Juan Uribe To Manage Dodgers On Sunday - RealGM Wiretap The Dodgers are taking things lightly as they wind down the regular season and prepare for next week's playoff.
The word came Saturday from Dodgers manager Don Mattingly that he'll step aside for Sunday's regular-season finale and let Juan Uribe manage the team.
Five Teams Interested In Miguel Gonzalez - RealGM Wiretap
As many as five teams are showing interest in acquiring Miguel Gonzalez from the Baltimore Orioles Mark Grace Cubs Jersey , according to a report.
The Chicago White Sox are "aggressively pursuing" his services, while the Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Angels also have some level of interest.
The Orioles placed Gonzalez on waivers Wednesday.
Indians Sign Ryan Raburn To Extension - RealGM Wiretap
The Cleveland Indians have signed Ryan Raburn to a two-year contract extension with an option for the 2016 season.
Cleveland signed Raburn to a Minor League contract with an invite to Spring Training in January.
In 184 at-bats, Raburn has logged a .277 average, a .935 OPS and has clubbed 13 homers, which ranks third on the team.
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