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Astros, Cardinals, Red Sox discussed trade involving Isaac Paredes, Brendan Donovan: Sources — Share full article — In another sign that the Houston Astros are trying to lessen their infield surplus, the team had serious discussions about a three-way trade in which they would have sent Isaac Paredes …
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Looking to bolster infield, who are Red Sox willing to trade, and who are they trying to acquire? — FORT MYERS, Fla. — As players filter into camp for spring training, the Red Sox roster continues to take shape. — The team has clear strengths and cornerstones, foremost …
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Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates, Red Sox Among Teams Interested In Isaac Paredes
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Acquire Caleb Durbin In Six-Player Trade — The Red Sox and Brewers pulled off a six-player trade on Monday. Boston acquired infielders Caleb Durbin, Andruw Monasterio and Anthony Seigler, as well as Milwaukee's Competitive Balance Round B pick in exchange for pitchers Kyle Harrison …
Jason Foster / MLB.com:
Mets agree to big league deal with OF Melendez (source) — Outfielder MJ Melendez and the Mets have agreed to a one-year deal pending a physical, a source told MLB.com's Anthony DiComo on Sunday. The contract is worth $1.5 million plus $500,000 in incentives, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman.
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Manny Randhawa / MLB.com:
Verlander back where it all began, signs 1-year deal with Tigers — Justin Verlander is returning to where his big league career began back in 2005. The iconic right-hander, who turns 43 on Feb. 20, agreed to a one-year, $13 million deal ($11 million deferred) with the Tigers on Tuesday.
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ESPN:
Sources: Marcell Ozuna to Pirates on 1-year, $12M deal — The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan. — The deal, which was first reported Monday by the New York Post …
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Phillies looking to move OF Nick Castellanos — CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Philadelphia Phillies are trying to find a new home for outfielder Nick Castellanos ahead of their first full-squad workout of spring training. — Castellanos was benched late last season after he made what Phillies …
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Former MLB speedster Terrance Gore dies at age 34 — Terrance Gore, a dynamic baserunner whose speed impacted postseason games for the better part of a decade, has died at age 34, the Kansas City Royals announced Saturday. — According to USA Today, Britney Gore, his wife …
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Former Kansas City Royals speedster Terrance Gore dies at age 34
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Kansas City Royals mourn loss of beloved former outfielder Terrance Gore at 34
Kansas City Royals mourn loss of beloved former outfielder Terrance Gore at 34
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Dylan Svoboda / New York Post:
Terrance Gore, World Series champ and ex-Met, dead at 34
Terrance Gore, World Series champ and ex-Met, dead at 34
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mark Vientos thinks Mets were ‘forcing wins’ last season as pressure mounted — Access the Mets beat like never before — Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. — In what manner?
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MLB.com:
Each team's top storyline entering Spring Training — After a long and busy offseason, in a matter of days, all 30 clubs will have their full Spring Training squads on hand and the official push to Opening Day will begin. — With all that in mind, it's a good time to take stock of where everyone stands.
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ESPN:
Caribbean Series Scoreboard — Mexico Verde — Mexico Rojo — The 2026 Caribbean Series kicks off Feb. 1, 2026! Learn more about the schedule, format, teams and other stats now. — 7d- Héctor Cruz-Rodríguez — It's time for the 2024 Caribbean Series!
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
The biggest Yankees storylines and questions as spring training nears — Don't let New York's frigid weather fool you: spring training is about to begin. — The Yankees' pitchers and catchers officially report to camp on Wednesday, which is when Aaron Boone will deliver his first remarks of the spring.
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Sean Smith / Baseball-Reference.com:
Total Zone Data … Total Zone Runs — There are three methods used to calculate the range portion of TotalZone, and depend on how much data is available from the Retrosheet files. The first is used when there is limited information on who fielded each hit, and whether the hits were grounders, flies, line drives, or popups.
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