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  • Looking back at Opening Day starters for the Atlanta Braves
    • Looking back at Opening Day starters for the Atlanta Braves
    Rick Mahler and Bruce Benedict were the starting battery on Opening Day in 1982. Bob Gibson, who started 10 Opening Days during his playing career, was making his debut as Atlanta’s pitching coach. | Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Here are some of the famous and forgotten starters the Braves have had since moving to Atlanta in 1966, including one player who started at five differen...2024
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  • Can Chris Sale push the Braves over the top in October?
    • Can Chris Sale push the Braves over the top in October?
    Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports The Braves are betting the 2024 version of Chris Sale can help them clear some October hurdles. After consecutive years of having a 100+ win team unceremoniously knocked out of the playoffs in the divisional round, it felt like the Braves needed...something. Something more, something different. They are undoubtedly one of, if not the most, talented team in b...2024
  • • Dodgers To Hire Matt Kemp In Advisory Role
    The Dodgers are hiring former big leaguer Matt Kemp in an advisory role, per reports from Bob Nightengale of USA Today and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Kemp, 39, had a 15-year career in the big leagues, spending much of that time with the Dodgers. He was drafted by them in 2003 and made it…...2024
  • Report: Dodgers to Hire Matt Kemp to ‘Advisory’ Role
    • Report: Dodgers to Hire Matt Kemp to ‘Advisory’ Role
    Matt Kemp is reportedly returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers this spring. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Dodgers are expected to hire former All-Star outfielder Matt Kemp in an advisory role in their organization. The Dodgers are “expected” to hire former All-Star outfielder and fan favorite Matt Kemp in an advisory role, …...2024
  • A visitor’s guide to 2024 Arizona spring training
    • A visitor’s guide to 2024 Arizona spring training
    Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images Everything you need to know if you’re headed to the Valley of the Sun for baseball (and other entertainment!) this spring. SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — 2024 will be my 35th spring training and as a veteran of going to spring games as well as other places in the Phoenix area, I thought I’d post some helpful hints for those of you venturing to the Valley of the S...2024
  • Dodgers Notes: Gavin Lux Deals With Trade Rumors, Former Pitcher Linked With Murder Trial, Matt Kemp’s Favorite Teammates, and More
    • Dodgers Notes: Gavin Lux Deals With Trade Rumors, Former Pitcher Linked With Murder Trial, Matt Kemp’s Favorite Teammates, and More
    Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux heard all of the trade speculation over the offseason, but the support of the front office helped Lux know where he stood with the team. He is expected to be the everyday shortstop for Los Angeles this coming season. Matt Kemp opened up about some of his favorite teammates over his …...2024
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  • • Can Chris Sale push the Braves over the top in October?
    2024
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  • Braves Hall of Fame Profile: Adrian Gonzalez
    • Braves Hall of Fame Profile: Adrian Gonzalez
    Adrian Gonzalez played 15 seasons in MLB. The five-time All-Star first baseman saw action with five clubs at the big-league level and had a brief off-season pitstop with the Atlanta Braves organization late in his career. Adrian Gonzalez was the first overall pick of the 2000 draft by the Florida Marlins out of Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, CA. He never played for the Marlins as he ...2024
  • • This Day in Braves History: Tom Glavine wins his 200th game
    Photo by MATT CAMPBELL/AFP via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1965 - Milwaukee manager Bobby Bragan says that his pitchers threw 75 to 80 spitballs in a 9-2 loss to the Giants. Bragan says he ordered his pitchers to throw the spitter to prove that the rules against them are not being enforced. 1969 - The Braves homer five times and defeat the Phillies 6-3 in Game 1 of a doubleheade...2023
  • • This Day in Braves History: Matt Kemp homers three times in Atlanta win
    Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1922 - The Boston Braves fall 12-3 as the New York Giants hit four inside-the-park home runs at Braves Field. 1953 - Joe Adcock becomes the first player in major league history to hit a home run into the center field bleachers at the Polo Grounds. The homer travels an estimated 475 feet. 2007 - Chipper Jones hits into the 13th unas...2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History Spahn becomes the 2nd oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter
    Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1961 - Warren Spahn becomes the second oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter in major league history. Milwaukee defeats the Giants 1-0. It is Spahn’s 290th career win, second no-hitter and 52nd shutout. Hank Aaron drove in the only run in the game with a single in the first inning. 2015 - Dan Uggla drives in five runs, including ...2023
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  • • The most random Braves Opening Day starters since 1990
    Opening Day is full of pomp and circumstance but sometimes the Opening Day line-up has some starters that are unexpected. | Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images As Opening Day draws near, let this serve as a reminder that sometimes even the most random of players have drawn a starting assignment to begin the season. But who is the most random player to draw a starting assignm...2023
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  • • Reds put Kemp on injured list with broken rib
    Reds outfielder Matt Kemp, who has five RBIs in 20 games this season, suffered a broken rib after crashing into the outfield wall and has been placed on the injured list....2019
  • • Braves release Scott Kazmir, will pay him nearly $18 million this season
    The Atlanta Braves are going to eat Scott Kazmir’s $17.6 million contract without him throwing a pitch for the team this season. Atlanta announced that it has released the veteran pitcher after he sat out all of last season to injury. Kazmir, 34, was acquired by Atlanta from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the deal that sent Matt Kemp back to California during the offseason. In reality, his presence in...2018
  • • Braves Place Matt Kemp On 10-Day DL, Promote Johan Camargo
    The Braves have announced that outfielder Matt Kemp is headed to the 10-day DL. He’ll be replaced on the active roster by infielder Johan Camargo, as David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution first tweeted. Kemp, who last played on Friday, has been bothered by a hamstring injury. Evidently, it hasn’t improved enough to believe he’ll…...2017
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  • • Andrew McCutchen Is the Forgotten Superstar on the MLB Trade Market
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Matt Kemp lifestyle

