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  • Wild Max Scherzer sticky substance check ends in Joe Girardi ejection
    • Wild Max Scherzer sticky substance check ends in Joe Girardi ejection
    Max Scherzer brought the heat and some attitude to Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday....2021
  • Terrible Yankees blanked by Phillies in embarrassment
    • Terrible Yankees blanked by Phillies in embarrassment
    The Yankees lost for the seventh time in nine games in a 7-0 defeat to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park....2021
  • Dominic Smith, Miguel Castro fined for role in Mets-Phillies fracas
    • Dominic Smith, Miguel Castro fined for role in Mets-Phillies fracas
    MLB suspended Phillies pitcher Jose Alvarado for three games Sunday and fined him an undisclosed amount, after his taunting of Dominic Smith two days earlier led to the benches emptying at Citizens Bank Park....2021
  • Mets trying to educate hesitant players on COVID-19 vaccine benefits
    • Mets trying to educate hesitant players on COVID-19 vaccine benefits
    PHILADELPHIA — The Mets find themselves at a competitive disadvantage, and they’re working toward erasing that. Isn’t that the most pragmatic way to view team-wide distribution of the coronavirus vaccine? Team president Sandy Alderson acknowledged on Monday, hours before the Mets finally began their season by taking on the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, that......2021
  • Entire Mets-Nationals series postponed over COVID-19 outbreak
    • Entire Mets-Nationals series postponed over COVID-19 outbreak
    WASHINGTON — Major League Baseball has postponed this rest of this weekend’s Mets-Nationals series due to the COVID-19 outbreak among the Nationals, meaning the Mets will kick off their 2021 season Monday night against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park — barring any other delays. The league announced the postponement “due to continued follow-up testing and......2021
  • • Phillies vs. Braves: MLB Opening Day 2021 live stream, TV channel, time, watch online, pitching matchup, odds
    The NL East rivals kick off their 2021 campaigns at Citizens Bank Park...2021
  • • Yanks' Boone grumbles over Phils fans' air horn
    Fans might not be allowed inside Citizens Bank Park, but that didn't stop them from loudly supporting the Phillies against the Yankees the past two nights, with Yankees manager Aaron Boone questioning their use of an air horn on Thursday....2020
  • • LOOK: Yankees' Aaron Boone argues with umpires about air horn being blown outside Phillies' ballpark
    A group of Phillies fans were blowing an air horn outside of Citizens Bank Park...2020
  • • Phillies-Blue Jays weekend series canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
    The Phillies paused workouts and other activities at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday after a coach and home clubhouse staff member tested positive for the coronavirus....2020
  • • Phillies announce two positive COVID-19 tests, cancel all activity at Citizens Bank Park
    The Phillies haven't played since facing the Marlins on Sunday...2020

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Citizens Bank Park injury and suspension

