Major League Baseball News
Major League Baseball News
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Hot Stove: Familiar faces, new places
John Smoltz, who has spent his entire 20-year career in Atlanta, and Trevor Hoffman, who has opened bullpen gates and closed games in San Diego for 16 seasons, both are about to join the game's mobile society.
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Hoffman, Brewers close in on deal
A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that closer Trevor Hoffman and the Brewers are closing in on a deal.
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Smoltz set to sign with Red Sox
Never shy about pitching on a big stage, John Smoltz, a potential Hall of Famer, is on the verge of signing with the Boston Red Sox, where every game feels big.
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Smoltz to leave Atlanta for Boston
A Major League source who was in contact with John Smoltz on Wednesday night said the 41-year-old right-hander will be calling the Braves on Thursday morning to tell them that he has decided to sign with the Red Sox.
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Smoltz will sign with Red Sox
A Major League source who was in contact with John Smoltz on Wednesday night said the 41-year-old right-hander will be calling the Braves on Thursday morning to tell them that he has decided to sign with the Red Sox.
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Baseball runs deep in Pohlad family
The desire by the Pohlad family to be involved in running the team is why there is no concern about the stability of the Twins ownership following Carl Pohlad's passing on Monday at the age 93.
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Royals Awards winners announced
The lineup is all set, from Mike Aviles through Kila Ka'aihue. No, not for the Royals' opener. This is for the revival of Kansas City's baseball dinner, now called Royals Awards Night.
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Giambi 'excited to be home' with A's
After splitting the first 14 years of his career with the A's, for whom he debuted in 1995, and the Yankees, with whom he signed as a free agent after the 2001 season, Jason Giambi has officially returned to Oakland.
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Kauffman renovations ahead of slate
The clubhouses were done two years ago. Last year, the huge CrownVision board and new bullpens were in place. Now comes the last phase of renovations for Kauffman Stadium.
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Baldelli will join 'hometown' Red Sox
Rhode Island native Rocco Baldelli is nearing an agreement to play for the Red Sox and return to his New England roots.
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Tigers haven't given up closer hunt
If there's a proven left closer on the market, the Tigers have inquired and talked about him, including Jason Isringhausen, Brandon Lyon, Chad Cordero, Takashi Saito and Trevor Hoffman. At this point, though, nothing is close, and the club is preparing for a process that seems headed into at least n …
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NLBM set to present Legacy Awards
Ryan Howard, Cliff Lee and Cito Gaston are the headliners for the ninth annual Legacy Awards of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City on Saturday night.
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Marlins, MLB announce youth academy
Under a tent, and across from acres of undeveloped land, Major League Baseball and the Marlins joined together with the city of Hialeah on Wednesday afternoon to announce that this will be the grounds of an MLB Urban Youth Baseball Academy in South Florida.
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Mets hold discussions with Boras
Agent Scott Boras met with Mets brass at Citi Field on Wednesday, and according to a person with knowledge of the talks, the sides discussed "all of" Boras's free-agent clients.
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A's players thrilled with Giambi's return
Two very important things have not changed in the seven seasons since Jason Giambi left the A's for big money in the Big Apple: He remains a dangerous middle-of-the-order threat and a respected clubhouse presence.
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Marquis brings winning aura to Rox
Jason Marquis has been around a lot of winning, so if there is any magic dust that comes from being a part of all that success, Marquis would be covered in it. In Marquis, the Rockies have a player who speaks their language and knows how to put it into action.
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Reds invite 11 to big league camp
The Reds revealed on Wednesday that 11 players have been invited to Major League Spring Training as non-roster players.
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Rejuvenated Hairston returns to Cincy
Jerry Hairston Jr. was able to resurrect his career last year in Cincinnati, and Hairston chose to continue his comeback by re-signing with the Reds on Wednesday.
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Mangini's hiring makes for family affair
Having lived in Cleveland since 1991 as a member of the Indians' organization, Mark Shapiro has become more than a casual observer of the Browns.
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Cubs consider options for fifth starter
The Cubs have a rotation spot to fill after the trade of Jason Marquis, and despite rekindling Jake Peavy rumors, Chicago will likely stay in-house.
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