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Jon Lester

Jon Lester takes funny shot at himself for inability to throw to first base

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 …

Rob Manfred

MLB All-Star Game will no longer determine home-field advantage for World Series

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 …

Michael Conforto

Report: Mets not moving Michael Conforto, Juan Lagares; prefer to trade Jay Bruce

The New York Mets apparently have a strict preference as to which of their outfielders they would like to keep and which they would like to deal. According to a report by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com on Wednesday, the Mets are making it clear that they …

Report: Mike Napoli receiving interest from his former teams

Three of the teams that know Mike Napoli best reportedly want to bring him back into the fold. According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, Napoli’s three most serious suitors are the Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, and Texas Rangers. All three …

Andrew McCutchen Pirates

Pirates reportedly continue to explore Andrew McCutchen trade

The Andrexit may inevitably be upon Pittsburgh. According to a report by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates continue to explore deals involving former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen with a trade beginning to look increasingly …

Edwin Encarnacion walk-off

Report: Edwin Encarnacion unlikely to land with Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are seeking a designated hitter, but Edwin Encarnacion sounds unlikely to be the fit. According to Rob Bradford of WEEI, a source indicated that the Red Sox “probably” would not sign Encarnacion, with whom they’ve …

Billy Hamilton catch

Report: Reds open to dealing Billy Hamilton

Tickets to see Hamilton are probably already off the market. But the same apparently can’t be said of Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton. According to a report by Buster Olney of ESPN on Tuesday, the Reds are open to offers for all …

Justin Turner Dodgers

Cardinals reportedly have interest in Justin Turner

The St. Louis Cardinals seem to think that Red will look good in red. According to Jon Morosi of FOX Sports on Tuesday, the Cardinals have interest in LA Dodgers free agent third baseman Justin Turner but would probably have to deal infielder Jhonny …

Yoenis Cespedes Mets

Yoenis Cespedes re-signs with Mets for four years, $110 million

Yoenis Cespedes opted out of the final two years of his contract with the Mets earlier this month, but that does not mean the outfielder ever intended to leave New York. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports is reporting that the Mets have re-signed Cespedes …

Report: World Baseball Classic may end after 2017

The plug may soon be pulled on the World Baseball Classic. Cristian Moreno of ESPN reported Monday that unless revenues improve for the 2017 edition of the WBC, there may not be any more in the future. #Source: I've been told by multiple sources …

Jose Ramirez ditches trademark hairdo, Indians Twitter devastated

The luscious blond locks of Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez are gone. Ramirez posted an image of himself to Twitter on Saturday showing his reversion back to a normal, plebeian hairstyle. Back to basics pic.twitter.com/dzDoRfaxvM — …

Pablo Sandoval ice cream

Report: Giants have internally discussed Pablo Sandoval trade

Could a reunion between the San Francisco Giants and Pablo Sandoval be in the cards? According to Evan Drellich of the Boston Herald, the Giants have had internal discussions about trading for Sandoval, current Red Sox third baseman and former Giant. …

CJ Wilson

Report: Marlins interested in CJ Wilson

The Miami Marlins are seeking starting pitching, and they may be looking at a reclamation project to start their search. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Marlins have some interest in free agent lefty C.J. Wilson, who hasn’t …

Cubs fans

Cubs to pay $388,000 for repairs following World Series celebration

The celebration the Cubs held following their World Series victory will cost the team a hefty amount. Millions celebrated the Cubs’ victory over the Indians in the World Series with a parade through Chicago that ended at Grant Park. It was …

Yoenis Cespedes Mets

Report: Yankees do not plan to target Yoenis Cespedes in free agency

Despite an admission that the New York Yankees have spoken to the agent of Yoenis Cespedes, the free agent outfielder is reportedly not in their plans. According to Christian Red of the New York Daily News, acquiring Cespedes is, at least for the …

Matt Wieters

Matt Wieters suffered arm injury in ‘household accident’

Free agent catcher Matt Wieters is going to miss some offseason workout time after he suffered a left forearm injury. But this isn’t just any forearm injury — it’s one you would only expect from a pro baseball player. Dan Connolly …

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