  • • Dominic Smith, Miguel Castro fined for role in Mets-Phillies fracas
    MLB suspended Phillies pitcher Jose Alvarado for three games Sunday and fined him an undisclosed amount, after his taunting of Dominic Smith two days earlier led to the benches emptying at Citizens Bank Park....2021
  • • Maeda back in saddle vs. Phillies, Nola
    Kenta Maeda makes his first start in 13 days and his first appearance in nine days when he opposes the Phillies and All-Star Aaron Nola in Tuesday's 4:05 p.m. PT contest at Citizens Bank Park. In a May 29 start against the Phillies in LA, Maeda left in the second inning with a hip injury that put him on the disabled list....2018
  • • deGrom set to face Phillies in return from DL
    The Mets don't anticipate Jacob deGrom's health being an issue when he takes the mound Sunday for a 1:35 p.m. ET series finale at Citizens Bank Park. The team skipped deGrom's last outing due to concern over his hyperextended right elbow, but he has since thrown a simulated game and a bullpen session with no ill effects. The Phillies' starter was undetermined after Saturday's rainout, but right-ha...2018
  • • Eflin surprises kids at annual CBP sleepover
    Zach Eflin, Gabe Kapler and Matt Klentak surprised eight children taking a break from their cancer treatments and other illnesses with family and friends to attend the annual sleepover Friday night at Citizens Bank Park....2017
  • • Lugo takes ball in place of deGrom vs. Phils
    The Mets' Seth Lugo and the Phillies' Henderson Alvarez have each spent September trying to shove their injury woes firmly in the past. They'll have one more opportunity when their teams meet for a 7:05 p.m. ET game Saturday at Citizens Bank Park....2017
  • • Springer exits with left quad discomfort
    Astros outfielder George Springer was removed from Monday's game against the Phillies in the third inning with left quad discomfort. Springer apparently suffered the injury while fielding a ball in the top of the third at Citizens Bank Park....2017
  • • Clay Buchholz suffers right forearm strain during start
    Clay Buchholz’s tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies isn’t off to a good start.The right-handed starter left his second start with the Phillies in the third inning with an apparent injury, which the team’s Twitter later called a right forearm strain. Buchholz was off to a rough start at Citizens Bank Park, as he allowed six runs and eight hits in 2 1/3 innings before leaving the game against the ...2017
  • • Scherzer set for '17 debut in opener vs. Phils
    The Phillies have a heck of a challenge in front of them Friday afternoon in their home opener at Citizens Bank Park. Theyll face 2016 National League Cy Young Award winner and Nationals ace Max Scherzer. He is starting the fourth game of the season because a finger injury lingered throughout the offseason and put him behind schedule....2017
  • • Sleepover at The Bank a dream come true
    The Phillies hosted a clubhouse sleepover Friday at Citizens Bank Park for children receiving treatment at local children's hospitals....2016
  • • Mets Clinch NL Wild Card: Highlights, Twitter Reaction to Celebration
    2016

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Citizens Bank Park trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Whoops! Bryce Harper slips up with 'D.C.' mention in Phillies introduction
    Bryce Harper spent his entire MLB career with one organization prior to signing with the Philadelphia Phillies this week. You’ll have to forgive him if he’s still getting used to being on a new team. Harper was introduced as the newest member of the Phillies during a press conference on Saturday. As he talked about his goal of winning a championship for the city, he slipped up and said he wanted t...2019
  • • Scott Boras: Bryce Harper 'wanted one city for the rest of his career'
    “Harper’s Bazaar” has reached a conclusion. The Phillies reached an agreement to sign Bryce Harper to a 13-year, $330M contract that now stands as the largest fully guaranteed contract in all of professional sports. While the journey to this terminus was tedious (surely even more so for those involved than for those of us following at a distance), it would appear that Harper and Boras ultimately m...2019
  • • Phillies getting great deal on Bryce Harper contract
    After several months of waiting and many more rumors going back-and-forth, Bryce Harper has finally signed his big free agent deal. The outfielder agreed to a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies that gives him the most guaranteed money in MLB history, topping Giancarlo Stanton’s $325 million deal. Though the deal has received some criticism for both length and total money...2019
  • • Report: Phillies owner in Las Vegas to meet with Bryce Harper
    The Bryce Harper-to-the-Phillies talk is in full effect thanks to the latest rumor. NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury reported on Friday night that Phillies owner John Middleton’s private plane was in Las Vegas and that talks were “clearly ongoing” between the club and former NL MVP. Phillies reporter Matt Gelb confirmed the report. Time is running out on the offseason, and free agents who h...2019
  • • Franco ignoring rumors, ready for 3B battle
    Maikel Franco followed the endless and often mind-numbing speculation the past few months from the Dominican Republic. Franco knows that Manny Machado could show up at Spectrum Field at any moment. The Phillies entertained him at Citizens Bank Park just before Christmas. They have made him at least one contract offer. If the Phillies sign him, Franco also knows he could be traded....2019
  • • Report: Marlins 'focused on trading J.T. Realmuto' before spring training
    Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto has been one of the most discussed names on the trade block in the offseason. And the Marlins reportedly want to make a deal happen. Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported on Wednesday that Miami wants to trade Realmuto before pitchers and catchers report on February 13. Specifically, the Marlins are hoping to acquire Jorge Alfaro and Sixto Sanchez f...2019
  • • Latest on Manny Machado’s market, following meeting with Phillies
    Manny Machado completed a three-city tour of potential landing spots in Philadelphia, where he met with the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park and was taken to dinner by several key members of the organization (links via MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki and Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia). Owner John Middleton, president Andy MacPhail, GM Matt Klentak, manager Gabe Kapler and several members of Kapler...2018
  • • Machado's free-agent tour hits Philadelphia
    The Phillies are making their pitch on Thursday afternoon to free agent Manny Machado. Machado, his wife and representation arrived at Citizens Bank Park at 12:14 p.m. ET to meet with club officials....2018
  • • Phillies meeting with Patrick Corbin
    The Phillies, expected to be one of the most active teams in free agency, are meeting with left-hander Patrick Corbin at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia today, tweets Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia.  Corbin, 29, is the consensus top starter on the free-agent market after racking up 200 innings of 3.15 ERA ball with 11.1 K/9, 2.2 BB/9, 0.68 HR/9 and a 48.5 percent ground-ball rate. No ...2018
  • • GM Klentak discusses Phillies' 2018 campaign
    Phillies general manager Matt Klentak offered his thoughts on the Phillies' 2018 season Monday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park....2018

