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MLB Rumors: Angels, Jered Weaver & Deciding on 2017
As another disappointing season for both Jered Weaver and the Los Angeles Angels approaches its conclusion, there’s still no answer on whether the three-time All-Star is going to be back in 2017 following the two worst seasons of his career.
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MLB Rumors: Pittsburgh Pirates Finally Moving Forward With Josh Bell
With the 2016 MLB Season hitting its home stretch, the Pittsburgh Pirates are making Josh Bell a more permanent stay with their major league roster, hoping he provides something that helps them make the postseason.
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MLB Rumors: Marlins Looking for Additions, Hoping for Injury Returns
We’re already in late August, but with the postseason a real possibility in 2016 for the Miami Marlins, the team is still looking to add players to the mix, while hoping to get back some of their injured players as soon as possible.
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MLB Rumors: Kansas City Royals, Danny Duffy & Contract Extension Question
In the background of the Kansas City Royals surging back into the postseason race has been Danny Duffy having a terrific season, which obviously brings us to the question of when, and not if, the Royals give him a long term contract?
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MLB Rumors: Arizona Diamondbacks, Miami Marlins & Shelby Miller Trade That Didn’t Happen
One of the more interesting storylines this season is how badly the Arizona Diamondbacks have been doing, specifically focusing on the disastrous (so far) Shelby Miller trade, Turns out, before completing one season with the team, he was almost traded to the Miami Marlins.
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MLB Rumors: Braves, Yankees, Brian McCann & Gary Sanchez Replacing Him
Before the August 1 trade deadline, the New York Yankees discussed a trade with the Atlanta Braves involving Brian McCann. The catcher has cleared waivers so something might still happen this season, while in the background 23-year old Gary Sanchez is slowly taking over the position.
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MLB Rumors: Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz & Finding a Replacement
At the end of this season, the Boston Red Sox will say goodbye to David Ortiz, and will start looking for a replacement. One solution could come from inside the organization, like moving Hanley Ramirez to DH, although pursuing big hitting free agents like Edwin Encarnacion, Jose Bautista, Mike Napoli, Carlos Beltran and Mark Trumbo is another option.
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MLB Rumors: Texas Rangers, Houston Astros & the End of the Carlos Gomez Saga
After some interesting twists and turns, it’s over: Carlos Gomez signs with the Texas Rangers after being released by the Houston Astros, which seems to fit well with everyone.
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MLB Rumors: Boston Red Sox Closer to Jonathan Papelbon Than Chicago Cubs
They free agency of Jonathan Papelbon isn’t going to be a long one, and might end with him going back to a former team.
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MLB Rumors: Cincinnati Reds, Brandon Finnegan & Choosing Between Rotation or Bullpen
The Cincinnati Reds have a lot of young pitchers, some of them talented, but often that poses a problem: Designating them as starting pitchers or relievers heading into the future, and more competitive years? Brandon Finnegan is someone who poses such a problem.