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ST PETERSBURG, FL – OCTOBER 4: Mark Buehrle #56 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches during the first inning of game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field on October 4, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Scott Iskowitz/Getty Images)

John Gibbons text to Mark Buehrle: “You know rosters expand in September”

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The Toronto Blue Jays are in the thick of a pennant race in the American League East and manager John Gibbons has reached out to a familiar face in an attempt to bolster the roster. According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca, the Blue Jays manager texted  pitcher Mark Buehrle and reminded him that rosters expand […]

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 27: Pitcher Noah Syndergaard #34 of the New York Mets delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a game at Citi Field on August 27, 2016 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Trade retrospective: Dickey/Syndergaard deal proved costly for Blue Jays

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The Toronto Blue Jays placed catcher Josh Thole on irrevocable waivers on Sunday, which for now ends the 29-year-old four-season run with the club. On the surface, the move seems largely insignificant as Thole, a backup catcher who’s lone skill was to catch knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, struggled badly in Toronto, constantly fought to stay above […]

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 26: Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a 2-run home run during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on August 26, 2016 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Report: Yankees to be ‘aggressive’ on waiver wire following hot streak

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Never count the New York Yankees out. The Yankees were the biggest sellers during the non-waivers trade deadline, opting to deal many high-profile veterans including Aroldis Chapman, Carlos Beltran, and Andrew Miller. New York stocked up on young assets such as Gleyber Torres and Clint Frazier, completely rebuilding their minor league core and finally starting […]

OAKLAND, CA – APRIL 06: Billy Butler #16 of the Oakland Athletics reacts after striking out against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the first inning on Opening Day at O.co Coliseum on April 6, 2015 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Butler expresses regret over fight with Valencia: We ‘are not enemies’

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Billy Butler is apologizing for getting into a fight with teammate Danny Valencia. Butler spoke to reporters on Wednesday and said the organization didn’t deserve the negative attention it was getting because of a recent fight between the Athletics teammates. “First off, I want to say to my teammates, I want to apologize for putting […]

PITTSBURGH, PA – APRIL 05: David Freese #23 of the Pittsburgh Pirates bounces a foul ball off his bat in the tenth inning during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park on April 5, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Report: Pirates ink David Freese to team-friendly two-year deal

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a two-year deal worth $11 million with third baseman David Freese reports Jon Heyman of Today’s Knuckleball. The contract features a club option for 2019 worth $6 million and could be worth $22 million over three seasons if Freese reaches all of the incentives. Freese has been a welcome […]

PHOENIX, AZ – JULY 22: Chief Baseball Officer Tony LaRussa of the Arizona Diamondbacks watches batting practice prior to a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Detroit Tigers at Chase Field on July 22, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

The Diamondbacks front office still doesn’t think the Shelby Miller trade was bad

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The Arizona Diamondbacks front office is sticking to their guns when it comes to the widely criticized Shelby Miller deal. The Diamondbacks infamously depleted their minor league system by trading a massive package of talented youngsters to the Atlanta Braves last summer for pitcher Shelby Miller. In exchange for Miller and prospect Gabe Speier, Arizona […]

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Blue Jays demote AL Cy Young candidate Aaron Sanchez to minors

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Aaron Sanchez has been demoted to the minors, but not because of performance issues. The Toronto Blue Jays optioned the 24-year-old to Single-A Dunedin on Sunday. On face value, the move makes little sense. Sanchez has been dynamite in 2016, posting a 12-2 record in 24 starts with a 2.99 ERA and 3.33 WHIP. The talented […]

NEW YORK – JULY 31: Former players Darryl Strawberry (L) and Dwight Gooden speak during a press conference for their induction into the New York Mets Hall of Fame prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 31, 2010 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Darryl Strawberry worried for Dwight Gooden’s life after canceled event appearance

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Darryl Strawberry is concerned about former teammate Dwight Gooden’s life. According to the New York Daily News, Gooden was a no-show for a scheduled appearance on WFAN. Gooden’s representatives told Strawberry he would be late for the event and eventually said he wasn’t coming at all. Gooden also canceled Friday’s appearance at FanFest. Gooden’s absence […]

PHOENIX, AZ – AUGUST 29: Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics prepares for a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 29, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Coco Crisp ‘extremely hurt,’ believes A’s trying to stop vesting option

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Coco Crisp isn’t happy with the Oakland Athletics and didn’t mince his words when voicing his unhappiness regarding playing time. The 36-year-old told the San Francisco Chronicle, he’s “extremely hurt” with how the A’s have handled his playing time and contract situation. Crisp claims he’s not receiving regular playing time because Oakland doesn’t want his […]

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay pitches against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, April 8, 2007 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Jays defeated the Rays 6-3. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Roy Halladay would wear Blue Jays hat if inducted into Hall of Fame

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Roy Halladay is one of the greatest Toronto Blue Jays pitchers of all time and if he enters the Hall of Fame, he’d like to be honored as one. Speaking with Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star, Halladay admitted “I’d go as a Blue Jay” when asked about which team he’d like to represent should […]

CHICAGO, IL – JULY 27: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning in his first apperance for the team at Wrigley Field on July 27, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Cubs won 8-1. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

Cubs bafflingly play ‘Smack My Bi*** Up’ after Chapman closes out inning

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The Chicago Cubs made a very disappointing music choice on Sunday night. Sarah Spain of ESPN.com reports the Cubs played The Prodigy’s 1997 hit ‘Smack My Bitch Up” after Aroldis Chapman closed out an inning during Chicago’s 6-4 loss against the St. Louis Cardinals. Why is the music choice disappointing? Because Chapman was involved in […]

WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 04: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the tenth inning for the win during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on September 4, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Nationals won 5-2 in the 10th inning. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Report: Recently released Jonathan Papelbon would welcome return to Boston

0 comments by on 8/13/2016

Jonathan Papelbon would welcome a return to his big league roots. Papelbon, who was a member of the Boston Red Sox between 2005-11, was released by the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The former closer lost his job to newly acquired Mark Melancon and subsequently requested his release from Washington. Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports Papelbon is now […]

CLEVELAND, OH – AUGUST 24: Manager Terry Francona #17 of the Cleveland Indians watches from the dugout during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field on August 24, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Terry Francona ’embarrassed’ by most recent health scare

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Terry Francona was forced out of action on Tuesday after a health scare temporarily sidelined the Cleveland Indians manager. Francona, who’s twice suffered serious heart-related health issues, suffered chest pains on Tuesday after his heart rate jumped to more than 100 beats per minute, according to the Associated Press. After getting his heart checked and undergoing […]

HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 11: Carlos Gomez #30 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting an RBI single in the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals in game three of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 11, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Astros designate struggling Carlos Gomez for assignment

0 comments by on 8/10/2016

Carlos Gomez’s time with the Houston Astros is reportedly over. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports the Astros have designated Gomez for assignment on Wednesday. The Astros acquired Gomez during last season’s trade deadline with Mike Fiers in a package for prospects Brett Phillips, Josh Hader, Adrian Houser and Domingo Santana. The 30-year-old posted excellent numbers in […]

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