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Blue Jays hit 4 home runs, use 8-run second inning to rout struggling Athletics 12-0

TORONTO (AP) — Ernie Clement homered and had five RBIs, Bo Bichette homered and drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays used an eight-run second inning to rout the struggling Athletics 12-0 on Thursday night.
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Blue Jays hit 4 home runs, use 8-run second inning to rout struggling Athletics 12-0

TORONTO (AP) — Ernie Clement homered and had five RBIs, Bo Bichette homered and drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays used an eight-run second inning to rout the struggling Athletics 12-0 on Thursday night.
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Left-hander Génesis Cabrera agrees to 1-year deal with the Cubs

Left-hander Génesis Cabrera agrees to 1-year deal with the Cubs

The Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year contract with former New York Mets left-hander Génesis Cabrera on Thursday and designated right-hander Brooks Kriske for assignment. Cabrera, 28, had a 3.
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Bryce Harper misses doubleheader opener against Braves, doesn't start second game

Bryce Harper misses doubleheader opener against Braves, doesn't start second game

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper missed Thursday's doubleheader opener against the Atlanta Braves and wasn't in the starting lineup for the second game, two days after being hit by a pitch on the right elbow.
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Los Angeles Dodgers acquire former All-Star reliever Alexis Díaz in trade with Cincinnati Reds

Los Angeles Dodgers acquire former All-Star reliever Alexis Díaz in trade with Cincinnati Reds

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired former All-Star reliever Alexis Díaz from the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday in a trade for minor league pitcher Mike Villani.
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Astros' Yordan Alvarez 'really close' to returning after hand injury

Astros' Yordan Alvarez 'really close' to returning after hand injury

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston manager Joe Espada said Thursday injured slugger Yordan Alvarez is getting “really close” to returning to the lineup after sitting out with a hand injury for almost a month.
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Marchán leads Harper-less Phillies over Braves 5-4 in doubleheader opener for 23rd win in 29 games

Marchán leads Harper-less Phillies over Braves 5-4 in doubleheader opener for 23rd win in 29 games

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Backup catcher Rafael Marchán hit a two-run homer, drove in the go-ahead run when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth inning and caught two runners stealing, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta
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Braves right-hander A.J. Smith-Shawver hurts elbow and manager Brian Snitker says doesn't look good

Braves right-hander A.J. Smith-Shawver hurts elbow and manager Brian Snitker says doesn't look good

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Atlanta rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver left Thursday’s 5–4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in a doubleheader opener with a strained right elbow, appearing to say “pop” toward manager Brian Snitker after a third-inning pitc
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Rangers offense continues to struggle at the same time their pitching has been so good

Rangers offense continues to struggle at the same time their pitching has been so good

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have done a lot to try and solve the offensive woes that have plagued them all season, from firing their offensive coordinator to manager Bruce Bochy tinkering with the lineup.
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Brewers send Joel Payamps outright to Triple-A Nashville after he clears waivers

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Right-handed reliever Joel Payamps cleared waivers and was sent outright to the minor leagues on Thursday, a week after the Milwaukee Brewers had designated him for assignment.
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