MLB NEWS

Florida Marlins fire coach Fredi Gonzalez and name Edwin Rodriguez interim

Josh Hamilton’s hot bat has extended the Texas Rangers winning streak to 9 games

Jamie Moyer tied the record for most homers allowed at 505 by surrendering the deep ball to Russell Branyan. Moyer also recorded win 266

Oakland Athletics designate OF Eric Patterson for assignment

Colorado Rockies designate P Juan Rincon for assignment

Milwaukee Brewers release P Brian Bruney

Baltimore Orioles acquire C/3b/OF Jake Fox from the Oakland Athletics for P Ross Wolf

Florida Marlins release P Hunter Jones

Cincinnati Reds are close to adding recently released OF Gary Matthews Jr.

New York Yankees designate C Chad Moeller for assignment

Toronto Blue Jays designate 3b Edwin Encarnacion for assignment

Baltimore Orioles designate P Clay Meredith for assignment

Philadelphia Phillies designate 3b/OF Greg Dobbs for assignment