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• Mariners Release Manny Banuelos
The Mariners recently released left-hander Manny Banuelos, according to the Pacific Coast League transactions page. Banuelos only spent a few months with the Mariners, who signed him to a minors pact near the beginning of February. Now 29 years old, Banuelos ranked as one of the sport’s premier pitching prospects while part of the Yankees’…...2020
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• Marlins Option Monte Harrison, Nick Neidert
The Marlins have optioned a pair of prospects to Triple-A Wichita, per multiple reporters (including Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald). Outfielder Monte Harrison and right-hander Nick Neidert are headed to the Pacific Coast League. Both Harrison, 24, and Neidert, 23, finished last season at the minors’ highest level, but each looked in need of a bit more…...2020
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• Padres Release Gordon Beckham
The Padres released infielder Gordon Beckham earlier this month, as first indicated on the Pacific Coast League’s transactions log. The move came back on March 14, it seems, although there was never a formal announcement from the club. Beckham, 33, inked a minor league pact with San Diego early in February but had a rough…...2020
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• Diamondbacks option Taylor Clarke, Kevin Cron to Triple-A
The Diamondbacks have optioned right-hander Taylor Clarke and infielder Kevin Cron to Triple-A Reno, the team announced. The 26-year-old Clarke, a third-round pick of the Diamondbacks in 2015, got an extended look in the club’s staff last year. The D-backs battled injuries to Luke Weaver and Taijuan Walker, and they subtracted Zack Greinke via trade, which helped lead to 23 appearances and 15 star...2020
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• Blue Jays sign Caleb Joseph to minor-league deal
The Blue Jays have signed catcher Caleb Joseph to a minor-league contract, reports Jamie Campbell of Sportsnet (via Twitter). The Wasserman client will receive an invitation to major league spring training, Campbell adds. Joseph is most well-known for his time with the division-rival Orioles. The 33-year-old played in parts of five MLB seasons with Baltimore, serving mostly as the club’s number tw...2020
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• Nationals to sign reliever Fernando Abad
The Nationals are in agreement with lefty reliever Fernando Abad on a minor league contract, tweets Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Octagon client will presumably be in Major League camp once Spring Training opens. Abad, who turned 34 yesterday, appeared in 21 games with the Giants in 2019, totaling 13 innings of 4.15 ERA ball with nine strikeouts against three walks. He was terrific in the exo...2019
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• Giants Outright Michael Reed
Giants outfielder Michael Reed has cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Triple-A Sacramento, as first reflected on the Pacific Coast League’s transactions page. Because he’s been outrighted once in the past, Reed will have the option of declaring free agency and seeking a different opportunity. Reed, 26, went 0-for-8 in a brief four-game stint…...2019
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• Report: Mariners, Dustin Ackley agree to minor league deal
Veteran infielder/outfielder Dustin Ackley is headed back to his original organization, as he’s agreed to a minor league contract with the Mariners. The agreement was first reported by Roster Roundup. Ackley, now 30 years of age, hasn’t appeared in the majors since a brief 2016 run with the Yankees, where he hit .148/.243/.148 in a small sample of 70 plate appearances. He’s spent the past two seas...2019
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• Astros 'still interested' in Realmuto, but Marlins' asking price is high
The Marlins’ asking price for catcher J.T. Realmuto has put off many teams, but the Astros are “still interested,” reports Jon Morosi of MLB.com. Per Morosi, the Marlins are insisting on either pitcher Forrest Whitley or outfielder Kyle Tucker, each near-consensus top-10 prospects, to headline the deal, so there’s been “no traction” in discussions. To say Whitley, 21, is drawing rave reviews in s...2018
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• Rangers agree to minor league deal with Jett Bandy
The Rangers have agreed to a minor league pact with catcher Jett Bandy, reports Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News. He’ll add a bit of catching depth to the Texas system after the Rangers’ surprising decision to move on from catcher Robinson Chirinos. Bandy, 28, has spent the past two seasons in the Brewers organization after Milwaukee acquired him in the trade that sent Martin Maldonado to t...2018
