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Buster Olney's top 10s for 2021: Ranking MLB's best teams
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Friday, 08 January 2021 03:59
Fingers crossed that the 2021 MLB season will begin on time -- and that we get to see some live baseball at the ballpark this year.As we wait, Buster Olney concludes his annual ranking of the 10 best players at each position heading into the coming season -- based on input from industry evaluators -- with a look at the…
Ex-Angels staffer: Cole, others doctored balls
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Thursday, 07 January 2021 23:05
A revealing text message from star pitcher Gerrit Cole has been submitted as evidence in Brian Harkins' quest to prove he was unfairly made a scapegoat when the Los Angeles Angels fired him as their clubhouse attendant for supplying ball-doctoring substances to pitchers.The message -- dated Jan. 17, 2019 -- was filed in Orange County (California) Superior Court on Thursday…
Sugano, a top RHP from Japan, won't join MLB
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Thursday, 07 January 2021 14:49
Pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano did not come to an agreement on a contract with a major league team before his posting window expired and he will return to Nippon Professional Baseball for 2021.Sugano will be eligible to come to MLB as a free agent before the 2022 season. The bidding for his services started Dec. 8 and ran through 5 p.m.…
Yankees acquire OF Allen in trade with Padres
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Thursday, 07 January 2021 14:59
NEW YORK -- Switch-hitting outfielder Greg Allen was acquired by the New York Yankees from the San Diego Padres on Thursday for left-hander James Reeves.The 27-year-old Allen has a .239 average with eight homers and 57 RBI in 557 at-bats and 221 games over four seasons with Cleveland (2017-20) and San Diego (2020). Allen hit .154 with one homer and…
10 ways the Francisco Lindor trade changes MLB
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Thursday, 07 January 2021 15:36
It's hard to concoct a more perfect baseball union in 2021 than Francisco Lindor and Steve Cohen's New York Mets.The team needs a long-term solution at shortstop, someone who plays high-end defense.Check.The Mets need more lineup balance.Done. Lindor's a switch-hitter who hits with power on both sides of the plate.The Mets could use a star fit for the biggest market.Lindor's…
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