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Chicago Cubs Aiming to Be First Back-to-Back World Series Champions in 17 Years
The Chicago Cubs look like serious contenders for the World Series yet again. Could they be in line for a repeat? Hard to say, and even more difficult to imagine it happening, considering the last time we’ve seen a back-to-back champion was almost 17 years ago.
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4 Sporting Events to Look Forward to in 2017 After the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl coming and going leaves some American Football fans wondering what to do with their lives in 2017. There’s plenty to look forward to, with the conclusion of the seasons in college basketball, the NBA and NHL coming in the next few months. And it’s not just ending; Baseball season is almost upon us, with opening day in April, kicking off the 2017 season which will last through October.
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MLB Rumors: Dodgers, Giants, Mariners & Rockies Interested in Signing Joe Blanton
With the best free agent relief pitchers off the board by now, Joe Blanton is probably the best bullpen arm remaining on the market. Looking for a team on the Western side of the map, it looks like Blanton will eventually get his wish, with the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies, Seattle Mariners and the Arizona Diamondbacks showing some interest.
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MLB Rumors: White Sox, Yankees & the Potential Jose Quintana & David Robertson Trade
The New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox are still trying to work out a formula that lands Jose Quintana in the Bronx. The Pittsburgh Pirates are also involved, and suddenly the name of relief pitcher David Robertson has come as someone who might help the deal get done.
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MLB Rumors: Orioles, Rangers, Indians & Where Mike Napoli & Rajai Davis End Up
The Cleveland Indians made the most recent impact signing of the 2016-2017 baseball free agency period, which opens up interesting options for Mike Napoli and Rajai Davis. Napoli is reportedly very close to a Texas Rangers return, while the Baltimore Orioles are showing plenty of interest in Davis.
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MLB Rumors: Indians, Rangers, Astros & Athletics Closest to Signing Edwin Encarnacion
While it’s taken longer than expected, it seems the free agency period for Edwin Encarnacion is soon to be over. No, he won’t be returning to the Toronto Blue Jays unless something happens in the last minute. The Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, Houston Astros and Oakland A’s are a lot closer to signing him.
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MLB Rumors: Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins & Brian Dozier Trade
The Minnesota Twins keep mulling over whether to trade away Brian Dozier or not, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are on the other end, waiting for them to make up their minds with a bunch of prospects to sweeten the deal.
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MLB Rumors: Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, Jose Quintana Trade & What it Means for Andrew McCutchen
With the Chicago White Sox holding a firesale of every valuable player they have, the top name on the list right now is Jose Quintana. The Pittsburgh Pirates are very interested in the talented pitcher, but trading for him could eventually lead to Andrew McCutchen being traded as well. The New York Mets, even though he doesn’t fit that much, are interested in the centerfielder.
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Oldest Stadiums in Triple-A Baseball
In Triple-A Baseball, there are only six stadiums built before the 1990s. Of these ballparks, there are only two, one close to the Pacific Ocean and the other to the Atlantic, that opened well before the 1980s. The six ballparks on this list are from the International and Pacific League. The Mexican League is also […]
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6 Teams Paying Luxury Tax for 2016 MLB Season
Paying the luxury tax is becoming a bigger and bigger problem for the large spenders in Major League Baseball, but it’s not something everyone avoids. Six teams: The Yankees, Cubs, Red Sox, Dodgers, Tigers and Giants are on the list of “offenders”, a new record for number of teams.