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Toronto Blue Jays Launch Internal Investigation on PED Use

According to the press in Canada, the Major League Baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays launched an internal investigation after six of their players with minor league affiliates tested positive for use of performance-enhancing drugs. Ross... More of this article »
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Rhys Hoskins Home Run Rampage, Giancarlo Stanton Reaches 50

Rhys Hoskins a rookie with the Philadelphia Phillies became the fastest Major League Baseball player to reach 10 career home runs. That was on Saturday, as he hit No. 10 in just his seventeenth career game. On Sunday, he hit another... More of this article »
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Cubs Option Kyle Schwarber to Triple-A Iowa

Last year’s postseason hero Kyle Schwarber, who inspired Cubs’ fans after returning quickly from knee surgery to key the World Series title for the Chicago Cubs, was optioned on Thursday to Chicago’s Triple-A affiliate Iowa. Finally... More of this article »
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Victor Martinez Diagnosed with Irregular Heartbeat

Omar Vizquel felt the heartbeat of Victor Martinez and said it was beating real fast. The two were at first base during a game Thursday night between the Detroit Tigers and Tampa Bay Rays. Martinez at the time was sweating profusely,... More of this article »
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Kevin Pillar Turns from Defense to Offense

The Toronto Blue Jays started their 2017 Major League Baseball season out disastrously. The Blue Jays stood at 2-11 after 13 games and 6-17 after 23 games, which put the team in a deep hole after just two dozen games of the 162-game... More of this article »
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Ryan Zimmerman Resurgence Once Again Helping Nationals

For most of the past decade, Washington Nationals player Ryan Zimmerman has accepted the designation as the face of the team. Solid and stoic is the brand Zimmerman has worn with the Nationals since the team used its first ever draft... More of this article »
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Houston Astros Looking for Another Starting Pitcher

The Houston Astros have started their 2017 Major League Baseball regular season strong with a record of 20-10 after 30 games and a 5 ½-game lead in the American League West. However, Houston knows it needs some more top line pitching... More of this article »
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Madison Bumgarner Smacks Two Home Runs to Set Record

San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner has been one of the best pitchers the team has had for the past few years. However, he has also been known to swing a powerful bat in the batter’s box. On Opening Day of the 2017 Major... More of this article »
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Cubs Host Rangers in Possible Preview of World Series

Some are calling it a preview of the Fall Classic while others believe it is just another interleague matchup of two playoff quality teams. Whatever you wish to call it, the weekend series between the American League West leading Texas... More of this article »
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Chicago Cubs Infield to Start in All-Star Game

The starting infield for the National League All-Star team will be all Chicago Cubs players. At first base will be Anthony Rizzo, at second Ben Zobrist, at third Kris Bryant and at shortstop Addison Russell. Dexter Fowler has been... More of this article »
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Lucas Giolito, MLB’s Top Prospect Has Debut Shortened by Rain

Lucas Giolito, the top prospect in Major League Baseball, had his pitching debut in the big leagues shortened by rain. The Washington Nationals right-hander was leading 1-0 during the fourth inning when rain delayed the game. He did... More of this article »
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Cubs Slide Increases to Four Straight, Injuries Blamed

The Chicago Cubs still hold the best record in baseball at 47-24, but their lead in the National League Central is now just 9 games and they are currently on a four-game losing streak, which is the highest this season for the team. At... More of this article »
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Chicago Cubs Young Guns Showing They Belong

The Chicago Cubs have shown the baseball world they are the team to beat. The Cubs have set new milestones after the first 60 games of the regular season. They are doing so with players that are often considered too young to be so... More of this article »
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Tigers Closer Says He Had Zika Virus During Offseason

Francisco Rodriguez a closer for the Detroit Tigers is someone who experienced firsthand the effects of the Zika virus. He says he would tell those athletes traveling to the Rio Olympics to do their homework. Rodriguez is a Caracas,... More of this article »
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Lineup Changes Give St. Louis New Offensive Look

The offense for the St. Louis Cardinals is starting to fire on all cylinders. One reason no one seems to know that the offense for the St, Louis Cardinals is the National League’s second most prolific is due to so much of it coming... More of this article »
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Fallout from Sunday Brawl Announced by MLB

Rougned Odor the second baseman for the Texas Rangers was given a suspension of 8 games for landing a straight right to the face of Jose Bautista a slugger for the Toronto Blue Jays this past Sunday. Major League Baseball officials... More of this article »
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St. Louis Struggles But Stephen Piscotty Remains Rock Solid

While the Washington Nationals attempted to get him to go after sliders and the Philadelphia Phillies kept buzzing fastballs at his hands, one of the best young players in the game, Stephen Piscotty continues to hurt opposing pitching. The... More of this article »
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Chicago Cubs Continue Busy Off-season, Add Jason Heyward and May Not Be Done

