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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Angels more active than anticipated; Harper to St. Louis unlikely; Reds want to move Scooter; more notes — LAS VEGAS - The Angels were the sleeper team at the 2011 winter meetings, signing free-agent first baseman Albert Pujols and left-hander C.J. Wilson seemingly out of nowhere. — Might history repeat?
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Cubs Insider, Red Reporter, MLB Trade Rumors, Bleacher Nation and Redleg Nation
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USA Today:
MLB rumors: The latest news from the Winter Meetings — The annual Major League Baseball Winter Meetings continues Monday in Las Vegas. All 30 teams will be represented, all laying the groundwork for trades and free agent additions. Suffice to say, the hot stove will be firing with transactions and rumors.
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MLB Baseball News …, Pinstripe Alley and New York Post
George A. King III / New York Post:
Brian Cashman knows the hard road ahead at winter meetings … LAS VEGAS — Brian Cashman arrived at the winter meetings on Sunday with his club looking to upgrade the starting rotation, bullpen and keeping an eye on Manny Machado. — Whether the Yankees leave a city that never closes …
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Cubs Insider, Bleacher Nation, MLB Trade Rumors and Pinstripe Alley
Jim Salisbury / NBCSports.com:
Phillies officials arrive at MLB winter meetings expecting an ‘exhausting week’
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The Athletic, The Good Phight and Phillies Nation
Associated Press:
As winter meetings arrive, a look at the top MLB free agents
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Cincinnati.com
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Complete guide to baseball's winter meetings
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MLB Baseball News …, Halos Heaven and NBCSports.com
ESPN:
Bryce Harper Watch: Who will land the superstar free agent? — Key Harper links — Where will Harper sign? Our predictions — Phillies: 4 votes (Eddie Matz, Tim Kurkjian, Jesse Rogers, Sarah Langs) — Why we picked Philadelphia: With that short right-field porch at Yankee Stadium …
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
The Dodgers could be the biggest wild card in Las Vegas — LAS VEGAS — If they were motivated enough — if they were bored enough — the Los Angeles Dodgers could make the types of moves that would rattle the entire industry. They could pluck from their vaunted minor league system …
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MLB Trade Rumors
ESPN:
Sunday Night Baseball moving up one hour — ESPN will move up the starting time of the nationally televised Sunday Night Baseball game by one hour, with the first pitch planned for shortly after 7 p.m. ET. — Philadelphia hosts Atlanta in the first Sunday night game next season, on March 31 …
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WEEI
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ESPN:
2018 MLB winter meetings trade and free-agency buzz — The winter meetings are going strong, and speculation is heating up across baseball. Here is what you need to know: — Monday's Buzz: — Marlins manager Don Mattingly, on Miami's place is a rapidly improving NL East …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals “Close” To Deal With Billy Hamilton — The Royals are “close” to striking a deal with free agent outfielder Billy Hamilton, according to Jim Bowden of The Athletic (via Twitter). Terms of the prospective agreement are not yet known. — This potential match was reported recently …
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MLB Baseball News …, Red Reporter, MLB Daily Dish, Royals Review, Royals Farm Report and Lone Star Ball
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Why Joe Kelly feels pretty good about his situation right now — LAS VEGAS — The way things are shaping up, Joe Kelly seems to be scratching where a new breed of front offices itch. — In previous offseasons, a 30-year-old reliever who was hitting free agency coming off a season …
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NESN.com and MLB Trade Rumors
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Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Red Sox' competition for Joe Kelly coming into focus
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MLB Baseball News …, Amazin' Avenue and NESN.com
Darren Hartwell / NBCSports.com:
Red Sox one of eight teams interested in David Robertson
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MLB Baseball News … and MLB Trade Rumors
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Long wait finally ends for Hall of Fame closer Lee Smith, who hopes to have a Cubs cap on his plaque — Chicago Tribune — Lee Smith was best known for two things during his Cubs career: the long, slow walk from the bullpen to the mound in the late innings and his steely glare toward the plate before unleashing a pitch.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Daniels says Rangers won't tank in 2019. But how are they going to win games? — LAS VEGAS — The loudest voices these days responding on social media to the Texas Rangers' off-season seem to be the malcontents and those short on information. — They are the ones who can't understand …
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
How trading for Ian Kinsler makes sense for Detroit Tigers — Taking a look at what the Tigers' starting lineup and pitching rotation could look like to open the 2019 season. Video by Anthony Fenech and Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press. — CONNECT — LAS VEGAS — There are no perfect free agents …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets round out Mickey Callaway's staff ahead of MLB Winter Meetings
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Corpus Christi Caller-Times:
Jose Trevino's annual toy drive expands to involve high school baseball teams — Jose Trevino is the first to tell anyone that his home is South Texas and it was here that his love of baseball was fostered. — Saturday, Trevino, the former John Paul II star and current Texas Rangers minor leaguer …
ESPN:
Mariners claim Kaleb Cowart, will try him as two-way player — The Seattle Mariners claimed Kaleb Cowart off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday and said he will come to spring training as a two-way player. — Cowart, a right-hander, hasn't pitched in the major leagues or at the minor league level.
Ben Frederickson / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals claim Orioles reliever Meisinger off waivers — LAS VEGAS • The Cardinals on Monday added righthanded depth to their bullpen options by claiming 24-year-old Ryan Meisinger off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. — The 6-foot-4, 235-pound Meisinger debuted in the majors last season …
Dana Scott / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks' Daulton Varsho named to Arizona Fall League 2018 Top Prospects Team — The Arizona Fall League is a showcase for minor-league prospects, with aims of becoming Major League Baseball stars. — On Monday, the league announced its 2018 Top Prospects team, which includes 22-year …
