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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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Lowdown: Trade Rumors Abound — Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RealNickDoran on Twitter. — Trade Rumors — Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports that the Padres have told the Mets that top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. is untouchable in trade talks. The two teams are rumored to be discussing …
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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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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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Gabrielle McMillen / Sporting News:
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 …
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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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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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Andy Martino / SNY:
Mets said to be ‘aggressive’ on potential Robinson Cano trade
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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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Mets hire Jim Riggleman as new bench coach
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Evan Drellich / NBCSports.com:
Why hasn't rising star Brian Bannister left the Red Sox? — BOSTON — His brethren in the hybrid world of coaching and analytics are playing musical chairs, climbing the baseball ranks. Brian Bannister contractually agreed years ago that he would not participate in that game …
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Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Why you should care about Dan Butler retiring
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Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Brian Johnson spent his World Series money perfectly
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Associated Press:
Suburban Chicago native Curtis Granderson voted baseball's Man of the Year for 3rd time by players — Free agent outfielder Curtis Granderson, a suburban Chicago native, became the first three-time winner of the Marvin Miller Man of the Year, part of the players' association's Players Choice Awards.
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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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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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 …
