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The Houston Astros released outfielder Carlos Gonzalez on Friday.

Upon designating Gomez for assignment Aug. 10, Houston had 10 days to work out a trade or assign him to the minor leagues, but instead the 30-year-old is now a free agent.

Jonathan Lucroy hit his seventh home run for the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in a 6-2 win over the Oakland A's.

That becomes more impressive when you stack it next to another number: 15.

After seven seasons, it appears outfielder Coco Crisp and the Oakland Athletics are headed for a contentious divorce. 

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Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo suffered a fractured left forearm during Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics, per TR Sullivan of MLB.com.

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Last year, Carlos Correa somehow lived up to the hype after beginning his major league career as baseball's best prospect. After that, it was only fair that there was a huge spotlight on him coming into 2016.

If anyone out there has lost sight of Correa since then, they should know two things: One, it's not your fault. Two, he's still really, really good.

When you write about the Houston Astros' Jose Altuve, it's customary to bone up on synonyms for "short:" diminutive, small-statured, pint-sized.

You know what, though? Forget that.

Texas Rangers slugger Prince Fielder's career is reportedly over after 12 years in Major League Baseball.

Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported Tuesday the Rangers are expected to hold a press conference Wednesday, when Fielder will likely announce his decision to step away from the big leagues. 

The Los Angeles Angels designated starting pitcher Tim Lincecum for assignment Saturday, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times reported.

Lincecum started nine games for the Angels, recording a 2-6 record with a career-worst 9.16 ERA. 

Oakland Athletics pitcher Sonny Gray suffered a forearm injury during his start against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

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Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Edwin Diaz has reached 50 career strikeouts faster than any major leaguer since at least 1893, needing just 25.1 innings to reach the mark, which he accomplished during Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox, per Elias Sports Bureau (via

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