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Ex-Astros say team electronically stole signs during 2017 season

The Houston Astros have been accused of employing sign-stealing tactics for several seasons now, a some former members of the organization have confirmed that the team engaged in such practices during the year in which they won the World Series. Ken …

Lourdes Gurriel

Report: Blue Jays could be open to trading Lourdes Gurriel Jr

Lourdes Gurriel Jr looked like a core building block for the Toronto Blue Jays last season, but this winter just might prove otherwise. Scott Mitchell of TSN Sports reported Monday that the Jays could be open to moving the 26-year-old slugger, …

Report: Zack Wheeler has interest from three teams

The New York Mets look poised to lose starting pitcher Zack Wheeler in free agency. According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, Wheeler is likely to reject the Mets’ $17.8 million qualifying offer amid free agent interest elsewhere. Wheeler has …

Gerrit Cole

Report: Gerrit Cole is Phillies’ top free agent target

The Philadelphia Phillies made one of the biggest splashes on the free agent market last year by adding Bryce Harper. It looks like they may be poised to do something similar this year. According to Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the …

Mookie Betts

MLB execs expect at least one superstar to be traded during winter

A number of MLB superstars have been mentioned as possible trade targets this offseason, and apparently executives are anticipating that at least one big move will be made on that front before the start of the 2020 season. Multiple MLB team …

White Sox, Jose Abreu reportedly discussing long-term contract extension

Jose Abreu is a free agent this offseason and could be looking at re-signing with the Chicago White Sox. Abreu and the White Sox are discussing a long-term contract extension, according to a report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Initially an …

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Report: Rival teams believe Cubs could trade Willson Contreras

The Chicago Cubs could be about to embark on an offseason of significant change, and it could start at the catcher position. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, multiple teams believe that the Cubs will make catcher Willson Contreras available for …

Josh Donaldson

Rangers reportedly have interest in Josh Donaldson

Josh Donaldson will be one of the top position players available on the free agent market this offseason, and the Texas Rangers reportedly will have interest in him. ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Friday reported the Rangers’ interest in …

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Report: Ben Cherington a candidate to head up Pirates’ front office

Ben Cherington is a candidate to join the Pittsburgh Pirates’ front office, according to a report. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported on Twitter Thursday that Cherington has emerged to serve as Pittsburgh’s new head of baseball …

New York Mets

Chili Davis looking for multi-year contract from Mets

The New York Mets are still weighing whether or not to bring back hitting coach Chili Davis for the 2020 season, and it sounds like they could be unwilling to give the three-time World Series champion the type of contract he is seeking. Davis and the …

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MLBPA launches investigation following Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos’ comments

Tony Clark, the executive director of the MLB Players’ Association, issued a statement on Wednesday in which he said the union would be investigating the comments of Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos. Speaking with reporters on …

Madison Bumgarner

Report: Braves have made Madison Bumgarner a priority

On the heels of back-to-back NLDS exits, the Atlanta Braves are serious about making a deeper playoff run in 2020. It’s pretty clear that they intend to start that run in free agency this year. According to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area, …

Brodie Van Wagenen

Mets GM accidentally leaked Jerry Narron as bench coach candidate on Twitter

New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen may have accidentally leaked one of the team’s candidates for bench coach for any eagle-eyed Twitter users. Van Wagenen tweeted out a seemingly innocuous image of new manager Carlos Beltran …

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Stephen Strasburg did not snub Donald Trump on handshake

Stephen Strasburg logged on to Twitter to send his first tweet in a year and a half, and it was to set matters straight about his visit to the White House on Monday. Strasburg’s Washington Nationals went to the White House to be honored for …

Kurt Suzuki wears ‘MAGA’ hat during Nationals’ White House visit

President Donald Trump hosted the Washington Nationals on Monday to honor them for their World Series title, and the visit was not without some controversy. How many members of the team would even attend the ceremony was a question. Eight Nationals …

JD Martinez

JD Martinez will not opt out of contract with Red Sox for 2020

JD Martinez had the option of becoming a free agent and signing a new contract this winter, but the Boston Red Sox slugger has decided to stay put for at least another year. Martinez will not opt out of his contract, according to multiple reports. He …

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