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Reds reel in Marlon as Phillies deal Byrd to make farm more Lively

Reds reel in Marlon as Phillies deal Byrd to make farm more Lively

Breaking down the infielders on the Hall of Fame ballot

Breaking down the infielders on the Hall of Fame ballot

Breaking down the infielders on the Hall of Fame ballot

Moment of the Year: Could Gordon have scored for Royals in Game 7?

A look at the key play of the 2014 baseball season.

Moment of the Year: Could Gordon have scored for Royals in Game 7?

A look at the key play of the 2014 baseball season.

HOLD THIS Ranking pitchers based on 10-year WAR totals

HOLD THIS Ranking pitchers based on 10-year WAR totals

HOLD THIS Ranking pitchers based on 10-year WAR totals

Baseball's best: Ranking pitchers based on 10-year WAR totals

If you were the best pitcher in baseball for 10 years, you probably belong in Cooperstown.

Baseball's best: Ranking pitchers based on 10-year WAR totals

If you were the best pitcher in baseball for 10 years, you probably belong in Cooperstown.

Ranking all-time position players based on 10-year WAR totals

Ranking all-time position players based on 10-year WAR totals

Ranking all-time position players based on 10-year WAR totals

Baseball's best: Ranking position players based on 10-year WAR totals

If you were the best player in baseball for 10 years, you probably belong in Cooperstown.

Baseball's best: Ranking position players based on 10-year WAR totals

If you were the best player in baseball for 10 years, you probably belong in Cooperstown.

Black Monday press release

To make it easier for any team planning to make a coaching change, Sporting News has prepared a press release that can fit any team's needs.

Black Monday press release

To make it easier for any team planning to make a coaching change, Sporting News has prepared a press release that can fit any team's needs.

29 teams that should not trade for Alex Rodriguez

29 teams that should not trade for Alex Rodriguez

29 teams that should not trade for Alex Rodriguez

Lack of offseason action not a problem for Orioles — yet

Lack of offseason action not a problem for Orioles — yet

Lack of offseason action not a problem for Orioles — yet

Should Orioles hit the gas? After letting several options pass, silence isn't deadly

Should Orioles hit the gas? After letting several options pass, silence isn't deadly

#AskSpector: Are the A's really having a fire sale?

It's the last #AskSpector Tweetbag before Christmas!

#AskSpector: Are the A's really having a fire sale?

It's the last #AskSpector Tweetbag before Christmas!

San Diego dreaming

San Diego dreaming

San Diego dreaming

San Diego dreaming

Manager Bud Black will have a far different team this season, one with playoff potential.

San Diego dreaming

Manager Bud Black will have a far different team this season, one with playoff potential.

Busy Beane

Busy Beane

Busy Beane

More moves loom for Rays, Padres, Nats after blockbuster

More moves loom for Rays, Padres, Nats after blockbuster

More moves loom for Rays, Padres, Nats after blockbuster

Busy Beane

Oakland's GM can't afford to stand still as he continues to remodel his roster.

Busy Beane

Oakland's GM can't afford to stand still as he continues to remodel his roster.

More moves loom for Padres, Rays, Nats after blockbuster

Much still needs to be done, especially by San Diego, after an 11-player swap headlined by Wil Myers.

More moves loom for Padres, Rays, Nats after blockbuster

Much still needs to be done, especially by San Diego, after an 11-player swap headlined by Wil Myers.

MLB free agents 2015: Volquez fits Royals' plan, but not traditional ace role

KC adds another innings-eater to a solid rotation.

MLB free agents 2015: Volquez fits Royals' plan, but not traditional ace role

KC adds another innings-eater to a solid rotation.

Braves' questionable offseason continues with Varvaro trade

Braves' questionable offseason continues with Varvaro trade

Braves' questionable offseason continues with Varvaro trade

'The Simpsons' turns 25, and it's the Jeter of sitcoms

'The Simpsons' turns 25, and it's the Jeter of sitcoms

'The Simpsons' turns 25, and it's the Jeter of sitcoms

Morse to Marlins

The Marlins added a critical piece by signing Mike Morse and solidifying a significant weak spot from 2014.

Morse to Marlins

The Marlins added a critical piece by signing Mike Morse and solidifying a significant weak spot from 2014.

#AskSpector: Should Dodgers dump downtrodden veteran relievers?

#AskSpector: Should Dodgers dump downtrodden veteran relievers?

