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  • Austin Hedges: The Perfect Washington Nationals Stopgap Behind the Dish
    • Austin Hedges: The Perfect Washington Nationals Stopgap Behind the Dish
    Covering the Corner The Nats are one of the worst defensive teams in baseball, and it all starts with their tandem behind the dish. Here’s how they can fix it The Nationals shortcomings defensively have been well documented both on here and by the fanbase as a whole. While they aren’t getting much value from multiple key position, such as shortstop and second base, the biggest culprit drag...2025
  • Rays 5, Twins 0: An afternoon shutout!
    • Rays 5, Twins 0: An afternoon shutout!
    Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Winning is the best. In the afternoon outing between the Rays and the Twins, the Rays were leaning on Drew Rasmussen and the Twins turned to Pablo Lopez. In the top of the first, Trevor Larnach got a leadoff single, then with two outs, he stole second. Rasmussen got out of the jam by inducing a flyout to end the inning. Josh Lowe singled to start the home ...2025
  • • Twins rally to sweep O's, extend win streak to 10
    Christian Vazquez hit a three-run homer in Game 1, and Kody Clemens added another in Game 2 as the Twins swept Baltimore to extend their win streak to 10 games....2025
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  • Game 10 Thread: Twins vs. Royals
    • Game 10 Thread: Twins vs. Royals
    Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Lorenzen (24) pitches in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees during game three of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Kauffman Stadium. | Peter Aiken-Imagn Images Twins vs. Royals Happy baseball Monday! Tonight, the Royals play the Twins for the first time this season. Last year, the Twins barely squeaked by with the series lead, winning seven...2025
  • • Twins, Padres Have Discussed Christian Vazquez Trade
    The Padres and Twins have had discussions about a potential trade that would send veteran catcher Christian Vázquez to San Diego, report Dan Hayes and Dennis Lin of The Athletic. There’s no indication that a deal is imminent. Indeed, Hayes suggests that conversations have “slowed” recently, though that doesn’t mean that the sides won’t continue…...2025
  • • Locked On Twins: Could the Twins REALLY Find a Taker for Christian Vazquez?
    Will the Twins be able to find a taker for Christian Vazquez? How much does it matter that catchers have come off the board for less money per year? Do they even want to move him? This edition of Locked On Twins attempts to answer all of those questions and more, as Gregg Masterson (@greggtmasterson) joined Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) to spend more than 40 minutes talking about backup catchers! The a...2024
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Christian Vazquez injury and suspension