  • • A visitor’s guide to 2024 Arizona spring training
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Jays, Royals, Mets Full Steam Ahead After Deadline
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  • 2024
    "The Dodgers are hiring former big leaguer Matt Kemp in an advisory role, per reports from Bob Nightengale of USA Today and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic."

  • 2023
    "2017 - Matt Kemp homers three times and drives in five runs to help the Braves to an 11-3 win over the Brewers."

  • 2022
    "In December 2018 he was sent to the Dodgers, along with Homer Bailey and Jeter Downs for Kyle Farmer, Matt Kemp, Yasiel Puig and Alex Wood."

  • 2021
    "Team USA Olympic qualifying baseball roster includes Matt Kemp, Todd Frazier, Homer Bailey"

  • 2020
    "The Rockies have struck a deal with veteran outfielder Matt Kemp, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today (via Twitter)."

  • 2019
    "The Marlins have struck a minor-league pact with outfielder Matt Kemp, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today (via Twitter)."

  • 2018
    "Matt Kemp says he's got a lot left in the tank and that he loves being back with the Los Angeles Dodgers."

  • 2017
    "The Los Angeles Dodgers today acquired outfielder Matt Kemp from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, pitchers Scott Kazmir and Brandon McCarthy, infielder Charlie Culberson and cash considerations."

  • 2016
    "Freddie Freeman and Adonis Garcia each hit three-run homers, and Ender Inciarte and Matt Kemp also went deep in the Braves' 13-5 win over the Cardinals on Saturday night at Busch Stadium."

  • 2015
    "Needing that elusive triple as many have before him, Matt Kemp got just that in the ninth inning of the Padres' 9-5 victory over the Rockies at Coors Field."

  • 2014
    "The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed on a trade that will send Matt Kemp to the San Diego Padres, according to multiple media reports."

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Matt Kemp trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Can Chris Sale push the Braves over the top in October?
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  • • Dodgers To Hire Matt Kemp In Advisory Role
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  • • A visitor’s guide to 2024 Arizona spring training
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  • David DeJesus deserves to be in the Royals Hall of Fame
    • David DeJesus deserves to be in the Royals Hall of Fame
    Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images He was the face of his era no matter how bad it was. The Kansas City Royals have inducted 26 members into their franchise Hall of Fame. The most recent addition was Mike Sweeney, inducted back in 2015. Before Sweeney came groundskeeper George Toma (2012) and pitcher Kevin Appier (2011). No other former Royals have been inducted into the team’s Hall of Fam...2024
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  • • Braves Hall of Fame Profile: Adrian Gonzalez
    2024
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  • What’s left for the Atlanta Braves’ offseason?
    • What’s left for the Atlanta Braves’ offseason?
    Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The Braves have done most of the heavy lifting already this offseason, but there are still a few things to check off between now and the start of Spring Training. We are a little over five weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training for the Atlanta Braves in North Port. As we sit here on January 7, a number of ...2024
  • Book review: The Bill James Handbook Walk-off Edition
    • Book review: The Bill James Handbook Walk-off Edition
    It’s had a run of more than three decades. Usually, in November of each year when I acquire a copy of the Bill James Handbook from the publisher, I’ll review it along with posting the projections for Cubs hitters for the following season. But this review will be different, because the 2024 Bill James Handbook doesn’t have any projections, or really, stats of any kind. That’s because it’s going to ...2023
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  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Matt Kemp to Dodgers
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Matt Kemp to Dodgers
    Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2013 - The Braves sign pitcher Gavin Floyd. 2017 - The Braves acquire first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, shortstop Charlie Culberson and pitchers Scott Kazmir and Brandon McCarthy in exchange for outfielder Matt Kemp. MLB History 1926 - Judge Landis is given a new seven-year term as commissioner with a raise to $65,000. 1974 - ...2023
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  • The best power/speed seasons in MLB history
    • The best power/speed seasons in MLB history
    Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Where does Bobby Witt Jr. rank with his 30/30 season? A monster second half propelled Bobby Witt Jr. to the first 30 home run/30 stolen base Royals season in history. It is not a feat that many players ever accomplish, so I wanted to take a little time to put his season in a greater context. The combination of power and speed that he has shown, especially o...2023
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  • Tuesday Rockpile: Austin Wynns, “The Tao of the Backup Catcher,” and one of the most unappreciated jobs in baseball
    • Tuesday Rockpile: Austin Wynns, “The Tao of the Backup Catcher,” and one of the most unappreciated jobs in baseball
    Kyle Cooper/Colorado Rockies/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Recently, I reviewed Tim Brown’s new book, written with Erik Kratz, “The Tao of the Backup Catcher: Playing Baseball for the Love of the Game.” You can read my thoughts on the Pitcher List site. I like the Pitcher List folks, but as a readership, they aren’t terribly interested in the Col...2023
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Matt Kemp stats and results

