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• Whit Merrifield has harsh comments about Jose Altuve, Astros
Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield made the first All-Star appearance of his career last year, but he feels it would have been the second had it not been for all of the cheating that went on in Houston. Merrifield spoke openly about how disappointed he was when he was not selected to the 2018 MLB All-Star Game. Jose Altuve was one of...2020
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• Watch: Larry Walker learns he's a Hall of Famer in incredible moment
Larry Walker didn’t think he’d be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in his final year on the ballot. On Tuesday, Walker got the call that he will remember for the rest of his life as he learned of his induction into Cooperstown. Walker, who will join Derek Jeter in MLB’s 2020 Hall of Fame class, received 76.6% percent of the votes from the 39...2020
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• Diamondbacks, David Peralta agree on three-year, $22 million extension
The Arizona Diamondbacks have secured one of their best players for the future, signing star outfielder David Peralta to a three-year contract extension worth $22 million. The deal, reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, keeps the 32-year-old outfielder from becoming a free agent following the 2020 season and makes sure that one of Arizona’s top hitters r...2020
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• Indians All-Star Francisco Lindor out seven to nine weeks with calf injury
The three-time defending AL Central champion Cleveland Indians seem to be in a pretty good position to win that weak division once again in 2019. Unfortunately, this team will not head into spring training with a full group of guys. Star shortstop and MVP candidate Francisco Lindor could miss the entire spring with a right calf strain. In fact, The...2019
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• Marlins sign Curtis Granderson to minor league deal
Veteran outfielder Curtis Granderson agreed to a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, and will report spring training later this month. If the 37-year-old Granderson makes the 40-man roster, he will earn a one-year contract that pays him $1.75 million and carries an additional $250,000 in incentives for things like number of at-bats...2019
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• 5 stars who said goodbye this year
Adrian Beltre, Victor Martinez, Joe Mauer, Chase Utley and David Wright combined for 28 All-Star selections, 17 Silver Slugger Awards and nearly 300 Baseball-Reference wins above replacement. At the end of 2018, each said goodbye and closed the book on an accomplished career....2018
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• Arbitration breakdown: Nolan Arenado
Over the last few days, I have been discussing some of the higher profile upcoming arbitration cases. I rely partly on my arbitration model developed exclusively for MLB Trade Rumors, but will also break out some interesting comparables and determine where the model might be wrong. 2019 projections are available right here. Nolan Arenado already ea...2018
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• Nolan Arenado in similar situation with Rockies as Matt Holliday in 2008
Matt Holliday’s first exit from Colorado shares striking similarities with the Colorado Rockies’ current situation with face-of-the-franchise Nolan Arenado. Holliday enjoyed more significant team success in leading the Rockies to the World Series in 2007, but Arenado, for his part, has accumulated more individual accolades throughout his Colorado t...2018
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• MLB players react to Adrian Beltre's retirement
The baseball world woke up on Tuesday morning and learned Adrian Beltre announced his retirement from MLB after 21 seasons in the majors. The 39-year-old, who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers, released a statement officially announcing he is stepping away from the game he has loved and played hi...2018
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• Mookie Betts accomplishes extremely rare feat during incredible season
Mookie Betts was named AL MVP on Thursday, capping an incredible season for the Boston Red Sox outfielder. Betts won essentially the highest individual and team honors of a season by taking home the league MVP award weeks after his team won the World Series. On top of that, Betts also won a Gold Glove award for his stellar defense as well as a Silv...2018
Silver Slugger injury and suspension
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• Diamondbacks, David Peralta agree on three-year, $22 million extension
The Arizona Diamondbacks have secured one of their best players for the future, signing star outfielder David Peralta to a three-year contract extension worth $22 million. The deal, reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, keeps the 32-year-old outfielder from becoming a free agent following the 2020 season and makes sure that one of Arizona’s top hitters r...2020
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• Indians All-Star Francisco Lindor out seven to nine weeks with calf injury
The three-time defending AL Central champion Cleveland Indians seem to be in a pretty good position to win that weak division once again in 2019. Unfortunately, this team will not head into spring training with a full group of guys. Star shortstop and MVP candidate Francisco Lindor could miss the entire spring with a right calf strain. In fact, The...2019
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• Corey Seager to have Tommy John surgery, miss rest of season
