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Rotoworld.com:
Lowdown: Trading Thor? — Follow @djshort and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. — Despite back-to-back losing seasons, the Mets think they can contend next season. And with the quality of the top of their starting rotation, it's understandable why they think there's a path.
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Jesse Dougherty / Chicago Tribune:
What does the Nationals' outeld look like without Bryce Harper? Good and cheap. — The Washington Post — It may be hard to imagine the Washington Nationals without Bryce Harper, without his power and presence in the middle of the lineup, without the edge, and relevancy …
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Miami Marlins must deal J.T. Realmuto before it's too late
Miami Marlins must deal J.T. Realmuto before it's too late
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MLB Trade Rumors
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Trade/Free Agent Rumors: Segura, Diaz, Greinke, Happ — The Phillies are expected to be one of the offseason's busiest teams, and thus it's no surprise they're heavily featured in this latest roundup of hot stove news from MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi. Some highlights...
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New Jersey Online, Bleacher Report, Brew Crew Ball and Phillies Nation
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Associated Press:
Canadian scientist names beetle after former Blue Jays star Jose Bautista — OTTAWA, Ontario — Jose Bautista has a new namesake buzzing around. — Entomologist Bob Anderson of the Canadian Museum of Nature has dubbed a newly discovered species of beetle Sicoderus bautistai after the former Toronto Blue Jays star.
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Sportsnet.ca and Let's Go Tribe
Joe Kay / Associated Press:
Reds closer Iglesias agrees to $24,125,000, 3-year deal — CINCINNATI (AP) — Reds closer Raisel Iglesias agreed Wednesday to a three-year contract guaranteeing $24,125,000, a deal that avoided arbitration. — Iglesias reached a $27 million, seven-year agreement in 2014 that allowed …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Raisel Iglesias signs 3-year, $24M contract with Cincinnati Reds, could enter new role
Raisel Iglesias signs 3-year, $24M contract with Cincinnati Reds, could enter new role
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MLB Trade Rumors and MLB Daily Dish
Associated Press:
Shohei Ohtani says right elbow surgery was ‘necessary,’ reflects on rookie year — TOKYO — Shohei Ohtani says it didn't take him long to realize he was competing at a much higher level during his first season in Major League Baseball. — Ohtani returned to Japan and held a news conference Thursday …
Associated Press:
Yankees acquire OF Tim Locastro from Dodgers for minor leaguer — NEW YORK — Outfielder Tim Locastro was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league right-hander Drew Finley and $75,000. — The 26-year-old Locastro made his big league debut with the Dodgers in 2017 …
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True Blue LA
Mike Axisa / CBSSports.com:
Thanksgiving Day 2018: One reason why all 30 MLB teams should be thankful this year — Some teams have more to be thankful for than others — For my money, Thanksgiving is the best holiday on the calendar. Great food with friends and family? And great leftovers? Can't beat it.
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Royals Review
Associated Press:
Marlins LHP Dillon Peters traded to Angels for minor league pitcher — MIAMI — Miami Marlins left-hander Dillon Peters has been traded to the Los Angeles Angels for minor league right-handed reliever Tyler Stevens. — The trade was announced Wednesday. — The 26-year-old Peters had been designated for assignment by Miami.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Acquire Dillon Peters From Marlins
Angels Acquire Dillon Peters From Marlins
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Wander Rays, Fish Stripes and Halos Heaven
Associated Press:
Former NASA engineer Sig Mejdal leaves Astros for Orioles — BALTIMORE — New Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias called upon a familiar face to help rebuild the club, hiring former NASA engineer Sig Mejdal from the Houston Astros to be assistant general manager for analytics.
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The Athletic and Camden Chat
Dan Martin / New York Post:
Mets dive back into trade talks for Indians catcher Yan Gomes … The Mets need catching help and the Indians are listening on just about all of their veteran players, including Yan Gomes. — The two sides have discussed the catcher before, with manager Mickey Callaway a fan …
Lynn Henning / Detroit News:
Don Kelly leaving Tigers to be Astros' first base coach — Don Kelly's pluses as a multi-purpose handyman during the Detroit Tigers' playoff years helped make him an invaluable, and insightful, big-league scout and coach for the team after he joined them following his playing days.