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Atlanta Braves sign catcher Travis d'Arnaud to replace Brian McCann — The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Travis d'Arnaud to a two-year, $16 million contract on Sunday, the team announced. — The 30-year-old d'Arnaud split last season between the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays.
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Acquire Justin Shafer, Nick Martini — The Reds have announced a series of additions to their 40-man roster. Righty Justin Shafer comes over via trade from the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. The Cincinnati club has also claimed outfielder Nick Martini off waivers from the Padres.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: MLB querying players on Astros sign-stealing allegations — Major League Baseball officials investigating whether the Houston Astros cheated over the past three seasons by electronically stealing signs have asked players associated with the organization what they know about a range …
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Craig Calcaterra / NBCSports.com:
Rob Manfred responds to our report about recent labor negotiations
Rob Manfred responds to our report about recent labor negotiations
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baseballmusings.com and Baseball America
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
The Monday Baseball Column: A new pitching coach's plan — It is a worthwhile exercise to take note of Dave Bush's existence. — He is, after all, the most noteworthy Red Sox' acquisition this offseason to date. — While the 40-year-old has been in the organization for more than three years …
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Chris Cotillo / Union-News:
Mookie Betts rumors: Boston Red Sox still haven't had formal extension talks with star OF
Mookie Betts rumors: Boston Red Sox still haven't had formal extension talks with star OF
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Over the Monster, MLB Trade Rumors and Bleacher Nation
La Velle E. Neal III / Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Twins name Edgar Varela hitting coach and Michael Salazar head trainer — Varela spent the past two seasons as the team's minor league field coordinator. — TEXT SIZE — The Twins announced the hiring of Edgar Varela as their new hitting coach. Varela will replace James Rowson …
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ESPN:
Sources: Yankees say Jacoby Ellsbury got unauthorized medical treatment — The New York Yankees do not intend to pay Jacoby Ellsbury the remaining $26 million due under his contract, contending he violated the deal by receiving unauthorized medical treatment, sources confirmed to ESPN's Buster Olney on Friday.
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New York Post:
Yankees claim Jacoby Ellsbury went behind their backs as money fight escalates
Yankees claim Jacoby Ellsbury went behind their backs as money fight escalates
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Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
Yankees do not intend to pay Jacoby Ellsbury's remaining salary
Yankees do not intend to pay Jacoby Ellsbury's remaining salary
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WHAM-TV:
“He picked the wrong house”: Bodybuilder, 82, fights break-in suspect — Rochester, N. Y. (WHAM) - An 82-year-old woman found herself in danger after she says a man broke into her home - until she turned the tables on the intruder. Willie Murphy says she was getting ready for bed Thursday night …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays re-commit to catcher Mike Zunino — With the veteran catcher coming off a rough 2019 season, Tampa Bay is banking on an offensive rebound. — ST. PETERSBURG — Having lost Travis d'Arnaud on Sunday to the Braves, the Rays are re-committing to veteran Mike Zunino.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays, A.J. Cole Agree To Minor League Deal — The Blue Jays have agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander A.J. Cole, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports (via Twitter). — Cole, 27, spent the 2019 campaign with the Indians, for whom he tallied 26 innings of 3.81 ERA ball with 10.4 K/9 …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tigers Acquire Dario Agrazal — The Tigers have acquired right-hander Dario Agrazal from the Pirates in exchange for cash, the team announced. (Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reported the move, via Twitter, minutes before it was formally announced.)
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
With Matt Duffy gone, who's on third is now on list of Rays questions — Rays Tales: Yandy Diaz seems first in line, though Daniel Robertson, Mike Brosseau and Joey Wendle are options. Also, rumblings. — ST. PETERSBURG — As good as the Rays feel about keeping the bulk of their 96-win team intact …
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Bleacher Nation and MLB Trade Rumors
Lindsay Berra / New York Times:
The Yankees Hired a Hitting Coach. Her Name Is Rachel. — Rachel Balkovec is believed to be the first woman hired as a full-time hitting coach by a major league organization. — As she took a morning stroll on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., this week while attending Slugfest …
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George Miller / MLB Trade Rumors:
Minor MLB Transactions: 11/23/19 — We'll use this post to keep track of today's minor moves... - The Brewers signed right-hander Jesus Castillo to a minor-league deal that includes and invite to Major League camp, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The 24-year-old Venezuelan signed …
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Scott Boeck / USA Today:
Report: Mariners prospect Evan White agrees to historic $24 million deal before reaching majors — The Seattle Mariners and their top prospect have agreed to a historic $24 million deal before he has even played an inning in the major leagues or above Class AA.
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baseballmusings.com and Lookout Landing
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners, Evan White Agree To Long-Term Contract
Mariners, Evan White Agree To Long-Term Contract
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MLB Baseball News …, Lookout Landing, The Seattle Times, FanGraphs Baseball, Lone Star Ball and MLB Daily Dish