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         Steve Ott will no longer play in the NHL, it seems. The 34 year old has retired from the league, but was hired by the St. Louis Blue to be their assistant coach.           Ott played his final season this year, with seven points (three goals and four assists) in 53 games mainlyContinue reading “NHL news: Ott retires, hired as Blues assistant coach”

      The Seattle Mariners have acquired OF Andrew Aplin from the Houston Astros for a PTBNL or cash considerations.        Aplin, 26, has never played in the majors. He has a .250 average with a homer and a stolen base in 84 ABs for the Fresno Grizzlies (AAA) this year. He has a career averageContinue reading “MLB news: Mariners acquire Aplin, Orioles acquire Sardinas”

        The Seattle Mariners and Colorado Rockies got a significant part of their team back on Tuesday. The Mariners activated 2B Robinson Cano off the DL, while the Rockies activated SS Trevor Story.          Cano, 34, has a .296 average, eight homers and 28 RBIs in 135 ABs this year. He has a career .306Continue reading “MLB news: pair of star middle infielders activated off DL”

     The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed RHP Taijuan Walker on the 10 day DL (blister), and activated LHP T.J. McFarland from the 10 day DL.       D-backs GM Mike Hazen told MLB.com that the injury wasn\’t serious. \”I don\’t think it\’s going to be that long. This is something he\’s been dealing with for a fewContinue reading “MLB news: Walker placed on DL”

       The Atlanta Braves have acquired 1B Matt Adams from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for minor league infielder Juan Yepez. Let\’s get into details.        Along with first base, Adams has played in left field this season. He seems to be able to play right field as well. But with star Matt CarpenterContinue reading “MLB news: Braves acquire Adams from Cardinals”