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• 2024 Cubs: Know your enemy, AL West

The Rangers celebrate their 2023 World Series championship | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images This is a strange mix of really good teams and some pretty bad ones. This division will be different this year without Shohei Ohtani in it. In one way it’ll be the same — the Angels will still finish under .500. Houston Astros Key departures: Hector Neris, Ryne Stanek, Michael Br...2024
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• 2024 MLB Season Preview: Houston Astros

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Dana Brown’s team projects to be right at the top of the AL once again in 2024. The Astros have had a fantastic run for nearly a decade now, emerging from their protracted, performative, brutal rebuild in 2015. In that span, they have brought home two World Series titles, coming in 2017 and 2022, although the one from 2017 is tainted by the sign-steali...2024
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• Cedric Tallis belongs in the Royals Hall of Fame

Time to right a wrong Last year I made a vow to write an annual story about why the Royals’ first General Manager, Cedric Tallis, should be in the Royals Hall of Fame. Like it or not, it’s that time of year. Many of us have speculated as to why Tallis has been snubbed. His credentials are far too impressive for just a plain oversight, so there must be another underlying reason. The most common the...2024
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• Outside The Confines: The Stro must go on

Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports Marcus Stroman heads to the Bronx. The latest in other Hot Stove rumors and news from around baseball. There has been a lot of baseball news over the last few days, but a lot of it involved the Cubs and that’s Cub Tracks’ department. As a minor league guy, I’m just going crazy over a rare prospect-for-prospect deal. I will have my own extended thoughts on t...2024
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• After 15 Years, Michael Brantley Is Hanging Up His Spikes

For the last decade and a half, Brantley has been one of the best contact hitters in the game. His style of play was unique and exceptional....2024
• Outside The Confines: California Dreamin’

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images The Dodgers sign yet another free agent. The Giants and Mariners make a trade. Predictions for the rest of the Hot Stove and other baseball news. Good morning. Maybe this is the week the Cubs actually add a player to the 40-man that isn’t through a waiver claim. As if the Dodgers don’t have enough players, they’ve reportedly agreed to a one-year, $23.5 ...2024
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• Braves Mailbag: Trade rumors, left field questions and more

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Our first mailbag of the offseason includes questions on how we cover trade rumors, the Braves’ search for a starter, who plays left field and much more I want to thank everyone that took the time to send in questions for this week’s Atlanta Braves mailbag. We got so many good ones that I am going to split it into two parts. The ne...2023
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• A look at this year’s outfield free agent class

Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images Will the Royals seek another bat in the outfield? The Royals will focus largely on upgrading the pitching staff this off-season, but their offense could use some upgrades as well. They scored the eighth-fewest runs in baseball with the fifth-fewest home runs and the third-lowest on-base percentage. At the end of the season, J.J. Picollo ins...2023
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• LCS recaps: Texas gets it done, Arizona forces a Game 7

Getting started early: Corey Seager’s home run in the first inning put the Rangers ahead — for good. | Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports Road rules: The Rangers punched their ticket to the World Series in blowout fashion, and the Diamondbacks kept their season alive Kicking off the last day of the year we’ll have more than one baseball game, the Diamondbacks kept their season alive with a 5-...2023
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• Hair of the Dog: Week 4, Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Where the Y’alls hosted the Yinzers Ah yes, a 24-point home demolition of the Pittsburgh Steelers, with CJ Stroud again going for over 300 yards, two TD and no INTs and the Texans rushing for 139 yards as a team, with Pierce accounting for 81 of those. Throw in a defense that forced one INT (probably should have had another for a scoop-and-score) and he...2023
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• AL Notes: Brantley, Robert, Montas, Diaz
As relayed by Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Astros GM Dana Brown went on the club’s pregame radio show to discuss the status of veteran outfielder Michael Brantley, who has battled a shoulder injury throughout the year and only appeared in 12 games for the club to this point as a result. According to Brown,…...2023
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• Texans LT Laremy Tunsil ruled out for Sunday’s game against Jacksonville

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Oh come on, already! Curses are irrational. They aren’t real. Many of us who watch sports have to remind ourselves of these things in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary. But if you look at the number of injuries to major pieces of both the Houston Astros (Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Michael Brantley, etc.) and the Houston Texans (Jale...2023
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• Astros series preview: Astroball keeps winning

