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Olney: Why the Giants could be MLB's biggest offseason winner -- next winter
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Sunday, 27 December 2020 04:49
The last time a team other than the Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL West, LeBron James had just won his first NBA title, in 2012. Since then, L.A. has dominated the division, and won the 2020 World Series two months ago. And if the Dodgers are the best team in the league, a rival official mused the other day,…
Pirates' Polanco breaks wrist in winter ball
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Saturday, 26 December 2020 19:58
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco broke a bone in his right wrist playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic.The Pirates said Saturday that Polanco has a small nondisplaced fracture of the triquetrum bone and that the wrist will be immobilized for a short time. The team did not say how the injury occurred.The 29-year-old Polanco is expected to…
Nats GM won't rule out reunion with Zimmerman
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Saturday, 26 December 2020 15:22
WASHINGTON -- Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says the team isn't ruling out a reunion with Ryan Zimmerman after acquiring slugger Josh Bell this week to play first base.The Nationals acquired Bell, a 2019 All-Star, from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday for two pitching prospects, and Bell was introduced to Washington reporters on a video call Saturday.Rizzo praised the…
Sources: RHP Arihara, Rangers reach 2-year deal
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Friday, 25 December 2020 19:49
Japanese right-hander Kohei Arihara and the Texas Rangers are in agreement on a two-year contract in the $6 million to $7 million range, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.Arihara, 28, has a 3.74 ERA in six seasons with Japan's Nippon Ham Fighters. He went 8-9 in 20 appearances for the team in 2020, with 106 strikeouts and a 3.46 ERA…
What to make of Pirates trading former All-Star Josh Bell to Nationals
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Thursday, 24 December 2020 13:17
If 2015 feels like a long time ago, it must feel like an entire lifetime to Pittsburgh Pirates fans. Pittsburgh won 98 games that season and made the playoffs for a third straight time, the Pirates were Baseball America's organization of the year, Travis Sawchik was writing a book called "Big Data Baseball" about how the Pirates were leading the…
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Thursday, 24 December 2020 12:06
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Thursday, 24 December 2020 05:28
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Wednesday, 23 December 2020 17:04
Red Sox sign RHP Andriese to 1-year deal
Wednesday, 23 December 2020 17:26
RHP Urena signs 1-year, $3.25M deal with Tigers
Wednesday, 23 December 2020 14:46
Sources: Kahnle, Dodgers reach 2-year deal
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Tuesday, 22 December 2020 17:01
Brewers claim utility man Tim Lopes off waivers
Tuesday, 22 December 2020 11:38
Sources: Mets, Syndergaard avoid arbitration
Tuesday, 22 December 2020 12:09
Sources: Phils expected to promote Fuld to GM
Tuesday, 22 December 2020 03:55
MLB hot stove survey: Who will spend big? Will Lindor or Bryant get dealt? GMs, insiders weigh in
Monday, 21 December 2020 16:25
Kendrick, Nats' hero in 2019 playoffs, retires
Monday, 21 December 2020 14:56
Giants sign reliever Brebbia to one-year deal
Monday, 21 December 2020 11:25
La Russa settles DUI case, is angry at himself
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Five things Jeff Passan is hearing: New homes for George Springer, Nolan Arenado?
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Olney: No MLB salary cap? Tell that to this year's free agents
Saturday, 19 December 2020 18:03
Report: MLB payrolls tumble nearly $2.5B in '20
Friday, 18 December 2020 19:37
Maddon: Angels' Adell needs more time in minors
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Montoyo: FAs all asking if Jays will be in Toronto
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