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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 …
The Chicago Cubs say they did not intentionally play a song about domestic violence as Aroldis Chapman was walking off the mound Sunday night. After Chapman pitched a 1-2-3 top of the ninth in an eventual loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, the song …
The Chicago Cubs have reportedly agreed to a deal with the New York Yankees that will land them Aroldis Chapman. MLB insider Jon Heyman is reporting the Yankees will get Cubs No. 1 prospect Glyber Torres, an infielder, as well as outfield prospect …
The winning bid for Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman may be coming from a fellow American League club. According to a report by Bruce Levine of WSCR-AM on Sunday, the Cleveland Indians have the best offer on the table for Chapman. The Washington …
The Chicago Cubs may be the favorites to land pitcher Aroldis Chapman as trade talks remain fluid, according to various reports. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported Sunday morning that the Cubs are very much in for Chapman, but there is no deal yet. …
Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman appears to have been voted off the island. According to a report by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports on Saturday, the Yankees are telling teams that they’re close to trading Chapman away but will keep fellow bullpen …
