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BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles have completed a deal for Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Michael Bourn.In return for Bourn, the Orioles are sending minor league outfielder Jason Heinrich, a fifth-round pick in 2015, to the Diamondbacks.A former fourth-round pick in 2003, Bourn hit .261 and had 13 steals in 89 games with the Diamondbacks this year. The 33-year-old speedster has a lifetime .266 average and is a two-time All-Star. He led the National League in stolen bases in three consecutive seasons (2009-11) and ranks sixth among active players with 339 career steals.Just all-around, can play all three positions, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said in summarizing what Bourn brings to the team. Left-handed, veteran guy who knows his way around. Got a great reputation as a teammate and professional and brings some things we are in need of and have been for a while with?Adam [Jones]. I am hoping he is ready to play Friday, but weve got to prepare for if he isnt. And?Nolan [Reimold]?has done a serviceable job for us, but its a place we would like to be better at, if possible. And he and?[Drew] Stubbs?have a lot?of?experience there.Bourn becomes the second outfielder of the day to join the Orioles, who are dealing with injuries to Jones, the teams starting center fielder, as well as his backup, rookie Joey Rickard, who was moved to the 60-day disabled list to make room for Bourn.Earlier on Wednesday, Baltimore claimed Stubbs, a veteran outfielder,?off waivers from the?Texas Rangers.?Because Bourn and Stubbs were acquired before Sept. 1, they would be eligible to play in the postseason should Baltimore qualify. The Orioles are in third place in the American League East, four games behind the Toronto Blue Jays, but tied for the second AL wild-card spot with the Detroit Tigers.In regard to Stubbs, Baltimore general manager Dan Duquette said, He gives us a good, solid, dependable defensive outfielder, and [hes] also a pretty good base stealer.A former first-round pick in 2006, Stubbs ranks ninth among active players with an 82.9 percent success rate on stolen bases.A career .244 hitter over eight big league seasons, Stubbs slashed .259/.343/.414 in 39 games with the?Atlanta Braves?and Rangers this year.Jones was not in the lineup for a fifth straight game, but he did take batting practice on Wednesday. Showalter said that the five-time All-Star is available off the bench and indicated he is close to returning.With backup center fielder Rickard on the DL, corner outfielder Reimold has been filling in at center field. The Orioles have an off day Thursday before opening up a three-game set with the?New York Yankees?on Friday, when Stubbs is expected to join the club.Earlier in the day, the Orioles also traded for left-hander Kyle Lobstein. Baltimore sent minor league lefty Zach Phillips to Pittsburgh to complete the deal. Lobsteins stint with the Os didnt last long, however, as the team designated him for assignment once they successfully acquired Stubbs.The Orioles said they are hoping Lobstein clears waivers and rejoins the club.At this time of year, theres a lot of players moving around and theres deadlines, Duquette said. Youre trying to not only get your team ready but to get your roster ready in the event that you advance to the playoffs. Youre trying to acquire players to add to your club but also get your roster in order so you can make the right choices if youre successful and get into the playoffs. Thats what were trying to do with Lobstein. Vlade Divac Lakers Jersey . 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HOUSTON -- For the first time in 12 seasons, Mount Union will not appear in the Division III championship game.In its place, Mary Hardin-Baylor will play in its first Stagg Bowl since 2004 -- the season before Mount Unions 11-year streak began.Mary Hardin-Baylor converted a first down on fake punt with 45 seconds left and the Crusaders upset defending champion Mount Union 14-12 on Saturday in the Division III semifinals.The Crusaders last title game ended in a 28-21 defeat to Linfield. That was the last D-III title game not involving Mount Union, UW-Whitewater or St. Thomas.Mary Hardin-Baylor (14-0) will play Wisconsin-Oshkosh, which beat John Carroll 10-3, on Friday night.Two of the highest scoring teams in Division III were locked in a defensive battle on Saturday.Mount Union (12-2) started its final possession with 2:32 left at its 45. But defensive end Ajay Fanene read a screen pass and dropped back in coverage to intercept freshman quarterback Dom Davis pass with 1:44 left. It was his first interception of the season.Mary Hardin-Baylor was forced to punt after three plays but Trinton Ynclan caught a dart from the Baylor Mullins in a punt formation to seal it.It was Mount Unions first true road loss since 1994, which is also the last time the Raiders lost two games in a season. The 114-game streak went back to the 1994 NCAA Playoffs in a 34-33 loss at Albion (Mich.).Mary Hardin-Baylor quarterback Blake Jackson scored on a 1-yard sneak up the middle with 1:53 left in the third quarter for a 14-6 lead. His 11-yard scrammble two plays earlier on a third-and-6 set up the touchdown.dddddddddddd Duane Thompson also made two big plays on the drive. He had an over-the-shoulder catch for 25 yards and rushed for a 15-yard gain on the next play.Keith Reineke made an easy interception with 10:43 left in the fourth quarter for Mary Hardin-Baylor but the Crusaders drive stalled after three plays. Mount Union made them pay with a 14-play, 66 yard scoring drive to pull to 14-12 with 4:20 left on Davis play-action keeper. The Raiders two-point conversion attempt failed after Davis pressured pass fell incomplete short of the end zone.In the first half, Alex Louthan kicked a 30-yard field goal to open the scoring for Mount Union with 8:08 left. But Mary Hardin-Baylor answered on its next possession. Jackson scrambled to escape pressure and was hit hard just after a throw for a 33-yard touchdown. T.J. Josey leapt in the end zone to get a hand on it and Wykeyhe Walker secured it for a 7-3 lead.Louthan made his second field goal with two seconds left before halftime to pull to Mount Union to 7-6.Mary Hardin-Baylor won its 12th straight American Southwest Conference title to earn the one tournament bid reserved for independents or teams in a non-automatic qualifying conference. Mount Union earned one of the six at-large bids to the playoffs and is the only team in D-III history to win three straight road games to reach the semis. ' ' '