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• Atlanta Braves 2025 MLB Draft Primer

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Are you ready for the hometown draft day? The 2025 MLB Draft is right around the corner, a midsummer affair in the Atlanta Braves back yard that will hopefully grant hope to a thus far miserable season for fans. With the All-Star game set to take over Truist Park so too will the Draft, which in two weeks is set to introduce a huge influx o...2025
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• Trying or not, the Braves haven’t escaped their 2024 problems

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images They certainly haven’t out-walked them. Har. This is not a long post. It’s really a table. I could blather, but really, you just need the table. Okay, that’s a big table, and maybe it’s a little hard to read. If you’re intrepid, you can stick with the table. But I’ll try to break it down for you. First, let’s cut out all the t...2025
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• Braves make encouraging entrance to New York but flop on finishing the series

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Braves come away from New York with a split against the Mets. On its own, it’s a fine result. In the grand scheme of things? Who knows. There was a pretty weird feeling heading into this series in New York, There’s always a unique feeling heading into a four-game series — especially one that’s within the division, against the team that...2025
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• White Sox Minor League Update: June 11, 2025

Going yard: George Wolkow’s two-run blast propelled the Cannon Ballers to the organization’s only victory of the day. | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The affiliates finished 1-4, with Grant Umberger and George Wolkow providing the highlights in the organization’s only victory Durham Bulls 5, Charlotte Knights 1 (Statcast box)The Knights (32-33) fell back below .500 aft...2025
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• MLB debut reflections, Part 1: Veteran player debuts with the Rockies

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images An MLB debut is special for any player, no matter where they are in their lives An MLB debut is a shining moment for baseball players. It is the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice, with a little bit of luck thrown in. It is their first chance to prove they belong and show the league what they’ve got. I asked multiple Rockies p...2025
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• Fredi Gonzalez is back. Anything is possible*

Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images *As long as you used to play, coach, or work for the Braves, apparently. Monday was completely quiet as far as Atlanta Braves news was concerned — at least until the evening rolled around, which is when the lid came off after it became known that the Braves were making a mid-season change to their coaching staff. Out goes third base coach Matt Tuiasosopo...2025
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• Battery Power Braves Player of the Week: AJ Smith-Shawver

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta’s rookie starting pitcher stood out amongst a week of excellent pitching. This week’s choice for the Battery Power Player of the Week was one of the easier ones so far in 2025. For the week, the Atlanta Braves received excellent work from their pitching staff - both starters and relievers. Despite no off-days during the week and ...2025
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• Chris Sale: “I’m just trying not to suck”

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Personally, I’d say he’s doing a good job of not sucking out there. Chris Sale spoke with the media following his excellent start on Tuesday night. While Sale didn’t factor into the decision, the Atlanta Braves very likely don’t beat the Reds on Tuesday without Sale’s strong performance in this one. Sale spoke with the media following the...2025
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• Braves News: Alex Verdugo gets the call, Twins on deck, and more

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. As expected, the Atlanta Braves announced Thursday that outfielder Alex Verdugo has been recalled and fellow outfielder Bryan De La Cruz has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. The #Braves today recalled OF Alex Verdugo to Atlanta and optioned OF Bryan De La Cruz to Triple-A Gwinnett.— Atlanta...2025
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• Perfectly reasonable reactions to the Royals’ opening weekend

I know is for hype, but it looks like they’re trying to put out the tire fire his time in KC has become | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images This is fine The Royals lost their opening weekend series to the Guardians two games to one. They’ve already played three games and they’ve lost more than they’ve won! Some people are telling me the season isn’t over, but, well, I see ...2025
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• Three winners and six losers as Royals fall to the Guardians, 6-2

Good effort, Bobby. | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The bullpen made sure the Royals’ late rally attempts couldn’t succeed. Of course, the hitters could have gotten some hits before the eighth inning, too. It was not a good day to be a Royals fan. There was some hope the Royals might be better at rubber games this year than they were last year, and there’s still time f...2025
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for March 29, 2025

