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 Bautista was suspended for one game and Blue Jays manager John
Gibbons received a three-game suspension after he was ejected from
the game and came back onto the field. Yahoo Sports reported that
Odor also was fined $5,000
Odor and Bautista filed an appeal.
During Sunday's Rangers-Blue Jays game in Arlington, Texas, Bautista
slid hard at second base into Odor's legs in the eighth inning of
the Rangers' 7-6 win. Odor shoved Bautista and then landed a direct
punch flush to the Blue Jay's head.
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Fredi Gonzalez was fired as Atlanta Braves manager after a
league-worst 9-28 start to the 2016 season.
Brian Snitker was reportedly informed that he would be promoted to
interim manager. He is a former third base coach and current manager
for Triple-A Gwinnett.
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Los Angeles Angels ace Garrett Richards opted for a platelet-rich
plasma injection in his right elbow as a possible detour from arm
surgery.
Los Angeles manager Mike Scioscia said the decision was made by
Richards, who went on the disabled list May 6. It could be several
weeks before Richards knows whether the injection was effective.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to a three-year contract extension
with catcher Francisco Cervelli through the 2019 season, the club
announced.
The deal is worth $31 million, according to Yahoo Sports.
- - The Houston Astros recalled prized prospect Colin Moran, who
was expected to be in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the
Chicago White Sox.
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Moran, a left-handed hitting third baseman, was the No. 6 overall
pick by the Marlins in 2013.
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The Chicago Cubs signed six-time All-Star reliever Joe Nathan and
placed him on the 60-day disabled list.
The 41-year-old Nathan underwent Tommy John elbow surgery in April
2015 and hasn't pitched since. There is no timetable set for the
right-hander's return.
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The Cleveland Indians activated outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall from
the bereavement list and optioned struggling right-hander Cody
Anderson to Triple-A Columbus.
The Indians also announced that right-hander Mike Clevinger will be
their starter on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds in his major
league debut at Great American Ball Park.
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The Minnesota Twins sent right-hander Jose Berrios to Triple-A
Rochester, one day after the rookie experienced a disastrous start.
(Editing by Frank Pingue)
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