  • Assessing Rays 2025 Catcher Targets
    • Assessing Rays 2025 Catcher Targets
    Catcher Danny Jansen, Boston Red Sox | Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images How will the Rays address this hole? The 2024 MLB season has reached its conclusion and the Rays have flipped their mindset into offseason mode. One of the top items on their wish list, it seems, is too improve upon the poor output they received from the catching position. Rays catchers posted a .562 OPS this seas...2024
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  • On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Twins series preview
    • On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Twins series preview
    Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Cubs begin a two-week stretch vs. American League clubs. The Twins just completed a three-game sweep of the White Sox and outscored them 29-11. I suspect the other Chicago team, the Cubs, will give them a tougher series. For more on the Twins, here’s Benjamin Jones, managing editor of our SB Nation Twins site Twinkie Town. Things are quite different...2024
  • • Player Analysis - July 29th, 2023
    Bo Bichette, SS, TOR Bichette went 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI on Friday night. The 25-year-old has been on a tear the past three games, going 7 for 15 with three XBH (2 2B, 1 HR) and nine RBI. Bichette was in desperate need of this hot stretch as he struggled at the dish for the bulk of June and July. Before his breakout game on Tuesday, Bichette was slashing .266/.298/.377 with two home run...2023
  • • Kolby Allard impresses as Braves beat Twins 3-0
    Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta has won five-straight games and nine of 10 overall The Atlanta Braves moved to 20-4 in June Wednesday with a 3-0 win over the Minnesota Twins. Atlanta got going early as Ronald Acuna Jr. drew a walk to lead off the game. He swiped second for his 36th stolen base of the season, moved to third on a wild pitch and scored on a double by Matt Olson to put t...2023
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  • • Preseason Prep - March 15th, 2023
    Lance Lynn, SP CHWAfter a sensational 2021, Lynn injured his knee in Spring Training last season, causing him to miss more than two months of action. It took him a while to get his footing coming back from the injury but then turned it on in the second half of the season. Before the All-Star break, Lynn posted a 7.50 ERA/4.06 xFIP with a 3.89 K/BB ratio. After the break, those numbers were 2.52/3....2023
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  • • Who Will Lead Off For the Twins?
    Full squad workouts are underway in Fort Myers. Coming into camp, the Minnesota Twins’ Opening Day roster seems pretty set on paper. Carlos Correa is back, Christian Vazquez becomes the primary catcher and joins Joey Gallo and Michael A. Taylor as additional veteran help around the diamond. Barring any injuries, it seems clear which 13 position players will head north at the end of March....2023
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  • • Cub Tracks plays the game
    Photo by Jens Büttner/picture alliance via Getty Images #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. The Winter Meetings start tomorrow. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, and then cold-brewed overnight for maximum flavor. Ryl...2022
  • • Cubs free agent target: Michael Conforto
    Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images The Cubs need a lefthanded bat. Could this former Met be the guy? We see all kinds of reports this year about free agent players linked to certain teams. So I wanted to post a response to this report by Jon Heyman in the New York Post: The Cubs are among teams considering Michael Conforto. He is seeking a deal for two years with an opt-out. They also are in...2022
  • Red Sox reinstate Vazquez from COVID list
    • Red Sox reinstate Vazquez from COVID list
    The Red Sox have reinstated catcher Christian Vazquez from the COVID-19 injury list, announcing the move ahead of the team's game against the Blue Jays in Boston....2022
  • • Should the Red Sox reload or rebuild?
    Should the Red Sox reload or rebuild?  The Boston Globe’s Peter Abraham votes for the latter option, arguing that Chris Sale’s season-ending injury should inspire the Sox to “consider trading anybody outside of Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers, and Eduardo Rodriguez.”  (Personally speaking, I’d also add Christian Vazquez and Andrew Benintendi to Abraham’s no-trade list.)  Such a move may seem drasti...2020
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Christian Vazquez lifestyle

  • • Yoan Moncada Can't Stop the Hype: 'He's Got a Following Everywhere We Go'
    2016
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Timeline

  • 2025
    "Christian Vazquez hit a three-run homer in Game 1, and Kody Clemens added another in Game 2 as the Twins swept Baltimore to extend their win streak to 10 games."

  • 2024
    "Drew Smyly threw the eighth and allowed a solo homer by Christian Vazquez."

  • 2023
    "Allard allowed a single to Alex Kirilloff and a walk to Christian Vazquez to start the fifth."

  • 2022
    "The Astros are in agreement with the Red Sox on a deal that would send catcher Christian Vazquez to Houston for two minor league prospects, reports Mark Berman of Fox 26."

  • 2021
    "The Yankees’ 9-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday night was delayed in the bottom of the seventh, with DJ LeMahieu at the plate, when Boston catcher Christian Vazquez appeared to point out a light to home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez."

  • 2020
    "The 28-year-old Plawecki seems likely to serve as the backup in Boston to starting catcher Christian Vazquez."

  • 2019
    "After all, he made clear weeks ago that the team had little interest in carrying Christian Vazquez, Sandy Leon and Blake Swihart on the Opening Day roster."

  • 2018
    "Christian Vazquez, who has thrown out the highest percentage of attempted base stealers (42 percent) for any catcher since 1987, has signed with the Red Sox through 2021."

  • 2017
    "In a thrilling contest between two of the top teams in the American League, Christian Vazquez hammered a three-run walk-off homer over the Green Monster to give the Red Sox an epic 12-10 victory over the Indians on Tuesday night at Fenway Park."

