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Andrew McCutchen Pirates

Giants acquire Andrew McCutchen from Pirates

The San Francisco Giants have made their big move for a veteran outfielder. Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic reported Monday that the Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement for a trade that would send outfielder Andrew McCutchen to the Bay Area. …

Chris Archer

Cardinals reportedly interested in Chris Archer

After missing out on the playoffs by just a few games last season, the St. Louis Cardinals seem to be eyeing a piece that could put them over the top in 2018. According to a report by Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Sunday, the …

Adrian Gonzalez

Mets reportedly in talks with Adrian Gonzalez

The New York Mets appear to have some serious interest in free agent Adrian Gonzalez. The veteran first baseman was traded by the Dodgers to the Braves last month. Atlanta quickly released him, making him available as a free agent. The Mets were …

Gerrit Cole traded to Astros

Gerrit Cole is heading to Houston after all. Three days after reports said Cole was on the verge of being traded to the Astros before later reports said a deal didn’t happen, the two teams did agree on a trade Yahoo’s Tim Brown reports …

Sammy Sosa

Tom Ricketts: Sammy Sosa must be honest about PED use

Sammy Sosa is still unwelcome at Wrigley Field — unless he tells the truth about his past involvement with PEDs. Cubs owner Tom Ricketts said Sosa needs to be honest about his past if he is to be officially welcomed back by the team in any …

Addison Reed

Report: Twins agree to deal with Addison Reed

The Minnesota Twins have reportedly reached a deal with one of the better free agent relievers on the market. According to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic, The Twins have signed Reed to a two-year deal worth around $17 million. Free-agent reliever …

Gerrit Cole Pirates

Gerrit Cole’s wife posts funny tweet about trade rumors

The trade rumor mill took Gerrit Cole for quite the ride this week, and his significant other was definitely feeling the same way. Cole’s wife Amy took to Twitter to post a fitting GIF in the wake of erroneous reports that the Pittsburgh …

Gerrit Cole Pirates

Report: Cubs have looked into Gerrit Cole trade

The Pittsburgh Pirates may have a third suitor if they try to move Gerrit Cole. According to Jon Heyman of FanRag, the Chicago Cubs have some interest in Cole, though they lack the prospect depth that their rival suitors, the Houston Astros and New …

Report: Diamondbacks most persistent in pursuit of Machado

The Baltimore Orioles have yet to trade Manny Machado and may not do so, but one team that is persistently inquiring about him is the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to a report. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported on Thursday evening that …

Jacoby Ellsbury

Report: Yankees willing to eat ‘at least half’ of Jacoby Ellsbury’s contract in trade

The New York Yankees are looking to move on from Jacoby Ellsbury, but they may end up having to eat most of the center fielder’s contract if they want him off the roster before the start of the 2018 season. Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports …

Yu Darvish Dodgers

Yu Darvish says he has narrowed down list to six teams

Free agent pitcher Yu Darvish says he has narrowed down his list of teams he is considering to six. The Star-Telegram’s Jeff Wilson reported on Wednesday that Darvish is considering signing with the Rangers, Yankees, Cubs, Astros and Twins. Yu …

Jay Bruce reportedly gets 3-year, $39 million deal from Mets

Jay Bruce is returning to the New York Mets. The free agent outfielder has agreed to a 3-year, $39 million deal with the Mets, as first reported by ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick. The deal is pending a physical. Bruce was acquired by the Mets in 2016 …

Jay Bruce

Report: Mets could bring back Jay Bruce

The New York Mets could still pursue a reunion with outfielder Jay Bruce. Bruce, who played with the Mets for parts of 2016 and 2017, has been in contact with the Mets, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Mets have spoken in recent days with …

Gerrit Cole Pirates

Gerrit Cole reportedly not traded to Astros: ‘False rumor’

Gerrit Cole may eventually end up being traded to the Astros, but conflicting reports indicated as of Wednesday afternoon that Houston had not reached a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the starting pitcher. Shortly after Jon Morosi of FOX Sports …

Gerrit Cole Pirates

Pirates reportedly trading Gerrit Cole to Astros

The Pittsburgh Pirates have finally found a deal they like for starting pitcher Gerrit Cole, and the right-hander couldn’t ask for a better place to end up if winning is a priority. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that Cole is being traded to …

Yu Darvish Dodgers

Ideal landing spot for MLB’s top remaining free agents

The MLB free agent market has been slow to develop for various reasons, but with pitchers and catchers reporting in a little over a month, odds are that things will pick up sooner rather than later. That means we’ll see a rush of signings once …

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