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- Here’s the latest from around the American League Central.
- Cleveland has placed Jason Kipnis on the disabled list for hamstring tightness.
- Cleveland has also placed Andrew Miller and Danny Salazar on the disabled list. Oh. No. Why is everyone over there made of glass?
- Diamondbacks’ catcher Jeff Mathis will head to the disabled list with a broken hand.
- Red Sox have placed Bradley Jr. on the disabled list with a sprained thumb.
- The Angels have signed Ernando Salas to a minor-league deal.
- The Dodgers have placed Cody Bellinger and Alex Wood on the disabled list.
- Tuesday was the 10th anniversary of one of baseball’s most ridiculous games.
- The Athletics have traded Rajai Davis to Red Sox.
- Trevor Rosenthal will have Tommy John surgery.
- Rich Hill lost a no-hitter on a Pirates walk-off home run in extra innings. If you’re gonna go down, I guess at least go down epically?
- Watch 13-year-old Jayce Blalock hit a home run at SunTrust Park. Preorder your jersey now.
- Justin Turner might shave his glorious beard if the Dodgers win the World Series.
Important Links:
August Waiver Trade Tracker
Full list of players on trade waivers
MLB Free Agent List
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Today in baseball: On this day in 1971, Ernie Banks hits the final home run of his career.