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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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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Nearing Deal With Steven Souza
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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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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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The Boston Globe:
How can the Red Sox be so confident MLB's investigation will end well for them? — Every day there seems to be another Red Sox person or media report expressing confidence that Major League Baseball's investigation into alleged cheating by the 2018 Sox will not result in significant punishment …
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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 — After the Cincinnati Reds finished the 2019 season with a 75-87 record, their top priority in the offseason was improving their offense. — The lineup looks much stronger Monday …
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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 …
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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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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Associated Press:
Athletics' Mike Fiers declines to discuss whistleblower role — OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Athletics pitcher Mike Fiers didn't have any more to say regarding his role as a whistleblower. — Fiers declined to answer questions Friday about revealing the sign-stealing scandal …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Dallas Keuchel apologizes for sign stealing, says ex-teammates should as well
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MLB.com:
The Top 100 prospects for 2020, team by team — MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list for 2020 is live, led by an 18-year-old with an 80-grade hit tool. — But what about the rest of the list? Who made the cut from your favorite team? Here's a team-by-team look at every organization's representatives on this year's list:
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