A rough first month of the 2018 season got worse for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday. The club announced All-Star shortstop Corey Seager will undergo Tommy John Surgery and miss the remainder of the year. Seager won the 2016 National League Rookie of the Year, was the NL’s Silver Slugger Award winner at shortstop in both 2016 and 2017, and made t...2018
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• Salvador Perez out 4-6 weeks with MCL tear after slipping while carrying luggage
One would be hard pressed to find a catcher who’s been more durable than Salvador Perez over the last five seasons. But the Kansas City Royals backstop will begin the 2018 season on the DL.Perez sustained an injury on Tuesday night, though not in a way most catchers normally do. He tore his MCL while carrying his luggage. There’s never a good time ...2018
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• Josh Hamilton, Rangers Agree to Minor League Contract: Latest Details, Reaction
2017
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Silver Slugger trade, contract, salary
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• Whit Merrifield has harsh comments about Jose Altuve, Astros
Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield made the first All-Star appearance of his career last year, but he feels it would have been the second had it not been for all of the cheating that went on in Houston. Merrifield spoke openly about how disappointed he was when he was not selected to the 2018 MLB All-Star Game. Jose Altuve was one of...2020
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• Diamondbacks, David Peralta agree on three-year, $22 million extension
The Arizona Diamondbacks have secured one of their best players for the future, signing star outfielder David Peralta to a three-year contract extension worth $22 million. The deal, reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, keeps the 32-year-old outfielder from becoming a free agent following the 2020 season and makes sure that one of Arizona’s top hitters r...2020
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• Marlins sign Curtis Granderson to minor league deal
Veteran outfielder Curtis Granderson agreed to a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, and will report spring training later this month. If the 37-year-old Granderson makes the 40-man roster, he will earn a one-year contract that pays him $1.75 million and carries an additional $250,000 in incentives for things like number of at-bats...2019
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• Braves add analytics guru to front office
Analytics guru Mike Fast joined the Atlanta Braves organization this Wednesday, he announced on Twitter. Fast was formerly the director of research and development in Houston before leaving the organization in late September. The former semiconductor engineer will serve as a special assistant to general manager Alex Anthopoulos, who has made it a ...2018
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• J.D. Martinez makes MLB history with Silver Slugger awards
J.D. Martinez had a fantastic season for the Boston Red Sox in 2018. As it turns out, he made some MLB history in the process. On Thursday, it was announced that Martinez won the American League Silver Slugger Awards at both DH and the outfield. This is a first in the history of the Silver Slugger Award, which has honored the best hitter at each po...2018
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• Matt Holliday to Yankees: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
2016
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• MLB Rookies of the Year 2016: AL and NL Winners, Voting Results and Reaction
2016
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• Corey Seager Wins 2016 NL Rookie of the Year Award: Voting Results and Comments
2016
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• MLB Silver Slugger Awards 2016: AL and NL Winners and Twitter Reaction
2016
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• Justin Upton Injury: Updates on Tigers LF's Calf and Return
2016
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• Dee's hoops tourney puts spotlight on kids
On the baseball field, Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon is used to being the center of attention. The 28-year-old is a two-time All-Star, a former National League batting champion, a Silver Slugger and Gold Glove Award winner. But Saturday, he was perfectly fine with being a spectator and putting the spotlight on his community....2016
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• Torii Hunter Jr. to Pursue Baseball Career with Angels: Latest Details, Reaction
2016
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• Red Sox To Host Annual ‘Baseball Winter Weekend’ At Foxwoods Jan. 20-22
You don’t have to go all winter without America’s pastime because the Boston Red Sox are hosting yet another “Baseball Winter Weekend.” The third annual event, which allows fans to interact with Red Sox brass and players, will take place at Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Mashantucket, Conn., from Friday, Jan. 20, to Sunday, Jan. 22. There will be ac...2016
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• After Years in Minors, Bryce's Brother Bryan Harper Still Waiting for MLB Shot
2016
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• Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2016: Speech Highlights and Twitter Reaction
2016
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• November reign: Altuve wins AL MVP Award
It has already been quite a month for Jose Altuve, who won a World Series title, a Player Choice Award, an AL Silver Slugger Award and, on Thursday, his first AL MVP Award....2017