Dodgers' new front office announces arrival in a big way

Dodgers' new front office announces arrival in a big way

Dodgers' new front office announces arrival in a big way

MLB winter meetings: Ten things to take away from Day 3

The new front office announces its arrival in a big way, capped by an early-morning trade of Matt Kemp.

MLB winter meetings: Ten things to take away from Day 3

The new front office announces its arrival in a big way, capped by an early-morning trade of Matt Kemp.

Gordon trade

The former Dodgers second baseman doesn't make the Marlins much better.

Gordon trade

The former Dodgers second baseman doesn't make the Marlins much better.

Astros' double free agent swoop provides needed relief for battered bullpen

Astros' double free agent swoop provides needed relief for battered bullpen

Day 2 at the meetings

Now that the market has been set, what can Max Scherzer realistically get? (Hint: It probably won't be $200 million.)

Day 2 at the meetings

Now that the market has been set, what can Max Scherzer realistically get? (Hint: It probably won't be $200 million.)

Lester signing has Cubs zooming 88 mph toward history

Lester signing has Cubs zooming 88 mph toward history

Lester signing has Cubs zooming 88 mph toward history

Lester to Cubs

Where's Chicago going after signing Jon Lester? Back to the future and, it hopes, its first World Series title since 1908.

Lester to Cubs

Where's Chicago going after signing Jon Lester? Back to the future and, it hopes, its first World Series title since 1908.

Cubs get a winner by trading for Montero and other rumblings

Cubs get a winner by trading for Montero and other rumblings

Cubs get a winner by trading for Montero and other rumblings

As consolation prizes go, Cubs get a winner by trading for Miguel Montero

As consolation prizes go, Cubs get a winner by trading for Miguel Montero

ChiSox strike

Chicago is in full win-now mode. Oakland isn't devastated by this move.

ChiSox strike

Chicago is in full win-now mode. Oakland isn't devastated by this move.

What Moss deal mean for Oakland and other rumblings

What Moss deal mean for Oakland and other rumblings

What Moss deal mean for Oakland and other rumblings

MLB winter meetings: Ten things to take away from Day 1

The White Sox win opening day by snagging new closer David Robertson and nearing a deal for new No. 2 starter Jeff Samardzija.

MLB winter meetings: Ten things to take away from Day 1

The White Sox win opening day by snagging new closer David Robertson and nearing a deal for new No. 2 starter Jeff Samardzija.

Ten things to take away from an active Day 1

Ten things to take away from an active Day 1

Ten things to take away from an active Day 1

MLB rumors: Aoki, Rasmus, Byrd all possibilities for Orioles' outfield vacancies

Baltimore has two openings after losing Nelson Cruz and Nick Markakis as free agents.

MLB rumors: Aoki, Rasmus, Byrd all possibilities for Orioles' outfield vacancies

Baltimore has two openings after losing Nelson Cruz and Nick Markakis as free agents.

Moss trade continues A's payroll paredown, but magic Beane can't be counted out

Moss trade continues A's payroll paredown, but magic Beane can't be counted out

MLB rumors: Signing David Robertson could make White Sox sleeper contender

MLB rumors: Signing David Robertson could make White Sox sleeper contender

Allen, Boyer, Minoso, Pierce deserve Golden Era nods for Hall of Fame

Allen, Boyer, Minoso, Pierce deserve Golden Era nods for Hall of Fame

Allen, Boyer, Minoso, Pierce deserve Golden Era nods for Hall of Fame

O's have plenty of options after losing Cruz to Mariners

O's have plenty of options after losing Cruz to Mariners

O's have plenty of options after losing Cruz to Mariners

#AskSpector: Nats win infinite World Series in multiverse, but so does everyone else

#AskSpector: Nats win infinite World Series in multiverse, but so does everyone else

MLB rumors: Four-year deals for relievers a big gamble, even for Miller and Robertson

MLB rumors: Four-year deals for relievers a big gamble, even for Miller and Robertson

MLB rumors: Orioles have plenty of options after losing Nelson Cruz to Mariners

Nelson Cruz’s departure for Seattle means that the American League East champion Orioles are in the unenviable position of having to figure out how to replace a 40-homer bat in their lineup after getting as much value out of a one-year, $8 million contract as perhaps any team has gotten in baseball history.

MLB rumors: Orioles have plenty of options after losing Nelson Cruz to Mariners

Nelson Cruz’s departure for Seattle means that the American League East champion Orioles are in the unenviable position of having to figure out how to replace a 40-homer bat in their lineup after getting as much value out of a one-year, $8 million contract as perhaps any team has gotten in baseball history.

