Mark Hamilton hit a solo homer in the top of the ninth to fuel Guasave to the one-run victory. Jesus Cota and Gabriel Gutierrez each had two hits in the game for Guasave, which overcame a poor start from Orlando Lara.

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While Major League Baseball joined the rest of the country in celebrating Thanksgiving, there was some action on Thursday, including the Giants’ pursuit to bring back veteran hurler Ryan Vogelsong.

Eight months after winning the World Baseball Classic, members of the Dominican Republic team were honored Thursday with a big parade in the streets of Santo Domingo.

Pitcher Ted Lilly confirmed earlier reports that he has retired as a player because of chronic neck pain. Clarifying conflicting published comments in recent days, Lilly on Thursday wrote in a text message that he can no longer physically perform.

Veteran starter Ryan Vogelsong appears to be close to getting his wish to remain with the Giants. According to sources, Vogelsong and the club are close to coming together on a one-year deal for 2014.

The Giants made a few moves Wednesday night that they hope will deepen their pitching staff, claiming left-hander Jose De Paula off waivers from the Padres and signing right-hander Erik Cordier.

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One rumored deal overtook the Hot Stove on Wednesday evening, when free-agent right-hander Ricky Nolasco reportedly agreed to a contract with the Twins, according to multiple reports.

When Washington, Ill., mayor Gary Manier was reached by phone Wednesday night, he had no idea of the $100,000 personal commitment made by Jim and Andrea Thome and the Thome family to help rebuild a city devastated by tornadoes on Nov. 17.

The Angels made their signing of free-agent reliever Joe Smith official on Wednesday, after the right-hander passed a physical. The three-year deal, first reported on Saturday, is worth $15.75 million.

Michael Hill, the Marlins’ new president of baseball operations, has repeatedly said, “All options are on the table.” Could the ballclub be preparing to make a big splash on the free-agent market? If so, slugging first baseman Mike Napoli would be an intriguing option.

The D-backs are set to hire Mike Harkey as pitching coach and Mel Stottlemyre Jr. as bullpen coach, multiple baseball sources said Wednesday. An announcement is expected after Thanksgiving.

Right-handed pitcher Daniel Hudson and the D-backs have begun dialogue on a contract that would avoid salary arbitration.

The Twins have signed free-agent right-hander Ricky Nolasco, according to MLB Daily Dish. Minnesota hasn’t confirmed the deal, though reports state it could be a four-year contract.

The Rangers added outfielder Rafael Ortega on a waiver claim from the Rockies on Wednesday, giving them 39 players on the 40-man roster. Ortega, who batted .228 with nine stolen bases for Double-A Tulsa last season, was signed by Colorado as an undrafted free agent out of Venezuela in 2008.

Thanks to 74,026,895 fans who attended Major League Baseball games in 2013, making it the sixth-best single-season crowd total and ensuring that the 10 most-attended seasons have all come in the last decade. Here’s to many more in 2014.