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MLB Trade Deadline Update: Jonathan Papelbon

http://gty.im/481331528 The Washington Nationals made a move to help their playoff push by acquiring Jonathan Papelbon from the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies received AA pitcher Nick Pivetta. Papelbon was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 4th round of the 2003 MLB Draft and made his debut with the club in 2005. He is in his 11th season…
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Top 10 MLB Prospects

Top 10 MLB Prospects Your browser does not support iframes. The Futures Game during the All-Star Game festivities gave us a glimpse of some of the hottest prospects in the game, giving the fans an idea of what is to come. Here is a look at the top prospects in baseball as we head towards the playoff races and what they may be doing in 2016. All…
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Cubs Claim Cole Hamels from Phillies: Pros and Cons

After three straight seasons of trading starting pitching for prospects, the Chicago Cubs appear ready to reverse the trend. CBS Sports.com's Mike Axisa reports that the Cubs have claimed star left-hander Cole Hamels off revocable waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies. The two teams now have 48 hours from the time of the claim to work out a trade.…
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