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The baseball season resumes! Sam McDowell writes about the positives from a bullpen that blew it on Opening Day. During a month (or two) in which Royals manager Matt Quatraro will probably be tinkering with how to use his new-look bullpen, there will probably be some second-guessing of his decision to yank ace Cole Ragans in favor of Zer...2025
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• Penultimate Spring Training Contest: Royals vs. Rangers at Globe Life Field

Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals bats during the 2024 T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field on Monday, July 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Almost there! Remember when the Texas Rangers started playing in their brand new stadium but no one was there to see them play because it was 2020? And remember when they were like, “y...2025
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• Braves News: Nathan Wiles acquisition, major league roster selections, and more

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves continue to make moves, most recently acquiring right-hander Nathan Wiles from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations. The Tampa Bay Rays have optioned RHP Hunter Bigge and RHP Eric Orze to Triple-A Durham. Additionally, RHP Nathan Wiles has been traded to the...2025
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• The World Baseball Classic came of age in 2023
Photo by Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images This year’s tournament was the best one yet, and got people excited for its future. I’ve always enjoyed the World Baseball Classic. It provides a different look at the game via players playing for their country rather than MLB (or NPB or KBO) teams and gets the game exposed in places where it hadn’t previously been a big sport (Great ...2023
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• BCB After Dark: Which direction, Keegan Thompson?
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning joint for Cubs fans asks if Keegan Thompson will be a starter or a reliever. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the swingin’ spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. It’s a cold night outside but there’s a hot stove inside. Come on in and grab a seat. If you want us to check your coat ...2022
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"Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The boys played some ball late and snared their first W of the season For the first time in their last ten home games, the Royals came out winners."

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"Manny Machado leads a team meeting after the Padres get into it with Dodgers fans in Game 2 of the NLDS | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Some thoughts on egregious takes in The Athletic The tsk tsking came early and frequently after the Padres put the screws to the Dodgers on Tuesday night."

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"Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta gets a big part of their lineup The Atlanta Braves are getting a key piece of their lineup back for Monday’s series opener against the Colorado Rockies, and also giving a different member of their 40-man roster a taste of big league life."

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"Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images MLB joins the NBA and NHL in deciding their high draft picks by a lottery."

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• White Sox Minor League Update: May 28, 2025

Tough luck: Barons pitcher Jake Palisch only allowed one run in five innings, but he got charged with the loss. | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images It was a rough day, with the Knights game getting postponed and the other affiliates going 0-3 Charlotte Knights vs. Buffalo Bisons: PostponedThe Knights (25-27) were unable to face the Bisons (19-31) due to the weather in Buff...2025
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins preview, Monday 5/12, 6:40 CT

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Cubs begin a six-game homestand this evening. Today’s roster move: Here Monday notes... THE DIFFERENTIAL IS DROPPING: Sunday’s 6-2 loss at New York dropped the Cubs’ run differential to +50, 233 scored to 183 allowed. That is the lowest it has been since it was +47 after a 4-3 loss at Pittsburgh on April 30. It peaked at +69 last Mon...2025
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• Few Braves players swap spots in lineup against Reds

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The usual suspects (as far as this season goes) are in their usual spots for tonight’s contest The lineups are out for tonight’s second game of a four-game series between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds. If you were expecting a huge amount of changes from the Braves then you’re in the wrong place because we’re getting a lot of t...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Here comes the Judge

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Aaron Judge is doing things no one has seen before. So are the Rockies, only that’s bad stuff. Trends over the first month and other news from around MLB. Good morning. Mike Axisa argues that over the last calendar year, no one has ever been as good at the plate as Aaron Judge and that includes Barry Bonds. Bryan Hoch notes that Judge ...2025
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• Friday Rockpile: Hurdle is familiar, but brings a better vibe for Rockies

