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Buster's Buzz: Kelly, Familia deals set tone for bloated bullpen market

TEst 4 December 13, 2018 - 8:42am
Teams have tons of relief options this winter. They can afford to wait. The relievers? Maybe not so much.

NL East Stock Watch: Which team is having the best winter?

TEst 4 December 13, 2018 - 8:42am
The division's four contenders have made the biggest moves to restock their rosters, but they're far from finished.

How to make the winter meetings great again

TEst 4 December 13, 2018 - 5:41am
The week went by with very little Las Vegas flair. Here are some ideas to turn baseball's annual offseason snoozefest into a spectacle worthy of its billing.

Canseco makes pitch to be Trump chief of staff

TEst 4 December 13, 2018 - 5:41am
Jose Canseco tweeted to Donald Trump that he would be a good chief of staff.

Ban the shift? Not if managers have any say

TEst 4 December 13, 2018 - 5:41am
The men in the dugout aren't thrilled with rumors of rules changes to ban a defensive tactic they're using more than ever.

Slime, roaches, mice found at stadium food venues

TEst 4 December 13, 2018 - 5:41am
An Outside the Lines analysis of 16,000 routine food-safety inspection reports covering 111 pro sports venues found that, at about 28 percent of the venues, half or more of their food service outlets incurred one or more high-level food-safety violations.

Source: Dodgers agree to deal with reliever Kelly

TEst 4 December 13, 2018 - 2:41am
Joe Kelly, who was lights out in relief for the Red Sox in their World Series run, agreed to a three-year, $25 million deal with the Dodgers, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Reports: Familia back to Mets for 3 years, $30M

TEst 4 December 13, 2018 - 2:41am
Jeurys Familia, whom the Mets traded to the A's in July last season, is returning to the Mets on a three-year, $30 million deal, according to multiple reports.

Source: Angels agree with 1B Bour on 1-year deal

TEst 4 December 12, 2018 - 9:06pm
First baseman Justin Bour has agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, a source confirmed to ESPN. Yahoo Sports first reported the deal, which could see Bour and Albert Pujols splitting time.

Law: Lynn, Roark solid additions for Rangers, Reds

TEst 4 December 12, 2018 - 9:06pm
Texas and Cincinnati both clearly needed to bolster their rotations, and both got good value with a pair of smart moves.

MLB Winter Meetings Daily: Morton deal sets off wave of moves

TEst 4 December 12, 2018 - 6:05pm
The MLB winter meetings are going strong in Las Vegas, and rumors are swirling across baseball. Here is what we're hearing today.

Reports: RHP Lynn to Rangers for 3 years, $30M

TEst 4 December 12, 2018 - 6:05pm
The Texas Rangers gave their starting rotation a boost on Wednesday, reaching agreement on a three-year, $30 million deal with right-hander Lance Lynn, according to multiple reports.

Nationals trade RHP Roark to Reds for Rainey

TEst 4 December 12, 2018 - 6:05pm
In a swap of right-handed pitchers, the Nationals have sent Tanner Roark to the Reds in return for Tanner Rainey.

Ausmus wants to 'balance' ABs for Pujols, Ohtani

TEst 4 December 12, 2018 - 6:05pm
First-year Angels manager Brad Ausmus spoke Wednesday on the need to balance the at-bats of both Albert Pujols and Shohei Ohtani in 2019 as both players are coming off injuries.

Gardenhire: Tigers won't rush Cabrera's return

TEst 4 December 12, 2018 - 6:05pm
Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire says he is planning to play Miguel Cabrera only a game or two per week as spring training begins, with the slugger returning from season-ending biceps surgery.

Boras: Harper deal can happen at any time

TEst 4 December 12, 2018 - 6:05pm
Scott Boras won't say who free agent Bryce Harper will sign with, but the agent did say that a deal could happen at any time -- whether it be days or weeks.

Law: Rays deserve credit for going after Morton

TEst 4 December 12, 2018 - 6:05pm
Despite facing long odds in the AL East, Tampa Bay invested in free agent Charlie Morton, who should be a good fit on its pitching staff.

MLB Winter Meetings Daily: Morton to Rays; Boras holds court

TEst 4 December 12, 2018 - 3:04pm
The MLB winter meetings are going strong in Las Vegas, and rumors are swirling across baseball. Here is what we're hearing today.

La Russa: Baines' HOF detractors are weak

TEst 4 December 12, 2018 - 3:04pm
Tony La Russa vehemently defended Harold Baines against those who say he doesn't belong in the Hall of Fame.

Source: RHP Morton closing in on deal with Rays

TEst 4 December 12, 2018 - 3:04pm
Right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton is close to finalizing a deal to join the Tampa Bay Rays, a source confirmed to ESPN's Buster Olney. Yahoo Sports reported that the deal will be for two years and is worth $30 million.

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