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Aug 8, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) stands in the dugout before a game against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Jose Altuve not in Astros lineup Saturday vs. Rangers

Derek Jeter passes Honus Wagner to move into sixth on all time hit list

New York Yankees ready to bid on Rusney Castillo

Miami Marlins turn back the clock, recall Brad Penny

Jun 19, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Brian Roberts (14) steals third during the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Report: New York Yankees release Brian Roberts

Jul 22, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Josh Beckett (61) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers Josh Beckett may retire over injury

Aug 4, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees catcher Brian McCann (34) hits an RBI single against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning of a game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees place C Brian McCann on concussion DL

Apr 8, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; MLB commissioner Bud Selig speaks during a ceremony honoring the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron

Give it a rest MLB, baseball is a game

Jul 13, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Mets left fielder Chris Young (1) reaches on an infield single allowing first baseman Eric Campbell (29) (not pictured) to score during the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. New York Mets won 9-1. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets designate struggling Chris Young for assignment

Aug 8, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence (8) during batting practice before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Is This the Funniest Hunter Pence Sign Ever? (Photo)

Jul 12, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Yoervis Medina (31) pitches to the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning at Safeco Field. Seattle defeated Oakland 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Watch Yoervis Medina buckle Alexei Ramirez’s knees with his curve (Video)

Aug 8, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Ender Inciarte (5) scores on an RBI triple by left fielder David Peralta (not pictured) during the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Diamondbacks’ David Peralta steals home on the Rockies (Video)

Jul 26, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (25) works out prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Jackie Bradley Jr. makes amazing catch, winds up with hat on backward (Video)

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Brandon Belt goes back on concussion disabled list

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Josh Beckett placed on disabled list by Los Angeles Dodgers

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Yasiel Puig snaps bat on check swing (GIF)

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Derek Jeter ties Honus Wagner on all-time hits list (Video)

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Pittsburgh Pirates designate Ernesto Frieri for assignment, active Pedro Alvarez

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Anibal Sanchez exits start with pectoral injury

MLB will work with Player’s Union to prevent concussions

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Oakland Athletics: Beane gets to be a big spender, for once

Aug 3, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels (35) throws a pitch in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox: 9 pitchers Boston could pursue

Jul 6, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jason Motte (30) throws to a Miami Marlins batter during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Marlins defeated the Cardinals 8-4. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals place RHP Jason Motte on disabled list

Jul 13, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson (3) heads out on his single during the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets place Curtis Granderson on waivers

Nori Aoki’s swing peels the cover off the baseball (Video)

Jul 27, 2014; Cooperstown, NY, USA; Hall of Fame inductee Tom Glavine (left) and Hall of Fame inductee Greg Maddux during the class of 2014 national baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at National Baseball Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Hall of Fame: Where does Greg Maddux rank all-time?

Aug 7, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) watches his two run home run clear the wall against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Miami Marlins not optimistic about long-term deal for Giancarlo Stanton

Jul 28, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Oakland Athletics right fielder Stephen Vogt (21) hits a double during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

A’s Stephen Vogt does hilarious impression of an NBA ref (Video)