Pacific Coast League injury and suspension
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• Diamondbacks option Taylor Clarke, Kevin Cron to Triple-A
The Diamondbacks have optioned right-hander Taylor Clarke and infielder Kevin Cron to Triple-A Reno, the team announced. The 26-year-old Clarke, a third-round pick of the Diamondbacks in 2015, got an extended look in the club’s staff last year. The D-backs battled injuries to Luke Weaver and Taijuan Walker, and they subtracted Zack Greinke via trade, which helped lead to 23 appearances and 15 star...2020
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• Nationals to sign reliever Fernando Abad
The Nationals are in agreement with lefty reliever Fernando Abad on a minor league contract, tweets Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Octagon client will presumably be in Major League camp once Spring Training opens. Abad, who turned 34 yesterday, appeared in 21 games with the Giants in 2019, totaling 13 innings of 4.15 ERA ball with nine strikeouts against three walks. He was terrific in the exo...2019
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• Astros 'still interested' in Realmuto, but Marlins' asking price is high
The Marlins’ asking price for catcher J.T. Realmuto has put off many teams, but the Astros are “still interested,” reports Jon Morosi of MLB.com. Per Morosi, the Marlins are insisting on either pitcher Forrest Whitley or outfielder Kyle Tucker, each near-consensus top-10 prospects, to headline the deal, so there’s been “no traction” in discussions. To say Whitley, 21, is drawing rave reviews in s...2018
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• Fowler back in bigs with A's after scary injury
Dustin Fowler earned his second Major League promotion after a strong first month in the Pacific Coast League during which he batted .310/.333/.484....2018
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• Tim Lincecum slated to pitch in a game for first time in 20 months
Tim Lincecum’s professional baseball comeback will take another step Monday as the Texas Rangers right-hander is slated to pitch one inning for the team’s Triple-A Round Rock Express, per a SportsDay report.The outing represents Lincecum’s initial steps in his injury-rehabilitation assignment after signing with the Rangers on a one-year deal in March. Lincecum sat out the entire 2017 season and la...2018
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• Angels Release Michael Bourn
A month after signing outfielder Michael Bourn to a minor league contract, the Angels have released him, per an announcement from the Pacific Coast League. Bourn joined the Angels as depth in the wake of Mike Trout’s late-May thumb injury, but they ultimately didn’t summon the veteran speedster to the majors. Another minor league signing,…...2017
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• Diamondbacks welcome back Ron Gardenhire after battle with cancer
The Arizona Diamondbacks are welcoming back bench coach Rob Gardenhire, who missed time after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.Monday night, the team announced on Twitter Gardenhire would be back returning to his duties for the first time this season. Back in February, the Diamondbacks announced bench coach Ron Gardenhire had been diagnosed with cancer and that he would require surgery. The Tr...2017
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• Cody Bellinger call-up shows why the Dodgers are one of baseball’s best organizations
The Los Angeles Dodgers were going to be interesting no matter what in 2017. Winners of the National League West each of the last four years, the question coming into the season was (and still is) whether or not the team can finally break through and win at World Series.Things got more interesting Tuesday with the team’s promotion of top prospect Cody Bellinger from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Belling...2017
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• With LA Career on Life Support, Yasiel Puig Can Still Be a Factor for Dodgers
2016
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• Mets bringing back Conforto among 4 callups
Michael Conforto will have a chance to prove his otherworldly August run at Triple-A Las Vegas was no Pacific Coast League mirage. The Mets plan to call up Conforto and three others as soon as rosters expand on Thursday, fortifying a roster decimated by injuries....2016
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Pacific Coast League trade, contract, salary rumors
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• Diamondbacks option Taylor Clarke, Kevin Cron to Triple-A
The Diamondbacks have optioned right-hander Taylor Clarke and infielder Kevin Cron to Triple-A Reno, the team announced. The 26-year-old Clarke, a third-round pick of the Diamondbacks in 2015, got an extended look in the club’s staff last year. The D-backs battled injuries to Luke Weaver and Taijuan Walker, and they subtracted Zack Greinke via trade, which helped lead to 23 appearances and 15 star...2020
