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• Max Muncy Reacts to Dodgers Picking Up His Club Option

The Los Angeles Dodgers picked up third baseman Max Muncy’s club option for 2026 on Thursday following his strong showings in 2025. The third baseman got hot right at the end of April, hitting his first home run of the season on the final day of the month, and carried his momentum through the next […]...2025
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• Braves News: Michael Siani claimed, club option decisions, and more

There was no shortage of moves for the Atlanta Braves on Thursday since the player/club option deadline arrived. In addition to those announcements, the club also announced that outfielder Michael Siani was claimed off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. Lastly, fellow outfielder Jake Fraley was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Rays. 26-year-old […]...2025
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• Guardians Decline Club Option On John Means
The Guardians have declined their $6MM club option on left-hander John Means, per Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors. Means is now a free agent. Additionally, left-handers Kolby Allard, and Matt Krook, right-hander Ben Lively, catcher Dom Nuñez and infielder Will Wilson have been outrighted off the roster and are now free agents, per Zack…...2025
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• Dodgers DFA Tony Gonsolin Amid Major Roster Move

The Los Angeles Dodgers designated right-handed pitcher Tony Gonsolin for assignment on Thursday amid a major roster move ahead of free agency. More news: Dodgers Pick Up Alex Vesia’s Club Option After Missing World Series Due to Family Matter View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dodgers Nation (@dodgersnation) The Dodgers added outfielder Ryan […]...2025
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• Sources: Dodgers pick up $10M option on Muncy
The Dodgers have picked up Max Muncy's $10 million club option and left-handed reliever Alex Vesia's $3.55 million option for next season, sources tell ESPN....2025
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• Dodgers Make Surprise Decision on Ryan Ward Ahead of Free Agency

The Los Angeles Dodgers added outfielder Ryan Ward to the 40-man roster on Thursday, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. More news: Dodgers Pick Up Alex Vesia’s Club Option After Missing World Series Due to Family Matter The decision prevents Ward from leaving the organization and becoming a free agent. It comes after he spent […]...2025
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• South Side shuffle: White Sox keep Robert Jr., reshape coaching staff, and relaunch SoxFest

Luis Robert Jr., you are still a South Sider The White Sox are officially rolling the dice by exercising the $20 million club option on Luis Robert Jr. for the 2026 season. The team chose this over a $2 million buyout, despite his struggles and injury history, which has seen him play in only 210 […]...2025
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• Royals may be looking to add to pitching staff

Photo by Zoe Davis/Getty Images The Royals need to plug some holes in the rotation. The deadline to make trades is 5 p.m. CT, and the Royals may be active despite rather slim playoff odds. The offense seems like an obvious area to upgrade, but with the team having already acquired Adam Frazier and Randall Grichuk at low cost and the offense improving their run scoring lately, it may not be...2025
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• Braves News: Acuna injury, draft lottery, trade, more

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday The Braves got some good news for the long term in Ronald Acuna’s injury being relatively minor, as they made a trade looking towards 2026 and took the second spot in the draft lottery. Braves News Ronald Acuna has a mild calf strain and while he will miss a few weeks at least, he appears to have avoided anything t...2025
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• Seth Lugo signing shows the Royals are committed to contending

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Retaining your good players, what a concept! Seth Lugo was near the top of all “top trade candidates” articles last week. There was speculation he might just walk into the opposing dugout after his start against the Cubs at Wrigley Field last week. Sure, there were some reports that the Royals had some interest in keeping Lugo long-term. But surely that w...2025
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• POLL: How should the Braves handle Sean Murphy?

