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Baltimore Orioles Sign Michael Saunders to Minor-League Deal

Apr 3, 2018

American League, Baltimore Orioles, Breaking News

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they have signed outfielder Michael Saunders to a minor-league contract and have assigned him to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides. Saunders can make $1.5 million, with u...

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...

Kevin Pillar Could Make a Capable Leadoff Man

Joshua Sadlock

Mar 1, 2016

Features, Opinions & Predictions, Toronto Blue Jays

Kevin Pillar burst onto the scene in 2015, his first as a full-time regular for the Toronto Blue Jays. The former 32nd-round pick was a season-long fixture in the defensive highlight reels. He robbed extra-base...

Michael Saunders, You are a Toronto Blue Jay

Raza Malik

Feb 25, 2016

Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Toronto Blue Jays

Late Monday night, reports started swirling that Jay Bruce was about to be traded to the Toronto Blue Jays. The rumored three-team deal would have sent Michael Saunders to the Los Angeles Angels and prospects b...

The Trade That Made Sense

Raza Malik

Jan 9, 2016

American League, American League East, Headlines, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Toronto Blue Jays, Transactions, Washington Nationals

Late Friday night, reports swirled about a possible deal between the Nationals and the Blue Jays, regarding Drew Storen and Ben Revere. The Jays had ample depth in the outfield, and gaping holes in the bullpen....

Blue Jays’ Saunders Tears Meniscus in Freak Accident, out until All-Star Break

Mark Hoffberg

Feb 26, 2015

Breaking News, Injuries, Toronto Blue Jays

For a team full of turnover from last season and battles for position, there’s one less competitor for left field in spring training with Michael Saunders out after tearing his meniscus stepping on a sprinkler ...

Rangers Showing Interest in Saunders, Mariners looking to Upgrade Outfield

Ryan McMorrow

Nov 25, 2014

American League, American League West, Headlines, Rumors, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers

According to Jerry Crasnick, the Texas Rangers have been showing interest in adding an outfielder. Crasnick reported that the Rangers have a mild interest in outfielder Michael Saunders of the division rival S...

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