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    Josh Thole

    JoshThole

    • Catcher
    • Birthdate
      10/28/1986
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Right
    • Birthplace
      Breese, IL

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .242
    • HR
      9
    • RBI
      111
    • OPS
      .620
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        D-backs sign Thole to 1-year minor league deal

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              Nationals put reliever Clayton Beeter on IL with sore forearm

              Nationals put reliever Clayton Beeter on IL with sore forearm

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              Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton (calf) sits for 2nd straight day

              Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton (calf) sits for 2nd straight day

              Giancarlo Stanton is out of the Yankees' lineup for a second straight game because of a tight right calf. Manager Aaron Boone said the team will decide whether Stanton needs to go on the IL ahead of Monday's series opener against Texas.
              Athletics activate Brent Rooker after All-Star missed 14 games

              Athletics activate Brent Rooker after All-Star missed 14 games

              The Athletics activated Brent Rooker off the 10-day injured list Sunday and put the two-time All-Star in the cleanup spot as the designated hitter against Texas after he missed 14 games with a right oblique strain.
              Astros' Tatsuya Imai to begin rehab assignment after arm fatigue

              Astros' Tatsuya Imai to begin rehab assignment after arm fatigue

              Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai, who has been on the IL with right arm fatigue since April 12, will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday.
              Red Sox president: GM Breslow made decision to fire Alex Cora

              Red Sox president: GM Breslow made decision to fire Alex Cora

              The decision to fire manager Alex Cora after the Red Sox's 10-17 start to the season began with general manager Craig Breslow, team president Sam Kennedy said.
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