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Looking at Rafael Devers trade through this warped lens is helping Red Sox fans cope Red Sox
Looking at Rafael Devers trade through this warped lens is helping Red Sox fans cope
Boston Red Sox fans have taken to looking at the Rafael Devers trade from different angles to feel better about this offseason.
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Bosoxinjection 15h ago
Cubs announce Shelby Miller signing, DFA Ben Cowles Cubs
Cubs announce Shelby Miller signing, DFA Ben Cowles
Reports came out late Friday that the Cubs had signed right-hander Shelby Miller to a two-year deal. Sunday, the team officially announced the deal, which inclu
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 20h ago
Dodgers fans couldn't be less surprised by Brusdar Graterol injury update at spring training Dodgers
Dodgers fans couldn't be less surprised by Brusdar Graterol injury update at spring training
When Dave Roberts acknowledged this week that the Los Angeles Dodgers are “slow playing” Brusdar Graterol this spring, it felt less like breaking news and more
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Dodgersway 15h ago
Ryan Lambert might be the next great homegrown Mets reliever Mets
Ryan Lambert might be the next great homegrown Mets reliever
As an organizing principle, I don’t believe in ranking relievers highly (or at all, really) in good systems. Time and again, the efforts of the public baseball
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Amazin' Avenue Yesterday
Odd man out? Domínguez hears the talk, but 'a lot of things can happen' Yankees
Odd man out? Domínguez hears the talk, but 'a lot of things can happen'
TAMPA, Fla. – Jasson Domínguez understands there is uncertainty about his role, after Yankees general manager Brian Cashman suggested the switch-hitting outfiel
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MLB.com 21h ago
Harper on elite status being questioned: 'I don't need to be motivated to be great' Phillies
Harper on elite status being questioned: 'I don't need to be motivated to be great'
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- It sure sounds like Bryce Harper took things personally. He insisted on Sunday morning at BayCare Ballpark that he creates his own motivatio
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