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      2/8/1999 (27)
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                        Pirates call up prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, start him in RF

                        Pirates call up prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, start him in RF

                        The Pirates recalled prospect Esmerlyn Valdez from Triple-A Indianapolis after a recent hot streak and had him in the lineup in right field Friday night for their game at Toronto.
                        Mets designate veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment

                        Mets designate veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment

                        The Mets designated 37-year-old reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment Friday after 14 appearances with the club.
                        Astros extend Cubs' skid to 6 with 4-2 victory

                        Astros extend Cubs' skid to 6 with 4-2 victory

                        — Christian Vazquez homered, Spencer Arrighetti threw five scoreless innings and the Houston Astros topped the scuffling Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Friday.
                        Kyle Schwarber back in Phillies' lineup after 3-game absence

                        Kyle Schwarber back in Phillies' lineup after 3-game absence

                        After sitting out the past three games with a gastrointestinal illness, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was back at designated hitter and batting second in Friday's game against Cleveland.
                        Mariners reinstate Victor Robles from 10-day IL, option Connor Joe

                        Mariners reinstate Victor Robles from 10-day IL, option Connor Joe

                        The Seattle Mariners have reinstated outfielder Victor Robles from the 10-day injured list and optioned utilityman Connor Joe to Triple-A Tacoma.
                        Astros open up the series with a 4-2 win over the Cubs

                        Astros open up the series with a 4-2 win over the Cubs

                        Astros open up the series with a 4-2 win over the Cubs
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