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Toronto Nets Randal Grichuk From St. Louis For Two Pitchers

Jan 19, 2018

Breaking News, Major League Baseball, Offseason, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Transactions

On Friday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals confirmed reports of a trade that sends outfielder Randal Grichuk to Canada in exchange for right-handed pitchers Dominic Leone and Conner Gree...

Potential Darvish Suitors Should Overlook His Horrendous World Series

Tom Dorsa

Jan 5, 2018

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

When you're playing for a World Series title, one of the last things going through your mind is your impending free agency. The long-term ramifications and enhanced financial stability of a fresh Major Leagu...

Athletics Acquire Stephen Piscotty from Cardinals

Ryan Waterman

Dec 13, 2017

Breaking News, Features, Headlines, Oakland Athletics, Offseason, St. Louis Cardinals, Transactions

The Cardinals have been quite the busy team on this typical Wednesday in mid-December. Not even an hour following the acquisition of slugger Marcell Ozuna from the Miami Marlins, there is reported clarity surro...

Cardinals Acquire Marcell Ozuna from Marlins

Ryan Waterman

Dec 13, 2017

Breaking News, Features, Headlines, Miami Marlins, Offseason, St. Louis Cardinals, Transactions

After just missing out on the services of Giancarlo Stanton, the St.Louis Cardinals, who have been very hot in the trade market this winter, have officially followed through with one of their back-up plans, acq...

Report: Phillies Among “The More Interested Parties” in Manny Machado

Ryan Waterman

Dec 12, 2017

Baltimore Orioles, Headlines, Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies, Rumors

The first day of the Winter Meetings came and went without much in the way of fireworks, but there is a powder keg on the horizon that could be ready to explode at a moment's notice. According to Roch Kubatk...

Cubs Sign Brandon Morrow

Tom Dorsa

Dec 10, 2017

Breaking News, Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Offseason, Transactions

On Sunday, Bruce Levine of CBS Chicago reported that the Chicago Cubs have signed free agent right-handed relief pitcher Brandon Morrow. Morrow, most recently with the National League pennant-winning Los Angele...

Phillies To Sign Michael Saunders

Ryan Waterman

Jan 16, 2017

Breaking News, Headlines, Philadelphia Phillies, Transactions

Michael Saunders has reportedly reached an agreement with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Jim Salisbury of Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. MLB Network's Jon Morosi first reported that the sides were nea...

The Tigers Made an Underrated Move

Niklas Jarvinen

Jan 13, 2017

Detroit Tigers

Detroit Tigers fans mostly had one of two reactions to the news that Alex Avila was coming back. They were either happy to have the fan favorite back, or they were mad because his dad is the GM and they think i...

Red Sox to Sign Mitch Moreland

Ryan Waterman

Dec 6, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Breaking News, Headlines, Offseason, Transactions

When Dave Dombrowski gets rolling, it's hard to stop him. Sources: #RedSox in agreement with free agent Mitch Moreland on one-year deal, pending physical. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 6, 2016 ...

Report: Dodgers Interested in Todd Frazier

Ryan Waterman

Dec 6, 2016

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Offseason, Rumors

This is the time of year where it's vital for teams to have all of their proverbial "ducks in a row." A lot can happen, plans can (and will..) change, and it's important for teams to prepare for all possible si...

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