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• Top hitters honored with Silver Slugger Awards
The best hitters in the American League and the National League were commemorated for their 2015 campaigns on Thursday, as the Silver Slugger Awards were announced during an hour-long special on MLB Network....2015
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• Top hitters honored with Silver Slugger Awards
The best hitters in the American League and the National League were commemorated for their 2015 campaigns on Thursday, as the Silver Slugger Awards were announced during an hour-long special on MLB Network....2015
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• Top hitters honored with Silver Slugger Awards
The best hitters in the American League and the National League were commemorated for their 2015 campaigns on Thursday, as the Silver Slugger Awards were announced during an hour-long special on MLB Network....2015
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• Top hitters honored with Silver Slugger Awards
The best hitters in the American League and the National League were commemorated for their 2015 campaigns on Thursday, as the Silver Slugger Awards were announced during an hour-long special on MLB Network....2015
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• Top hitters honored with Silver Slugger Awards
The best hitters in the American League and the National League were commemorated for their 2015 campaigns on Thursday, as the Silver Slugger Awards were announced during an hour-long special on MLB Network....2015
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• Torii Hunter Retires: Latest Comments and Reaction
2015
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• Justin Upton to Padres: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
2014
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• Adrian Beltre Hits for Cycle vs. Astros: Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
2015
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• Jorge Posada Says Former Teammate Alex Rodriguez Doesn't Belong in Hall of Fame
2015
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• Chase Utley Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz and Speculation Surrounding Phillies 2B
2015
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• Predicting the National League West as Baseball's Best Division Is Not so Absurd
2015
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• Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: Same Old Sanchez, New Drew Stanton?
2014
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• Jimmy Rollins, Elvis Andrus or Alexei Ramirez: Who Is Best Derek Jeter Heir?
2014
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• Indians All-Star Francisco Lindor out seven to nine weeks with calf injury
2019
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• Marlins sign Curtis Granderson to minor league deal
2019
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• Nolan Arenado in similar situation with Rockies as Matt Holliday in 2008
2018
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• Chase Utley planning to retire at end of season
Chase Utley has been nowhere near the player he was in his prime with the Philadelphia Phillies since the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired him, and the six-time All-Star has decided it will soon be time to call it a career.Utley scheduled an unexpected press conference for Friday afternoon, and Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the 39-year...2018
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• Yadier Molina plans to retire after 2020 season
The career of one of the decade’s best baseball players now has a definitive finish line. St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina announced on Monday that he’s planning on retiring after the 2020 season. That would take Molina through the end of his contract that will pay him $60 million over the next three years.Molina won the 2013 Silver Slugge...2018
Silver Slugger rumors, scandals
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• Eight MLB players giving teams most bang for their buck
With no salary cap, baseball is often filled with outrageous salaries. Still, great value does exist. Which MLB players supply that value?How many former Milwaukee Brewers are ranked among baseball’s best salaries?Madison Bumgarner and Salvador Perez are both World Series MVP’s. How much value do they provide their teams? What about MVP candidates ...2017
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• Dave Roberts calls Chase Utley his ‘favorite player of all time’
When Chase Utley arrived in Los Angeles, he was reunited with Jimmy Rollins who spent time as Utley’s partner-in-crime in the mid-infield in Philly. When they were in Southern California, Utley grew accustomed to working with 2016 Rookie of the Year Corey Seager, and it seemed to work well for the duo.The 38-year-old Utley has a rather impressive r...2017
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• Dave Roberts calls Chase Utley his ‘favorite player of all time’
When Chase Utley arrived in Los Angeles, he was reunited with Jimmy Rollins who spent time as Utley’s partner-in-crime in the mid-infield in Philly. When they were in Southern California, Utley grew accustomed to working with 2016 Rookie of the Year Corey Seager, and it seemed to work well for the duo.The 38-year-old Utley has a rather impressive r...2017
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• 2017 MLB Free Agents: Updated Rumors, Predictions on Top Stars Available
2016
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• MLB Trade Deadline 2016: Latest Rumors Surrounding Top Targets
2016