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Josh Donaldson hopes to spend rest of career with Braves — ATLANTA — Josh Donaldson needed the Braves. — The Braves needed Josh Donaldson. — Call this one a perfect match. — The slugging third baseman was officially introduced to Atlanta on Tuesday, joining the team he cheered for as a youngster.
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Are Donaldson, Chavez deals good risks for the money? — The Atlanta Braves didn't exactly have a need for Josh Donaldson this winter, but after signing him to a one-year, $23 million contract the price was certainly right given his upside once healthy. They're now in a very strong position …
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Josh Donaldson comes full circle with Braves
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Mariners discussed Robinson Cano trade with Yankees, Mets — The Seattle Mariners are actively trying to trade Robinson Cano and reached out to the Yankees and Mets about possible blockbusters that would have sent the star second baseman back to New York, according to a recent report by The Athletic.
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MLB trade rumors: Mets being ‘aggressive’ in going after Robinson Cano — Watch MLB with fuboTV — The Mets are being “aggressive” in pursuing second baseman Robinson Cano, SNY TV reported Tuesday. — According to the report, the Mets refuse to talk about Cano, but a …
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
What Yankees, Mets would have to do to get Mariners' stud closer
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Andy Martino / SNY:
Mets said to be ‘aggressive’ on potential Robinson Cano trade
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Mike Axisa / CBSSports.com:
MGM becomes MLB's first-ever ‘official gaming partner’: Everything you need to know — Expect to see some MLB and MGM cross-promotion going forward — Despite a long and complicated history with gambling, Major League Baseball has partnered with a major entertainment and casino company.
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Rob Manfred says MLB changing protocols on donations — Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, addressing his sport's controversial campaign contributions to Cindy Hyde-Smith, said Tuesday that baseball will take more oversight of political donations going forward.
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MLB has deal with MGM Resorts — MGM Resorts International became Major League Baseball's official gambling partner in the U.S. and Japan, a deal made as the sport tries to ensure more prevalent legal sports betting does not lead to any scandals of the type sparked by illegal wagers in its past.
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Mets coach Jim Riggleman downplays idea he's manager in waiting — NEW YORK — A day after he was hired as the New York Mets' bench coach, Jim Riggleman acknowledged that he may be viewed as a manager-in-waiting should Mickey Callaway be fired. — “I certainly understand that …
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Jim Riggleman expects Mets to contend and not need midseason change — In each of Jim Riggleman's last three stints as a bench coach, he eventually became the manager of that team due to a midseason coaching change. — Mets manager Mickey Callaway isn't on the hot seat yet …
Scott Chiusano / New York Daily News:
Mets hire Jim Riggleman as new bench coach
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Pirates' Chris Archer has hernia surgery, out at least six weeks — Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Chris Archer underwent hernia surgery on Tuesday, putting the beginning of next season in jeopardy. — The team said that he had a bilateral hernia repaired.
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Chris Archer Undergoes Procedure To Repair Hernia
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Toronto Sun:
Lonnie Chisenhall agrees to US$2.75M, 1-year deal with Pirates — PITTSBURGH — Outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall has agreed to a US$2.75 million, one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, leaving the Cleveland Indians after eight seasons. — The Pirates are in need of help in the outfield …
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Pirates Sign Lonnie Chisenhall
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Here's why other teams still want Sonny Gray — After Sonny Gray was dropped from the Yankees' rotation in early August, he was basically placed on double-secret probation — except because he played in New York, it wasn't really a secret. Gray allowed seven runs in 2 2/3 innings to the Orioles on Aug. 1 …
Paul Sullivan / Baltimore Sun:
Less talking by Cubs manager Joe Maddon? Say it ain't so — Photos of Joe Maddon, the 2015 NL Manager of the Year. — Chicago Tribune — A local radio station once used the slogan “Less talk, more rock” in advertisements, an idea Cubs manager Joe Maddon seems willing to embrace in his walk year.
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