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Daily Link Dump 8/26/14

Links before the second game in Houston.

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Bob Levey

Anibal Sanchez is likely to miss the remainder of the regular season.

The Rays' protest from Saturday was denied.

Jason Giambi is still alive. In fact, he's just about to begin a rehab assignment.

On this day in 1939, a Major League game was televised for the first time.

Three teams are reportedly interested in Bartolo Colon, but Aaron Gleeman believes that one of those teams can't afford him.

The Mariners have extended the contract of GM Jack Zdurencik.

Perhaps Tim Lincecum should become a closer.

What has led to the massive shift in the AL Central standings?

Grant Brisbee believes GIancarlo Stanton is on the verge of leaving Miami.

Mike Bates believes Jerry DiPoto made the correct move in not claiming Bartolo Colon.

Yordano Ventura will miss his next start.

Tonight's minor league action includes Sacramento looking to follow up last night's 20-run outburst and Murphy Smith pitching for the RockHounds.

On this day a year ago, the A's won a wild one in Detroit and Nate Freiman made two excellent slides.

Tonight's starting lineup includes Geovany Soto making his first start with the A's and lots of other right-handed bats.

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