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images They’ve made it clear that they won’t trade him now, but should they ever? Sean Murphy is a very good ballplayer. Anyone who says otherwise is just unreasonably salty about losing William Contreras in the trade to acquire him. At the dish, Murphy has a 126 wRC+, which is just shy of his 2023 mark of 130. Behind the dish, he rates a...2025
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• 2025 MLB Trade Deadline: Fixing the Tampa Bay Rays

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The road to the playoffs is through an upgraded outfield. The Tampa Bay Rays are at a crossroads as the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline approaches on July 31. Sitting at 53-49 and 0.5 games out of the last AL Wild Card spot, their +66 run differential suggests they’re better than their record indicates, and could be in position for a playoff push. With that in mind, here ...2025
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• State of the Position, Mid-Season 2025: Starting Rotation

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Injuries have plagued the rotation and a managerial change shook things up The historically bad 2025 Colorado Rockies look very different than they did when the season began in a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. With this in mind, the staff at Purple Row felt it would be useful to revisit the “State of the Position” series that we run in March as...2025
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• 10 MLB trade candidates to watch as 2025 deadline approaches

Photo by Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images Here are 10 players who could be traded at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. With the Major League All-Star Game right around the corner, baseball is headed into the hottest stretch of the season. Because the MLB Trade Deadline follows shortly thereafter. Fortunes can be made in late July, not just for teams looking to bolster t...2025
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• Braves News: Hunter Stratton acquired, offensive struggles, and more

Photo by Kylie Bridenhagen/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday that they had acquired right-hander Hunter Stratton from the Pittsburgh Pirates and then optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. In return, the Pirates received outfielder Titus Dumitru. To open up a spot on the 40-man roster, the club moved Chris Sale to the...2025
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• Braves News: Daysbel Hernandez, rock bottom on offense, more

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday Well the Braves lost yet another game in which the pitching did it’s job and the offense completely failed to do its part. I am generally not a “fire the coach” guy, but I think the Braves should fire Tim Hyers, their new hitting coach they brought in this offseason. It wasn’t insane to try som...2025
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: As Mets and Nationals Race, 23 May Be Lucky Number
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• Fourteen Years After 116-Win Record, Mariners Ready to End Playoff Drought
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"Steinbrenner: Yankees Plan To Discuss Extension With Aaron Boone"

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"Dodgers agree to 5-year, $74M deal with Edman"

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"Pirates, Bryan Reynolds Agree To Extension"

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"The Cubs should sign Nico Hoerner to a long-term deal"

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"Buster Posey To Announce Retirement"

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"Sources: Twins land Donaldson for 4 years, $92M"

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"Yankees To Re-Sign Brett Gardner"

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"Sources: Pels, Bulls can't complete Mirotic deal"

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"Sox finalize 3-year deal with Cora to manage"

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"Wong agrees to five-year extension"

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"Lance Stephenson Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Hornets Star"

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"Braves reach agreement with veteran reliever Grilli"

• Braves News: Michael Siani claimed, club option decisions, and more
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• Guardians Decline Club Option On John Means
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• Dodgers Make Surprise Decision on Ryan Ward Ahead of Free Agency
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• Dodgers Pick Up Max Muncy’s Club Option For 2026 Season
The Los Angeles Dodgers are picking up Max Muncy’s $10 million club option for the 2026 season, per ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez. The third baseman will return as the Dodgers chase a three-peat next year. More news: Dodgers Pick Up Alex Vesia’s Club Option After Missing World Series Due to Family Matter The deadline for the […]...2025
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• Braves To Decline Club Option On Pierce Johnson
The Braves will decline their $7MM club option on right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He’ll receive a $250K buyout and become a free agent. Johnson is the second affordable reliever whose 2026 option has been declined by Atlanta today. The Braves also opted for a buyout over exercising…...2025
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• Braves Decline Club Option On Tyler Kinley
The Braves have declined their club option on right-hander Tyler Kinley, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Kinley will receive a $750K buyout and head into free agency rather than collecting a $5.5MM salary for the 2026 season. The move to decline Kinley’s option is something of a surprise.…...2025
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• Reds Decline Options On Brent Suter, Scott Barlow, Austin Hays
The Reds announced that they have turned down three contract options. Outfielder Austin Hays had a $12MM mutual option on his deal but the club has declined that in favor of giving him a $1MM buyout. Right-hander Scott Barlow receives a $1MM buyout instead of a $6.5MM club option. Left-hander Brent Suter gets a $250K…...2025
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• Yankees To Exercise Club Option On Tim Hill, Decline Club Option On Jonathan Loaisiga
The Yankees are exercising their club option on Tim Hill, according to a report from ESPN’s Jorge Castillo. Hill will return to New York on a $3MM salary in 2026. Castillo also reports that the Yankees are not picking up their club option on right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga. Loaisiga will head into free agency rather than…...2025
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• Royals keeping Salvador Perez on two-year, $25 million extension