Citizens Bank Park stats and results

  • • Phillies team store ran out of letter Rs amid Bryce Harper jersey frenzy
    Bryce Harper’s decision to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies not surprisingly set off a frenzy, as fans rushed to get their hands on his new team jersey. Sales have been shattering records online, and now it appears Harper mania is causing problems at the Phillies team store at Citizens Bank Park. As noted on Twitter Monday by 97.5 The Fanatic’s Marc Farzetta, a sign was posted outside the team ...2019
  • • Syndergaard to duel with Philles' ace Nola
    The first of two dynamic pitching matchups between the Mets and Phillies will take place on Friday, when Noah Syndergaard faces right-hander Aaron Nola in a 6:05 p.m. ET game at Citizens Bank Park. Arguably one of the National League's three best starters this season, Nola has already beaten the Mets twice this season. The MLB Now crew is also calling an alternative broadcast of the game, as Brian...2018
  • • Molina's 2 homers not enough to beat Phillies
    Another power-driven day ended in the Cardinals' second one-run loss of the week, as St. Louis fell, 4-3, to the Phillies on Wednesday afternoon in a rubber game at Citizens Bank Park. But this particular defeat will likely hurt the Cardinals more than in just the standings....2018
  • • Ben Simmons’ ceremonial first pitch had interesting twist
    Ben Simmons was invited to Citizens Bank Park this weekend to throw out the first pitch at a Philadelphia Phillies game, and his appearance was notable in more ways than one.The Philadelphia 76ers star had the ceremonial honors before Saturday’s game between the Phillies and the Toronto Blue Jays and threw a near-perfect strike of a first pitch … with his right hand. Take a look: It was certainly ...2018
  • • Ozzie 3, Phils 1: Albies scores all the runs in win
    Ozzie Albies' impressive night helped keep the Braves in first place in the NL East. Albies hit his 14th homer of the season and scored all Braves runs in a 3-1 win over the Phillies on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park. Atlanta starter Brandon McCarthy kept the Phillies' bats quiet for 5 2/3 innings as the Braves stretched their division lead back to 1 1/2 games. Philadelphia starter Vince Vela...2018
  • • Folty opens battle atop NL East standings
    The top two teams in the National League East face off at 7:10 p.m. ET on Monday as the Braves travel to Citizens Bank Park for a series with the Phillies. Both starting pitchers are coming off of season-high strikeout performances in their last starts. Braves right-hander Mike Foltynewicz tallied 10 strikeouts on Tuesday against the Cubs, while Phillies righty Nick Pivetta struck out a career-hig...2018
  • • Syndergaard seeks dominant form in Philly
    Though he's been unhappy with his recent results -- the Mets have lost three straight games that he's pitched -- Noah Syndergaard has delivered four consecutive quality starts. He'll look to make it five in a row when he takes on Phillies right-hander Zach Eflin in a 7:05 p.m. ET game Saturday at Citizens Bank Park....2018
  • • Mile-high mishap: Denver Post mixes stadiums
    After a mix-up that resulted in The Denver Post erroneously publishing a photo of Citizens Bank Park as part of a feature on Coors Field, the newspaper apologized for the mistake that spread across social media....2018
  • • Mile-high mishap: Denver Post mixes stadiums
    After a mix-up that resulted in The Denver Post erroneously publishing a photo of Citizens Bank Park as part of a feature on Coors Field, the newspaper apologized for the mistake that spread across social media....2018
  • • Mackanin receives long ovation in final game
    The Citizens Bank Park faithful lobbed more than their fair share of standing ovations upon worthy subjects in 2017, an odd thought as the Phillies occupied the lower reaches of the standings for the entirety of the season....2017