  • 2016
    "Christian Vazquez became the second player this weekend to hit a game-turning, first-pitch homer against Yankees reliever Dellin Betances, lifting the Red Sox to an 8-7 victory that completed a three-game sweep in the first rivalry series of the season."

  • 2015
    "Already without Christian Vazquez for the season, the Red Sox suffered another substantial blow to their catching depth on Friday night when Ryan Hanigan suffered a fracture to the fifth metacarpal in his right hand."

  • 2014
    "Here's one projected lineup the Red Sox could roll with if they keep Cespedes in the fold: 2B Dustin PedroiaLF Hanley RamirezDH David OrtizRF Yoenis Cespedes1B Mike Napoli3B Pablo SandovalSS Xander BogaertsCF Rusney CastilloC Christian Vazquez Cespedes is probably a better fit in left field than in right, and he's going to pile up the strikeouts."

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Christian Vazquez trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Austin Hedges: The Perfect Washington Nationals Stopgap Behind the Dish
    2025
  • • Assessing Rays 2025 Catcher Targets
    2024
  • Royals give away the house, blow four-run lead in 7-6 loss
    • Royals give away the house, blow four-run lead in 7-6 loss
    Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images A few errors, some walks, and Ryan Jeffers sealed their doom Despite struggling on this road trip, Kansas City came into this afternoon’s contest with the opportunity to come home with a winning road trip. It looked like they would do just that after carrying a 4-0 lead into the bottom of the 4th. However, thanks to errors, walks, and Ryan Jeffers, Minne...2024
  • • The Padres should buy—not stand pat
    Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images San Diego swept Texas over the weekend so selling isn’t on the table. Doing nothing also shouldn’t be an option There were three options for the San Diego Padres at the MLB trade deadline going into this past weekend: Sell Stand pat Buy I can almost guarantee that selling isn’t on the table any longer. The Padres are only two wins away from getting back...2023
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  • • Player Analysis - July 29th, 2023
    2023
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  • • Meet the forgotten prospect who might yet shake up the Chicago Cubs and the NL Central
    One of the most financially powerful teams in baseball was gobsmacked when Christian Vazquez turned down its three-year offer to...2023
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  • • Preseason Prep - March 15th, 2023
    2023
  • • Minnesota Twins sign catcher Christian Vazquez to 3-year, $30M deal
    The Minnesota Twins signed free agent catcher Christian Vazquez to a three-year, $30 million contract on Friday. Vazquez, 32, opened...2022
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  • Report: Twins, Christian Vázquez agree to 3-year, $30M deal
    • Report: Twins, Christian Vázquez agree to 3-year, $30M deal
    The Twins added Christian Vazquez, agreeing to a three-year, $30 million contract with the veteran catcher....2022
  • • The Opener: Catchers, Market Movement, Blue Jays
    The hot stove was busy yesterday, and here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on throughout baseball today: 1. Catching market update The top trade target and free agent are off the board on the catching market, as Sean Murphy is headed to the Braves, and Christian Vazquez is set to sign with…...2022
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Christian Vazquez stats and results