  • • David DeJesus deserves to be in the Royals Hall of Fame
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  • • Braves Hall of Fame Profile: Adrian Gonzalez
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  • • What’s left for the Atlanta Braves’ offseason?
    2024
  • • Book review: The Bill James Handbook Walk-off Edition
    2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Matt Kemp to Dodgers
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  • • The best power/speed seasons in MLB history
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones has 5 hits against Cubs
    Braves Franchise History 1966 - Tony Cloninger hits two grand slams and drives in nine runs as the Braves blowout the Giants at Candlestick Park, 17-3. Cloninger is the first National League player to hit two grand slams in a game and is the first pitcher ever to drive in nine runs. 1967 - At Fulton County Stadium, Billy Williams, Ron Santo and Randy Hundley homer for the Cubs while Rico Carty an...2023
  • • The most random Braves Opening Day starters since 1990
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  • • Andrew McCutchen Is the Forgotten Superstar on the MLB Trade Market
    2016
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  • • Ivan Nova Trade Rumors: Latest News and Speculation on Yankees Pitcher
    2016
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Matt Kemp parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Looking back at Opening Day starters for the Atlanta Braves
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  • • A visitor’s guide to 2024 Arizona spring training
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  • • Braves Hall of Fame Profile: Adrian Gonzalez
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  • Ronald Acuña Jr.’s stunning 40/70 Club season is the stuff of legend
    • Ronald Acuña Jr.’s stunning 40/70 Club season is the stuff of legend
    Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Ronald Acuña Jr. stared down the 40/40 Club and blew it out of the water When Jose Canseco, ahead of the 1988 MLB season, predicted that he would post the first 40 home run and 40 stolen base season in league history, it was one of the boldest predictions ever made. Not just because the Oakland A’s slugger had managed just 15 st...2023
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  • • Tuesday Rockpile: Austin Wynns, “The Tao of the Backup Catcher,” and one of the most unappreciated jobs in baseball
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  • • Tuesday Rockpile; The Rockies signed three veterans to one-year contracts. How’s that working out?
    Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Remember during the offseason when Bill Schmidt promised that the Rockies would not block their young players? “[W]e’re going to give our guys opportunities,” he told David Laurila in early December. That sounds like a general manager committed to letting the kids play. Since then, howeve...2023
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  • • The most random Braves Opening Day starters since 1990
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  • • Matt Kemp Compares Braves' Baseball Culture with That of Dodgers, Padres
    2016
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  • • Yasiel Puig Could Be Fighting for His LA Dodgers Future the Rest of 2016
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Struggling Yankees May Still Have Big Say in Playoffs
    2016
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Top Matt Kemp news

  • • Report: Dodgers, Padres agree to Kemp deal
    2014
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  • • Kemp completes first cycle in Padres history
    The wait is over. The San Diego Padres, born into existence in 1969, have their first cycle. Needing that elusive triple as many have before him, Matt Kemp got just that in the ninth inning of the Padres' 9-5 victory over the Rockies at Coors Field....2015
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  • • Kemp returns to LA in 5-player deal with Braves
    2017
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  • • Mike Trout's MVP Road Should Be Easier Than Expected in 2015
    2015
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  • • Braves clock 4 homers in rout of Cardinals
    2016
  • • Braves clock 4 homers in rout of Cardinals
    2016
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  • • Cardinals can't dig out of hole vs. Braves
    2016
  • • Braves finalize Kemp-Olivera swap with Padres
    The Braves agreed to acquire Matt Kemp and at least $10.5 million from the Padres on Saturday night in exchange for Hector Olivera....2016

