Astros offense ARLINGTON, TX – JULY 07: Jon Singleton #28 of the Houston Astros celebrates with George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros after hitting a three run home run against the Texas Rangers in the top of the fourth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on July 7, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Astros’ impressive offseason renovation shows their future is now

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The Nationals and Cubs have gotten a lot of attention in recent days for making significant additions. Throughout the offseason, the Dodgers, White Sox, Blue Jays and Padres have also received acclaim — and rightfully so — for their roster overhauls. But what about the Houston Astros? Have the Astros’ offseason moves flown under the […]

1990: Darryl Strawberry of the New York Mets steps into the swing during a game in the 1990 season. (Photo by: Scott Halleran/Getty Images

Darryl Strawberry’s deferred salary sold at auction for $1.3 million

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This is one of the strangest baseball stories of the offseason. When Darryl Strawberry signed a contract with the Mets in 1985, $700,000 of his $1.8 million club option in 1990 was deferred. Strawberry didn’t pay over half a million dollars in taxes in the ’80s, and as a result, the IRS seized the annuity that […]

DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 28: David Price #14 of the Detroit Tigers closes his eyes prior to pitching in the fourth inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park on September 28, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

MLB proposes changes to shorten inning breaks

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One of the easiest ways for MLB to shorten games would be to simply enforce some of the rules on the book. The league has proposed a quick fix to help make games flow just a little bit faster – forcing pitchers and hitters to be ready before commercial breaks end, rather than as the […]

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 20: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees watches his hit fly out of the park and turn into a grand slam in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants during interleague play on September 20, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Alex Rodriguez is working out with Barry Bonds

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In case you’re wondering how Alex Rodriguez’s bizarre recovery from a year-long suspension and chronic hip issues can get any more strange, don’t worry – it somehow *has*. According to John Shea of SFGate, Rodriguez has been spotted working out with Barry Bonds in Arizona. Bonds’ latest pupil has been out of the game since 2013, […]

Astros sign Colby Rasmus to reported 1-year, $8 million deal

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One day after trading center fielder Dexter Fowler to the Cubs, the Astros signed a possible free agent replacement. Houston agreed to terms Tuesday afternoon with outfielder Colby Rasmus, signing him to a one-year contract. Colby Rasmus’ deal is one year at $8 million, source says. No club or player options included. — Jon Morosi […]

Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander DETROIT, MI – JULY 08: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the third inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Comerica Park on July 8, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Dodgers 14-5. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

The Detroit Tigers are in a payroll hell they can’t escape

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It seemed like that the longer Max Scherzer’s free agency dragged on, the more likely it would be that he returned to the Detroit Tigers. Of course, it didn’t happen that way – Scherzer agreed to a staggering seven year, $210 million contract with the Washington Nationals earlier this week. While it might seem a […]

DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 05: Max Scherzer #37 of the Detroit Tigers watches a replay of Don Kelly #32 being forced out at third during Game Three of the American League Division Series against the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park on October 5, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Tigers never topped their $144 million offer to Max Scherzer

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Last spring, Max Scherzer turned down a $144 million extension from the Detroit Tigers. Given the absurd contract he got from the Washington Nationals (seven years, $210 million, half deferred), he ended up in a better place. However, the Tigers and owner Mike Iltich never even tried to top their initial offer, per Jon Paul […]

Cubs prospect Kris Bryant MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JULY 13: Kris Bryant of the U.S. Team plays against the World Team in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Target Field on July 13, 2014 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Cubs’ plans with Kris Bryant still not written in stone

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The Chicago Cubs made a rather expected move on Monday when they went out and acquired center fielder Dexter Fowler from the Houston Astros. Fowler fills a need for on-base percentage at the top of the lineup, while also presenting Joe Maddon with an extremely versatile lineup to work with throughout the year. There is […]

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – APRIL 1: Ben Zobrist #18 of the Tampa Bay Rays bats during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 1, 2014 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

Ben Zobrist bids farewell to Rays fans with full-page ad

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Former Tampa Bay Rays utility player Ben Zobrist paid an emotional farewell to Rays fans with this full-page ad in Sunday’s Tampa Bay Times. Zobrist was traded to the Oakland Athletics (along with teammate Yunel Escobar, already traded to the Washington Nationals) earlier this offseason. Because the picture is a bit small, here’s the text, […]

Rangers officially get Yovani Gallardo, Brewers receive 3 prospects in trade

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Until the Nationals hijacked Sunday’s baseball headlines with news of signing Max Scherzer, the biggest MLB news of the day appeared to be the Rangers making a deal with the Brewers for Yovani Gallardo. However, details of the trade had yet to be completely worked out, thus pushing an official announcement to Monday or Tuesday. […]

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Chicago Cubs acquire Dexter Fowler from Astros

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It’s been no secret throughout the offseason, and especially recently, that the Chicago Cubs were in the market for an everyday centerfielder. With Arismendy Alcantara representing the only real option out there, in addition to the fact that their only addition to the outfield thus far in the offseason was Chris Denorfia, they had been connected to multiple players available […]

Max Scherzer DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 25: Max Scherzer #37 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the fourth inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park on September 25, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

This is happening: Nationals sign Max Scherzer

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The Washington Nationals have pulled off the most shocking move of baseball’s offseason – they’ve signed the top free agent on the market, Max Scherzer, to a seven-year contract. While the terms of the deal are currently unknown, Scherzer will reportedly be making more than $180 million over the seven years. Former teammate Justin Verlander […]

CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 02: Starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo #49 of the Milwaukee Brewers delivers the ball against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 2, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Reports: Brewers, Rangers nearing deal for Yovani Gallardo

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Milwaukee Brewers ace Yovani Gallardo might not be a Wisconsinite much longer – the club is reportedly nearing a deal to send the Mexican right-hander to the Texas Rangers. Gallardo turns 29 in February, and has been a Brewer since they drafted him in the second round of the 2004 MLB Draft. In 2014, Gallado […]

BALTIMORE, MD – OCTOBER 02: Max Scherzer #37 of the Detroit Tigers throws a pitch in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles during Game One of the American League Division Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on October 2, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Report: Nationals nearing seven-year deal with Max Scherzer

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How’s this for an unexpected landing spot for Max Scherzer: the Washington Nationals? According to several media reports that began to trickle out on Sunday, Scherzer and the Nationals have mutual interest in one another, and the two parties are getting close on a seven-year contract. In fact, according to the Washington Post’s Adam Kilgore, […]

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