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Report: Hamels, Byrd claimed off waivers

FOXSports.com reported Wednesday that unidentified teams claimed both left-hander Cole Hamels and right fielder Marlon Byrd off waivers, while closer Jonathan Papelbon cleared. It means the Phillies have 48 hours…Read more

Cosart scratched with tweaked oblique

Jarred Cosart collected his first big league hit in his Marlins debut on Friday. The occasion was greeted with the 24-year-old receiving the baseball as a memento. As it turns…Read more

Phillips’ progress slow but steady

Brandon Phillips took ground balls last Thursday for the first time since having surgery on July 11 to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb. Since then, the second…Read more

Matheny prepping for use of DH in Baltimore

The Cardinals do not appear poised to make a roster move specifically for handling the DH spot during their upcoming weekend series in Baltimore. Instead they are likely to give…Read more