Justin Ruggiano from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Ruggiano, 33, has played in 434 career games for the Rays, Marlins, Cubs, and Mariners. He has a career batting average of .255 with 45 home runs and 140 runs batted in.