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ESPN The San Fransico Giants have reached a deal to bring 31-year-old free agent outfielder Cameron Maybin to camp as a non-roster invitee, a source confirms to ESPN. Maybin, a 12-year veteran, played last season with Miami and Seattle, where he hit .251 and .242 respectively. The deal was first reported

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It looks like Bryce Harper is staying in the National League East. The Phillies are in the lead to land the superstar outfielder and the Nationals are a distant second, according to The Athletic's Jim Bowden. "I keep hearing there's a lot of momentum and traction here on him going and signing

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The Los Angeles Angels seem intent on cornering the market on two-way players. Shohei Ohtani won AL Rookie of the Year last season as a pitcher and designated hitter. Now they're taking a look at Jared Walsh, a combination left-handed reliever-first baseman-outfielder. "I'm just trying to

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Mike Dunn is the Rockies' forgotten reliever, but a major cleanup of his ailing left shoulder could give a suspect bullpen a major boost. “He's doing a great,” manager Bud Black said Saturday. “He's another veteran arm that has pitched well in the back of the bullpen.

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DUNDEIN, Fla. (AP) - Reliever John Axford and the Toronto Blue Jays have completed a minor league contract. If added to the 40-man roster, the 35-year-old right-hander would get a one-year contract with a $1.65 million salary while in the major leagues. In the deal, announced Saturday by Toronto, he

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But the Braves and Kimbrel aren't engaged in conversations. That doesn't mean it can't eventually be broached, but it seems to be an unlikely pairing at this time. Kimbrel, who assumed his mantle of best closer in baseball while with the Braves, is among the elite-level free agents who remain

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