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Friday, November 30, 2018

Braves sign non-tender candidate Venters for '19 - MLB.com


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Braves sign non-tender candidate Venters for '19
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WASHINGTON -- The Nationals are in discussions to acquire catcher Yan Gomes from the Indians, a source told MLB.com on Friday evening, putting the Nats in position to make their second move of the offseason behind the plate. A deal was not done as of ...

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These players just joined the list of free agents - MLB.com


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These players just joined the list of free agents
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The latest comes from MLB Network insider Jon Heyman in a report on Fancred Sports. Heyman lists the Astros, Dodgers and Yankees as possible landing spots for the Marlins' All-Star catcher, and he adds that the 27-year-old is seeking an extension ...



Cardinals, Shreve agree to terms for 2019 - MLB.com


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Cardinals, Shreve agree to terms for 2019
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WASHINGTON -- The Nationals are in discussions to acquire catcher Yan Gomes from the Indians, a source told MLB.com on Friday evening, putting the Nats in position to make their second move of the offseason behind the plate. A deal was not done as of ...

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Braves sign non-tender candidate Venters for '19 - MLB.com


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Braves sign non-tender candidate Venters for '19
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WASHINGTON -- The Nationals are in discussions to acquire catcher Yan Gomes from the Indians, a source told MLB.com on Friday evening, putting the Nats in position to make their second move of the offseason behind the plate. A deal was not done as of ...

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Paxton may remind you of this Yankees legend - MLB.com


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Paxton may remind you of this Yankees legend
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Paxton said Friday on MLB Network's Hot Stove that Pettitte recently reached out to him following the blockbuster trade that sent the former Mariners starter to New York in exchange for Minor Leaguers Erik Swanson, Dom Thompson-Williams and Justus ...

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MLB releases annual report on PED testing - MLB.com


MLB releases annual report on PED testing
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In 2018, there were 11,526 drug tests conducted across MLB. Of that total, 9,282 were urine samples to test for performance-enhancing substances, stimulants, DHEA, diuretics and masking agents. The remaining 2,244 were blood samples collected to test ...



Brewers cut ties with Schoop, two relievers - MLB.com


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Brewers cut ties with Schoop, two relievers
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They signed infielders Hernan Perez ($2.5 million, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman) and Tyler Saladino ($887,500) to one-year deals on Friday to avoid arbitration, and tendered contracts to Zach Davies, Junior Guerra, Corey Knebel, Jimmy ...
Brewers non-tender IF Jonathan SchoopSporting News

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Nats land All-Star catcher Gomes from Tribe - MLB.com


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Nats land All-Star catcher Gomes from Tribe
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Washington acquired catcher Yan Gomes from the Indians on Friday night, completing their second move of the offseason to improve behind the plate. In exchange for Gomes, the Nats sent outfielder Daniel Johnson -- the club's No.7 prospect as rated by ...
MLB trade rumors: Nationals in serious discussions to land Indians catcher Yan GomesCBSSports.com
Nationals Acquire Yan GomesMLB Trade Rumors

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MLB rumors, free agency and trade updates: Nats get Yan Gomes; Indians, Carlos Carrasco exploring extension - CBSSports.com


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MLB rumors, free agency and trade updates: Nats get Yan Gomes; Indians, Carlos Carrasco exploring extension
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Heading into December and the winter meetings, it appears that baseball's offseason is starting to heat up. A few notable moves in the past week-plus were the Seattle Mariners trading James Paxton to the New York Yankees and 2015 American League MVP ...
Sources: Mets close to deal for Cano, DiazMLB.com
MLB trade rumors: Mets-Mariners Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz deal 'on track'; Alex Colome to White Sox; David ...NJ.com
MLB trade rumors: Mets, Mariners close on deal for Robinson Cano, Edwin DiazSporting News
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These players are joining the free-agent pool - MLB.com


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These players are joining the free-agent pool
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The latest comes from MLB Network insider Jon Heyman in a report on Fancred Sports. Heyman lists the Astros, Dodgers and Yankees as possible landing spots for the Marlins' All-Star catcher, and he adds that the 27-year-old is seeking an extension ...

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Nats talking All-Star catcher Gomes with Tribe - MLB.com


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Nats talking All-Star catcher Gomes with Tribe
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Nationals catchers ranked 27th in MLB with a 64 wRC+ last season and their combined 0.5 Wins Above Replacement ranked 24th, according to Fangraphs. Instead of counting on one player for an upgrade, the Nats could lean on a combination of Gomes and ...
MLB trade rumors: Nationals in serious discussions to land Indians catcher Yan GomesCBSSports.com

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Paxton may remind you of this Yankees legend - MLB.com


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Paxton may remind you of this Yankees legend
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Paxton said Friday on MLB Network's Hot Stove that Pettitte recently reached out to him following the blockbuster trade that sent the former Mariners starter to New York in exchange for Minor Leaguers Erik Swanson, Dom Thompson-Williams and Justus ...

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Segura could be match for Phillies' infield - MLB.com


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Segura could be match for Phillies' infield
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The Hot Stove season's catching carousel continued to spin Friday, with the Nationals on the verge of completing their second backstop acquisition of the winter by trading for Indians catcher Yan Gomes, a source told MLB.com reporter Jon Paul Morosi.

