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Jonathan
Papelbon
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
23/11/1980
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Baton Rouge, LA
College
Mississippi State
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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves: Game Highlights
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Rockies call up Gabriel Hughes, DFA reliever John Brebbia
The Colorado Rockies have designated reliever John Brebbia for assignment one night after he allowed five runs in 1 1/3 innings. The Rockies also recalled right-handed pitcher Gabriel Hughes from Triple-A Albuquerque.
Rays' Junior Caminero, 22, homers in sixth straight game
Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, 22, has become the youngest player since at least 1900 to homer in six straight games.
Athletics' Ryan Lasko in stable condition after back surgery
Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko was in stable condition after undergoing back surgery Tuesday night following a scary collision with minor league teammate Devin Taylor during a Double-A game in Frisco, Texas.
Dansby Swanson hits 3 homers, 8 RBIs as Cubs torch Padres 23-3
Dansby Swanson's historic day included a grand slam and the most RBIs by a Cubs player since Sammy Sosa had nine in 2002.
Giants 3B Chapman goes on 10-day IL with strained abdominal
Giants third baseman Matt Chapman, who left Tuesday's loss to Arizona because of an abdominal strain, went on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.