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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Pitcher Alex Wood says Cincinnati Reds could ‘surprise some people’ next season — When Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson spoke on the phone with Alex Wood on Friday night, one of the first things he mentioned was relief that they were finally on the same team.
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Joe Kay / Associated Press:
Dodgers send Puig, Wood to Reds for Homer Bailey — CINCINNATI (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers had a surplus of outfielders. With one attention-getting deal, they reshaped their roster in hopes of another pennant run. — The reigning NL champions shook up their lineup on Friday …
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San Francisco Chronicle
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Buster's Buzz: Is signing Bryce Harper now the move the Dodgers have to make? — Executives with other teams have watched the machinations of the Los Angeles Dodgers this winter with a couple of competing thoughts: — EDITOR'S PICKS — First, that Andrew Friedman …
John Fay / Cincinnati.com:
Reds Xtra: Blockbuster trade has turned skepticism to anticipation for fans — Up until about 5 p.m. on Friday, Cincinnati Reds fans were skeptical that club was going to make any significant moves. — But after the blockbuster seven-player trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers …
Thomas Lott / Sporting News:
MLB trade rumors: Dodgers, Indians discussing trade for Corey Kluber again
Discussion:
Bleacher Report and Bleacher Nation
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Players react to blockbuster trade between Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers
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DodgerBlue.com and The Ringer
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Writers react to Reds' blockbuster trade with Dodgers for Puig, Kemp, Wood, Farmer
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DodgerBlue.com
J.P. Hoornstra / Orange County Register:
Dodgers trade Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp to Reds in 7-player deal
Discussion:
Whittier Daily News
Associated Press:
Baseball notes: Dodgers' Kelly is happy to be going home — Joe Kelly helped the Boston Red Sox win a World Series title. His next goal is to try to win one for the team he grew up rooting for and defeated in October. — The Dodgers on Friday officially announced signing Kelly …
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
A's Sign Mike Fiers — The Oakland Athletics are close to re-signing Michael Fiers, per the MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Fiers will earn between $14MM and $15MM over a two-year span (Twitter links). The deal is pending a physical. — The dollar amount makes sense for both sides …
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NBCSports.com, NBC Bay Area, MLB Baseball News …, MLB Daily Dish and Athletics Nation
Mark Heisler / Orange County Register:
Lakers already closing in on Anthony Davis, but with lots of competition — Talented center seems like a lock to leave New Orleans, and LeBron James isn't the only player wooing him — Now, the latest entry in the campaign to woo Anthony Davis: — What was once mere speculation …
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Whittier Daily News
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Mirjam Swanson / Orange County Register:
Lakers star LeBron James is tampering, Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry says
Discussion:
Daily Breeze and Whittier Daily News
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Jurickson Profar: 'I'm going to be the same guy and try to do the same for my new team' — Texas Rangers first baseman Jurickson Profar is called out on strikes by home plate umpire Gary Cederstrom against the Tampa Bay Rays, Tuesday night, September 18, 2018 played at Globe Life Park in Arlington, TX.
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels, Brewers, Rangers Reportedly Interested In Dallas Keuchel — The Angels, Brewers and Rangers join the previously reported Phillies as a few of the teams with interest in free-agent left-hander Dallas Keuchel, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe.
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball
TC Zencka / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres, Blue Jays Discussing Marcus Stroman Deal — The Padres and Blue Jays are reportedly discussing a deal that would send Marcus Stroman to the friendly confines of San Diego, per sources close to MLB.com's Jon Morosi. — The ongoing trade discussion would not include the uppermost echelon …
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish, MLB Baseball News … and Bluebird Banter
Bob Brookover / Sacramento Bee:
Phillies are the best option for Manny Machado — Manny Machado and his agent, Dan Lozano, have laid their cards on the table. Even if there is a mystery team - isn't there always a mystery team? - it is clear that the primary suitors are the Phillies, New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox.
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George A. King III / New York Post:
Yankees left waiting as Machado holds off on free-agent decision
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Phillies Nation
Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's top prospect Jesus Luzardo draws raves, appears lock for rotation — Even if their pitching plans weren't wildly up in the air, the A's would feature prominent prospect Jesus Luzardo front and center at some point this season. — As it is, the 21-year-old — who has only worked …
Associated Press:
Harvey officially agrees to 1-year deal with Angels — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have officially agreed to a one-year deal with pitcher Matt Harvey. — The deal announced Friday is worth $11 million but the right-hander could earn an additional $3 million in performance bonuses.