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images With the sign-stealing scandal behind them, the Astros just keep on winning. There are only two weeks left in the season, but the Royals and Astros will play each other for the first time this year, meeting again in Houston next weekend. The Astros continue to roll on as a juggernaut, with the third-best record in the American League, but holding onto a...2023
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• Astros look to stay hot as they open series vs. Yankees
After missing more than 14 months following right shoulder surgery, Houston Astros designated hitter Michael Brantley returned to the active...2023
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• Braves News: Braves win series in Denver, Darius Vines introduction, and more

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves won their sixth consecutive series on Tuesday night after defeating the Colorado Rockies 3-1. Charlie Morton had a night to remember, earning his 14th win. He tossed six frames of one-run ball and struck out eight. He surrendered just two bases on balls. Morton has given up just one run in his last 2...2023
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"I’ve always felt that with two exceptions, those being Jason Kipnis and Michael Brantley, the Royals had a better lineup and pitching staff, yet Cleveland found a way to win."

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"The Astros are expected to get lineup reinforcements during their upcoming series in Anaheim, as outfielders Michael Brantley and Chas McCormick could both be back as early as Monday, according to MLB."

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", Carlos Baerga, Kenny Lofton and Charles Nagy, then did it again in 2014 with Jason Kipnis, Michael Brantley and future Cub Yan Gomes."

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"Astros shortstop Carlos Correa, who missed the All-Star Game after being placed on the IL due to health and safety protocols, was in the lineup Friday along with Jose Altuve and Michael Brantley."

2020
"The Astros have placed Michael Brantley on the 10-day injured list due to right quad discomfort, according to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle (Twitter link) and other reporters."

2019
"Having signed Michael Brantley, the Astros don’t appear to be much of a fit."

2018
"Michael Brantley decision, Danny Salazar's return to the rotation and more in this edition of Indians Inbox."

2017
"The paperwork is not done, but the work has been completed by Michael Brantley."

2016
"Left fielder Michael Brantley will join the Indians on Monday in Minnesota."

2015
"Michael Brantley delivered a walk-off single off Branden Pinder in the bottom of the 16th inning, driving home Jose Ramirez as the Indians defeated the Yankees, 5-4, on Tuesday night at Progressive Field."

2014
" MLB announced Trout won the award ahead of Cleveland's Michael Brantley and Detroit's Victor Martinez."

• 2024 MLB Season Preview: Houston Astros
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• Cedric Tallis belongs in the Royals Hall of Fame
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• Outside The Confines: The Stro must go on
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• Outside The Confines: California Dreamin’
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for January 6, 2024

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images How much will Salvy play behind the plate? Sam McDowell writes about why ballpark negotiations are at an impasse. How wide is the gap with White? Multiple sources familiar with the negotiations told The Star that as recently as this week, White, a member of the Royals’ team Hall of Fame, requested the county receive upwards of $25 million annually to o...2024
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• Braves News: Braves add Luis Guillorme, avoid arbitration with Huascar Ynoa, and more

Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday The Atlanta Braves kept up their busy offseason with another pair of moves on Friday night. The club signed infielder Luis Guillorme to a one-year deal and avoided arbitration with right-hander Huascar Ynoa. #Braves signed INF Luis Guillorme to a 1-year, $1.1 million deal, and avoided arb with pitcher Huascar...2024
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• Braves Mailbag: Trade rumors, left field questions and more
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• A look at this year’s outfield free agent class
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• Hair of the Dog: Week 4, Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans
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• Astros Outright Jake Cousins
The Astros have sent right-hander Jake Cousins outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, tweets Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Houston had designated him for assignment earlier in the week upon reinstating Michael Brantley from the injured list. Cousins spent a month on Houston’s 40-man roster. The Astros claimed him off waivers from the Brewers shortly before the trade deadline.…...2023
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• 2024 MLB Season Preview: Houston Astros
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for January 6, 2024
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• LCS recaps: Texas gets it done, Arizona forces a Game 7
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• Hair of the Dog: Week 4, Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans
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• AL Notes: Brantley, Robert, Montas, Diaz
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• MLB’s 2022-23 offseason calendar: Free agents, awards, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration, more
Getty Images Baseball doesn’t stop just because there are no games. Here’s a handy calendar of everything happening before next season begins. Congratulations to the Houston Astros on winning the 2022 World Series, the second championship in their franchise history. With that, baseball’s offseason commences. This will be the first “normal” offseason for baseball in four years, since 201...2022
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• Points Leagues: Going, Going…Kwan
Does it make you cry when you make the wrong choice for your fantasy team? Have you considered just being better? That's the Steven Kwan method and its been working out pretty well for him (and his fantasy managers) so far. As Grey and B_Don so astutely brought up on the podcast, Kwan is a Michael Brantley type player. He won't blow you away with power or speed, but he makes contact at a rate that...2022
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• Coronavirus Notes: Astros, Diekman, Teheran, Indians
Astros superstar Alex Bregman had to sit out Wednesday’s practice because the results of his latest coronavirus test did not arrive on time, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle relays. “I look forward to having the issue resolved as soon as possible to rejoin my teammates tomorrow,” Bregman stated. Meanwhile, teammate and outfielder Michael Brantley…...2020
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• Brantley shut down, no timetable for return
Michael Brantley received a second opinion on his right ankle sprain on Monday, the result of which has put his postseason availability further into question, the team announced on Wednesday....2017
• Brantley thankful for fans' All-Star support
Michael Brantley has not paid much attention to the American League All-Star voting updates over the past month. Truth be told, the Indians' left fielder has not needed to look up the results to know where he stood in the balloting....2017

