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It’s still unclear whether or not White Sox ace Chris Sale will be on the move, but at least one interested team is trying to get something done. According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the Washington Nationals are intensifying efforts to …
The first of the big closers is off the free agent market, and he’s getting a whole lot of money. Mark Melancon and the San Francisco Giants are reportedly in agreement on a four-year deal that will shatter Jonathan Papelbon’s record $50 …
Edwin Encarnacion may have a new suitor. According to Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports, the Cleveland Indians have checked in on Encarnacion. Sources: Cleveland has checked in on Edwin Encarnacion. Perfect fit as RH power in LH-heavy lineup. Question is: …
The San Diego Padres apparently can’t stop selling. According to a report by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports on Sunday, the Padres are aggressively trying to trade infielder Yangervis Solarte. Solarte, 29, batted .286/.341/.467 with 15 home runs …
The Baltimore Orioles are not actively engaged in long-term contract extension talks with Manny Machado, the team’s GM said Sunday. Orioles GM Dan Duquette joined MLB Network Radio on Sunday from the Winter Meetings and was asked about contract …
If the Atlanta Braves trade for a starter, they may reportedly go shopping for one particular Tampa Bay Ray. Rays starter Chris Archer is the most likely trade target, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com, but Tampa Bay’s asking price is too …
The Miami Marlins will be among the teams trying to add a big-time closer this offseason, according to a report. Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports says the Marlins are intent on adding one of the three big closers on the market. The three closers teams …
The Boston Red Sox aren’t going to get desperate after missing out on one of their big free agent targets. Despite previous target Carlos Beltran reportedly agreeing to terms with the Houston Astros, the Boston Red Sox will not begin a pursuit …
Carlos Beltran is staying in Texas, though he’s switching cities. The veteran designated hitter has reportedly agreed to a 1 year, $16 million deal with the Houston Astros, according to reports. Carlos Beltran has agreed to terms with the …
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Taijuan Walker had a painful 2016 campaign in more ways than one. According to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com, Walker said that he had 10 bone spurs in his right foot last season that affected the use of his lower body. …
The Washington Nationals may find themselves dipping their toes into familiar territory this offseason. According to a report by Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports on Friday, though the Nationals remain focused on Andrew McCutchen as their top center field …
There is an active trade market for White Sox ace lefty Chris Sale, but a high asking price is holding things up for now. According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, five teams are leading the pack for Sale: Washington, Houston, Texas, Boston, and …
It looks like we can cross one team off the list of Aroldis Chapman suitors. According to a report by Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports on Thursday, the Washington Nationals think that Chapman is too rich for their taste and will instead aim to re-sign …
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been aggressively shopping Andrew McCutchen, and it seems that they may be close to finding a suitor. According to ESPN’s Jayson Stark, the Pirates and the Washington Nationals have accelerated trade talks over …
Jon Lester has a major problem with throwing to first base, but at least the Chicago Cubs ace has a sense of humor about it. Lester’s problems throwing to first gained a lot of attention after he signed a $155 million contract with the Cubs. He …
Major League Baseball has finally smartened up and decided that the All-Star Game should not count — sort of. After months of negotiations, MLB and the MLB Players Association settled on a new collective bargaining agreement. One of the most …
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