Perez’s 2026 club option had been worth $13.5 million, which included a $2 million buyout....2025
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• Braves to pick up Ozzie Albies option, release Nathan Wiles

The Atlanta Braves will be picking up the 2026 club option on long-time second baseman Ozzie Albies’ contract, according to what Alex Anthopolous said during a radio interview earlier today. Albies, who is the longest-tenured Brave, debuted in 2017. His 2026 option was for $7M but included a $4M buyout, making the additional monetary commitment […]...2025
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• Royals may be looking to add to pitching staff
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• Sean Murphy is an enticing trade candidate who shouldn’t get traded

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The Braves currently have two very good catchers. If they still think they can win in the near future, that number needs to stay at two. Dating back for as long as I can remember, one thing that has remained remarkably consistent about the Atlanta Braves throughout all this time that’s passed between the divisional dynasty of the 90s ...2025
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• State of the Position, Mid-Season 2025: Starting Rotation
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• Acquiring Bryan Reynolds would be unwise

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Let a different team bail out the Pirates “Did you ever hear the tragedy of GMDM the Wise?” “No.” “I thought not. It’s not a story the Royals would tell you. It’s a Kansas City legend. GMDM...was a general manager so powerful and so wise, he could use his power to influence the owners...to make...bad roster moves. He had such a knowledge of the team, he could ...2025
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• Royals Reacts Results - Sell sell sell

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Readers want the team to sell. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Things have been going steadily downhill for the Royals for over a mon...2025
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• Where will Chris Sale end up this year?

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Physical or metaphorical locations welcome. Chris Sale, is, well, Chris Sale. He finished last year at 57/53/66 (ERA-/FIP-/xFIP-), clear “best pitcher in baseball” territory (don’t start with Tarik Skubal, who was 60/61/68). Through his first six starts, Sale was a bit off — 133/94/93, but he’s returned to his 2024-esque, extreme domination ways ever sinc...2025
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• Rockets Notes: VanVleet, Offense, Green, Sengun, Landale
The Rockets hold a $44,886,930 club option on Fred VanVleet‘s contract for next season. The veteran guard hasn’t done himself any favors in the playoff series against Golden State. In the first three games, VanVleet made only 26.8% of his shots (11-of-41) and 20.7% of his 3-pointers (6-of-29) while averaging 41 minutes, 11.3 points and four […]...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 25, 2025

Leigh Guidry/USA TODAY Network Prior to yesterday’s game, I was 6th on the Royals in position player fWAR for 2025. And so were you! Suddenly, the Royals are on a 4-game winning streak and only 2 games under .500. Huzzah! Going back to Wednesday, Pete Grathoff talked about the rain delay the started well before the rain. Roth was correct as the rain didn’t start for more than 90 minute...2025
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• Braves sign Craig Kimbrel to minor league deal

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images The long-traveled reliever returns to where it all started for him: Right here in Atlanta Well, then! I can’t say that I saw this one coming but here it is: For the first time since a few days before Opening Day all the way back in 2015, Craig Kimbrel is a member of the Atlanta Braves organization. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic is report...2025
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• Max Muncy Reacts to Dodgers Picking Up His Club Option
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• Dodgers Pick Up Alex Vesia’s Club Option After Missing World Series Due to Family Matter