Citizens Bank Park parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • ‘Feeling Brotherly Loved’: Bryce Harper surfaces on Instagram
    Bryce Harper has issued his first Instagram post since his celebrated signing with the Philadelphia Phillies, and the superstar made sure the social media dispatch featured a distinct Philly vibe. The post, which Harper also shared on Twitter, featured a photo of the smiling slugger holding a bat, rocking a headband and sporting workout gear. “Feeling Brotherly Loved,” Harper wrote in the social m...2019
  • • Franco ignoring rumors, ready for 3B battle
    2019
  • • Machado's free-agent tour hits Philadelphia
    2018
  • • Watch: Chase Utley reflects upon emotional farewell in Philly
    Chase Utley perhaps paid one final visit this week to Citizens Bank Park, and the Philadelphia Phillies faithful sent off the revered former player with an emotional and deserving farewell.Utley, 39, recently announced his 13th MLB season would be his last. With the Los Angeles Dodgers wrapping up a three-game series with the Phillies on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park, Utley, who was traded to L....2018
  • • Rockies score 5 in 4th before making an out
    In need of some momentum in an attempt to end a season-high losing streak at five games, the Rockies scored five runs before the first out of the fourth inning against the Phillies to build a 6-0 lead on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park...2018
  • • Phillies surprise military family
    The Phillies helped surprise a military family in the top of the sixth inning Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park....2018
  • • Eflin surprises kids at annual CBP sleepover
    2017
  • • Soak it in! Altuve at .507 in July, Astros erupt
    Sparked by red-hot Jose Altuve, the Astros erupted for five runs with two outs in the fourth inning -- moments after a 1-hour, 52-minute rain delay ended -- and ran away from the Phillies, 13-4, on Monday night at soggy Citizens Bank Park to improve to 36-12 on the road this season and 8-0 against the National League....2017
  • • Fan with cystic fibrosis gets VIP experience
    From the day he was born, Jake Duffy has dealt with challenges. But you wouldn't know it, especially not Sunday, when the 7-year-old and his family stepped foot on the lush Citizens Bank Park grass....2017
  • • Leake hopes to help turn things around vs. Phils
    Nine days after the Cardinals sealed a series sweep of the Phillies, the two clubs will open a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday. And much as they were when that last series started, these are two teams still searching for some positive momentum. The task of turning things around for both clubs will begin with starters Mike Leake and Jeremy Hellickson....2017