Jason Heyward chose the Chicago Cubs over returning to the St. Louis Cardinals and has agreed to terms on an 8-year, $184 million deal. The deal includes two opt-outs — after the third year and the fourth, if he exceeds a plate-appearance... More of this article »
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Chicago Cubs agree to terms with Ben Zobrist

Free agent Ben Zobrist has agreed to terms with the Chicago Cubs on a four-year deal worth $56 million. Zobrist, 34, is coming off a 2015 season for the Oakland Athletics and Kansas City Royals in which he batted .276/.359/.450... More of this article »
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Chicago Cubs, John Lackey Agree on Two- Year Deal $32 Million

The Chicago Cubs and free-agent right-hander John Lackey reached agreement on a two-year deal worth $32 million. Ken Rosenthal of Fox sports first reported the news, although the team has not yet confirmed the signing. Lackey made... More of this article »
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Cubs Joe Maddon National League Manager of the Year

Chicago Cubs skipper Joe Maddon was named National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. In his first season with the Chicago Cubs, Maddon took the National League prize following the club’s first postseason appearance since... More of this article »
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Cubs, Maddon Make all the Right Moves In Win

(AP) ST. LOUIS — For one inning, Jorge Soler and all those Chicago Cubs rookies looked like playoff-tested veterans, and the St. Louis Cardinals appeared shaken. That’s all it took. Behind Jorge Soler’s two-run... More of this article »
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Cubs Roll Past Pirates Behind Jake Arrieta, Kyle Schwarber

Chicago Cubs 22 game winner Jake Arrieta handcuffed the Pittsburgh Pirates in complete game shutout, Kyle Schwarber drove in three runs, and Dexter Fowler slugged a solo homer to back up the effort, as the Cubs rolled past the Pittsburgh Pirates... More of this article »
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Kansas City Royals Up Next For Houston Astros

It was not too long ago, when the media poked fun the Houston Astros rebuilding plan and a payroll that was under $25 million. It was 2013 to be exact. Amazing things happen when you have a plan and work the plan. Using a combination... More of this article »
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Cubs Joe Maddon Delivers the Goods As Only He Can

In his tenure as Manager for the Tampa Bay Rays I watched Joe Maddon in 100’s of post game pressers. In fact it is safe to assume I’ve watched Maddon deliver more post game analysis than any other manager in baseball. The... More of this article »
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Pittsburgh Pirates Rotation Depth Being Tested At Minor League Level

Easily the biggest strength of the Pittsburgh Pirates thus far this season has been the work of the rotation. The starting staff has been among the best not just in the National League, but all of baseball – keeping the team... More of this article »
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Bryce Harper, Two More Home Runs To Continue Hot Streak

With the amount of expectations built upon them, the month of April was exactly the kind of start to the season that the Washington Nationals wanted to avoid. Even with eight wins in their last ten contest, Washington still finds themselves... More of this article »
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Houston Astros are Serious Contenders

The Houston Astros own baseball’s second best record at 18-7. Only the St. Louis Cardinals, who own 18 wins against six losses, have a better mark. Houston enjoys a seven game lead on the Los Angeles Angels, who occupy second... More of this article »
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Washington Nationals Acquire Yunel Escobar from Oakland A’s

The Oakland Athletics busy offseason continues. Today they sent shortstop Yunel Escobar to the Washington Nationals. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reported the deal and speculates that relief pitcher Tyler Clippard will be going to the... More of this article »
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Rays Deal Wil Myers in Blockbuster Trade with Padres, Nationals

The Tampa Bay Rays sent outfielder Wil Myers to the San Diego Padres as part of a three team trade that involved 11 players. Myers heads to San Diego as the centerpiece of the trade. San Diego also receives young minor league arms... More of this article »
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San Francisco Giants Re-Sign Sergio Romo

The San Francisco Giants have re-signed reliever Sergio Romo, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Romo will receive two years and $15 million. It’s the first significant move of the offseason for the Giants, who were unable... More of this article »
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Houston Astros Sign Jed Lowrie

The Houston Astros have agreed to a three year deal with shortstop Jed Lowrie which will guarantee him $23 million. Lowrie was previously a member of the Astros in 2012 after the Boston Red Sox traded him along with Kyle Weiland... More of this article »
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Marlins Acquire Mat Latos from Reds

The Miami Marlins have acquired starting pitcher Mat Latos from the Cincinnati Reds reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. In exchange the Reds will receive pitcher Anthony DeSclafani and catcher Chad Wallach. It’s been a busy... More of this article »
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Astros Sign Pat Neshek, Luke Gregerson to Bullpen