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• Blue Jays sign Caleb Joseph to minor-league deal
The Blue Jays have signed catcher Caleb Joseph to a minor-league contract, reports Jamie Campbell of Sportsnet (via Twitter). The Wasserman client will receive an invitation to major league spring training, Campbell adds. Joseph is most well-known for his time with the division-rival Orioles. The 33-year-old played in parts of five MLB seasons with Baltimore, serving mostly as the club’s number tw...2020
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• Nationals to sign reliever Fernando Abad
The Nationals are in agreement with lefty reliever Fernando Abad on a minor league contract, tweets Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Octagon client will presumably be in Major League camp once Spring Training opens. Abad, who turned 34 yesterday, appeared in 21 games with the Giants in 2019, totaling 13 innings of 4.15 ERA ball with nine strikeouts against three walks. He was terrific in the exo...2019
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• Report: Mariners, Dustin Ackley agree to minor league deal
Veteran infielder/outfielder Dustin Ackley is headed back to his original organization, as he’s agreed to a minor league contract with the Mariners. The agreement was first reported by Roster Roundup. Ackley, now 30 years of age, hasn’t appeared in the majors since a brief 2016 run with the Yankees, where he hit .148/.243/.148 in a small sample of 70 plate appearances. He’s spent the past two seas...2019
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• Rangers agree to minor league deal with Jett Bandy
The Rangers have agreed to a minor league pact with catcher Jett Bandy, reports Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News. He’ll add a bit of catching depth to the Texas system after the Rangers’ surprising decision to move on from catcher Robinson Chirinos. Bandy, 28, has spent the past two seasons in the Brewers organization after Milwaukee acquired him in the trade that sent Martin Maldonado to t...2018
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• Athletics Outright Beau Taylor
The Athletics have outrighted catcher Beau Taylor off the 40-man roster, as first noted on the Pacific Coast League transactions page. The 2011 fifth-round pick is now a free agent, as his initial minor league contract has expired. The A’s have 34 players on their 40-man roster. Taylor, 29 in February, made his big league…...2018
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• Athletics outright Beau Taylor
The Athletics have outrighted catcher Beau Taylor off the 40-man roster, as first noted on the Pacific Coast League transactions page. The 2011 fifth-round pick is now a free agent, as his initial minor league contract has expired. The A’s have 34 players on their 40-man roster. Taylor, 29 in February, made his big league debut in 2018 and went 1-for-5 with a double and a walk in seven plate appea...2018
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• San Antonio becomes Brewers' Triple-A affiliate
The Milwaukee Brewers have announced a player development contract with Triple-A San Antonio of the Pacific Coast League. The two-year contract will run through the 2020 season. The announcement was made by Brewers general manager David Stearns....2018
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• A's make Las Vegas new Triple-A affiliate
The Oakland Athletics have announced the club has come to terms on a player development contract with the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s of the Pacific Coast League through the 2020 season....2018
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• Mets release veteran first baseman A-Gon
The New York Mets announced that they have given infielder Adrián González his unconditional release. On Tuesday, the Mets will designate catcher Jose Lobaton for assignment, will recall Dominic Smith from Las Vegas (AAA) of the Pacific Coast League, and will select the contract of infielder/outfielder Ty Kelly from Las Vegas....2018
Pacific Coast League stats and results
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2016
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2016
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• MLB Rule 5 Draft 2015 Results: Team-by-Team Breakdown
2015
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• Dansby Swanson, Ender Inciarte, More to Braves: Trade Details, Scouting Report
2015
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• Corey Seager Ready to Begin Reign as Dodgers' Shortstop of Future
2015
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• Breaking Down the Top Destinations for MLB Expansion
2015
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Yankees Face Critical July Decisions
