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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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DodgerBlue.com, MLB Baseball News … and Pinstripe Alley
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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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MLB Trade Rumors, River Avenue Blues, Bleacher Nation and Pinstripe Alley
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Complete guide to baseball's winter meetings — The winter meetings are baseball's version of the small-town carnival that pops up over a random weekend in the summer. There is much anticipation as the carnival sets up shop, the whole town eagerly attends, everyone says hello to each …
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Halos Heaven, NBCSports.com and Houston Chronicle
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Angels more active than anticipated; Harper to St. Louis unlikely; Reds want to move Scooter; more notes
Angels more active than anticipated; Harper to St. Louis unlikely; Reds want to move Scooter; more notes
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MLB Trade Rumors, Bleacher Nation, Red Reporter, NESN.com and Redleg Nation
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Former All-Star Mark Teixeira says free agency can be a nightmare
Craig Calcaterra / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Braves are targeting Dallas Keuchel
Braves are targeting Dallas Keuchel
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Talking Chop
Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Bryce Harper, Manny Machado set for spotlight as Winter Meetings hit Las Vegas
Bryce Harper, Manny Machado set for spotlight as Winter Meetings hit Las Vegas
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Talking Chop
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Will Giancarlo Stanton memories keep Yankees from Manny Machado?
Will Giancarlo Stanton memories keep Yankees from Manny Machado?
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Pinstripe Alley, New York Daily News and MLB Trade Rumors
Jim Salisbury / NBCSports.com:
Phillies officials arrive at MLB winter meetings expecting an ‘exhausting week’
Phillies officials arrive at MLB winter meetings expecting an ‘exhausting week’
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The Good Phight and Phillies Nation
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
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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 …
Jorge Castillo / Kansas City Star:
Dodgers could be a busy player on Vegas scene — Last winter, the Los Angeles Dodgers were a prosperous behemoth in hibernation. They committed just approximately $4 million to two free agents and the motivation behind the only major trade they completed - acquiring Matt Kemp from the Atlanta Braves …
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB winter meetings in Vegas: Perfect for the Bryce Harper free agency show
MLB winter meetings in Vegas: Perfect for the Bryce Harper free agency show
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The Athletic, Pinstripe Alley, Viva El Birdos, NBCSports.com, Federal Baseball, Philly.com and Cubs Insider
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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Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
APNewsBreak: Sunday night games an hour earlier in 2019 — LAS VEGAS (AP) — Baseball players may get a little more sleep when traveling after Sunday night games next year. — ESPN plans to announce it will move up the starting time of the nationally televised game by one hour …
Discussion:
NBCSports.com, Bleacher Nation and Over the Monster
Mark Fischer / New York Daily News:
ESPN makes change months after Yankees ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ controversy — ESPN is changing it up months after succumbing to the Yankees desires. — Baseball players in need of more snoozing, rejoice. — The network announced Monday it is moving up the starting time of the nationally …
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
Mets round out Mickey Callaway's staff ahead of MLB Winter Meetings
Discussion:
Over the Monster
Dan Mullen / ESPN:
Monday's Buzz: — According to ESPN's Buster Olney, Billy Hamilton is joining the Kansas City Royals on a one-year, $5.25 million deal with $1 million in incentives after being non-tendered by the Cincinnati Reds earlier in the offseason. — Looking for a surprising team to watch at the winter meetings?
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals “Close” To Deal With Billy Hamilton
Royals “Close” To Deal With Billy Hamilton
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MLB Baseball News …, Red Reporter, MLB Daily Dish, Royals Review and Lone Star Ball
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
What to watch as the Cincinnati Reds head to the Winter Meetings
What to watch as the Cincinnati Reds head to the Winter Meetings
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Red Reporter, Pinstripe Alley, MLB Daily Dish, AZ Snake Pit and Batter's Box Interactive …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
'He's a problem-solver': Tommy Hottovy's analytics background, communication skills lead to his promotion to Cubs pitching coach — Chicago Tribune — Tommy Hottovy rarely sits still in a clubhouse, whether he's pinpointing a potential flaw on video, reviewing a preferred pitching sequence …
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
New Blue Jays manager Montoyo's ‘in-game knowledge second to none’: Former boss — LAS VEGAS — He may not have the old-school flair of former Blue Jays manager John Gibbons, but that doesn't mean the new boss won't be a hit with his players as well. — In fact, according to the man …
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
No place for Blue Jays among MLB winter meetings high rollers
No place for Blue Jays among MLB winter meetings high rollers
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Sportsnet.ca and Bluebird Banter
Associated Press:
Harold Baines, Lee Smith elected to Baseball Hall of Fame — MLB, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs — LAS VEGAS — Smooth-swinging Harold Baines and longtime closer Lee Smith were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. — “Very shocked,” Baines said on a conference call.
Discussion:
True Blue LA, Royals Review, Batter's Box Interactive … and baseballmusings.com
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Darren Hartwell / NBCSports.com:
Red Sox one of eight teams interested in David Robertson — The MLB's winter meetings are here. Now, let the free agent frenzy commence. — The Red Sox have already re-signed two World Series heroes in Nathan Eovaldi and Steve Pearce, but there are still decisions left to make.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
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Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Why Joe Kelly feels pretty good about his situation right now
Why Joe Kelly feels pretty good about his situation right now
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and NESN.com
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs backup catcher Victor Caratini is getting a head start on 2019 in winter ball — Chicago Tribune — Victor Caratini spent most of the last two seasons as the backup to Cubs catcher Willson Contreras. At 25, Caratini may be at a point where he doesn't want to be labeled as a career reserve …