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MLB stars close Japan Series with another win

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Sapporo, Japan (SportsNetwork.com) – Matt Shoemaker threw five scoreless innings to lift the Major League Baseball All-Stars to a 3-1 triumph over Samurai Japan in the finale of the 2014 Japan Series on Tuesday. Shoemaker scattered two hits and struck […]

Reports: Toronto inks Martin to mega deal

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(SportsNetwork.com) – The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly inked free agent catcher Russell Martin to a multi-year contract. Multiple media outlets have revealed the new pact is worth $82 million over five years, does not carry a no-trade clause and […]

Jays name Brook Jacoby hitting coach

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Toronto, ON (SportsNetwork.com) – The Toronto Blue Jays have named Brook Jacoby as the team’s new hitting coach. Jacoby, an 11-year major league player, spent last season as a minor league assistant hitting coordinator in the Texas Rangers’ organization after […]

Braves send Heyward to Cardinals for Miller

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Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves traded outfielder Jason Heyward and relief pitcher Jordan Walden to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for pitchers Shelby Miller and Tyrell Jenkins. The trade is the first major move for the Braves […]

Report: Marlins and Stanton reach long-term agreement

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(SportsNetwork.com) – The Miami Marlins and Giancarlo Stanton reportedly have a long-term agreement in place. According to CBSSports.com, the 25-year-old outfielder will sign a 13-year, $325 million contract — the largest in North American sports history. The mega-deal, which the […]

Cubs acquire La Stella from Braves

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Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs acquired infielder Tommy La Stella and the No. 4 international signing bonus slot from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Arodys Vizcaino and three international signing bonus slots. La Stella made his major league […]

Morneau powers MLB stars to first win in Japan

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Tokyo, Japan (SportsNetwork.com) – Justin Morneau clubbed a three-run homer and added an RBI double, as the Major League Baseball All-Stars picked up their first win of the 2014 Japan Series with a 6-1 triumph over Samurai Japan on Sunday. […]

Report: Cano has broken toe

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Tokyo, Japan (SportsNetwork.com) – Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano reportedly suffered a broken toe when he was hit by a pitch in Saturday’s Japan Series game at the Tokyo Dome. Cano was hit by a pitch from Yuki Nishi […]

MLB stars no-hit in Japan

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Tokyo, Japan (SportsNetwork.com) – Takahiro Norimoto and three relievers combined on a no-hitter to lead Samurai Japan to a 4-0 win over the Major League Baseball All-Stars on Saturday in the 2014 Japan Series. The Japanese stars have captured each […]

D-backs obtain Hellickson from Rays

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Phoenix, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – The Arizona Diamondbacks made their first offseason move towards bolstering their rotation on Friday, acquiring former American League Rookie of the Year Jeremy Hellickson from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for two minor league prospects. […]