Top Citizens Bank Park news

  • • Hanley, Pedroia power up against Phillies
    The Red Sox looked just fine without Cole Hamels in their rotation Monday in a convincing 8-0 victory over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park....2015
  • • Arrieta stifles Phils as Cubs take Game 1
    Jake Arrieta won his Major League-leading 19th game Friday night and helped the Cubs keep pace in their push for the playoffs with a 5-1 win over the Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park....2015
  • • A-Gone's HRs help Dodgers extend their lead
    Chase Utley had no home runs, grand slams or curtain calls on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park. But the Dodgers still rolled to a 7-2 win over the Phillies....2016
  • • Cards score early, often to overwhelm Phillies
    The best team in baseball played the worst team in baseball Friday night at Citizens Bank Park, and the final score reflected as much. The Cardinals (44-23) hit three home runs on their way to a 12-4 victory over the Phillies (23-46)....2015
  • • Cards score early, often to overwhelm Phillies
    The best team in baseball played the worst team in baseball Friday night at Citizens Bank Park, and the final score reflected as much. The Cardinals (44-23) hit three home runs on their way to a 12-4 victory over the Phillies (23-46)....2015
  • • Giants slam three home runs to knock off Phillies
    The Giants snapped a five-game losing streak Friday night with a 5-4 victory over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Giants catcher Buster Posey hit a solo home run with two outs in the seventh inning to give San Francisco a one-run lead. Matt Duffy and Justin Maxwell also homered as Tim Lincecum got the win, allowing five hits and four runs in six innings....2015
  • • Posey goes deep as Giants power past Phillies
    The Giants snapped a five-game losing streak Friday night with a 5-4 victory over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Giants catcher Buster Posey hit a solo home run with two outs in the seventh inning to give San Francisco a one-run lead. Matt Duffy and Justin Maxwell also homered as Tim Lincecum got the win, allowing five hits and four runs in six innings....2015
  • • deGrom silences Phils in one-hit shutout
    The Mets arrived in Philadelphia closer in the NL East standings to the fourth-place Phillies than the first-place Nationals, desperate for a series win. Jacob deGrom delivered just that in a 5-0 win over the Phillies on Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park....2016
  • • Betts, 'pen and D propel Red Sox past Phils
    Less than four innings into Wednesday night's 7-3 Red Sox win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, Mookie Betts, rounding the bases after a solo home run that put Boston up by three, found himself a triple shy of his first cycle. Instead of completing the cycle, Betts launched another homer, his 11th, for an insurance run in the eighth....2017
  • • Betts, bullpen give Sox big lift in win vs. Phils
    Less than four innings into Wednesday night's 7-3 Red Sox win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, Mookie Betts, rounding the bases after a solo home run that put Boston up by three, found himself a triple shy of his first cycle. Instead of completing the cycle, Betts launched another homer, his 11th, for an insurance run in the eighth....2017
  • • Puig's homer sets tone as Dodgers drop Phils
    Yasiel Puig hit a three-run home run to left field in the first inning in Wednesday night's 4-3 victory over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. It was his fourth home run in his past 13 games....2015
  • • Puig's homer sets tone as Dodgers drop Phils
    Yasiel Puig hit a three-run home run to left field in the first inning in Wednesday night's 4-3 victory over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. It was his fourth home run in his past 13 games....2015
  • • Howard's 11th-inning walk-off HR denies Tribe
    If you blinked, you might have missed it. After 10 1/2 innings of play and nearly 3 1/2 hours, Ryan Howard ended Friday night's game at Citizens Bank Park on one pitch....2016
  • • Donaldson's 2 HRs power Blue Jays past Phils
    Toronto third baseman Josh Donaldson led the way with two homers and four RBIs, the second coming in a five-run sixth inning as the Blue Jays came back to beat the Phillies, 8-5, on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park....2015

Citizens Bank Park fantasy rankings and news

  • • Maikel Franco's Monstrous Spring Signals MLB's Next Big Hitting Star Has Arrived
    2016
  • • Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Top DraftKings Bargains, Strategy for October 3
    2015
  • • Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB DraftKings Picks, Advice for August 19
    2015
  • • Planning the Perfect Philadelphia Phillies Rebuild After July Sell-off
    2015
  • • Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: MLB DraftKings Studs and Duds for July 6
    2015
  • • Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best DraftKings MLB Pitcher Picks for May 29
    2015
  • • Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Position Player Picks for April 12
    2015
  • • MLB Trade Rumors: Breaking Down Talk on Cole Hamels and Jonathan Papelbon
    2015

