Aroldis Chapman
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Aroldis Chapman, Pirates Agree to Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates have upgraded the back end of their bullpen by signing left-handed fireballer Aroldis Chapman. Chapman has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Pirates. Chapman’s new contract will be worth $10.5 million of guaranteed money, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The club has not confirmed the deal, […]

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Josh Hader Signs With Astros

Five time All-Star Josh Hader has signed with the Houston Astros. The deal was first reported on Friday by Jeff Passan of ESPN. The five year- $95 million dollar contract is the largest in MLB history for any reliever. It surpasses the contract that  New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz signed last offseason. Diaz signed […]

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Rangers Acquire RHP Daniel Duarte from Reds

The Texas Rangers added to their pitching staff by acquiring righty Daniel Duarte in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds. The deal was announced on Tuesday afternoon. The Reds, who designated Duarte for assignment over the weekend, will receive cash considerations in return. The Rangers, meanwhile, now have a complete 40-man roster as a result […]

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Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer are three of the eight players included on the 2024 Hall of Fame Mock Ballot of Sport Relay Editor-in-chief and National Writer Evan Thompson.

The 2024 Hall of Fame “Ballot” of Editor-in-Chief Evan Thompson

My 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame “Ballot” — Beltre, Helton, Mauer, and Five Others I do not have a Hall of Fame vote yet and will not until the middle of next decade at the absolute soonest. But I still do the exercise every year. Given how much I love baseball and its history, voting […]

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Marcus Stroman Inks Deal with Yankees

Free agent right-hander Marcus Stroman has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the New York Yankees. News of the deal was first reported by MLB Network insider Jon Heyman on Thursday evening. The Yankees haven’t confirmed the deal yet, which is pending a physical. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that it is […]

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Max Fried, AJ Minter Avoid Arbitration

The Atlanta Braves have agreed to deals with pitchers Max Fried and A.J. Minter, avoiding arbitration hearings. Both are critical players for Atlanta; both players have been with the team since 2017. In 2021, Fried and Minter were vital to Atlanta’s second World Series title. Max Fried A sought-after player in the upcoming free agent […]

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Top International Prospect Jose Perdomo Expected to Sign with Atlanta Braves

Top international prospect and player Jose Perdomo is expected to sign with the Atlanta Braves on January 15th. The international signing period opens on the 15th, and Atlanta expects to make a splash. The front office has struggled with international signings due to restrictions and rule violations, but expect to see a big splash from […]

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Dane Dunning Re-Signs with Rangers

The Texas Rangers and free agent right-hander Dane Dunning have agreed to a one year deal for the 2024 season. The news of the signing was first reported by Jon Morosi of MLB Network. As a result of this development, the Rangers and Dunning were able to avoid arbitration with the new contract. It is […]

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