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MLB rumors, free agency and trade updates: Indians, Carrasco exploring extension; Cubs tender Russell ahead of ... - CBSSports.com


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MLB rumors, free agency and trade updates: Indians, Carrasco exploring extension; Cubs tender Russell ahead of ...
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Heading into December and the winter meetings, it appears that baseball's offseason is starting to heat up. A few notable moves in the past week-plus were the Seattle Mariners trading James Paxton to the New York Yankees and 2015 American League MVP ...
Sources: Mets close to deal for Cano, DiazMLB.com
MLB Trade Rumors and News: Robinson Cano appears to be headed back to the Big AppleMLB Daily Dish
MLB trade rumors: Mets-Mariners Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz deal 'not done' | LIVE updates, latest newsNJ.com
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MLB non-tender deadline: Billy Hamilton, Wilmer Flores among those joining the free-agent pool - CBSSports.com


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MLB non-tender deadline: Billy Hamilton, Wilmer Flores among those joining the free-agent pool
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Every winter, teams have to decide whether or not to tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players by a certain day and time. This year's deadline will pass at 8 p.m. ET on Friday night. Predictably, a number of notable players were informed ...
Mets non-tender Flores, retain d'ArnaudMLB.com

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Nats to get All-Star catcher Gomes from Tribe - MLB.com


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Nats to get All-Star catcher Gomes from Tribe
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The Hot Stove season's catching carousel continued to spin Friday, with the Nationals on the verge of completing their second backstop acquisition of the winter by trading for Indians catcher Yan Gomes, a source told MLB.com. Gomes, who is under team ...
MLB trade rumors: Nationals in serious discussions to land Indians catcher Yan GomesCBSSports.com

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One unidentified MLB player tests positive for banned stimulant - ESPN


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One unidentified MLB player tests positive for banned stimulant
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NEW YORK -- One unidentified major league player tested positive for a banned stimulant in the year ending with the World Series. Under the joint drug agreement between Major League Baseball and the players' association, an initial positive test for a ...

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Sources: Richards agrees to deal with Friars - MLB.com


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Sources: Richards agrees to deal with Friars
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MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman was the first to report the Padres' agreement with Richards, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery performed in July. He is expected to receive a two-year deal from San Diego worth $15 million, according to Yahoo ...
MLB free agency: Padres sign Garrett Richards to a two-year deal, reports sayCBSSports.com
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Paxton may remind you of this Yankees legend - MLB.com


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Paxton may remind you of this Yankees legend
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Paxton said Friday on MLB Network's Hot Stove that Pettitte recently reached out to him following the blockbuster trade that sent the former Mariners starter to New York in exchange for Minor Leaguers Erik Swanson, Dom Thompson-Williams and Justus ...

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MLB releases annual report on PED testing - MLB.com


MLB releases annual report on PED testing
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In 2018, there were 11,526 drug tests conducted across MLB. Of that total, 9,282 were urine samples to test for performance-enhancing substances, stimulants, DHEA, diuretics and masking agents. The remaining 2,244 were blood samples collected to test ...



Adrian Beltre played one last prank on Rangers GM Jon Daniels before announcing his retirement - MLB.com


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Adrian Beltre played one last prank on Rangers GM Jon Daniels before announcing his retirement
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Adrian Beltre has made a 21-year MLB career out of being really good at baseball and having fun on the playing field. Whether he was hitting home runs from his knees, moving the on-deck circle or messing around with Elvis Andus, there wasn't a thing ...

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Cubs tender Russell contract, release statements - MLB.com


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Cubs tender Russell contract, release statements
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"I am complying with the MLB-MLBPA treatment plan, and I will be meeting regularly with different experts, counselors, and therapists. Even before any mandated treatment, I took the extra initiative of obtaining my own therapist and I have been meeting ...
Cubs tender contract to shortstop Addison Russell despite MLB suspensionChicago Tribune

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Hamilton non-tendered, becomes free agent - MLB.com


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Hamilton non-tendered, becomes free agent
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CINCINNATI -- Speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton was not tendered a contract by the Reds on Friday, making the 28-year-old a free agent, sources told MLB.com. Hamilton made $4.6 million in 2018 after signing a one-year contract to avoid arbitration last ...

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White Sox acquire Colome for Narvaez - MLB.com


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White Sox acquire Colome for Narvaez
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The latest comes from MLB Network insider Jon Heyman in a report on Fancred Sports. Heyman lists the Astros, Dodgers and Yankees as possible landing spots for the Marlins' All-Star catcher, and he adds that the 27-year-old is seeking an extension ...

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Nelson on injury and rehab - MLB.com


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Nelson on injury and rehab
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The Brewers right-hander, who missed all of 2018 while rehabbing from major surgery on his right shoulder, updated his progress during an MLB Network appearance Friday morning. Nelson, 29, escaped rehab protocol in the fall after completing a series of ...



This is Grandal's biggest edge among FA catchers - MLB.com


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This is Grandal's biggest edge among FA catchers
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If you look at Grandal and Ramos' body of catching work since Statcast™ began tracking, it's more of the same. Since 2015, Grandal's gotten called strikes on 52.5 percent of borderline takes. MLB catchers overall have gotten 47.0 percent called ...