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Edwin Encarnacion walk-off

Report: Red Sox still unlikely to pursue Edwin Encarnacion after missing Carlos Beltran

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 …

Astros reportedly agree to terms with Carlos Beltran

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 …

Taijuan Walker

Taijuan Walker dealt with 10 bone spurs in his right foot last year

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. …

Report: Nats considering Ian Desmond reunion

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 …

Chris Sale White Sox

Report: Five teams chasing Chris Sale, asking price extremely high

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 …

Aroldis Chapman Cubs

Nats reportedly think Aroldis Chapman is too pricey

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 …

Andrew McCutchen Pirates

Report: Nationals hoping to conclude Andrew McCutchen deal Thursday

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

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 …

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