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Avila replaces Dombrowski as Tigers GM
The Detroit Tigers today announced that Assistant General Manager Al Avila has been promoted to the role of executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager. Avila will assume all responsibilities related to baseball operations of the club and he will report directly to Tigers Owner Mike Ilitch. Executive Vice President of Business Operations, Duane McLean, will continue to oversee all aspects of the team’s business operations and will also report directly to the team owner.
Straily recalled as Astros option McCullers
The Astros added Dan Straily to their rotation on Tuesday afternoon, recalling the right-hander from Triple-A Fresno, as expected. The spot Straily filled previously belonged to righty Lance McCullers, who was optioned to Double-A Corpus Christi after Monday night’s 12-9 loss to the Rangers. Straily is scheduled to pitch on three days’ rest against Texas’ Yovani Gallardo at Globe Life Park on Tuesday night at 7:05 CT.
New Tiger Boyd set to start on Wednesday
The Tigers won’t have to wait long to get a look at recent trade acquisition Matt Boyd. The team announced Tuesday afternoon that the 24-year-old left-hander will be called up to make his Tigers debut in a start against the Royals on Wednesday, six days after joining the team as part of the trade that sent David Price to Toronto.
Sanchez gets 3-game suspension; Gibbons gets 1
Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Sanchez and manager John Gibbons both received suspension from Major League Baseball on Tuesday for their parts in incidents during Sunday’s 4-2 win against the Royals.
Braves lose Freeman to DL, along with Frasor
raves first baseman Freddie Freeman was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday. Freeman exited Monday night’s 9-8 walk-off win over the Giants with a right oblique strain before the top of the fifth inning. Atlanta also announced that right-handed reliever Jason Frasor was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain.
Gray, Owens, Severino ready for big stage
The year of the prospect continues with three potential front-line starters — the Rockies’ Jon Gray, the Red Sox’s Henry Owens and the Yankees’ Luis Severino — making their debuts in the span of 24 hours.
From prospects to superstars: 5 best August trades
The following is a look at the five best prospects, based on Wins Above Replacement, ever acquired in August trades.
Beltre crafting rock-solid Hall resume
What happened in Arlington on Monday night was so outside the norm. If it prompts people to pause and put his greatness in context, even better. It was one of those games that will resonate through an entire sport. Adrian Beltre became just the fourth player to hit for the cycle three times as the Rangers beat the Astros, 12-9.
Ackley lands on DL after 2 games with Yanks
Dustin Ackley didn’t spend much time in a Yankees uniform before he was sidelined with injury. The outfielder was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a right lumbar strain.
Key things to watch for in today’s games
The first full week of August is here, and the playoff races are starting to heat up. Here are six things to watch for tonight, which features 15 games across the country.
French girl aims to play in 2017 Classic
Melissa Mayuex, the 16-year-old French girl selected to compete in the MLB European Elite Camp, spoke to the Dutch media about her achievements and the future.
Dynasty-league rankings: Top 500 players
Trout tops the list.
Royals on top, but don’t count out the others
The Royals owned the American League in last year’s playoffs. But entering 2015, their division felt very much up for grabs. The Tigers had won four straight AL Central crowns, while the seemingly improved White Sox and the Indians both looked capable of making a run at the top spot. If any club was generally counted out of the running before Opening Day, it was the Twins.
Elite youngsters show skills at European camp
Within 11 years MLB’s European Elite Camp has grown into an event more and more European kids are dreaming of. To become such a good player that you’re invited to work a whole week with the best coaches in the business.
Central in the Cards, but Bucs, Cubs won’t fold
The Cardinals have a comfortable lead in the NL Central, but the Pirates and Cubs are talented clubs who could keep the pressure on deep into September.
Rags to Richards: Halos win after rocky start
Garrett Richards settled in after a rough first inning and the Angels plated a combined five runs in the fifth and sixth, surging to a 5-4 victory over the Indians on Monday night and snapping their season-long six-game losing streak.