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Lee, Giants Take Series Opener from Rangers

Giants 5, Rangers 1 ARLINGTON, Texas (Aug 3) — The Texas Rangers‘ losing streak now stands at six as they fell to the San Francisco Giants, 5–1, Monday night. The big hits of the night belonged to Jung Hoo Lee, who homered twice in this game to the dismay of the 23,736 in attendance. The […]

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Yankees Acquire Heliot Ramos From Giants to Bolster Outfield

With Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger still sidelined, the New York Yankees upgraded up their outfield by acquiring Heliot Ramos from the San Francisco Giants on Monday. In return, the Yankees dealt Henry Lalane and Kaeden Kent, the team’s No. 5 and No. 13 ranked prospects, respectively. Heliot Ramos Embed from Getty Images Ramos, a […]

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Trade Deadline
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Mets Make Two Moves at Trade Deadline

In the early hours of the August 3 trade deadline, the New York Mets made two key moves. Past midnight on Monday, they traded right-hander Huascar Brazoban to the Chicago White Sox for prospects Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin. A few hours later, the team dealt left-hander Brooks Raley to the Philadelphia Philles for prospects […]

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Yankees Deal Camilo Doval, Acquire Luis Garcia Jr. Before Deadline

With Monday’s trade deadline looming, the New York Yankees made a pair of moves to bolster their roster. On Saturday, the Yankees sent reliever Camilo Doval to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for prospects Omar Alfonzo and Luis Cruz. The following day, GM Brian Cashman worked out another deal, acquiring infielder Luis Garcia Jr. from […]

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Freddy Peralta
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Mets Trade Freddy Peralta to Rays

The New York Mets’ experiment with right-hander Freddy Peralta has ended, as the team traded the former All-Star to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. In return, the Mets received prospects Aidan Smith, Emilien Pitre and Gary Gill Hill. Neither team has confirmed the deal. It comes one day before the August 3 trade deadline. […]

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Astros Pile on Early, Cruise Past Rangers

Astros 11, Rangers 2 The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 11–2 on Friday night at Daikin Park behind a balanced offensive attack and another strong outing from Hunter Brown. A 16-hit performance fueled the Astros’ offense as Yainer Diaz recorded four hits, Jeremy Peña drove in three runs, and Yordan Alvarez chipped in two […]

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A.J. Minter
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Mets Trade A.J. Minter to Twins

The New York Mets traded left-handed A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for prospects Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani. Both teams confirmed the deal Friday, three days before the August 3 trade deadline. “Thank you New York. You welcomed this longtime rival and my wife with open arms. Super thankful to the Mets, staff, teammates […]

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Yainer Diaz of the Astros celebrating in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Angels
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Cam Smith, Yainer Diaz Power Astros Past Angels

Astros 7, Angels 4 The Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7–4 on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium, overcoming an early three-run deficit with timely hitting and another strong effort from the pitching staff. Cam Smith delivered the go-ahead two-run double in the sixth inning, while Yainer Diaz finished with three hits, a home […]

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