Pirates remove Alvarez's safety net at first base, gain versatility with Rodriguez trade

Pirates remove Alvarez's safety net at first base, gain versatility with Rodriguez trade

Baseball's All-Black Friday Team

Baseball's All-Black Friday Team

Baseball's All-Black Friday Team

Baseball's All-Black Friday Team

Baseball's All-Black Friday Team

Marlins broadcast: Everything is out of order except Stanton

Marlins broadcast: Everything is out of order except Stanton

Marlins broadcast: Everything is out of order except Stanton

Marlins broadcast: Everything is out of order except Giancarlo Stanton

SN's Jesse Spector reviews FOX Sports Florida's Rich Waltz and Tommy Huton's call of a Marlins game.

Marlins broadcast: Everything is out of order except Giancarlo Stanton

SN's Jesse Spector reviews FOX Sports Florida's Rich Waltz and Tommy Huton's call of a Marlins game.

Rock Steady

For the Rockies, trading their best player to anyone probably is a bad idea.

Rock Steady

For the Rockies, trading their best player to anyone probably is a bad idea.

#AskSpector: Odell Beckham Jr. and the art of the impossible catch

#AskSpector: Odell Beckham Jr. and the art of the impossible catch

Ranking the top Red Sox trade candidates

Ranking the top Red Sox trade candidates

Ranking the top Red Sox trade candidates

McCarthy, Stairs come up short in numbers game

McCarthy, Stairs come up short in numbers game

McCarthy, Stairs come up short in numbers game

Getting their Phil

The Phillies broadcast tries to load up on numbers, but picks the wrong ones and applies them badly. Still, there is room to grow for a newly configured announcing team moving forward.

Getting their Phil

The Phillies broadcast tries to load up on numbers, but picks the wrong ones and applies them badly. Still, there is room to grow for a newly configured announcing team moving forward.

How to fix MLB's worst teams at every position

How to fix MLB's worst teams at every position

How to fix MLB's worst teams at every position

Here's how Butler fits the A's philosophy

Here's how Butler fits the A's philosophy

Here's how Butler fits the A's philosophy

Rumors roundup: Red Sox links to Hamels tenuous for now

Rumors roundup: Red Sox links to Hamels tenuous for now

Rumors roundup: Red Sox links to Hamels tenuous for now

MLB trade rumors: Are Tigers really shopping David Price?

Dave Dombrowski is never shy about making trades, but dealing away David Price on the chance that Max Scherzer might return to Detroit, and before other teams get desperate enough to overpay, simply would not make any sense.

MLB trade rumors: Are Tigers really shopping David Price?

Dave Dombrowski is never shy about making trades, but dealing away David Price on the chance that Max Scherzer might return to Detroit, and before other teams get desperate enough to overpay, simply would not make any sense.

Full Nelson

Seattle's ability to use the slugger as a full-time DH makes him a good fit

Full Nelson

Seattle's ability to use the slugger as a full-time DH makes him a good fit

Home of the Brave?

Adding pitching depth would be a great way for Atlanta to prepare to add hitting help via trade.

Home of the Brave?

Adding pitching depth would be a great way for Atlanta to prepare to add hitting help via trade.

#AskSpector: Giants outfield for 2015? Colby Rasmus would make sense

#AskSpector: Giants outfield for 2015? Colby Rasmus would make sense

Blue Jays put on tools of ignorance, don't pursue pressing concerns

Blue Jays put on tools of ignorance, don't pursue pressing concerns

Blue Jays put on tools of ignorance, don't pursue pressing concerns

Russell Martin deal: Blue Jays put on tools of ignorance instead of pursuing more pressing concerns

Toronto needs pitching, not an $82 million catcher, even if it is Russell Martin.

Russell Martin deal: Blue Jays put on tools of ignorance instead of pursuing more pressing concerns

Toronto needs pitching, not an $82 million catcher, even if it is Russell Martin.

All the dough for Giancarlo

All the dough for Giancarlo

All the dough for Giancarlo

All the dough for Giancarlo

Yes, $300 million is a ton of money, but history suggests that the risk of signing Giancarlo Stanton to a megadeal is one worth taking for the Marlins, while locking in a big deal now would protect the slugger in case of something unfortunate happening in the next two years.

All the dough for Giancarlo

Yes, $300 million is a ton of money, but history suggests that the risk of signing Giancarlo Stanton to a megadeal is one worth taking for the Marlins, while locking in a big deal now would protect the slugger in case of something unfortunate happening in the next two years.

