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2015 Hall ballot includes Big Unit, Pedro, Smoltz

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Cooperstown, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The 2015 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot includes 17 new additions, including Cy Young Award winning pitchers Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz. Also new to the ballot for 2015 are sluggers Gary Sheffield […]

Red Sox closing in on deals for Ramirez, Sandoval

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(SportsNetwork.com) – The Boston Red Sox are apparently set to make a big splash in free agency, as reports indicate that both Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval have agreed to multi-million dollar contracts. Numerous media outlets, including Fox Sports, said […]

A’s obtain 1B Davis from Pirates

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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics acquired first baseman Ike Davis from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, three days after he was designated for assignment. The teams swapped international bonus slots as part of the deal, with the Pirates […]

Indians acquire Brewer from D-backs

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Cleveland, OH (SportsNetwork.com) – The Cleveland Indians acquired right- handed pitcher Charles Brewer from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster for Brewer, the Indians designated left- hander Scott Barnes for assignment. […]

Report: White Sox sign LaRoche for two years

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Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago White Sox have reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with first baseman Adam LaRoche on Friday. The Chicago Tribune is reporting the deal is worth $25 million and will be announced as soon as […]

Report: Red Sox offer Sandoval contract

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Boston, MA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Boston Red Sox have offered free-agent third baseman Pablo Sandoval a five-year deal, according to a report. A Major League source, per the Boston Globe, stated that the offer is for $95 million. The switch-hitting […]

Ibanez among Rays manager finalists

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St. Petersburg, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – Longtime major league outfielder Raul Ibanez is one of three finalists for the vacant Tampa Bay Rays managerial position, the team announced Friday. Ibanez, who just completed his 19th season as a player in 2014, […]

Dodgers acquire Peralta from Rays

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Los Angeles, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired right-handed pitcher Joel Peralta and left-handed pitcher Adam Liberatore from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for right-handed pitchers Jose Dominguez and Greg Harris. The 38-year-old Peralta had been […]

Pirates DFA Ike Davis

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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Veteran first baseman Ike Davis was designated for assignment as the Pittsburgh Pirates reshuffled their 40-man roster on Thursday. Davis finished fifth in the National League with 32 home runs while with the New York Mets […]

Tigers claim P Zeid on waivers

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Detroit, MI (SportsNetwork.com) – The Detroit Tigers have claimed right- handed pitcher Josh Zeid off waivers from the Houston Astros, the team announced Thursday. Zeid, 27, allowed 16 earned runs in 20 2/3 innings for a 6.97 ERA in 23 […]