Citizens Bank Park schedule, game

  • • Phillies vs. Braves: MLB Opening Day 2021 live stream, TV channel, time, watch online, pitching matchup, odds
    2021
  • • Monday’s Game Between Phillies, Yankees Postponed
    Tonight’s scheduled game between the Phillies and Yankees at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park has been postponed, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports (via Twitter). The cancellation comes after a dozen Marlins players and two coaches tested positive for COVID-19 after playing in Philadelphia this past weekend. The Marlins’ scheduled home opener against the Orioles has als...2020
  • • Braves at Phillies: MLB Opening Day prediction, pick, odds, line, TV channel, watch online, live stream
    Julio Teheran and Aaron Nola square off at Citizens Bank Park to open the season...2019
  • • Report: Phillies owner in Las Vegas to meet with Bryce Harper
    2019
  • • Report: Marlins 'focused on trading J.T. Realmuto' before spring training
    2019
  • • Prized free-agent left-hander meeting with Phillies
    The Phillies are making their push to sign free-agent left-hander Patrick Corbin. Corbin is scheduled to visit Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, sources told MLB.com, as the Phillies hope to add the pitcher to their rotation....2018
  • • Sources: Patrick Corbin meeting with Phillies
    The Phillies are making their push to sign free-agent left-hander Patrick Corbin. Corbin is scheduled to visit Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, sources told MLB.com, as the Phillies hope to add the pitcher to their rotation....2018
  • • Sanchez turns in solid tuneup in Braves' loss
    Despite receiving another impressive effort from Anibal Sanchez in Saturday night's matchup against Aaron Nola at Citizens Bank Park, the Braves weakened their bid for home-field advantage with a 3-0 loss to the Phillies....2018
  • • Gausman set for regular-season finale
    Kevin Gausman will take the mound when the Braves conclude the regular season with Sunday afternoon's game against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Gausman will be tuning up to start Game 2 or 3 of the National League Division Series. He has posted a 2.80 ERA over nine starts since being acquired from the Orioles. Philadelphia will counter with Ranger Suarez. First pitch is scheduled for 3:05 p...2018
  • • Anibal faces Phils in final tuneup for NLDS
    Anibal Sanchez will take the mound when the Braves and Phillies resume their three-game series Friday at 7:05 p.m. ET at Citizens Bank Park. Sanchez will be making his final tuneup before starting either Game 2 or 3 of the NLDS. Philadelphia will counter will Aaron Nola, who has a 2.30 ERA in 11 career starts against the Braves....2018

Citizens Bank Park rumors, scandals

  • • ‘Feeling Brotherly Loved’: Bryce Harper surfaces on Instagram
    2019
  • • Franco ignoring rumors, ready for 3B battle
    2019
  • • David Wright's Promising Return Another Great Sign for Scorching Mets Offense
    2015
  • • Wood, Braves pitching staff very impressive
    Though Jim Johnson's recent frustrations were enhanced during Friday night's 1-0 loss to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, the recently-maligned Braves bullpen had no reason to be ashamed of the effort it provided in this latest setback....2015
  • • Buckley: On Opening Day, Buchholz better than Hamels
    2015
  • • Buckley: Clay Buchholz acts like Red Sox ace
    2015
  • • Red Sox Opening Day 2015: TV Schedule, Live Stream and Predictions
    2015
  • • Revamped Sox begin title quest vs. Hamels, Phils
    The Red Sox and Phillies will resume a rivalry that began when they faced each other in the 1915 World Series with an Opening Day matchup at Citizens Bank Park on Monday. A more recent connection between the franchises centered on Phillies ace Cole Hamels. Despite spring-long speculation that Boston might trade for the left-hander, he remains in red pinstripes and will start against Boston's Clay ...2015
  • • MLB Trade Rumors: Hot-Stove Buzz Surrounding Cole Hamels and Troy Tulowitzki
    2014

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