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MLB Rumors: New York Mets, Bartolo Colon & the 2017 Season Dilemma
The success of Bartolo Colon leaves the New York Mets in a difficult position planning for next season. They have a very talented but injury prone stable of young starting pitchers. However, the 43-year old’s performances and popularity with the fanbase makes him difficult to let go.
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MLB Scores & Standings
The New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays, which combined with the Boston Red Sox losing to the San Diego Padres really helped out the Baltimore Orioles, beating up the Tampa Bay Rays with a two-hitter from Ubaldo Jimenez, moving up in the AL East and maintaining their hold on the 2nd slot in the AL Wild Card Standings. The St. Louis Cardinals got back to winning, which means they’re holding off the New York Mets in the NL Wild Card race, while the San Francisco Giants lose their 4th in a row, getting further and further away from the Los Angeles Dodgers on top of the NL West.
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MLB Rumors: Atlanta Braves & 4 Other Teams Interested in Tim Tebow
Contrasting impressions from the workout Tim Tebow put together for almost every team in Baseball didn’t come up empty in offers: The Atlanta Braves seem serious about adding him to their minor league rosters, while 4 other teams also talked with the former NFL quarterback following his showcase.
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MLB Rumors: Kansas City Royals Not Sure About Qualifying Offer to Edinson Volquez
When this season ends, the Kansas City Royals can offer Edinson Volquez a qualifying offer and they probably will, which says a lot more about the starting pitching market in the upcoming free agency period than his ability in 2016.
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MLB Rumors: Pittsburgh Pirates Undecided on Offering Ivan Nova a Contract Extension
The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently focused on trying to get out of the losing streak they’re on and remain in the wild card race, but one thing they should think about is Ivan Nova and his impending free agency. Offering him an extension before he hits the open market wouldn’t be a bad idea.
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MLB Rumors: Los Angeles Dodgers Plan to Re-Sign Rich Hill
A terrific season for the 36-year old Rich Hill, including being traded by the Oakland Athletics to the Los Angeles Dodgers, could end up with him getting an unlikely multiyear deal to provide a nice cushion for his retirement, which can’t be that far away.
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MLB Rumors: New York Yankees Will Try to Trade for Jose Fernandez or Chris Sale in the Offseason
One of the things the New York Yankees did before the final month of the season was add plenty of young talent and prospects, not just dump expensive bullpen pitchers. The thought process behind it is working a trade that will land them Jose Fernandez or Chris Sale.
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MLB Rumors: Chicago Cubs Trying to Convince David Ross to Play One More Season
Despite having more than capable other options at catcher, the Chicago Cubs would like David Ross to stay on for another season, while the soon to be 40-year old contemplates retirement.
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MLB Standings & Scores
The wild card standings remain the same: The St. Louis Cardinals hold a small lead over the New York Mets in the National League, while the Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers are tied for the second ticket behind the Boston Red Sox. The Chicago Cubs beating the San Francisco Giants on a big day from Jason Heyward helped the Los Angeles Dodgers, beating the San Diego Padres, open up a 3 game lead at the top of the NL West.
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MLB Rumors: Reds, Mets & Jay Bruce Not Wanting to Play in New York
Since being traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the New York Mets, Jay Bruce hasn’t been doing very well. Maybe it’s because he never wanted to end up playing in New York City anyway.