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Former MLB star Ryan Freel was found dead in his Florida home at the age of 36 on Dec. 22. Police say they discovered what they believed to be self-inflicted gunshot wounds and are treating...

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Pittsburgh Pirate Joel Hanrahan is up for grabs and the Boston Red Sox will do anything to get him on their team. In order to make the trade, the Sox are reportedly giving up prospects...

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Cody Ross signs with D-Backs

December 23, 2012

On Saturday, Cody Ross and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a three-year, $26 million contract with an option for 2016. Ross had been a free agent, and for a little while it looked like he...

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Victoria Soto became a household name last Friday after she was one of 26 people killed by a gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Soto, who died protecting her students, has inspired many following her...

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Napoli deal in danger?

December 20, 2012

It should be old news by now. On Dec. 3, catcher/first baseman Mike Napoli verbally agreed to a three-year, $39 million deal with the Red Sox. But 17 days later, there has still been no...

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In a press conference Tuesday, recently signed A’s shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima called Oakland General Manager Billy Beane “extremely sexy and cool”. And that can’t be that far off from the truth, right? After all, Brad Pitt did portray Beane...

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Padded caps like this could make an appearance in baseball to curtail pitchers' injuries. (Photo via ESPN/Unreal Technologies)

Pitchers to test padded hats

December 18, 2012

Pitchers find themselves in the path of a line drive probably too many times for comfort. In an effort to curtail some of the most serious injuries that can result from being struck by a...

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Red Sox fans, it’s happening. One of your worst nightmares might be coming true after the Yankees offered former Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis a one-year deal, according to The New York Times. Youkilis,...

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In the beginning of October, Adam Greenberg finally got the second chance at playing major league ball that he had spent seven years waiting for. Now, two months later, the 31-year-old is looking for more...

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Sox acquire Shane Victorino

December 5, 2012

Just one day after picking up free agent Mike Napoli, the Boston Red Sox agreed to a deal with free agent and former Los Angeles Dodger Shane Victorino on Tuesday, according to ESPN.com. The deal, just...

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