The Los Angeles Dodgers are picking up Alex Vesia’s $3.55 million club option for the 2026 season. The left-handed reliever was not with the team for the World Series because of a “deeply personal family matter.” More news: Dodgers Pick Up Max Muncy’s Club Option For 2026 Season However, Vesia will return to LA next […]...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 25, 2025
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• Kaiir Elam can become a sneaky good add for the Cowboys

Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images The Cowboys really love former first-round picks. The Cowboys continue to add former first-round picks to their roster. A day after signing Solomon Thomas and Payton Turner, they traded for Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam. Dallas gave up a fifth-round pick this year, as well as a seventh in next year’s draft, for Elam and a 2025 sixth-rounder. #NFL TRAD...2025
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Five things we know (so far) from Colorado Rockies spring training

Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Let’s start with a caveat: Spring training games mean nothing. Still, it’s great to have baseball back and ponder the possibilities. I spent the last 10 days going through video clips the Colorado Rockies sent out every day. In those notes, I’ve tried not to editorialize: ...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 7, 2025

I was just searching for random stuff and came across a grinning Salvy from 2021 | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Pitchers and catchers report next week! Guys (and gals), we’re to this point of the offseason: Here’s three minutes and twenty-seven seconds of Vinnie Pasquantino hitting sacrifice flies.Because why not? pic.twitter.com/c9WhyjG0mh— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) February 6, 202...2025
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• Brewers, William Contreras avoid arbitration

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Star catcher signs a one-year deal with a club option The Brewers and their star catcher William Contreras have avoided arbitration. The two sides hadn’t previously reached an agreement as Contreras filed at $6.5 million and the team filed at $5.6 million, but the teams agreed on a one-year deal worth $6 million with a club option for a second year at $12 million. T...2025
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• Brewers, William Contreras avoid arbitration

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Star catcher signs a one-year deal with an option The Brewers and their star catcher William Contreras have avoided arbitration. The two sides hadn’t previously reached an agreement as Contreras filed at $6.5 million and the team filed at $5.6 million, but the teams came to an agreement on a one year deal with a club option for a second year. It’s important to note ...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 31, 2025

Superb Owls indeed! | Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT/AFP via Getty Images Superb Owls, one week early Like baseball and have musical talent? We are now accepting auditions for National Anthem and God Bless America performances for the 2025 season!— Kansas City Royals (@royals.com) 2025-01-30T18:00:51.567Z Raising Royals, the Royals player development account, put out two videos with highli...2025
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• Some potential Brewers trade targets

Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Let’s irresponsibly speculate about who could fill the Brewers’ hole in the infield The Brewers are missing an infielder, and it is a near certainty that they’ll make some sort of move to address this hole before the season starts. We’ve discussed plenty of free agent options, and last week I looked at some higher-profile free agents that could be a fit if the tea...2025
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• Sox finalize 3-year deal with Cora to manage
The Red Sox officially named Alex Cora as the 47th manager in club history on Sunday afternoon. Cora and the Red Sox agreed to a three-year contract that will run through the 2020 season and includes a club option for the 2021 season....2017
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• Sox finalize 3-year deal with Cora to manage
The Red Sox officially named Alex Cora as the 47th manager in club history on Sunday afternoon. Cora and the Red Sox agreed to a three-year contract that will run through the 2020 season and includes a club option for the 2021 season....2017
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• Wong agrees to five-year extension
The Cardinals and second baseman Kolten Wong have agreed to a five-year contract extension with a club option for a sixth year, which covers all three years of upcoming arbitration eligibility as well as at least one year of free agency....2016
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• Wong agrees to five-year extension
The Cardinals and second baseman Kolten Wong have agreed to a five-year contract extension with a club option for a sixth year, which covers all three years of upcoming arbitration eligibility as well as at least one year of free agency....2016
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• Sources: Twins land Donaldson for 4 years, $92M
Third baseman Josh Donaldson and the Twins have agreed to a four-year deal that includes $92 million guaranteed, with a chance to increase to $104 million in value if Donaldson hits escalators on a fifth-year club option, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan....2020
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• Lance Stephenson Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Hornets Star
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• Shields, Padres reportedly agree to 4-year deal
The Padres continued their offseason overhaul on Sunday, reportedly agreeing to a four-year contract with free-agent starting pitcher James Shields. The deal, which includes a club option for a fifth season, is pending a physical, and is likely to be announced early in the week. The club has not confirmed the deal, which was first reported by SBNation.com....2015
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• Option declined by Marlins, Ichiro a free agent
Ichiro Suzuki's tenure with the Marlins appears to be coming to an end. The Marlins on Friday declined their $2 million club option for 2018 on the 44-year-old outfielder, who has compiled Hall of Fame-worthy credentials across 17 Major League seasons....2017
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• Offseason Outlook: Toronto Blue Jays

