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Grading the Rangers' latest splurge: Can Corey Seager help Texas contend?
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Tuesday, 30 November 2021 07:54
The transaction orgy of the past few days has been stupendous for baseball fans accustomed to a more leisurely pace during the late autumn and winter months. That said, it's been more stupendous for some fans than others, and no fan base ought to feel more adrenalized than that of the Texas Rangers.With the news Monday that Texas had reached…
A brief history of MLB labor stoppages
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Tuesday, 30 November 2021 03:58
If you're old enough, you remember when the belligerent relationship between major league players and owners led to a strike or lockout every four or five years, culminating in the depressing cancellation of the 1994 World Series. We've had labor peace since then, but that streak is about to end at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday night, when the current collective…
RHP Cobb reportedly nearing deal with Giants
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Monday, 29 November 2021 17:46
SAN FRANCISCO -- Right-hander Alex Cobb is close to finalizing an agreement with the San Francisco Giants, according to multiple reports.Cobb still must pass a physical to complete the deal.A 34-year-old free agent, Cobb would give the reigning NL West champions a key veteran near the front of the pitching rotation after the departure of All-Star righty Kevin Gausman to…
Marlins get Stallings from Pirates in 4-player deal
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Monday, 29 November 2021 16:06
PITTSBURGH -- Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings is heading to the Miami Marlins.The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded Stallings to the Marlins in exchange for pitcher Zach Thompson and prospects Kyle Nicolas and Connor Scott.Stallings, 31, is coming off the best season of his career. He earned his first Gold Glove for his handling of an inexperienced pitching staff that ranked…
Braves sign reliever Yates to two-year contract
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Monday, 29 November 2021 16:47
The Atlanta Braves have signed right-handed reliever Kirby Yates to a two-year, $8.25 million contract, the team announced Monday.Yates will earn $1 million in 2022 and $6 million in 2023. The contract has a $5.75 million team option for the 2024 season that includes a $1.25 million buyout.Yates signed with the Toronto Blue Jays in January but did not pitch…
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Monday, 29 November 2021 16:38
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Sources: OF Garcia, Marlins reach 4-year deal
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MLB free-agency tracker: Latest moves, grades and analysis
Sunday, 28 November 2021 13:51
Sources: Twins, Buxton reach $100M extension
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Free-agency grades: Rays look to solidify rotation with Kluber
Sunday, 28 November 2021 08:45
Rays reportedly add veteran Kluber to rotation
Saturday, 27 November 2021 11:54
Mariners get All-Star Frazier in trade with Padres
Saturday, 27 November 2021 12:11
Source: Astros, Neris agree to 2-year, $17M deal
Saturday, 27 November 2021 12:04
Franco inks historic deal in 'great day' for Rays
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Grading Mets' Black Friday binge: What will Starling Marte's impact be?
Friday, 26 November 2021 13:43
Sources: Red Sox, Wacha finalizing 1-year deal
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