ST LOUIS, MO – OCTOBER 07: Dee Gordon #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Four of the National League Divison Series at Busch Stadium on October 7, 2014 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Dodgers deal Dee Gordon, Dan Haren to Marlins

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It’s been a busy day for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Just hours after trading for Jimmy Rollins, the club has traded second baseman Dee Gordon and starter Dan Haren to the Miami Marlins for pitcher Andrew Heaney, outfielder Kike Hernandez, pitcher Chris Hatcher, and catcher Austin Barnes. Well, Miami did need a second baseman. Derek Dietrich […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have started tearing it all down

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We all knew this day was coming, but it appears that it’s finally arrived – the Philadelphia Phillies are breaking up their team. The more significant move was rumored earlier today – Jimmy Rollins to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The club also traded reliever Antonio Bastardo to the Pirates. pirates acquire antonio bastardo from phils […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 8: Shortstop Jimmy Rollins #11 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after being called at first base in the bottom of the eighth inning against the New York Mets on August 8, 2014 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Jimmy Rollins would green light a trade to the Dodgers

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The Philadelphia Phillies would love to move shortstop Jimmy Rollins and the $11 million he’s owed in 2015. However, Rollins has ten and five rights, and would need to give his approval for any trade. He already shot down a trade to the Mets and wouldn’t approve a deal to the A’s. Rollins did say […]

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Miguel Montero a strong fit with Chicago Cubs

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While it wasn’t the marquee move that the Chicago Cubs are still hoping to pull off, the Windy City’s club from the North Side did pull off a rather significant move at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday. The team acquired catcher Miguel Montero from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for a pair of low level minor league arms. Montero fills […]

ST LOUIS, MO – OCTOBER 12: Pat Neshek #37 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the San Francisco Giants during Game Two of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 12, 2014 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Houston snatches another solid reliever in Pat Neshek

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Hey look, the Houston Astros have signed a second reliever today. Pat Neshek is going to the club on a two-year, $12.5 million contract. The 34-year old lefty had a shockingly good year with the Cardinals in 2014 after signing a minor league deal with the club last offseason. In 67 1/3 innings, Neshek pitched […]

DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 21: Starting pitcher Wade Miley #36 of the Arizona Diamondbacks delivers against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 21, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Wade Miley is now available

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Earlier this offseason, the Arizona Diamondbacks weren’t too keen on trading starting pitcher Wade Miley. But now? They’re apparently trying to shed more payroll, and Miley has been made available. The Arizona

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Chicago White Sox go from cellar dwellers to division contenders in a weekend

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Heading into the Winter Meetings in San Diego, the Chicago Cubs were the talk of the town, and with good reason. Ready to take their rebuild to the next level, they’ve been mentioned in connection to the top free agent starts on the market, as well as some significant trade pieces. However, through the first couple of […]

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Astros get their stud reliever, ink Luke Gregerson for three years

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The Houston Astros wanted a top reliever, a sentiment we questioned yesterday. Today, they got him, inking former Oakland Athletic Luke Gregerson to a three-year, $18.5 million deal. The A’s acquired Gregerson last winter from the Padres for Seth Smith, and he put together a typically solid season in Oakland. In 72 1/3 innings, he […]

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Jon Lester agrees to deal with Chicago Cubs

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The saga that was expected to come to an end on Sunday has finally reached its conclusion here in the morning hours of Wednesday, at least for the East Coast. After it was reported late Tuesday that Jon Lester had narrowed his choices down to the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs, Lester went with the latter in agreeing to […]

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Why are the Astros chasing expensive relievers?

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One of the more curious developments thus far into the offseason is the Houston Astros’ interest in paying big money to a free agent reliever. The team was linked to Andrew Miller before the left-hander signed with the Yankees, and was also reportedly pursuing closer David Robertson before he agreed to a deal with the […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 11: Francisco Liriano #47 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning in a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 11, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Francisco Liriano re-ups with Pirates for three years

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The Pittsburgh Pirates lost catcher Russell Martin earlier this winter to the Blue Jays, but they won’t be losing starting pitcher Francisco Liriano. The club has agreed to a three-year, $39 million deal with Liriano that will keep him in the black and gold. I actually like this. At 31, Liriano is obviously no spring chicken. […]

PHOENIX, AZ – SEPTEMBER 14: Miguel Montero #26 of the Arizona Diamondbacks looks on during the third inning of a MLB game against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on September 14, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

Cubs nearing deal with Diamondbacks for Miguel Montero

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The Chicago Cubs are close to acquiring Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero, and the deal is expected to be done by the end of the day today. Cubs incumbent catcher Welington Castillo hit .237/.296/.389 with 13 homers in 110 games last season. In 136 games last year, Montero hit a similar .243/.329/.370 with 13 homers. And Castillo is four […]

DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 05: Max Scherzer #37 of the Detroit Tigers reacts in the ninth inning of their 2 to 1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles during Game Three of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park on October 5, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

The Cardinals and Yankees could get involved with Max Scherzer

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The Max Scherzer Derby won’t really begin until after Jon Lester chooses his new home, expected to be either the Giants or Cubs. But teams are starting to position themselves to make a run at Scherzer, and while the Yankees possibly jumping in isn’t shocking, the Cardinals getting involved would be. Via Jon Heyman of CBS…. The […]

Michael Brantley of the Indians CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 11: Michael Brantley #23 of the Cleveland Indians bats against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning of the second game a doubleheader on September 11, 2014 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Twins 2-0. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

The Cleveland Indians may be the class of the AL Central

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The AL Central is perhaps the most well-rounded division in all of baseball. They’ve won AL pennants in two of the last three years. Two of the three AL Wild Card games were hosted by AL Central teams. yes, the Tigers have won the division for four straight years, but the Indians and Royals have […]

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White Sox acquire Jeff Samardzija

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It has been a busy night for the Chicago White Sox (and fake reporters). Before people could even finish wagging their fingers at GM Rick Hahn for giving a massive four-year deal to closer David Robertson, Hahn completed a much rumored deal for the White Sox to acquire Jeff Samardzija from the Oakland Athletics for IF […]

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