Mariners reliever Trent Thornton left the field on a cart in the ninth inning of a 6-0 win over the Rangers and said he would have an MRI on Friday.
Category: Baseball
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Braves explode for 8, then allow 8 in historic inning
The Braves and Reds combined for 16 runs on 16 hits in the eighth inning Thursday night, marking just the third time in MLB history that both teams scored eight or more runs in the same inning.
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Yanks add Bednar, Doval; say Williams still closer
The Yankees added bullpen reinforcements by trading for David Bednar, Camilo Doval and Jake Bird on Thursday, while manager Aaron Boone said the plan is to keep incumbent Devin Williams in the closer role.
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Cubs acquire Castro but lament ‘tight’ SP market
Willi Castro, who has played six positions and has pitched an inning for the Twins this season, has been traded to the Cubs in exchange for two prospects.
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Red Sox add to staff, acquire May from Dodgers
The Red Sox acquired starter Dustin May from the Dodgers on Thursday, filling their need for pitching help. Los Angeles received outfield prospect James Tibbs III in return.
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Twins trade versatile Castro to Cubs for prospects
Willi Castro, who has played six positions and has pitched an inning for the Twins this season, has been traded to the Cubs in exchange for two prospects.
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Rays add White Sox’s Houser, Twins’ Jax to staff
Adrian Houser, who was released by the Rangers and has shined since being picked up by the White Sox, has now been traded to the Rays, who also picked up Griffin Jax from the Twins for Taj Bradley.
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Yanks beef up bullpen with closers Doval, Bednar
The Yankees, thirsty for bullpen reinforcements, acquired closers David Bednar and Camilo Doval in separate trades with the Pirates and Giants, respectively.
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Rangers get Kelly from D-backs to add to rotation
The Rangers are acquiring right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks in exchange for three pitchers, sources told ESPN.
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Dealing Pads get O’Hearn, Laureano for 6 players
The Padres have acquired first baseman Ryan O’Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano from the Orioles in exchange for six minor-league players.