The Oakland Athletics released Jason Giambi Friday after the 38-year-old first baseman had slumped to a .193 batting average. He had been on the disabled list since July 20.
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A minor league pitcher who threw a ball into the stands during an on-field fight has been sentenced to 30 days in jail. Julio Castillo has been ordered to start serving his sentence immediately.
The Rays hit four home runs in a 6-4 win over Boston Wednesday night. Tampa Bay trails second place Boston by three games in the AL East.
Albert Pujols is swinging a hot bat, keeping up the pace that has led to Triple Crown talk involving the Cardinals' star slugger.
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Detroit rallied to beat Baltimore Monday, 6-5. Clete Thomas hit a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the game. Baltimore scored five runs in the first inning.
Recently acquired Victor Martinez tied a career high with five hits as Boston outscored Baltimore Sunday, 18-10. The Red Sox reached season highs in runs and hits, with 23.
Jake Peavy, Jarrod Washburn and Victor Martinez are among those who were dealt at the major league non-waiver trade deadline.
