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Report: Danny Espinosa skipped Nats’ Winterfest in protest of trade

The Washington Nationals’ trade for Adam Eaton during the week is leading to quite a bit of fallout, including Danny Espinosa being unhappy. Espinosa did not attend the Nats’ annual Winterfest event this weekend, and the Washington Post …

Andrew McCutchen Pirates

Andrew McCutchen admits trade rumors left him ‘on edge’

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen has been the subject of trade rumors for weeks, and he admitted that it does impact him. McCutchen described the feeling as being “on edge” when speaking at Saturday’s PirateFest. …

Kevin Youkilis jokes about Bobby Valentine possibly being US Ambassador to Japan

Even in retirement, Kevin Youkilis is still finding ways to entertain us. Word broke on Friday that President-elect Donald Trump is considering Bobby Valentine, Youkilis’ former manager with the Boston Red Sox, as the U.S. ambassador to Japan, …

Phil Bickford

Brewers prospect Phil Bickford suspended 50 games for drug violation

Phil Bickford, a minor league pitching prospect in the Brewers’ organization, was suspended 50 games after testing positive for a drug of abuse, news emerged on Friday. This is Bickford’s second time testing positive for a drug of abuse. …

Dexter Fowler

Dexter Fowler will wear No. 25 with Cardinals to honor Barry Bonds

Dexter Fowler is headed to St. Louis, and he plans to use his time there to honor his mentor, Barry Bonds. After agreeing to a five-year, $82.5 million deal with the team on Thursday, Fowler was officially introduced as a member of the Cardinals on …

Report: Cubs nearing deal with Koji Uehara

The Chicago Cubs continue to fill the void left behind in their bullpen by the departure of Aroldis Chapman. Evan Drellich of the Boston Herald confirmed a report by Japanese outlet Nikkan Sports on Thursday saying that the defending champions are …

Pablo Sandoval

Pablo Sandoval admits he grew complacent after signing with Boston

There is always something of a fear that some professional athletes will grow complacent after signing an expensive long-term deal. Few actually admit that it’s the case, but Pablo Sandoval readily did so. The Red Sox third baseman, who signed …

Mark Trumbo

Rockies reportedly still deeply involved in talks for Mark Trumbo

The Colorado Rockies may not be done spending just yet. According to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports on Thursday, the Rockies remain “deeply involved” in talks for free agent slugger Mark Trumbo, just one day after agreeing to a …

Report: Marlins may target Neftali Feliz

With the pool of available free agent relievers threatening to dry up quickly, the Miami Marlins may be forced to devise a creative backup plan. According to a report by Joe Frisaro of MLB.com on Thursday, the Marlins may target former All-Star …

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Aroldis Chapman explains why he chose to return to Yankees

Aroldis Chapman is heading back to the New York Yankees after helping the Chicago Cubs break a 108-year championship curse. In terms of a career path, you can’t ask for much more than that. After he signed with the Yankees on Wednesday, Chapman …

Kenley Jansen

Marlins have reportedly made ‘monster offer’ to Kenley Jansen

The Miami Marlins are desperate to sign a top-of-the-line closer, and that could wind up making Kenley Jansen a very rich man. Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports that the Marlins have made Jansen a “monster offer” that could rival the …

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Aroldis Chapman signs with Yankees

Aroldis Chapman will be signing with the New York Yankees. Chapman is going to the Yanks on a five-year, $86 million deal, as first reported by FOX’s Ken Rosenthal. His contract includes a full no-trade clause for the first three years and a …

Andrew McCutchen Pirates

Pirates now expected to keep Andrew McCutchen

There was a lot of buzz about the Pittsburgh Pirates possibly trading Andrew McCutchen, but now the word is that the team may keep the former MVP. A report recently said the Nats and Pirates had discussed a McCutchen trade during the season, and the …

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White Sox’ Winter Meetings deals could establish them as long-term AL Central power

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the most active teams at Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings, and the moves they’ve made have potentially set them up to be the team of the future in the American League Central. The White Sox …

Lucas Giolito

Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez, Dane Dunning – Nats give up a haul

The Washington Nationals made a big move on Wednesday by acquiring Adam Eaton in a trade with the Chicago White Sox, but it’s really about what they gave up to get him that is the story. The Nats traded Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez, and Dane …

Report: Tyson Ross’ asking price is in $9-11 million range

Former All-Star right-hander Tyson Ross is looking to cash in after being non-tendered by the San Diego Padres. According to a report by Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News on Wednesday, Ross, who may not be ready for the beginning of the 2017 …

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