  • Cubs 7, Twins 3: The offense has been located!
    • Cubs 7, Twins 3: The offense has been located!
    Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images The Cubs had a good day at the plate and evened up their series with the Twins. Hopefully, now that Cubs hitters put together a varied, 10-hit offense against the Twins Tuesday evening at Wrigley Field, the offense will stick around for a while. All of that resulted in a well-played 7-3 win over the Twins. The Cubs didn’t waste any time getting going at...2024
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  • • On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Twins series preview
    2024
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  • • Royals give away the house, blow four-run lead in 7-6 loss
    2024
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  • • Player Analysis - July 29th, 2023
    2023
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  • • The Royals are shutout on Opening Day, fall 2-0 to Twins
    Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports We are back, baby In the bottom of the 5th, MJ Melendez stayed in the batter’s box after the count went to 3-0. The score was 0-0, Zack Greinke was cruising on the other side, and Twins starter Pablo Lopez was on the ropes with bases loaded and just one out. With the new pitch clock, he had no time to take a breath. Three pitches later, the inning was over...2023
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  • • Preseason Prep - March 15th, 2023
    2023
  • More Dodgers friendly
    • More Dodgers friendly
     So, I haven't bothered to order a 2023 Series 1 team set for the Dodgers yet, which has been my habit in recent years when I know I won't be building the set.That's where I am with flagship now, I'll get to it. Someday. Sure, I bought some cards a little over a week after release, but I could've very well waited a month without a care. It looks how it looks, but there's actually no urgency.T...2023
  • • Gamethread: Astros at White Sox
    Streaking Lucas Giolito seeks to provide the toppings for what has so far been a very successful series. | Quinn Harris/Getty Images Maybe score some runs earlier this time? For those who felt splitting the series with the Astros would be a perfectly fine result (author meekly raises hand), today’s game could be pure gravy. The salsa on the nachos. The cherry on the sundae. The hot sauce o...2022
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  • • Red Sox Spring Training 2017 Preview: Predictions, Players to Watch and More
    2017
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  • • Is Red Sox's Price-Sale-Porcello Trio a True Sustainable Super-Rotation?
    2016

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  • • The Royals are shutout on Opening Day, fall 2-0 to Twins
    2023
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  • • Preseason Prep - March 15th, 2023
    2023
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  • • More Dodgers friendly
    2023
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  • • Cub Tracks’ clarity begins at home
    Photo by Joseph A. Garrity/Chicago History Museum/Getty Images All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Wotta revoltin’ development ad infinitum... Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and t...2022
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  • • Cub Tracks’ love me non-tender
    Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Speculation, reminiscence, Elvis and boats. All this and Bobby D, too. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, and then cold-brewed overnight for maximu...2022
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  • • Red Sox reportedly shopping catcher Sandy Leon to ease logjam
    The Red Sox are currently in “active” trade talks with other clubs regarding a potential Sandy Leon swap, Buster Olney and Marly Rivera of ESPN report (via Twitter). As has long been anticipated, something has to give with regard to Boston’s catching situation. The Sox are carrying three catchers at the moment in Leon, Christian Vazquez and Blake Swihart. While Boston managed to hang onto those th...2019
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  • • Watch: Umpire Joe West nailed by throw on stolen base
    Umpire Joe West was nailed by a throw from the catcher during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the ALCS on Saturday. Jake Marisnick was on first for the Houston Astros with one out in the top of the eighth inning and attempted to steal second base. Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez tried to throw out Marisnick, but his throw sailed off line. West, the second base umpire, was unable to duck ou...2018
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  • • Vazquez shifts momentum with defensive acumen
    Before Mitch Moreland could hit the game-winning home run in Boston's 3-2 win over the White Sox on Friday, Christian Vazquez had to make a game-changing throw....2017
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  • • Yoan Moncada Can't Stop the Hype: 'He's Got a Following Everywhere We Go'
    2016
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  • • Red Sox's High-Octane Offense Fueling Rise Back to MLB Prominence
    2016
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Top Christian Vazquez news

