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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Acquire Starling Marte — The Diamondbacks were handsomely rewarded when last they dealt for a player named Marte, and they've doubled down on that strategy. The Snakes announced on Monday that they've acquired outfielder Starling Marte from the Pirates.
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Pirates trade Starling Marte to Diamondbacks for two prospects — Outfielder Starling Marte was traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday for two prospects and $250,000 in international signing bonus pool money. — Marte, 31, has spent his entire eight-year career with the Pirates.
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Associated Press:
Diamondbacks acquire OF Starling Marte from Pirates — SHARE URL EMAIL FBMSNGR WHATSAPP SMS — PITTSBURGH (AP) — When the Arizona Diamondbacks landed ace Madison Bumgarner in free agency last month, the three-time World Series winner made a surprising offer, one that came with a very urgent catch.
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Kevin Acee / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Padres still pushing for Mookie Betts deal, but looking for more money from Red Sox — Two other major leaguers would likely depart with Wil Myers, if Padres acquire Betts from Boston — Spring training for the Padres begins in a little more than two weeks, and many in the organization believe …
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Jon Paul Morosi / MLB.com:
Reds leading charge for Castellanos (source) — The Reds have emerged as the frontrunner to sign free-agent outfielder Nicholas Castellanos, one source said Sunday, and there are indications the sides have made progress over the past several days. — While Cincinnati is now the favorite …
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Associated Press:
AP source: Reds, Castellanos agree to $64M, 4-year deal — SHARE URL EMAIL FBMSNGR WHATSAPP SMS — CINCINNATI (AP) — Free agent outfielder Nicholas Castellanos agreed to a $64 million, four-year deal in the Cincinnati Reds' latest big-money move to emerge from years of losing …
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
After bidding Donaldson farewell, Braves confident Ozuna is next best thing — The Braves hated to see Josh Donaldson go, but they know what to expect from the familiar newcomer who'll fill his integral role in the order. — One week after Donaldson decided to join the Twins …
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds to sign free-agent outfielder Nicholas Castellanos to 4-year, $64M contract
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Ben Pickman / Sports Illustrated:
Orange Coast College Baseball Coach Killed in Helicopter Crash With Kobe Bryant — Orange Coast College baseball coach John Altobelli also died in the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant. — Orange Coast College baseball coach John Altobelli was among the victims of the helicopter crash …
Tim Tucker / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Anthopoulos describes when Braves will trade prospects for a star — Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos is well aware that many fans would like to see him trade a package of prospects for an established big-league star. — So he described, during a forum with fans at Truist Park …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Sign Shelby Miller To Minor League Deal — The Brewers announced that they've signed right-hander Shelby Miller to a minor league contract. The Roc Nation Sports client will be in Major League camp as a non-roster invitee this spring. — It wasn't long ago that the 29-year-old Miller …
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Jeff McNeil expected to make third base his permanent home in 2020 — Please excuse this All-Star if the top three players for the 2019 Mets in Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) were a little repetitive. — Jeff McNeil, by the halfway point of the 2019 season, led the Mets in DRS at third base, left field and right field.
Jeffrey Paternostro / Baseball Prospectus:
2020 Prospects: The Top 101 — Look. Nobody reads the intro. Below are the 101 best prospects in baseball. Enjoy. — Listen to “Three-Quarters Delivery: The 2020 Top 101” on Spreaker. — Wander Franco, SS, Tampa Bay Rays — Jo Adell, OF, Los Angeles Angels
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