The Houston Astros upgraded their bullpen by signing relief pitchers Luke Gregerson and Pat Neshek. Gregerson’s deal is for three years and $18.5 million and Neshek is under contract for two years and $12.5 million. After two... More of this article »
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Pittsburgh Pirates re-sign Francisco Liriano

The Pittsburgh Pirates have re-signed Francisco Liriano to a three year deal worth $39 million, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Earlier in the offseason Liriano rejected the Pirates qualifying offer of $15.3 million. The Pirates... More of this article »
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MLB Free Agent Profile: Melky Cabrera Rumors

The market for free agent outfielder Melky Cabrera is heating up, with the Seattle Mariners reportedly leading the pack. Cabrera became a free agent after declining the qualifying offer extended to him by the Toronto Blue Jays.... More of this article »
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Busy Blue Jays Sign Justin Smoak, Trade For Michael Saunders

The Toronto Blue Jays signed first baseman Justin Smoak to a one-year, $1 million deal, and sent lefty J.A. Happ to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for outfielder Michael Saunders, The Blue Jays claimed the 27-year-old Smoak... More of this article »
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MLB Free Agent Profile: Francisco Liriano

Jon Lester, Max Scherzer and James Shields are the big names available in this offseason’s free agent pitching market. The rest of the market appears to be waiting for these dominoes to fall. Lurking behind this trio are a few... More of this article »
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Blue Jays All in After Acquiring Josh Donaldson from A’s

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired third baseman Josh Donaldson from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for third baseman Brett Lawrie, international free agent Franklin Barreto and pitchers Sean Nolin and Kendall Graveman. It’s been... More of this article »
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Braves Trade Heyward, Walden To Cardinals for Miller, Jenkins

The St Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves have executed the first major trade of the offseason. Atlanta sent outfielder Jason Heyward and right-handed reliever Jordan Walden to the Cardinals in exchange for starting pitcher Shelby... More of this article »
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MLB Free Agent Profile: Russell Martin

The Pittsburgh Pirates tagged catcher Russell Martin with a qualifying offer this Monday, which he is likely to decline. The 31 year-old catcher has the option of accepting a one-year contract with the Pirates for $15.3 million,... More of this article »
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Giants’ Madison Bumgarner Continues Postseason Dominance

The San Francisco Giants prevailed 5-0 over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday night. Ace Madison Bumgarner twirled a four hit shutout. With the win the Giants take a 3-2 series edge as the competition heads back to Kansas City.... More of this article »
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Clayton Kershaw, Adam Wainwright will Square off in Game 1

Clayton Kershaw and Adam Wainwright will face each other in Game One of the National League Division Series as the Los Angeles Dodgers host the St. Louis Cardinals. The Dodgers ace led the National League and all of baseball with... More of this article »
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Orioles Use Eight Run Eighth to Pull Away from Tigers

The Baltimore Orioles downed the Detroit Tigers at Camden Yards in the first game of the ALDS. A solid outing from Chris Tillman, four good innings from the bullpen, key home runs from Nelson Cruz and J.J. Hardy and a huge 8th... More of this article »
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Jordan Zimmermann Fires No-Hitter in Washington Nationals Season Finale

The Washington Nationals ended the regular season with a bang, as Jordan Zimmermann threw his first career no-hitter against the Miami Marlins. Zimmermann faced just one batter over the minimum, as he fanned 10 in a 1-0 victory.... More of this article »
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Jake Arrieta Emerges as an Ace for Chicago Cubs

Jake Arrieta dominated the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday night. The Chicago Cubs hurler threw his first career shutout, surrendering just one hit and one walk while fanning 13 hitters. It was the best performance in what has been an... More of this article »
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Jordan Zimmermann Having Career Year in Loaded Nats Rotation

The Washington Nationals starting pitchers have had a remarkable year. Their 14.5 fWAR leads the National League. Stephen Strasburg is among the league leaders in strikeout rate, Tanner Roark has a sub 3.00 ERA, Doug Fister has accumulated... More of this article »
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Pittsburgh Pirates Offense Is Carrying Them Towards the Playoffs

After enduring a difficult start to the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have fought their way back into the second Wild Card spot. At 75-68, they have a 1.5 game lead on the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers for the last... More of this article »
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Michael Wacha Returns to Rotation for Cardinals

After missing nearly three months with a shoulder injury, Michael Wacha returned to the St. Louis Cardinals rotation on Thursday night. He was limited to three innings, over which he allowed one run on three hits with one walk and... More of this article »
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NL MVP Candidates: Andrew McCutchen

Last season, Andrew McCutchen led the Pittsburgh Pirates to their first playoff appearance in 21 years. The Pirates centerfielder produced a .317/.404/.508 batting line, drilled 21 home runs, stole 27 bases, and played excellent... More of this article »