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The series had been slated to begin on Friday,
but the clubs will play a split doubleheader on Saturday at
Minute Maid Park before wrapping up the set on Sunday.
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The Seattle Mariners acquired right-handed pitcher Mike Leake
from the St. Louis Cardinals as they contend for an American
League wild-card spot.
The Cardinals get minor league shortstop Rayder Ascanio in
exchange for Leake and international cap space totaling $750,000
for the current international signing period.
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Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper admitted he is
frustrated with having to watch from the bench.
Harper was unable to be part of Players Weekend after going on
the disabled list Aug. 13, one day after he hyperextended his
left knee in a home game against the San Francisco Giants.
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Reviving New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge's dormant bat
might require a shot in the arm.
Judge said that conversations are ongoing about additional
methods of treatment for his ailing left shoulder. Those options
include a cortisone shot, Judge said.
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