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The Colorado Rockies parted ways with veteran catcher Chris Iannetta on Tuesday, designating him for assignment. The 36-year-old is in the final season of a two-year, $8.5 million contract, but the team wants to make room for catcher Dom Nunez, whose contract was purchased from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. Iannetta is the Rockies' career leader at catcher in games played (571) and games started (531). Continue to Article

August 13, 2019 7:33:pm EST

The Washington Nationals signed former All-Star closer Greg Holland to a minor-league deal, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. The 33-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks last week after posting a 4.54 ERA and 17 saves in 22 chances. Holland was highly effective during a previous stint in Washington, going 2-0 with a 0.84 ERA in 21 1/3 innings at the end of last season. Continue to Article

August 13, 2019 2:42:pm EST

Ryan Yarbrough pitched 8 2/3 scoreless innings as the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the host Seattle Mariners with a 1-0 victory Sunday afternoon. Eric Sogard hit a solo homer off Mariners left-hander Wade LeBlanc (6-6) with one out in the fourth inning to account for the lone run as the Rays won for the 12th time in their past 15 games to remain in control of the American League's second and final wild-card playoff berth. Tampa Bay outscored Seattle 11-7 in a competitive the series despite the sweep. Continue to Article

August 11, 2019 6:48:pm EST

Tampa Bay's Mike Zunino hit a three-run homer against his former team as the Rays defeated the host Seattle Mariners 5-4 Saturday night. Kevin Kiermaier and Avisail Garcia also homered for the Rays, who have won 11 of their past 14 games. Omar Narvaez went deep for the Mariners, who have lost seven of eight after tying their season-high with a six-game winning streak. Continue to Article

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