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According to Ken Rosenthal, the Red Sox have acquired outfielder Scott Podsednik from the...

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According to Ken Rosenthal, the Red Sox have acquired outfielder Scott Podsednik from the Philadelphia Phillies. Podsednik spent all of the 2011 season in the minors leagues in the Toronto and Philadelphia systems, and has played in 22 games for Triple-A Lehigh Valley in 2012.

Red Sox Acquire Scott Podsednik From Phillies - Over the Monster

As tweeted by one Michael Schwimer last night, the Phillies have recalled infielder Hector Luna,...

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As tweeted by one Michael Schwimer last night, the Phillies have recalled infielder Hector Luna, and lefty relievers Raul Valdes and Jake Diekman to Philadelphia. See here. To make room, Laynce Nix was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left calf strain, and Triple-A reliever Justin De Fratus was placed on the 60 day disabled list with right elbow issues. Reliever Brian Sanches was outrighted to Triple-A.

Nix to DL, De Fratus to 60-day, Sanches to Triple-A; IF Luna, LHPs Diekman and Valdes to Phillies - The Good Phight

According to Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune the Rays have officially called up outfielder...

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According to Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune the Rays have officially called up outfielder Brandon Guyer from Triple-A Durham. The 26-year-old outfielder, acquired in the trade of Matt Garza last winter, was hitting .294/.365/.459 with three home runs in 97 plate appearances for the Bulls. With Desmond Jennings knee an issue at the moment the Rays could use the extra outfield help. As Mooney noted, no roster move has been made to clear a spot.

Rays Recall Brandon Guyer From Triple-A Durham - DRaysBay

The Milwaukee Brewers have signed shortstop Tommy Manzella to a minor league deal to provide...

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The Milwaukee Brewers have signed shortstop Tommy Manzella to a minor league deal to provide infield depth while Alex Gonzalez is out for the season with a torn ACL, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.

Brewers Sign SS Tommy Manzella, Add Depth - Brew Crew Ball

Guillermo Mota says his positive PED test was due to taking his child's cough medicine, and he is...

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Guillermo Mota says his positive PED test was due to taking his child's cough medicine, and he is appealing his suspension.

Guillermo Mota Appeals 100-Game Suspension - Baseball Nation

Ramirez was originally suspended for 100 games for violating MLB's substance-abuse policy, testing...

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Ramirez was originally suspended for 100 games for violating MLB's substance-abuse policy, testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs for the second time. The sentence was reduced to 50 games, though, with MLB considering his surprise retirement as "time served." He'll be eligible to come off the suspension on May 30. And the new wrinkle? The A's are doing quite well, considering. They're a game over .500, and close enough to the fifth wild-card spot to start thinking big. How will Manny hit, and who will make room? The A's will figure it out.

Manny Ramirez Going On 10-Game Rehab Assignment - Baseball Nation

Baseball will need to revamp team schedules when the leagues realign to 15 teams each in 2013. But...

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Baseball will need to revamp team schedules when the leagues realign to 15 teams each in 2013. But how will they accomplish this?

MLB Contemplating 'Significant' Schedule Changes For 2013 - Baseball Nation

Tracy Ringolsby is reporting that Jordan Pacheco has been recalled from AAA Colorado Springs to...

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Tracy Ringolsby is reporting that Jordan Pacheco has been recalled from AAA Colorado Springs to rejoin the Rockies for the Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves.

Jordan Pacheco Recalled to the Colorado Rockies from AAA - Purple Row

Orlando Hudson and Jason Bartlett might be nearing the end of their stay with the San Diego Padres,...

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Orlando Hudson and Jason Bartlett might be nearing the end of their stay with the San Diego Padres, according to team sources speaking with Dan Hayes of the North County Times.

Orlando Hudson, Jason Bartlett Not In Padres' Long-Term Plans - Gaslamp Ball