  • • Vazquez's walk-off HR caps wild win vs. Tribe
    2017
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  • • Jax the flipper: Play of Year, Game of Year!
    2017
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  • • Sale backed by big blasts, K's 6 in 5-inning shutout
    Red Sox ace Chris Sale and Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson were sharp, as neither allowed a run, while Christian Vazquez connected on a three-run homer in the seventh to lead Boston to a 7-2 win on Sunday at Hammond Stadium....2017
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  • • Sale logs 3 K's, Vazquez rakes for Red Sox
    Christian Vazquez helped his cause to win the backup catching spot for the Red Sox by logging a pair of hits in Thursday night's 4-3 win over the Pirates....2017
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  • • Sale logs 3 K's, Vazquez rakes for Red Sox
    Christian Vazquez helped his cause to win the backup catching spot for the Red Sox by logging a pair of hits in Thursday night's 4-3 win over the Pirates....2017
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  • Red Sox wear Patriots jerseys for road trip
    • Red Sox wear Patriots jerseys for road trip
    Stop us if you've heard this one before. Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski and three Tom Brady's go on a road trip.  Alright, so it's kind of true.  The Red Sox headed on a road trip for series in Tampa Bay, Baltimore and Cincinnati, and to spice up the long stint away from Boston, the team made it a themed trip. The Sox ditched their own uniforms for other teams' and players' jerseys, and as it turn...2017
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  • • Red Sox sweep Yanks behind Vazquez HR
    2016
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  • • A-Rod's 4 RBIs aren't enough in Fenway finale
    2016
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  • • Player Analysis - July 29th, 2023
    2023
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  • • Preseason Prep - March 15th, 2023
    2023
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  • • Yoan Moncada Can't Stop the Hype: 'He's Got a Following Everywhere We Go'
    2016
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  • • Planning the Perfect Philadelphia Phillies Rebuild After July Sell-off
    2015
  • • How 2015 MLB Spring Training Has Changed the Regular-Season Landscape
    2015
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Christian Vazquez schedule, game

  • • Austin Hedges: The Perfect Washington Nationals Stopgap Behind the Dish
    2025
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  • • Game 10 Thread: Twins vs. Royals
    2025
  • • Assessing Rays 2025 Catcher Targets
    2024
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  • • Cubs 7, Twins 3: The offense has been located!
    2024
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  • • On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Twins series preview
    2024
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  • • Christian Vazquez Is Turning Into Drew Butera 2.0
    Christian Vázquez’s Minnesota Twins tenure is starting to remind fans of a star from yesteryear who played a similar role with his teams and shared similar struggles. I’m talking about former Twins backup catcher Drew Butera. Okay, “star” may be an exaggeration, but the former backstop was a well-respected member of the Twins organization whose on-field numbers were maligned by many....2024
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  • • The Padres should buy—not stand pat
    2023
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  • • Bobby Witt Jr leads offensive onslaught to defeat Twins 10-7
    Gladiators tonight. | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Everyone got a hit! Folks, Bobby Witt Jr is smashing the ball. Just absolutely ripping hits left and right. He was just a double short of the cycle. But tonight, the rest of the team joined in the onslaught of offense. Kyle Isbel had his first four-hit game, every starter had at least one hit, and the Royals had a season-high 18 hits...2023
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  • • Padres starting rare three game series in Minnesota with the Twins
    Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images The Padres get a break from the Dodgers in Minneapolis The San Diego Padres played three really competitive games against the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend and now they’re in Minnesota for a rare series at Target Field. They haven’t played a game against the Twins in Minneapolis since 2017 (and they lost one of those games 16-0). Carlos Asuaje an...2023
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  • • Opening Day: Royals v. Twins
    Photo by LG Patterson/MLB Photos via Getty Images We have real baseball happening today, friends It’s the best day of the year, folks. Christmas in March. The Royals play baseball today. They enter today’s game with a 5% chance of making the playoffs according to FiveThirtyEight, worse odds than all but three teams in baseball, but for now, they’re in a five-way tie for first place in the...2023
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Christian Vazquez rumors, scandals

  • • Cub Tracks’ clarity begins at home
    2022
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  • • 3 Potential Deals the Boston Red Sox Should Propose at the Trade Deadline
    2015
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  • • How 2015 MLB Spring Training Has Changed the Regular-Season Landscape
    2015
  • • MLB Rumors: Latest Trade Talk at Start of Winter Meetings
    2014
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  • • Big Trades the Boston Red Sox Could Actually Pull off This Offseason
    2014
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  • • MLB Trade Rumors: Latest on Cole Hamels, Ryan Howard and More
    2014
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