Stars remain a mystery, even after snapping skid

Stars remain a mystery, even after snapping skid

Stars remain a mystery, even after snapping skid

Stars remain a mystery, even after snapping losing streak

Dallas ends its skid at seven games by beating Arizona. A sign of things to come? Too early to tell.

Stars remain a mystery, even after snapping losing streak

Dallas ends its skid at seven games by beating Arizona. A sign of things to come? Too early to tell.

Rodriguez at third base a possibility for Yankees

Rodriguez at third base a possibility for Yankees

Rodriguez at third base a possibility for Yankees

MLB rumors: No-trade clause could be possible for Stanton in Miami

Giancarlo Stanton has played 634 games with the Marlins, the 10th most in team history, and the most of anyone who has only played in Miami. Given the team’s history of dealing away stars, it is understandable that Stanton might ask for a no-trade clause if he agrees to a long-term extension and foregoes the possibility of becoming a free agent in two years.

MLB rumors: No-trade clause could be possible for Stanton in Miami

Giancarlo Stanton has played 634 games with the Marlins, the 10th most in team history, and the most of anyone who has only played in Miami. Given the team’s history of dealing away stars, it is understandable that Stanton might ask for a no-trade clause if he agrees to a long-term extension and foregoes the possibility of becoming a free agent in two years.

Who were the 10 least deserving Cy Young winners ever?

Who were the 10 least deserving Cy Young winners ever?

Who were the 10 least deserving Cy Young winners ever?

Free agents 2015: Ranking the top 10 infielders

Free agents 2015: Ranking the top 10 infielders

Free agents 2015: Ranking the top 10 infielders

Free agents 2015: Ranking the top 10 catchers

Free agents 2015: Ranking the top 10 catchers

Free agents 2015: Ranking the top 10 catchers

Hall Pass

Hall Pass

Hall Pass

Hall Pass

Bruce Bochy is the 23rd manager to win four pennants. The previous 22 all are in the Hall of Fame. Bochy is the 10th manager to win three World Series. The previous nine all are in the Hall of Fame. What does that mean? The answer is pretty clear.

Hall Pass

Bruce Bochy is the 23rd manager to win four pennants. The previous 22 all are in the Hall of Fame. Bochy is the 10th manager to win three World Series. The previous nine all are in the Hall of Fame. What does that mean? The answer is pretty clear.

Posey doesn't have to hit to have impact for Giants

Posey doesn't have to hit to have impact for Giants

Posey doesn't have to hit to have impact for Giants

Gordon, Royals come up 90 feet short in ninth inning

Gordon, Royals come up 90 feet short in ninth inning

Gordon, Royals come up 90 feet short in ninth inning

Gordon, Royals come up 90 feet short in ninth inning of Game 7

What if Gordon had been able to circle the bases on his two-out hit against Madison Bumgarner? That question will linger for some time.

Gordon, Royals come up 90 feet short in ninth inning of Game 7

What if Gordon had been able to circle the bases on his two-out hit against Madison Bumgarner? That question will linger for some time.

Madison the Giant

The Giants win their third World Series in five years behind five innings of sparkling relief work from their ace.

Madison the Giant

The Giants win their third World Series in five years behind five innings of sparkling relief work from their ace.

The spirit of sacrifice

The Giants took an early lead in Game 7 of the World Series with a record-tying pair of sacrifice flies, then the Royals made history as they tied the game and knocked out San Francisco starter Tim Hudson.

The spirit of sacrifice

The Giants took an early lead in Game 7 of the World Series with a record-tying pair of sacrifice flies, then the Royals made history as they tied the game and knocked out San Francisco starter Tim Hudson.

Hudson to start, Bumgarner ready for '200 pitches' in relief

Hudson to start, Bumgarner ready for '200 pitches' in relief

Hudson to start, Bumgarner ready for '200 pitches' in relief

The winter of our content

Madison Bumgarner won't start Game 7 of the World Series. Neither will James Shields. Both aces, though, say they are ready to work deep — very deep — in relief on two days' rest.

The winter of our content

Madison Bumgarner won't start Game 7 of the World Series. Neither will James Shields. Both aces, though, say they are ready to work deep — very deep — in relief on two days' rest.

Royals' offensive outburst in Game 6 bodes well for Game 7

Royals' offensive outburst in Game 6 bodes well for Game 7

Royals' offensive outburst in Game 6 bodes well for Game 7