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Jason Hammel

Jason Hammel

Report: Frustration with Joe Maddon played into Jason Hammel’s decision to leave Cubs

Jason Hammel left the Chicago Cubs to sign with the Kansas City Royals this offseason, and it apparently wasn’t a completely amiable departure. According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN on Saturday, frustration with Cubs manager Joe Maddon factored …

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5 best remaining MLB free agents

Spring training is less than a month away, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t still a few players in the Major League Baseball free agent market that could make positive contributions to a team. Though roster spots are filling up, …

Jason Hammel

Report: Rangers considering Jason Hammel

Free agent right-hander Jason Hammel pitched in the AL West for all of three months in 2014, but he could be on the verge of making his grand return. According to a report by Jon Morosi of MLB Network on Friday, the Texas Rangers are among the teams …

Report: Teams unwilling to give Jason Hammel more than one year

Jason Hammel was expected to be one of the top pitchers in a weak free agent market, but apparently he is having trouble coming by long-term contract offers. Fan Ran Sports’ John Perrotto says many teams are unwilling to give Hammel more than a …

Jason Hammel

Jason Hammel held closed door meeting with Joe Maddon over early hook

As successful as the Chicago Cubs have been, not everything is perfect in their clubhouse. Starting pitcher Jason Hammel was not happy at being removed very early in Saturday’s game against the Dodgers, and he had a meeting with manager Joe …

Jason Hammel

Jason Hammel hopes that eating potato chips will help prevent cramps

How’s this for a revolutionary new dietary technique amongst pro athletes? According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN on Saturday, Cubs right-hander Jason Hammel, who has battled cramping in his legs and hands this season, is adopting a drastic measure …

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Jason Hammel jokes about playing hooky to watch Pearl Jam concert

Pearl Jam announced on Tuesday that they will play two concerts at Wrigley Field in August, much to the delight of their Chicago-based fans. One of those fans is Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel, who is already cracking jokes about playing hooky to catch …

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Jeff Samardzija, Jason Hammel reportedly traded to Oakland A’s

Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel are headed to the Oakland A’s in a trade, according to a report. Multiple reports on Friday night said the A’s and Cubs were in serious talks about a trade, and Ken Rosenthal reports it’s a done …

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