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Mid-spring Buzz: Spring surprises for all 30 teams

Mid-spring Buzz: Spring surprises for all 30 teams

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March 22 Outfielder Jose Martinez appears to have a good chance at sticking on his first Opening Night roster. Martinez is batting .400 this spring with four homers and 13 RBI, adding nine walks for an on-base percentage of .510. FULL STORY

MLB Free Agency: Sluggers, closers dominate market

MLB Free Agency: Sluggers, closers dominate market

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November 07 The three premium closers on the market -- Aroldis Chapman, Kenley Jansen and Mark Melancon -- all could top the $11.5 million average annual value (AAV) that Chicago White Sox closer David Robertson received at this time last year, and at least FULL STORY

Red Sox acquire LHP Abad from Twins

Red Sox acquire LHP Abad from Twins

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August 01 With two late-inning relievers sidelined, the Boston Red Sox bolstered their bullpen Monday by acquiring left-hander Fernando Abad from the Minnesota Twins. FULL STORY

Giants acquire INF Nunez from Twins

Giants acquire INF Nunez from Twins

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July 28 The San Francisco Giants added depth for the stretch run Thursday by acquiring infielder Eduardo Nunez from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league left-hander Adalberto Mejia. FULL STORY

Pivotal second-half players: King Felix, Brantley ones to watch

Pivotal second-half players: King Felix, Brantley ones to watch

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July 12 As the teams head into the second half of the season, most teams can point to one or two players who need to produce for his team to have success down the stretch. FULL STORY

MLB Notebook: Nationals place Strasburg on DL

MLB Notebook: Nationals place Strasburg on DL

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June 26 Washington Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to an upper-back strain, the team announced Sunday. FULL STORY

MLB Notebook: Strasburg expects to start Sunday

MLB Notebook: Strasburg expects to start Sunday

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June 24 Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg expects to make his scheduled start on Sunday, he told reporters on Friday. FULL STORY

Rays acquire OF Arcia from Twins

Rays acquire OF Arcia from Twins

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June 24 The Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Oswaldo Arcia from the Minnesota Twins on Friday in a deal that will send a player to be named later or cash considerations to Minnesota. FULL STORY

Twins' rookie pitchers show promise

Twins' rookie pitchers show promise

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May 04 When right-handers Jose Berrios and Alex Meyer made consecutive starts for Minnesota this week, their collective inexperience reflected a daunting state of affairs for the Twins' FULL STORY