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The Atlanta Braves have bolstered their bullpen with the signing of MLB All-Star closer Will Smith. Not to be mistaken with his namesake and the famous American actor, Smith signed a three-year deal worth $40million on Thursday. Smith's deal with the Braves also includes a $13m club option ($1m buyout) for 2023. Continue to Article

November 14, 2019 8:12:pm EST

The Kansas City Royals declined their half of a mutual option with Alex Gordon on Friday, making the veteran outfielder a free agent. Gordon had already exercised his side of the option. He now will be paid a $4 million contract buyout instead of the $23 million he would have received if the Royals brought him back for the 2020 season on his existing contract terms. Continue to Article

November 01, 2019 3:32:pm EST

The Rays' young offensive nucleus gelled around veteran outfielder Tommy Pham, who served as their main catalyst, thanks to his impressive plate skills and power/speed production. The 31-year-old eclipsed the 20-homer plateau for the third consecutive campaign and also matched a career-high with 25 stolen bases in 654 plate appearances. Highly-touted former top prospect Austin Meadows put together a legitimate breakout campaign, hitting .291/.364/.558 with 33 home runs and 12 steals across 591 plate appearances. Continue to Article

November 01, 2019 12:01:am EST

Joe Maddon accomplished a great deal in five seasons as manager of the Chicago Cubs. "Nothing but warm fuzzies about five years in Chicago," Maddon said. "But I will say this, I've already had a lot of outreach from my guys in Chicago, and wow -- I cannot be more proud of that group, I wish them nothing but the best. Continue to Article

October 24, 2019 7:45:pm EST

The Philadelphia Phillies hired Brian Barber as their new director of amateur scouting, the team announced Tuesday. Barber spent the past 18 years as a member of the New York Yankees amateur-scouting department and the last 10 years in the high-ranking position of national crosschecker. Credited with playing a large role in identifying Yankees slugger Aaron Judge as a first-round talent in 2013, Barber becomes the latest longtime Yankees employee to join the Phillies. Continue to Article

October 22, 2019 8:19:pm EST

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