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, April 18, 2025 Eighteen games into the freefall that is the 2025 season, the Rockies finally pulled the cord on the parachute. It may be too soon to know if the parachute works, but at least they did something to slow the death spiral. On Thursday, with a 3-15 record and ranking 30th in runs (52 ...2025
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• Three winners and six losers as Royals fall to the Guardians, 6-2
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• White Sox Minor League Update: June 11, 2025
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• Fredi Gonzalez is back. Anything is possible*
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins preview, Monday 5/12, 6:40 CT
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• Few Braves players swap spots in lineup against Reds
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• Outside The Confines: Here comes the Judge
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• Braves make encouraging entrance to New York but flop on finishing the series
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• Fredi Gonzalez is back. Anything is possible*
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• White Sox Minor League Update: May 15, 2025

Jake Palisch was excellent for the Barons in his five innings, and sits at a 0.75 ERA on the season. | Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Birmingham won fourth in a row, Charlotte and the ACL squad put up 14 total runs, and A-ball rode the struggle bus Charlotte Knights 7, Gwinnett Stripers 1 (Statcast box)The Knights (21-21) had excellent pitching, and two big offensive innings in ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Schedule blues

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you about the Cubs’ brutal early-season schedule. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. For the first time this week, there’s no game happening right after we go live, and we won’t have another early-morning...2025
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• A brief history of Cubs neutral site games

Cubs vs. Reds at the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Here are all the games the Cubs have played at parks not the usual homes for MLB teams. The Cubs are getting ready to face the Dodgers in Japan Tuesday evening (7:10 p.m. local time, 5:10 a.m. in Chicago), their first neutral-site games since they faced the Cardinals in London in J...2025
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• San Diego Padres need a new ace; Michael King is the logical successor

San Diego Padres SP Michael King | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Friars need to sign King to a long-term deal 2025 should be the season when the San Diego Padres anoint a new ace atop the starting rotation. The roster offers an ideal candidate: Michael King is emerging as the logical successor. In a perfect world, a front office may want their ace to have more exp...2025
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• Best of Bake: 'American Sniper' widow discusses husband's affinity for Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Taya Kyle, widow of well-known Navy SEAL and "American Sniper" Chris Kyle, speaks at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Daniel Shirey(Note: As 2015 comes to an end, we're looking back at some of the top Shake and Bake stories of the year. The following was originally published on May 25.)On hand Sunday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway where she became the first woman to receive the track's annual Stonewa...2015
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• Pressure on Dale Jr., Kenseth, Kyle Busch heading into Kansas race
(L-R) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Matt Kenseth and Kyle Busch all need a solid Sunday in Kansas. Daniel Shirey/Brian Lawdermilk/Matt Sullivan - Getty ImagesSunday's Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway isn't an elimination race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.But for three drivers, it certainly has that kind of feel. That's because the pressure they're facing couldn't be much more intense.After...2015
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• Braves reinstate Ozzie Albies from Injured List, promote Darius Vines

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta gets a big part of their lineup The Atlanta Braves are getting a key piece of their lineup back for Monday’s series opener against the Colorado Rockies, and also giving a different member of their 40-man roster a taste of big league life.. The Braves reinstated Ozzie Albies from the 10-day Injured List Monday and optioned Vaughn G...2023
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• Braves extend Brian Snitker through 2025 season
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Snitker recorded his 500th career win last season The Atlanta Braves announced Friday that they have extended Brian Snitker’s contract through the 2025 season. He helped guide the team to 101 wins in 2022 and finished third in Manager of the Year voting. The #Braves today signed manager Brian Snitker to a contract extension through the ...2023
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• Braves News: One Week Until Pitchers and Catchers report, more
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Spring Training is right around the corner. In one week, pitchers and catchers will report for the first time to mark the lead-up to the 2023 Major League Baseball season. And of course, this year, the World Baseball Classic returns as well. which offers an added layer of enjoyment and excitement to Spring Training. While many Braves look...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta notches its 10,000th franchise win
Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1934: The Pittsburgh Pirates and Waite Hoyt shutout Boston Braves 5-0. 1948: The Boston Braves beat the Cubs 2-1 in 13 innings. 1956: The Milwaukee Braves sweep the Pirates in a doubleheader. Hank Aaron starts his 25-game hitting streak in game two. 1969: The Braves split a doubleheader against the Reds. Cincinnati first baseman ...2023
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• Cubs 2, Rays 1: Because baseball
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Cubs got solid pitching, good defense and just enough hitting to win again. This game was supposed to be a mismatch. MLB’s best pitcher so far this year, Shane McClanahan, was facing Kyle Hendricks, who’s still a work in progress after nearly a year rehabbing a shoulder injury. And yet... the Cubs held down the Rays offense with good p...2023
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• Five Braves named to 2023 All-MLB Team

