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The Chicago Cubs may have won the World Series, but Joe Maddon is still defending his usage of Aroldis Chapman in the World Series. After Chapman was critical of how he was used by Maddon in Game 6 of the World Series, Maddon once again said he …
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon was widely criticized for how he used Aroldis Chapman during the postseason, and it turns out that Chapman himself agreed with some of it. Speaking to the New York media after his deal with the Yankees became official, …
Aroldis Chapman is heading back to the New York Yankees after helping the Chicago Cubs break a 108-year championship curse. In terms of a career path, you can’t ask for much more than that. After he signed with the Yankees on Wednesday, Chapman …
Aroldis Chapman will be signing with the New York Yankees. Chapman is going to the Yanks on a five-year, $86 million deal, as first reported by FOX’s Ken Rosenthal. His contract includes a full no-trade clause for the first three years and a …
The New York Yankees are hot on the prowl for an elite closer or two. According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com on Tuesday, the Yankees have made contract offers to free agent relievers Aroldis Chapman and Kenley Jansen. The Yankees have made contract …
Aroldis Chapman wants a very lengthy contract from his next employer. The free agent closer told ESPN’s Marly Rivera that he’s hoping to receive a six-year deal in the free agent market, and denied requesting a $100 million contract. …
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 …
Left-handed reliever Brett Cecil agreed to a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. This isn’t a huge story in itself, but the terms of the deal look like they might have a huge impact on the class of free agent relievers. Cecil’s …
The San Francisco Giants are reportedly the latest team to reach out to Aroldis Chapman’s agent. The free agent reliever, who has also been linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, is reportedly garnering interest from the Giants …
Aroldis Chapman is soon to be a free agent, and he’s expecting a significant payday wherever he goes. According to Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago, one agent at the general manager meetings said Chapman is looking for $100 million deal once he …
Aroldis Chapman is shaping up to be a hot commodity this winter. According to a report by Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to make a “dedicated pursuit” of Chapman. As we've …
The New York Yankees are in search of pitching, and have already begun reaching out to some potential free agents – including one familiar name. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman confirmed Monday that the team has reached out to …
Aroldis Chapman experienced heartbreak after Game 7 of the World Series went into a rain delay. The Chicago Cubs closer knew that as soon as the game got delayed after the 9th inning was played, it likely meant he could no longer pitch in the game. …
Joe Maddon defended his questionable usage of reliever Aroldis Chapman during Game 6 of the World Series Tuesday, which the Cubs won 9-3. After the game, Maddon was asked why he used Chapman as much as he did in what seemed like an unnecessary spot …
There are many ways one could describe Aroldis Chapman’s performance in Game 5 of the World Series Sunday night. But gun references should probably be avoided. After Chapman pitched 2 2/3 innings — his longest outing as a member of the …
The San Francisco Giants really are a special team in the postseason. The Giants somehow managed to knock Aroldis Chapman out of the game when they were up against the wall at AT&T Park in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Cubs on Monday night, and …
