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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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Keith Law / ESPN:
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 …
Associated Press:
MLB: Parker Bridwell claimed by the Yankees — Right-hander Parker Bridwell was claimed off waivers from the Angels by the New York Yankees. — Bridwell, 27, was 10-3 with a 3.64 earned-run average in 2017 but sat out much of 2018 because of elbow inflammation. — Braves get Donaldson, McCann
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
What Yankees, Mets would have to do to get Mariners' stud closer … The Mariners are “very motivated” to find a way to rid themselves of Robinson Cano and as much of the five years at $120 million left on his contract, according to an executive involved in trade talks with Seattle.
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Associated Press:
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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Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
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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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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Andy Martino / SNY:
Mets said to be ‘aggressive’ on potential Robinson Cano trade — Could the Mets use this deal to rid themselves of Jay Bruce and acquire Edwin Diaz? — The Mets are holding their cards extremely close on the possibility of trading for Seattle second baseman Robinson Cano, declining to answer inquiries about the topic.
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Gabrielle McMillen / Sporting News:
MLB trade rumors: Mets being ‘aggressive’ in going after Robinson Cano
ESPN:
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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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Chris Archer Undergoes Procedure To Repair Hernia
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
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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Ben Axelrod / WKYC-TV:
REPORT: Cleveland Indians more likely to trade Trevor Bauer than Corey Kluber, Carlos Carrasco — According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, teams talking to the Cleveland Indians believe they're more likely to trade Trevor Bauer than Corey Kluber or Carlos Carrasco.
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