• Cedric Tallis belongs in the Royals Hall of Fame
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• Outside The Confines: The Stro must go on
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• Outside The Confines: California Dreamin’
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• 5-time All-Star Michael Brantley retires

Michael Brantley, a five-time All-Star and World Series champion, is retiring after 15 MLB seasons. “I have young kids, and...2024
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• LCS recaps: Texas gets it done, Arizona forces a Game 7
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• Hair of the Dog: Week 4, Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans
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• Outside The Confines: Things are better than they seem
Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The Rockies’ Ryan Feltner was hit by a scary line drive. More nonsense from the Cardinals and the A’s relocation efforts. Looking ahead to the trade deadline. Tributes to moms. I asked Bard, Google’s new AI, to write an introduction to this feature: Sure, here is an introduction for the “Outside The Confines” feature on Bleed Cubbie Blue: Welcome to “O...2023
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• Braves News: Reacting to Dansby’s departure, Michael Brantley, more
There is a lot to digest for Atlanta Braves fans at the moment. With Dansby officially heading to the Chicago Cubs on a seven year deal, we now have to figure out what the Braves plans are for the shortstop position and really the whole of free agency. They seemingly have a little money to […] Braves News: Reacting to Dansby’s departure, Michael Brantley, more - Tomahawk Take - Tomahaw...2022
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• Blue Jays Notes: Senga, Bassitt, Taillon, Reyes, Brantley, Gallo
The Blue Jays are exploring several roster upgrades, with Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith reporting that the club has interest in such players as Kodai Senga, Jameson Taillon, Alex Reyes, and Michael Brantley. “There doesn’t appear to be traction…at the moment” between the Jays and Chris Bassitt, though the right-hander is another free agent hurler at least…...2022
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• The Cubs should sign Nico Hoerner to a long-term deal
David Banks-USA TODAY Sports This could save the team lots of money in the long run. Nico Hoerner, finally healthy, is having the best year of his brief MLB career. In 101 games and 387 plate appearances, he is batting .304/.351/.429 with 18 doubles, three triples, seven home runs and 12 stolen bases. He’s also solidified a claim as the Cubs’ starting shortstop, playing solid defense at th...2022
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• Indians top Yanks on walk-off single in 16th
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• Yankees falter in extras, fall to Tribe in 16th
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• Indians edge Yanks after 9th-inning scare
Lonnie Chisenhall, Michael Brantley and Jose Ramirez each collected run-scoring hits to back a strong start from Josh Tomlin, and the Indians escaped a ninth-inning threat to beat the Yankees, 3-2, at Yankee Stadium to open a four-game set....2015
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• Yanks can't produce equalizer in 9th, fall to Tribe
Lonnie Chisenhall, Michael Brantley and Jose Ramirez each collected run-scoring hits to back a strong start from Josh Tomlin, and the Indians escaped a ninth-inning threat to beat the Yankees, 3-2, at Yankee Stadium to open a four-game set....2015
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• Brantley's 2 HRs lift Indians past Tigers
Left fielder Michael Brantley launched a pair of home runs, right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall came through with three defensive assists and the Indians claimed a 7-5 victory over the rival Tigers on Thursday night at Progressive Field....2015
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• Tigers' persistence unrewarded in Cleveland
Left fielder Michael Brantley launched a pair of home runs, right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall came through with three defensive assists and the Indians claimed a 7-5 victory over the rival Tigers on Thursday night at Progressive Field....2015
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• MLB Home Teams Go 15-0 for 1st Time in 30-Team Era
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• Brantley's hit in eighth lifts Indians over Royals
Michael Brantley delivered the go-ahead single in the eighth after seven strong innings from right-hander Carlos Carrasco as the Indians earned a 2-1 win over the Royals on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium. Eric Hosmer had an RBI single in the loss....2015
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• A look at this year’s outfield free agent class
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• Hair of the Dog: Week 4, Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans
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• Houston Knocks Down Nathan’s Offerings Like It’s A July 4th Contest
Kyle Tucker (2-for-5, 6 RBIs and his 6th and 7th homer) has three asses, because he's -- count them with me now -- an unassuming assassin. Kyle Tucker, who looks like he just walked in from the library and wants to watch TV but his roommate is having people over, homered again. pic.twitter.com/JTg5reVE4K — Razzball (@Razzball) May 18, 2022 That photo of him brings me so much joy. He's like, "I'...2022
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• Points Leagues: Going, Going…Kwan
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• Prospect News: Luke Raley Confronts the Fathers
Having a big bank account certainly helps the Dodgers, but it’s guys like Zach McKinstry and Luke Raley who make them a juggernaut. You might’ve familiarized yourself with McKinstry at this point, but one thing to mention here is that he’s outfield eligible in most leagues now, even Fantrax’s Util purgatory, making him a nice option in leagues of all sizes. Second base eligibility should come next...2021
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• 1st-Place Indians Make AL Central Statement with Sweep of Defending Champ Royals
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• Mookie Betts Poised to Become One of MLB's Big 2015 Breakout Stars
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• MLB MVP 2014: Predictions for Winners and Voting Breakdown in Each League
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• 2024 Cubs: Know your enemy, AL West
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• 2024 MLB Season Preview: Houston Astros
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• Cedric Tallis belongs in the Royals Hall of Fame
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• Outside The Confines: California Dreamin’
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• Braves Mailbag: Trade rumors, left field questions and more
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• LCS recaps: Texas gets it done, Arizona forces a Game 7
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• ALCS Game 3 Recap: Astros 8, Rangers 5