2015
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• Los Angeles Dodgers: Joc Pederson Already Exceeding Hype
2015
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• Despite Learning Curve, Noah Syndergaard's Debut Highlights Mets' Pitching Hoard
2015
Pacific Coast League parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend
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• Giants call up Ivan Rodriguez’s son Dereck
The San Francisco Giants are giving a Major League debut to the son of iconic MLB catcher Ivan Rodriguez.Dereck Rodriguez, an outfielder-turned-pitcher, is being called up by the Giants, according to his Instagram. Pitching for Sacramento in the Pacific Coast League, Rodriguez posted a 3.40 ERA in nine starts. He will be used out of the bullpen in San Francisco.Rodriguez was drafted as an outfield...2018
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• Mets not quite ready to call up prospect Smith
From the moment Amed Rosario arrived in the big leagues this week, talk shifted to when his former Triple-A Las Vegas teammate, Dominic Smith, might turn up as well. The Mets' second-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline, Smith earned Pacific Coast League Player of the Month honors for July, batting .385 with eight home runs and a league-leading 28 runs scored. For now, however, Smith will rem...2017
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• Yasiel Puig Reportedly Placed on Trade Waivers: Latest Details and Reaction
2016
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• Marrero follows Derby win with Triple-A All-Star Game honors
As Chris Marrero stood on the field at BB&T Ballpark, moments after receiving Top Star honors in the International League's 4-2 win over the Pacific Coast League in the Triple-A All-Star Game, he turned to see two of his teammates rushing toward him, big orange coolers in tow. Marrero tried to run. But his effort wasn't enough, as orange liquid flew through the air and drenched his back....2016
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• Marrero follows Derby win with Triple-A All-Star Game honors
As Chris Marrero stood on the field at BB&T Ballpark, moments after receiving Top Star honors in the International League's 4-2 win over the Pacific Coast League in the Triple-A All-Star Game, he turned to see two of his teammates rushing toward him, big orange coolers in tow. Marrero tried to run. But his effort wasn't enough, as orange liquid flew through the air and drenched his back....2016
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Yankees Face Critical July Decisions
2015
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• Despite Learning Curve, Noah Syndergaard's Debut Highlights Mets' Pitching Hoard
2015
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• Are the Cubs or Mets Better Positioned to Achieve Long-Term Success?
2015
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• Will Dodgers Be Patient with Joc Pederson in World Series or Bust Pressure?
2015
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Everything but the Sunblock for Your Spring Needs
2015
Top Pacific Coast League news
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• Pirates Sign Jake Goebbert To Major League Deal
The Pirates announced that they have signed first baseman/outfielder Jake Goebbert to a Major League contract. His signing brings the team’s 40-man roster to a total of 39. Goebbert, 28, spent the entire 2015 season in Triple-A with the Padres, where he batted .294/.392/.452 with 10 home runs. While the Pacific Coast League is known…...2015
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• Addison Russell to Be Recalled from Triple-A Iowa by Cubs
2015
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• Garcia earns longer stay with red-hot bat
Greg Garcia was supposed to be in Las Vegas on Saturday night, playing for the Memphis Redbirds of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League. That was the plan, at least, before Garcia's hot bat turned him into a Nationals nightmare and Cardinals hero....2016
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• Garcia earns longer stay with red-hot bat
Greg Garcia was supposed to be in Las Vegas on Saturday night, playing for the Memphis Redbirds of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League. That was the plan, at least, before Garcia's hot bat turned him into a Nationals nightmare and Cardinals hero....2016
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• Sean Murphy, Athletics Prospect, Dies at Age 27
2016
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• Shawaryn goes six scoreless for Salem
Cody Bellinger and Alex Verdugo both began the season with Triple-A Oklahoma City in the Pacific Coast League. While the 21-year-old Bellinger has since taken the baseball universe by storm with his tremendous power display, Verdugo, who turned 21 in May, may not be far away from joining his former teammate in the big leagues....2017
