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Pedroia Out Of Starting Lineup Sunday

Sep 18, 2014 4:57 AM

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia was out of the starting lineup Sunday aftef taking a blow to the head on a tag play Saturday night. 

Red Sox manager John Farrell said that Pedroia has exhibited symptoms consistent with a concussion, primarily dizziness, but was improved Sunday morning, according to an ESPN.com report. 

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A's Complete Trade For Adam Dunn

Sep 13, 2014 11:24 AM

The A's have acquired slugger Adam Dunn in a trade with the White Sox.

The Athletics announced the trade Sunday on their official Twitter account, saying that the White Sox received minor league pitcher Nolan Sanburn in exchange for Dunn and unspecified cash considerations.

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Jake Peavy Takes No-Hitter Into 8th In Giants Win

Sep 13, 2014 11:44 AM

Jake Peavy took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and finished with a one-hitter over 7 2/3 innings and the Giants beat the Brewers 3-1 on Saturday night in San Francisco, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Dustin Pedroia Has Concussion Symptoms

Sep 16, 2014 5:18 PM

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia showed symptoms of a concussion after taking a blow to the left side of the head on a tag play at second base in the second inning of Saturday night's loss to the Rays, according to Boston manager John Farrell.

"He's got some symptoms that are consistent with a concussion,'' Farrell said.

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Orioles Acquire Alejandro De Anza, Kelly Johnson

Oct 6, 2014 11:26 PM

The Orioles added some strength to their bench on Saturday, acquiring Alejandro De Anza from the Red Sox, and Kelly Johnson from the Red Sox in a pair of trades, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Rangers Activate Holland To Make First Start

Sep 29, 2014 10:00 PM

The Rangers activated starter Derek Holland from the 60-day disabled list on Saturday. Holland has missed all of the season recovering from left knee surgery.

The left-hander will make his season debut Tuesday in Kansas City, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Jacoby Ellsbury Misses Game With Ankle Sprain

Oct 5, 2014 11:59 PM

Yankees center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury was not in the lineup for Saturday's loss to Toronto after suffering a sprained left ankle in the ninth inning of Friday night's victory over the Blue Jays, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Matt Garza Likely To Return To Rotation Next Week

Oct 31, 2014 3:43 PM

Brewers right-hander Matt Garza pitched a simulated game in San Francisco on Friday, in what likely was his final test before returning from the disabled list to the rotation next week, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Tanaka Returns To New York With Arm Soreness

Sep 18, 2014 3:47 AM

Masahiro Tanaka's attempt to return from a torn elbow ligament without undergoing Tommy John surgery hit a roadblock Friday when the Yankees announced he would return to New York ahead of the team with what was termed as "general soreness'' in his pitching arm.

"I want to be a little bit cautious. I haven't been throwing for a couple of weeks and then I started throwing again and built up the number of pitches that I've been throwing,'' Tanaka said through his interpreter, Shingo Horie. "I think that's the reason why there's a little bit of extra soreness in the arm itself."

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Dodgers Concerned With Puig's Emotions

Sep 16, 2014 2:56 PM

The Dodgers have become concerned enough about Yasiel Puig's nearly monthlong batting slump that manager Don Mattingly gave him Friday night's game in San Diego off, the second time the outfielder has been out of the starting lineup in the past week.

Mattingly said he sensed Puig's frustration level has, at times, taken him out of his game, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Indians Sign Russell Branyan
Branyan has spent the 2014 season with los Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League and has slashed a robust .296/.423/.620 with 19 home runs in 272 plate appearances.

Indians

Cruz, Orioles Interested In Contract Extension
The Orioles signed Nelson Cruz to a one-year deal late in the offseason.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Yankees Acquire Outman From Indians
New York added the left-handed specialist for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Jordan Bastian/MLB

Diamondbacks Claim Reimold From Blue Jays
Nolan Reimold hit just .212/.283/.404 in 60 plate appearances for Toronto.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Victor Martinez Wants To Play A 'Few More Years'
Victor Martinez, 35, doesn't see himself playing by age 40, but he does want to remain active for a "few more years."

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Orioles 'Keeping Active' On Potential Waiver Trades
The Orioles are still looking at potential moves as Sunday's deadline to add players who can be eligible for the postseason looms.

Dan Connolly/Baltimore Sun

A's Finish Loss To Angels Under Protest
The Athletics were unhappy with an obstruction call in the ninth inning.

ESPN

Royals Claim Jayson Nix Off Waivers
Nix hit .133 in 34 games this season with the Pirates and Phillies.

Associated Press

Brewers Claim Morneau, Rockies Pull Him Back
The two sides discussed a trade, but could not come to terms.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Astros 'Highly Unlikely' To Be Able To Sign Aiken
The Astros are "highly unlikely" to be able to sign No. 1 overall pick Brady Aiken after the July 18 deadline, according to a source.

Evan Drellich/Houston Chronicle

Rusney Castillo Granted Work Visa
Rusney Castillo has successfully obtained his work visa from the U.S. government and is immediately eligible to play in games, according to his representation.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Latos, Leake Placed On Revocable Waivers
Cincinnati might move a starter before the start of the 2015 season.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Royals Haven't Discussed Colon With Mets
The Royals are hoping to end a lengthy playoff drought this season.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Selig Doesn't Deny Astros Can Still Sign Aiken
The two sides weren't able to reach a deal before the July 18th deadline.

10 News/San Diego

Yankees To Sign Chris Young
Chris Young began the season with the Mets after signing a one-year, $7.25 million contract.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Yankees Nearly Gave Up On Acquiring Prado
The Diamondbacks were looking for a bigger haul in return than simply Pete O'Brien, the slugging minor league catcher.

John Harper/New York Daily News

Braves Will Try To Trade B.J. Upton This Offseason
The Braves were linked to the Cubs in a proposed B.J. Upton-Edwin Jackson deal last month.

David O'Brien/Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Angels Unlikely To Make Play For Colon
The Mets can trade Bartolo Colon to any club, but his age (41) and the $11 million he's guaranteed in 2015 are prohibitive.

Mike DiGiovanna/Los Angeles Times

Playoff Push Isn't Enough For Stanton To Commit To Marlins
"Five months," Giancarlo Stanton said, "doesn't change five years."

Tim Brown/Yahoo! Sports

Mets Have Waiver Options For Colon
The Mets reportedly placed Bartolo Colon on waivers this past weekend, opening the door for a potential move.

Anthony DiComo/MLB