Dusty Baker and José Altuve celebrate after their Game 3 victory against the Texas Rangers. | Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Houston gets the win to make its deficit 2-1 in the ALCS The Houston Astros knew that had to make a statement in ALCS Game 3, and that is exactly what they did against the Texas Rangers and Max Scherzer. A 2-1 deficit in the series sounds a lot better than being down ...2023
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• ALCS Game 2/NLCS Game 1 Recap

Check on your loved ones, because Nick Castellanos can’t stop hitting dingers. | Sarah Stier/Getty Images Phillies take control of the NLCS while Houston definitely has a problem The Texas Rangers held on to win their seventh straight postseason game, while the Arizona Diamondbacks dropped the first game to the Philadelphia Phillies. ALCS Game 2: Texas Rangers 5, Houston Astros 4Nathan ...2023
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• Championship Series Open Thread

Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images Game 2 of the Texas Series, Game 1 of the NLCS The Championship Series slate kicks off tonight with Nate Eovaldi facing Framber Valdez down in Houston at 4:37 pm ET. After that, it’ll be two Zac(k)s battling, as Gallen goes for Arizona against Philadelphia’s Wheeler. The scheduled start for this one is 8:07 pm ET. I still think it’s weird Michael Brantley wa...2023
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• Hair of the Dog: Week 4, Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans
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• Cedric Tallis belongs in the Royals Hall of Fame
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for January 6, 2024
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• Hair of the Dog: Week 4, Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans
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• Astros series preview: Astroball keeps winning
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• MLB rumors: Blue Jays pursuing free agents George Springer, Michael Brantley; Brewers want to improve offense
Here is the latest hot stove buzz...2020
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• Francisco Lindor's Big Day Highlights Status as MLB's Most Overlooked Star
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• Cleveland Indians Could Be AL's Sleeping Giant in 2016
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• MLB Winter Meetings 2015: Dates, Schedule, Rumors and Predictions
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• It's Time for the Detroit Tigers to Sell and Rebuild
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• MLB's Most Underappreciated Star Now Even Better After Breakout 2014
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