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Wander Franco’s Extension A Final Reminder This CBA Is Broken$

by Ginny Searle 11/24

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Wander Franco garnered the biggest commitment—by far—Tampa Bay has ever made. But was the price too right?

Transaction Analysis: Verlander Verlands in Houston; Berríos Back in Blue$

by Ginny Searle 11/18

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Justin Verlander aims to get back on track with Houston, who never went off track; Eduardo Rodriguez and Brandon Belt accept surprising contracts.

Transaction Analysis: Can Noah Syndergaard Turn the Tide for the Angels?B

by Ginny Searle 11/16

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Can Noah Syndergaard finally be the pitcher to make the difference for the moribund Angels?

Transaction Analysis: Miley on the Move; Martinez Stays Put$

by Craig Goldstein and Patrick Dubuque 11/11

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Plus Kimbrel's contract option is picked up, and the Giants make a bunch of waiver claims.

Melvin South to San Diego, Posey Retires$

by Ginny Searle 11/04

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The offseason kicks off in earnest with personnel changes, a retirement, a trade, and an opt-out.

Transaction Analysis: Belt, Williams Injured; Taylor Extends$

by Ginny Searle 10/01

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Brandon Belt and Devin Williams are likely to miss the playoff run; Michael A. Taylor will be a Royal at least two more years.

August: No Waived BountyB

by Patrick Dubuque 8/31

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The lack of a waiver period in August forced teams to stock up in July, but many of them underestimated their needs.

Transaction Analysis: d’Arnaud Does Two More; Bohm Demoted$

by Ginny Searle 8/24

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Travis d’Arnaud extends in Atlanta; Alec Bohm gets demoted.

Transaction Analysis: Crawford Comes Back, Brings Longoria$

by Ginny Searle 8/18

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Brandon Crawford keeps it going in San Francisco; Jake Arrieta moves divisions.

Transaction Analysis: Kershaw Out; Hamels In$

by Ginny Searle 8/11

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Clayton Kershaw is going to be out for a while longer; the Rangers move on from David Dahl.

Transaction Analysis: Gomes, Harrison, Happ, Heaney, Lester$

by Patrick Dubuque and BP Staff 8/02

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Position players, starting pitchers, and more cross the league in more transactions from what may have been the busiest Trade Deadline ever.

Transaction Analysis: Batch of Relievers Acquired by Playoff Contenders$

by Ben Carsley, Ginny Searle, and BP Staff 8/02

A rundown of the mass of relievers who moved teams at the trade deadline.

Transaction Analysis: Phillies Fill Holes, Rangers Pack It In$

by Steven Goldman and BP Staff 7/31

The Phillies fill in holes with a trio of pitchers from the Rangers, who are still working on a successful rebuild.

Transaction Analysis: Giants Go for Bryant, Leaving Cubs Fans Blue$

by Ginny Searle and BP Staff 7/30

With the Giants stubbornly holding their lead in the NL West, their front office brings on Kris Bryant as the Cubs' championship core is fully broken down.

Transaction Analysis: Atlanta Patches Outfield on the Cheap$

by Ben Carsley and Nathan Grimm 7/30

Atlanta'a outfield plans collapsed. They turn to the bargain pile as their playoff hopes flicker.

Transaction Analysis: Cubs Core Disperses as El Mago is a Met, Kimbrel Crosses Town$

by Patrick Dubuque, Ginny Searle, and BP Staff 7/30

We're picturing Jason Heyward as Will Smith in the Fresh Prince/Empty Room meme.