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Matt Kemp fantasy rankings and news

  • • Yasiel Puig Right to Put 'Rival' Bullseye on Cardinals, Not Giants
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  • • Will Padres' Upton-Kemp-Myers Push to Win Now Pay off Big or Backfire?
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  • • Should the Dodgers Bench Yasiel Puig If He Keeps Up Vanishing Act?
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Matt Kemp schedule, game

  • • Looking back at Opening Day starters for the Atlanta Braves
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  • • Can Chris Sale push the Braves over the top in October?
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  • • A visitor’s guide to 2024 Arizona spring training
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  • • David DeJesus deserves to be in the Royals Hall of Fame
    2024
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  • • Braves Hall of Fame Profile: Adrian Gonzalez
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  • • Tuesday Rockpile: Austin Wynns, “The Tao of the Backup Catcher,” and one of the most unappreciated jobs in baseball
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  • William Sawalich Snatches Victory from Jesse Love
    • William Sawalich Snatches Victory from Jesse Love
    William Sawalich Snatches Victory from Jesse Love A late pass on Jesse Love with two to go gave William Sawalich his third win of 2023   For 99 percent of Saturday’s Berlin ARCA 200 at Berlin Raceway, it appeared Jesse Love would become the 18th different driver to win four consecutive races in the ARCA Menards Series. An almost certain victory for Love evaporated in the final two lap...2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Matt Kemp homers three times in Atlanta win
    2023
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  • • Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats can’t figure out Shohei Ohtani, Josiah Gray solid again in 2-0 loss...
    Josiah Gray and Shohei Ohtani went head-to-head in a 2-0 win for the Angels in Anaheim... FRONT PAGE - Gray vs LAA: Josiah Gray was up to 86 pitches after five innings in Colorado’s Coors Field, with just one run allowed. Gray, 25, ran into some trouble in what was a 1-0 game in the home team’s favor, but he worked around leadoff and one-out singles, stranding both runners in a 16-pitch sixth whic...2023
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  • • The most random Braves Opening Day starters since 1990
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Matt Kemp rumors, scandals

  • • A visitor’s guide to 2024 Arizona spring training
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  • • Dodgers Notes: Gavin Lux Deals With Trade Rumors, Former Pitcher Linked With Murder Trial, Matt Kemp’s Favorite Teammates, and More
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  • • MLB rumors: Matt Kemp signs minor-league deal with Marlins; Eric Sogard lands with Brewers
    Here's what's buzzing around MLB for Wednesday...2019
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  • • MLB rumors: Matt Kemp signs minor-league deal with Marlins; Felix Hernandez receiving interest
    Here's what's buzzing around MLB for Wednesday...2019
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  • • Dodgers reportedly sign All-Star OF A.J. Pollock
    The Los Angeles Dodgers have made that big free agent move we’ve expected all winter long. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the two-time defending NL champs have signed All-Star centerfielder A.J. Pollock away from the division rival Arizona Diamondbacks. Considered one of the best defensive outfielders in the game, the 31-year-old Pollock will slide in as an immediate starter and could...2019
  • • Report: Indians, Dodgers had ‘serious’ talks about Corey Kluber, Trevor Bauer
    The Cleveland Indians have talked to multiple teams about the possibility of trading one of their top starting pitchers this offseason, and talks with the Los Angeles Dodgers apparently went beyond a casual conversation. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported Sunday that the Indians and Dodgers have had “serious” discussions about a possible trade involving Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer. However, Cleve...2019
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  • • 10 MLB players that could still be traded this winter
    As baseball fans buzz over some of the game’s top free agent sluggers and pitchers available this offseason, MLB teams are also hard at work exploring the trade market for the next big trade. We’ve already seen a flurry of headliner trades this offseason. Matt Kemp, Alex Wood and Yasiel Puig were traded to the Cincinnati Reds, the New York Yankees traded for James Paxton, and the Philadelphia Phil...2019
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  • • Ivan Nova Trade Rumors: Latest News and Speculation on Yankees Pitcher
    2016
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  • • Yasiel Puig Could Be Fighting for His LA Dodgers Future the Rest of 2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Robinson Cano Rekindles Spark of MVP-Type Megastar
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