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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
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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 …
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
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Complete guide to baseball's winter meetings
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Halos Heaven and NBCSports.com
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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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.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, New York Post, Pinstripe Alley and Talking Chop
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?
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, Bleacher Nation, Red Reporter, NESN.com and Redleg Nation
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 …
Discussion:
Bleacher Nation, River Avenue Blues, MLB Trade Rumors and Pinstripe Alley
Craig Calcaterra / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Braves are targeting Dallas Keuchel
Discussion:
Federal Baseball, Los Angeles Times and Talking Chop
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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Mark Fischer / New York Daily News:
ESPN makes change months after Yankees ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ controversy
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Red Sox' competition for Joe Kelly coming into focus
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Amazin' Avenue
Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
APNewsBreak: Sunday night games an hour earlier in 2019
Discussion:
Bleacher Nation, Over the Monster and NBCSports.com
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Why Joe Kelly feels pretty good about his situation right now
Discussion:
NESN.com and MLB Trade Rumors
Darren Hartwell / NBCSports.com:
Red Sox one of eight teams interested in David Robertson
Discussion:
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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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
Discussion:
Over the Monster
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 …
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Red Reporter, MLB Daily Dish, Royals Review, Royals Farm Report and Lone Star Ball
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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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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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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 …
Rob Goldberg / Bleacher Report:
Corey Kluber Trade Rumors: Talks Have ‘Intensified,’ Dodgers Interested — The Cleveland Indians have discussed potentially trading star pitcher Corey Kluber for much of the offseason, and now talks have reportedly “intensified,” according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
Discussion:
DodgerBlue.com, Let's Go Tribe, Pinstripe Alley and True Blue LA