Ronald Acuña, Jr. was named All-MLB First Team for the first time in his career. He was a Second Team honoree in 2019 and 2020. | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Coming off a 104-win season, the Atlanta Braves had five players receive All-MLB Team honors including 2023 National League MVP Ronald Acuña, Jr. Tonight, Major League Baseball announced its 2023 All-MLB Team on...2023
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• The World Baseball Classic came of age in 2023
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• Braves News: Alex Verdugo gets the call, Twins on deck, and more
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• 5 things that stick out over the Royals’ first 10 games of 2025

Hunter Renfroe #16 of the Kansas City Royals takes the field during the game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday, March 30, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The bullpen? Nice. The outfield? Not exactly so. There’s a metaphorical magnifying glass hovering above the beginning of each MLB s...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Cease or King?

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you which Padres hurler you’d rather trade for. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. Come in out of the cold. We’re waiving the cover charge this evening. The...2025
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• 2025 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 75: Terrell Tatum

Terrell Tatum has spent four years yo-yoing through our Top 100 Prospects, and this year he’s taken another tumble. | Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images A prove-it 2024 did not work out as intended for this speedster — at least until September came around Terrell Tatum Center Fielder5´11´´167 poundsAge: 252022 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 282023 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ra...2025
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• Should the Colorado Rockies sign Kirby Yates?

Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Because it’s that very slow time in the offseason — unless you happen to be Juan Soto or a team hoping to sign Juan Soto — between the end of awards season and the start of the Winter Meetings next week, there’s little baseball news to discuss. (Seriously: Just rebrand the MLB Network the ...2024
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• Former NFL coach Jon Gruden spends time at Chiefs’ training camp

Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images On Sunday and Monday, head coach Andy Reid welcomed an old friend to Kansas City’s training camp. On Sunday and Monday, there was quite a buzz at the Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp. Wearing Chiefs gear, former NFL coach (and broadcaster) Jon Gruden was present for the team’s practices at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, observing pra...2024
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• Thursday Rockpile: Pitching reinforcements are on the horizon with new round of promotions
Photo by Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, July 6th, 2023 The dire straits of the Colorado Rockies pitching staff have been well documented this year, mixing injuries, poor performances, and other setbacks. Depth is running thin both at the big league level and in Triple-A Albuquerque with the Rockies having already used 28 uniqu...2023
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• Cub Tracks is good for more
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Good for more than wrapping fish, anyway. Roster Jenga speculation continues as the final weekend of Spring Training is underway. Indeed, the games start for real Thursday... Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-sty...2023
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• Outside The Confines: And the winners are...
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Phillies underdog story couldn’t quite go all the way. Well, friends, the 2022 baseball season is officially over. While there are still awards to be given and a sweltering hot-stove season to look forward to, there will not be any more games played until spring training rolls around next February (provided there are no unforeseen dela...2022
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• Phillies gauging interest in Aaron Harang
This past season, the Philadelphia Phillies back-end of the rotation was not good as Kyle Kendrick had an up and down year. According to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com, the Phillies have shown interest in 36-year-old free agent pitcher Aaron Harang. Also hearing buzz that Phillies are poking around on free agent pitcher Aaron Harang. Phils have been looking for short term pitching fit. — Jim Sali...2015
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