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      After the Texas Rangers designated former closer Sam Dyson for assignment yesterday, they have seven days to trade or release him (reduced from 10 by new CBA). He has been terrible so far this season (20 ER in 16.2 innings), but had a 2.43 ERA with 38 saves in 70.1 innings last year, andContinue reading “MLB news: four places Dyson can go”

        The Texas Rangers have designated RHP Sam Dyson for assignment, and have activated RHP Jose Leclerc from the 10-day disabled list.         Dyson, 29, has allowed 20 earned runs in 16.2 innings this year (10.80 ERA). He has struck out just seven batters. He started the season as their closer, but failed to pickContinue reading “MLB news: Rangers DFA Dyson”

      The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a couple of moves, to in the eyes of GM Neal Huntington, improve the team. INFs Phil Gosselin and Max Moroff have been recalled from the Indianapolis Indians (AAA). INF Gift Ngoepe was optioned there, and another INF, Alen Hansen, was DFA\’d.       Gosselin, 28, has a .138 batting average withContinue reading “MLB news: Pirates make flurry of moves”

         The Los Angeles Kings have acquired forward Bokondji \”Boko\” Imama from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a (conditional) 2018 7th round pick. The Kings also have signed Imama to an entry level contract (three years).           Imama, 20, scored 41 goals and 55 points in 66 games for the QMJHL winning Saint John SeaContinue reading “NHL news: Kings acquire Imama from Bolts”

      After a brawl on Monday, Washington Nationals RF Bryce Harper and San Francisco Giants RHP Hunter Strickland have both been suspended. Harper will miss three games, Strickland will sit out for six. For a video of the brawl, click here (MLB) .       Harper, 24, has a .322 batting average, an NL leading 15 homers and 41Continue reading “MLB news: Harper, Strickland suspended for brawl”