Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton was a late scratch from the lineup in Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals.
The left-handed slugger is out because of an abscessed tooth and was replaced by Brandon Boggs in left. Marlon Byrd moved to center.
The Boston Red Sox acquired Mark Kotsay from Atlanta for a minor leaguer Wednesday, adding depth to their outfield one day after J.D. Drew went on the disabled list.
The Atlanta Braves signed pitcher Elmer Dessens on Wednesday to a contract through the end of this season. He is expected to be added to the club's roster later this week.
Recap: Seattle vs. MinnesotaBrian Buscher's pinch hit two-run single in the eighth inning proved to be the difference as Minnesota fought back to beat Seattle, 6-5, in the finale of a three-game set at Safeco Field.
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07:15:04 PM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
Span helps Twins hold off M's to end 4-game skidDenard Span did his part to keep the Minnesota Twins from falling further behind in their playoff chase.
By TIM BOOTH
05:08:28 PM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
Cards purchase Phelps' contract, send Garcia downSt. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - The St. Louis Cardinals purchased the contract of first baseman Josh Phelps from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, and optioned pitcher Jaime Garcia to Memphis.
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04:08:11 PM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
Gerut gets go-ahead RBI as Padres edge D'backs 5-4Jody Gerut singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the San Diego Padres denied Randy Johnson his 295th career win with a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
04:42:52 PM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
MLB spends $2.5M to give umps 2nd look at homersBaseball's replay central is an 18-by-24 foot room on the fifth floor of a former baking factory in Manhattan's Meatpacking District that's crammed with so many computers and television screens that it looks like NASA's Mission Control.
By RONALD BLUM
05:17:50 PM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
Padres send Banks, Corey to minorsThe San Diego Padres optioned pitcher Josh Banks to Triple-A Portland and activated pitcher Bryan Corey from the 15- day disabled list and sent him to Portland Wednesday.
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03:19:22 PM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
Dodgers recall DeWitt, designate Ozuna for assignmentThe Los Angeles Dodgers recalled third baseman Blake DeWitt from Triple-A Las Vegas Wednesday and designated utilityman Pablo Ozuna for assignment.
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02:51:02 PM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
No. 2 pick Alvarez claims Pirates deal not valid04:34:03 PM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
Power outage has Marlins falling back12:38:12 PM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
Instant Replay: Yay or Nay?11:55:38 AM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
D'Backs take a note from music industry11:40:38 AM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
MLB enacts instant replay for home run calls02:59:51 PM Tuesday, Aug 26, 2008
Los Angeles Dodgers (65-67) at Washington Nationals (47-85), 7:10 p.m.08:15:09 AM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
Cleveland Indians (63-67) at Detroit Tigers (64-67), 7:05 p.m.08:15:08 AM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
Colorado Rockies (63-71) at San Francisco Giants (58-74), 10:15 p.m.08:11:00 AM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
Toronto Blue Jays (68-63) at Tampa Bay Rays (79-51), 7:10 p.m.08:11:00 AM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
Arizona Diamondbacks (68-64) at San Diego Padres (50-82), 3:35 p.m.08:11:00 AM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
Chicago Cubs (82-50) at Pittsburgh Pirates (57-75), 12:35 p.m.08:06:48 AM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
Texas Rangers (64-68) at Kansas City Royals (56-75), 8:10 p.m.07:59:59 AM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
New York Mets (73-60) at Philadelphia Phillies (73-59), 7:05 p.m.07:49:42 AM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
Florida Marlins (67-65) at Atlanta Braves (58-74), 7:00 p.m.07:49:41 AM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
Chicago White Sox (75-56) at Baltimore Orioles (62-69), 7:05 p.m.07:49:42 AM Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008
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