After falling painfully short in the World Series, the Blue Jays now face the challenge of keeping their core roster together, starting with the possible departure of cornerstone Bo Bichette. Guaranteed Contracts Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B: $480MM through 2039 Andres Gimenez, 2B/SS: $86.5MM through 2029 (includes $2.5MM buyout of $23MM club option for 2030) Jose…...2025
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• MLB Week 17 Hot or Not: It’s a trade frenzy

Ke’Bryan Hayes celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Braves on July 31, 2025. | Aaron Doster-Imagn Images The 2025 trade deadline was far from disappointing As always, the trade deadline consumed the headlines last week. From blockbuster moves to buzzer-beating transactions, all eyes were on the trades, less so the games. This recap covers in-game and off-field action f...2025
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• Royals may be looking to add to pitching staff
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• Seth Lugo signing shows the Royals are committed to contending
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• POLL: How should the Braves handle Sean Murphy?
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• 2025 MLB Trade Deadline: Fixing the Tampa Bay Rays
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• Sean Murphy is an enticing trade candidate who shouldn’t get traded
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• 10 MLB trade candidates to watch as 2025 deadline approaches
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• Braves won’t trade away any players under team control for 2026 and beyond, per report

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images That includes Chris Sale, who is still under contract for the Braves for the 2026 season. It’s extremely likely that the Atlanta Braves aren’t going to be one of the buyers for the upcoming Trade Deadline at the end of this month. The Braves went 0-2-and-BBQ in the 2024 NL Wild Card series and are very likely going to miss out on the...2025
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• Acquiring Bryan Reynolds would be unwise
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• MLB Week 17 Hot or Not: It’s a trade frenzy
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• Seth Lugo signing shows the Royals are committed to contending
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• 2025 MLB Trade Deadline: Fixing the Tampa Bay Rays
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• Sean Murphy is an enticing trade candidate who shouldn’t get traded
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• 10 MLB trade candidates to watch as 2025 deadline approaches
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• Braves won’t trade away any players under team control for 2026 and beyond, per report
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• Will Wander Franco, convicted of sexually assaulting a minor, play in MLB again?

Franco signed a franchise record 11-year, $182 million extension with the Rays in 2021 that can be worth up to $223 million and includes a club option for the 2033 season....2025
• Royals Rumblings - News for April 25, 2025
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• Brent Rooker on Athletics’ new ballpark, swing changes and more

Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images Brent Rooker is the main cog for an Athletics team that is trying to turn the corner. In 2024, The Athletics OF/DH Brent Rooker had an outstanding season. As Frank Polito wrote on Athletics Nation, “This past season was clearly the break-out that A’s leadership and our fans expected.” Rooker finished the season 10th in AL MVP voting and won the AL S...2025
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• The state of the Colorado Rockies farm system, March 2025

Photo by Rachel O’Driscoll/Colorado Rockies/Getty Images How do things look to start 2025? In the process of writing about every player who received votes in our biannual Purple Row Prospects (PuRPs) list — this edition it was 69 players across 28 ballots — I learned a bit about trends and system strengths and weaknesses. So for anyone who missed a few write-ups or even who has a more casu...2025
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