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Yankees’ Cody Bellinger pursuit hits major snag
8+ hour, 18+ min ago (195+ words) The New York Yankees have made it a major priority to re-sign outfielder Cody Bellinger, but their chances of doing so appear to be declining. The Yankees have hit an "impasse" with Bellinger in contract talks, according to Buster Olney…...
David Cone gets dropped by ESPN
11+ hour, 58+ min ago (244+ words) David Cone will not be returning to The Worldwide Leader. The retired former Cy Young winner Cone won't return to ESPN next season, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported this week. The news comes as ESPN moves from "Sunday Night…...
Cardinals add former World Series winner to pitching staff
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (244+ words) The St. Louis Cardinals are taking a flier on a former top-shelf bullpen arm. Several reporters confirmed Friday that the Cardinals have agreed to a contract with relief pitcher Ryne Stanek. The right-hander heads to St. Louis after a down…...
Former 30 HR hitter tests positive for PEDs
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (175+ words) A former 30-homer hitter has been suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Outfielder Max Kepler, who is currently a free agent, was suspended after testing positive for Epitrenbolone, an anabolic steroid intended to increase…...
Major update emerges about Ketel Marte’s future
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (252+ words) The longest-tenured Arizona Diamondbacks player will be getting to add another season to that tally. Arizona has pulled star infielder Ketel Marte off the trade market, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Friday. Marte is set to remain with…...
Tarik Skubal makes unprecedented demand in arbitration
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (270+ words) Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is looking to set the new standard in MLB salary arbitration. The Tigers were unable to reach an agreement with the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner before Thursday night's deadline, leaving arbitration to resolve…...
Details emerge on Yankees’ latest offer to Cody Bellinger
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (243+ words) Cody Bellinger and the New York Yankees are still in a staring contest, and there may be at least one key sticking point in negotiations. The Yankees" most recent offer to Bellinger"s camp is a multi-year contract featuring an…...
Report: Phillies to meet with prized free agent shortstop
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (283+ words) The MLB free agency frenzy has slowed down a bit, but big names such as Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette are still on the market. Bichette's return to the Toronto Blue Jays continues to look unlikely, and now…...
American League team looking ‘more seriously’ at Bo Bichette
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (259+ words) Former Toronto Blue Jays star Bo Bichette is one of the biggest names available on the MLB free agent market. His chances of returning to Toronto took a hit after the signing of Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto. On Thursday, MLB…...
Former All-Star pitcher surprisingly decides to sign with the Rockies
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (220+ words) The Colorado Rockies have surprisingly managed to land a (somewhat) big name. Free agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen has decided to sign with the Rockies in free agency, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Wednesday. Lorenzen is signing a one-year, $8 million…...