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Cubs Won't Trade Navarro To Cardinals

Oct 1, 2014 3:58 AM

The Chicago Cubs are holding onto Dioner Navarro.

The St. Louis Cardinals had interest in Navarro with Yadier Molina on the disabled list.

Carrie Muskat/MLB.com (via Twitter)

Tags: Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Reports: Orioles Acquire Bud Norris

Sep 25, 2014 3:25 PM

The Baltimore Orioles will acquire Bud Norris in a trade with the Houston Astros, according to multiple reports.

Houston will receive L.J. Hoes and a draft pick.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Houston Astros, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Pirates Tried To Acquire Mark Trumbo

Sep 25, 2014 7:36 PM

The Pittsburgh Pirates unsuccessfully tried to make a trade with the Los Angeles Angels for Mark Trumbo, according to a report.

Pittsburgh has been looking to bolster their offense and Los Angeles is willing to listen on some players.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Tags: Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Source: Peavy Could Debut For Red Sox Saturday

Sep 26, 2014 7:19 PM

Jake Peavy could make his first start with the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, according to a source.

The Red Sox acquired Peavy in a three-team deal involving the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers late Tuesday night.

Boston will host the Arizona Diamondbacks this weekend.

 

Buster Olney/ESPN (via Twitter)

Tags: Boston Red Sox, Misc Rumor

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Padres Trade For Ian Kennedy From Diamondbacks

Sep 25, 2014 4:18 PM

The San Diego Padres have acquired Ian Kennedy from the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to multiple reports.

Arizona will receive lefty reliever Joe Thatcher, Double-A righty Matt Stites and a draft pick (Compensation B).

Corey Brock/MLB.com

Tags: San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Report: 'Doubtful' Red Sox Make Deal For Michael Young

Sep 25, 2014 6:41 PM

At this point it is doubtful that the Boston Red Sox will be able to swing a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies for Michael Young.

Young has a full no-trade clause and it has been reported that he'd only accept a deal to the Texas Rangers.

Gordon Edes/ESPN (via Twitter)

Tags: Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Sources: Red Sox To Promote Brock Holt

Dec 2, 2014 4:12 AM

The Boston Red Sox will promote Brock Holt to take the place of Jose Iglesias on the 25-man roster.

Iglesias was part of the Jake Peavy trade, leaving the Red Sox with a hole at third base.

The move could be temporary if Boston makes a trade for someone like Michael Young prior to the deadline.

Will Middlebrooks and Xander Bogaerts are candidates to take over third base over the long-term.

 

Alex Speier/WEEI.com

Tags: Boston Red Sox, Misc Rumor

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Cruz Hasn't Decided If He'll Appeal Suspension

Nov 2, 2014 3:25 PM

Involved in the Biogenesis scandal, Nelson Cruz hasn't decided if he will appeal a likely suspension.

Cruz has been linked to performance-enhancing drugs and is one of the players expected to be suspended soon.

Jeff Wilson/Star-Telegram (via Twitter)

Tags: Texas Rangers, Misc Rumor

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A-Rod, Eight Others To Be Suspended This Week

Sep 16, 2014 3:47 PM

Major League Baseball has informed the MLBPA that they plan to suspend Alex Rodriguez and eight other players this week, according to a source.

Most of the players will be suspended for 50 games, but some -- including Rodriguez -- face stiffer penalties for lying to investigators or interfering in baseball's year-long Biogenesis investigation.

New York Daily News Staff

Tags: New York Yankees, Misc Rumor, Suspension

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Brewers Offering $10 Vouchers For August Games

Sep 17, 2014 9:43 PM

The Milwaukee Brewers are reaching into their wallet in the wake of a disappointing season and Ryan Braun's suspension.

Every fan that shows up with a ticket to any of the team's 12 home games in August will receive a $10 voucher that will be good for food, beverages, tickets or merchandise.

"We were finalizing something like this to give back to our loyal fans just as news of Ryan's suspension hit," said the team's COO, Rick Schlesinger. "Mark [Attanasio] decided he wanted to make a dramatic impact that would cost more money."

Despite a 43-61 record, the Brewers have drawn well this season, bringing in an average of more than 31,000 fans per game. Based on those calculations, the vouchers will cost the team more than $3.6 million if they are all used.

Darren Rovell/ESPN

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Lawyer: A-Rod Will Fight Any Discipline
Alex Rodriguez's "primary focus" is playing in the majors again.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Source: If A-Rod Rejects Suspension Through 2014, Ban Possible
If Alex Rodriguez doesn't accept a suspension for the remainder of this season and all of 2014 without pay, Major League Baseball will pursue a lifetime ban, according to a source.

New York Daily News Staff

Nationals Aren't Giving Up On Season
The Nationals were viewed as not only the favorite in the NL East, but also a favorite to win the World Series this season.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Phillies, Dodgers Aren't Discussing Cliff Lee Trade
The Dodgers have not discussed a trade for Cliff Lee with the Phillies, according to a source.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports

Sources: Phillies Discussing Cliff Lee Trade With Multiple Teams
It remains a long shot that he is traded ahead of Wednesday's deadline, but the Phillies have discussed Cliff Lee with other clubs.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Bud Norris Struggling Amid Trade Rumors
Bud Norris has been mentioned in trade rumors for a majority of the summer, something that has effected his productivity with the Astros.

John Schlegel/MLB.com

Trades Have Pulled Remaining Cubs Together
The Cubs have made a handful of trades this month with an eye on the future, but the moves have had an unexpected effect on the current roster.

Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune

Winning Streak Could Turn Royals Into Buyers
The Royals are unlikely to move Ervin Santana and/or Luke Hochevar unless they are blown away by an offer, according to a source.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports

Tigers, Rangers Have Discussed Joe Nathan Trade
A deal is not close as the price for Joe Nathan is high.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports

White Sox Believed To Be Asking Too Much For Jake Peavy
The Athletics, Braves and Red Sox are reportedly dropping out of the race because of Chicago's asking price.

Peter Gammons/MLB.com

Orioles Might Target Carlos Quentin
Carlos Quentin is signed with the Padres for about $24 million through 2015.

Buster Olney/ESPN (via Twitter)

Tino Martinez Quits As Miami's Hitting Coach
Tino Martinez has resigned as hitting coach of the Marlins amid controversy.

Associated Press

A-Rod Could Be Suspended Until 2015
There have been indications that Major League Baseball will announce more Biogenesis suspensions this week, including one for Alex Rodriguez.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Tanner Scheppers Attacked In Downtown Cleveland
Rangers pitcher Tanner Scheppers suffered facial bruises after being attacked while walking in downtown Cleveland.

Associated Press

Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez Could Pitch For Phillies In 2013
The Phillies reached a contract agreement with Cuban pitcher Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez on Friday night, adding depth to their rotation.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Fan Forced To Cover Up Braun 'Fraud' Jersey
A woman was asked by security at Miller Park on Wednesday night to leave the game after she changed her Ryan Braun jersey to read "FRAUD."

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers Upset Braun Lied To Him
Aaron Rodgers was shocked and disappointed when Ryan Braun admitted to violating baseball's rules against using performance-enhancing substances.

Associated Press

Machado's Approach Has Fallen Apart Recently
Manny Machado is hitting .214/.233/.321 in the month of July.

David Schoenfield/ESPN

Lance Berkman Considers Retirement
The Dallas Morning News first reported that Lance Berkman was considering retiring from baseball.

ESPN.com

Braun To Talk To Media 'When Allowed'
Brewers slugger Ryan Braun says he will speak to the media once he's allowed.

ESPN.com