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Starling Marte

Starling Marte traded from Pirates to Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a significant move to bolster lineup. Outfielder Starling Marte has been traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to Arizona, ESPN’s Jeff Passan first reported. The D-Backs will send two prospects to Pittsburgh in …

Report: MLB umpires will be able to address crowd in 2020

Major League Baseball is reportedly making a significant change to how umpires can communicate about reviewed calls in 2020. According to ESPN’s Pedro Gomez, umpires will wear microphones starting this coming season allowing them to address the …

Rob Manfred

Could the designated hitter rule come to the NL within a year?

There has long been talk about the National League instituting the designated hitter rule, but there is apparently some thinking that it could happen much sooner than anticipated. Jim Bowden of The Athletic has heard from NL general managers that …

Nicholas Castellanos agrees to deal with Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have made another move that proves they are trying to contend in 2020. Free agent outfielder Nicholas Castellanos has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Reds, Ken Rosenthal and C. Trent Rosencrans of The Athletic first …

John Altobelli

John Altobelli, junior college baseball coach, also died in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna (Gigi) were among nine people who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning in Calabasas, California. We are now learning the identity of one of the other crash victims. John Altobelli, the head …

Mookie Betts

Report: Red Sox engaged in talks with two teams regarding Mookie Betts trade

With spring training right around the corner, the Boston Red Sox appear to be intensifying trade talks surrounding star outfielder Mookie Betts. According to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe, the Red Sox are weighing offers from both the San Diego …

Justin Verlander

Did Justin Verlander reference Astros’ cheating during Cy Young speech?

Justin Verlander on Saturday night accepted the American League Cy Young Award at the New York Baseball Writers’ Association of America dinner, and he said something in his speech that did not sit well with some. During his acceptance speech, …

Corey Seager

Corey Seager says he was ‘surprised’ by offseason trade rumors

Corey Seager is admitting to being a bit taken aback by recent developments. Speaking with reporters on Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop said that he was “surprised” by his inclusion in trade rumors this offseason but was …

Bartolo Colon swing

Bartolo Colon still not ready to retire

Fear not dear friends, for the legend of Big Sexy still lives. Appearing Friday on MLB Network’s “Hot Stove,” MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez reported that veteran pitcher and cultural icon Bartolo Colon is not yet ready to retire. …

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Report: Astros interview ex-Giants executive Bobby Evans for GM job

While their search for a manager has gotten more publicity, the Houston Astros need a new general manager, too, and work is being done on that front as well. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Astros interviewed former San Francisco …

Justin Turner Dodgers

Dodgers’ Justin Turner does not want ‘fake banner’ in response to Astros scandal

One of the big discussions surrounding the Houston Astros cheating scandal is whether the team should have been stripped of its 2017 title. As an extension of that, some want to call the Los Angeles Dodgers, who lost to Houston in the 2017 World …

Rich Hill

Rich Hill has important take on hidden consequences of Astros scandal

Much has been made of the consequences of the Houston Astros cheating scandal, particularly when it comes to the Los Angeles Dodgers. They lost the 2017 World Series to the Astros in seven games, and many have argued they might have won that series …

Trevor Story Rockies

Trevor Story, Rockies agree to two-year, $27.5 million contract

Trevor Story and the Colorado Rockies have agreed on a contract that will cover his final two years of arbitration. The 27-year-old shortstop was set to go to arbitration with Colorado prior to the start of the 2020 season. He filed for $11.5 …

White Sox

White Sox OF Eloy Jimenez not open to DH’ing: ‘F— that’

Eloy Jimenez was a revelation for the Chicago White Sox last season, but he believes that he can provide value beyond just his bat. Speaking with reporters on Friday, the 23-year-old outfielder said that he was committed to improving his defense in …

Ozzie Guillen wants answers after receiving no manager job consideration

Ozzie Guillen managed the Chicago White Sox to a World Series in 2005, but hasn’t worked as a manager since 2012 and doesn’t come up as a candidate for job openings anymore. He would like to know why that is. Guillen attended the White …

Dallas Keuchel

Ex-Astro Dallas Keuchel apologizes for role in cheating scandal

Dallas Keuchel has become the first member of the 2017 Houston Astros to apologize for his role in the team’s sign stealing scandal. Now a member of the Chicago White Sox, Keuchel apologized Friday, adding that the team didn’t use the …

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