Lookout Linkage, 9/1/15

Good morning everyone! Let's check out what's going on in the world of baseball:

• The Dodgers have traded for outfielder Justin Ruggiano.
• Mike Trout did a really cool thing for a young dan, check it out.
• Edwin Encarnacion received an interesting gift from Blue Jays fans after a three-homer game.
• The Jays have named Mark Shapiro as president.
• The Braves recently mourned the tragic death of a fan at Turner Field.
• Japan won the 2015 Little League World Series.
• Rollie Fingers ranks his favorite facial hair among active players.
• The Royals have acquired outfielder Jonny Gomes.
• The Giants have acquired outfielder Alejandro De Aza.
• Check out the latest on an MLB court case involving wages for ballpark employees during FanFest.
• Jake Arrieta threw a no-no against the Dodgers.
• Neil Weinberg at The Hardball Times wonders if batters should start swinging on 3-0 counts.