LEADING OFF: Hamels in Texas debut, Cespedes slugs for Mets

Former Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels takes questions from the media after being traded to the Texas Rangers prior to the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, July 31, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) Former Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels takes questions from the media after being traded to the Texas Rangers prior to the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, July 31, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

By Associated Press July 31, 2015 1 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the major leagues Saturday:

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NEW TEAM FOR NO-NO HAMELS

Cole Hamels, the first player traded midseason following a no-hitter, makes his Texas Rangers’ debut on Saturday night against the World Series champion Giants following his trade from Philadelphia. Hamels no-hit the Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 25. Chris Heston, who threw a no-hitter earlier this season starts for San Francisco.

SLUGGER IN THE CITI