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• Acuna belts sixth homer for Mississippi
Cody Bellinger and Alex Verdugo both began the season with Triple-A Oklahoma City in the Pacific Coast League. While the 21-year-old Bellinger has since taken the baseball universe by storm with his tremendous power display, Verdugo, who turned 21 in May, may not be far away from joining his former teammate in the big leagues....2017
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• Verdugo extends hit streak for OKC
Cody Bellinger and Alex Verdugo both began the season with Triple-A Oklahoma City in the Pacific Coast League. While the 21-year-old Bellinger has since taken the baseball universe by storm with his tremendous power display, Verdugo, who turned 21 in May, may not be far away from joining his former teammate in the big leagues....2017
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• Padres Release Gordon Beckham
2020
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• Introducing Noah Syndergaard, Possible Centerpiece of Game-Changing Winter Trade
2014
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• Wisdom slugs Triple-A Memphis to Pacific Coast League crown
Patrick Wisdom hit a career-high 31 homers this season, but Sunday night's blast may be the most memorable as it helped lift Triple-A Memphis to a Pacific Coast League championship....2017
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• Wisdom slugs Memphis to PCL title
Patrick Wisdom hit a career-high 31 homers this season, but Sunday night's blast may be the most memorable as it helped lift Triple-A Memphis to a Pacific Coast League championship....2017
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• Wisdom slugs Triple-A Memphis to Pacific Coast League crown
Patrick Wisdom hit a career-high 31 homers this season, but Sunday night's blast may be the most memorable as it helped lift Triple-A Memphis to a Pacific Coast League championship....2017
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• Wisdom slugs Memphis to PCL title
Patrick Wisdom hit a career-high 31 homers this season, but Sunday night's blast may be the most memorable as it helped lift Triple-A Memphis to a Pacific Coast League championship....2017
Pacific Coast League fantasy rankings and news
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• Joc Pederson, Corey Seager Will Make Dodgers Fans Forget Hanley, Kemp
2015
Pacific Coast League schedule, game
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• Blue Jays sign Caleb Joseph to minor-league deal
2020
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• Tim Lincecum slated to pitch in a game for first time in 20 months
2018
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• Anderson (blister) to make rehab start Friday
Brett Anderson, who has made just two big league starts this season because of various health issues, won't be pitching against the D-backs. Instead, the veteran left-hander will make a second rehabilitation appearance Friday night in the Pacific Coast League playoffs, as he attempts to come back from a blister on his left index finger....2016
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• Anderson (blister) to make rehab start Friday
Brett Anderson, who has made just two big league starts this season because of various health issues, won't be pitching against the D-backs. Instead, the veteran left-hander will make a second rehabilitation appearance Friday night in the Pacific Coast League playoffs, as he attempts to come back from a blister on his left index finger....2016
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• With LA Career on Life Support, Yasiel Puig Can Still Be a Factor for Dodgers
2016
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• MLB Rumors: Top 2016 Trade Reports on Sonny Gray and More
2016
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• MLB Rumors: Top 2016 Trade Reports on Sonny Gray and More
2016
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• MLB Rule 5 Draft 2015 Results: Team-by-Team Breakdown
2015
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• Dansby Swanson, Ender Inciarte, More to Braves: Trade Details, Scouting Report
2015
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• Reno, Nevada announced as home of USL's 28th franchise, to start play in 2017 season
2015
Pacific Coast League rumors, scandals, hoax
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• MLB Rumors: Top 2016 Trade Reports on Sonny Gray and More
2016
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• MLB Rumors: Top 2016 Trade Reports on Sonny Gray and More
2016
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• MLB Rumors: Latest Trade Rumblings Following Busy Winter Meetings
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