Robert Murray
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Joined July 2012
Asked a player for his reaction to Rob Manfred laughing after postponing the start of the regular season: “Are you talking about the guy who cut 42 minor-league teams and called the World Series trophy a hunk of metal?”.
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BREAKING: Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a 14-year, $340 million contract extension, according to sources familiar with the deal.
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Jim Crane sounds tone deaf. Jose Altuve and Alex Bergman spoke for less than a minute and a half combined. Dusty Baker, who has been Astros manager for two weeks, sounded the most sincere. What a mess.
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Outfielder Bryan Reynolds has requested a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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The Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a deal to acquire Kyle Schwarber from the Washington Nationals, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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Outfielder Michael Harris II and the Atlanta Braves are deep in discussions on an eight-year contract extension, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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Compared Mike Trout vs. Albert Pujols through their first 1,001 career games. Easy to forget how good young Pujols was.
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Papa Johns announced it is offering daily contracts to any professional baseball player looking for work during the MLB lockout.
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The Rockies traded Nolan Arenado and $51 million to the Cardinals only to go out and sign Kris Bryant for $182 million a year later.
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Walker Buehler trying to take his pants off after the game.
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The MLBPA has organized a “fully staffed” stadium and facility for players to train in Mesa, AZ, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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Kyle Seager, third base in hand, perhaps says goodbye to Mariners fans.
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BREAKING: Ke’Bryan Hayes and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a eight-year, $70 million contract extension that includes a club option for a ninth season, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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The Atlanta Braves are acquiring Raisel Iglesias from the Los Angeles Angels for Jesse Chavez and Tucker Davidson, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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Andy Haines once told me Christian Yelich and J.T. Realmuto went to Chipotle 142 days in a row when they were in the minor leagues together.
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Jeff Bridich traded Nolan Arenado and then stepped down 21 games into the season. Just think about that.
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BREAKING: Free-agent infielder Marcus Semien is close to a deal with the Texas Rangers, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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Free-agent pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and the Texas Rangers are in agreement on a contract, according to sources familiar with the deal.
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Christian Yelich has changed his walkup song to “Roxanne.”.
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There is a very real chance that Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright will all finish their careers together in St. Louis. You cannot script it better than that.
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The Tampa Bay Rays are acquiring David Peralta in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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Source: The Seattle Mariners are acquiring Jake Lamb from the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations.
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Yankees and A’s have been talking, according to sources familiar with the situation. A’s have two of most coveted pitchers on the market in Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas.
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Asked one agent on what he expects free agency to be like. “Pandemonium,” he said.
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The New York Yankees are acquiring Harrison Bader from the St. Louis Cardinals for Jordan Montgomery, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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Sources: Right-hander Albert Abreu has been claimed by the New York Yankees. Abreu was recently designated for assignment by the Royals.
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Free-agent pitcher Michael Lorenzen and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a one-year deal worth around $7 million, pending physical, according to sources familiar with the situation. Lorenzen is going to be in the Angels’ rotation.
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Alec Bohm said he “f*cking hates this place,” owned up to it and admitted saying it, and the fans gave him a standing ovation the next night. Philadelphia is an incredible sports town.
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Shortstop Oneil Cruz is being called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to a source familiar with the situation.
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Juan Soto and Josh Bell walked in their first at-bats. Brandon Drury then hit a grand slam on the first pitch he saw in San Diego. The Padres are going to be a blast.
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This tweet did not age well.
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The Chicago White Sox are acquiring left-hander Jake Diekman from the Boston Red Sox, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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Curtis Granderson is among the names under consideration for the New York Mets’ managerial opening, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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The Dodgers did not extend a qualifying offer to Clayton Kershaw.
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Source: Robert Murray, coffee settle at $1.95, avoiding arbitration.
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Right-hander Dinelson Lamet and catcher Pedro Severino have been designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Right-hander Jeurys Familia is being designated for assignment by Philadelphia Phillies.
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Matt Chapman, Kyle Schwarber and Seiya Suzuki all reportedly have new teams and I haven’t even finished my first cup of coffee. Let’s get weird.
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Rob Manfred will appear on an ESPN special called "The Return of Sports" tonight. You cannot make this up.
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Baker Mayfield is currently the Brewers' first base coach. Let's get weird.
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Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for Clostebol, a PED.
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Text from an American League executive: "The Blue Jays' return for Stroman is embarrassing compared to what the Indians just got for Bauer.".
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Sources: Rhys Hoskins, Phillies settle at $12 million, avoiding arbitration.
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Source: Jarrod Dyson in agreement with the Kansas City Royals.
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The Indians have traded Francisco Lindor, Trevor Bauer, Mike Clevinger, Corey Kluber and Carlos Carrasco in the last 18 months.
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Christian Yelich on Manny Machado’s incident at first base with Jesus Aguilar: “It’s a dirty play by a dirty player.”.
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Full trade: The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring Jack Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers for Thayron Liranzo and Trey Sweeney, according to sources familiar with the deal.
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BREAKING: Outfielder Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on an eight-year, $106.75 million contract extension with a team option for 2031, according to sources familiar with the deal. It includes a form of no-trade protection.
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I’m starting to think the Dodgers won the Mookie Betts trade.
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The Seattle Mariners are acquiring catcher Curt Casali from the San Francisco Giants for Michael Stryffeler, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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Source: The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring right-hander Mitchell White from the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor-league pitchers.
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BREAKING: Free-agent pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and the Texas Rangers are in agreement on a contract, according to sources familiar with the deal.
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Mets in active talks with free-agent catcher James McCann, according to league sources. A deal is not yet close, but it is looking increasingly likely he will land a four-year deal.
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Howie Kendrick has announced that he is retiring from baseball.
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In 2018, the Marlins acquired Lewis Brinson, Isan Diaz, Monte Harrison and Jordan Yamamoto from the Brewers for Christian Yelich. All four players are no longer with the Marlins.
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Sources: Mets in talks with free-agent pitcher Trevor Bauer.
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Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado in this series: 1-for-15 with six strikeouts. They are 0-for-8 with five strikeouts tonight.
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Source: Jack Flaherty won his arbitration case over the St. Louis Cardinals. He will make $3.9 million.
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Source: Dusty Wathan has agreed to a multi-year contract extension to remain with the Philadelphia Phillies. Wathan, the Phillies’ third base coach, had interviewed for Royals and Marlins managerial openings.
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Free-agent reliever Jeurys Familia in agreement with the Philadelphia Phillies, pending physical, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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#Yankees closing on free-agent reliever Adam Ottavino, sources tell me and @Ken_Rosenthal. Agreement, if completed, expected to be in the three-year, $25 million range.
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The Miami Marlins are placing first baseman Josh Bell on outright waivers, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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The Philadelphia Phillies are acquiring Jesus Luzardo from the Miami Marlins, according to a source familiar with the deal.
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Lorenzo Cain has three young kids and is the ultimate family man. Suggesting that he is a “big baby” for protecting his family is incredibly irresponsible.
@ByRobertMurray @Haudricourt Anybody who opts out is just a big baby. It dosent affect these guys the media is just brainwashing people into thinking it is a big deal for young people. How many athletes have died? 0 how many people have been affected at all? 1 its the glorified flu.
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The Padres are about to acquire Yu Darvish without parting with any of their top 10 prospects. AJ Preller is a magician.
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I, for one, can’t wait to see Kenley Jansen face Freddie Freeman in Game 7 of a playoff series.
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The White Sox were viewed by many to have the most desirable managerial opening and likely had their pick of AJ Hinch or Alex Cora. Instead, they hired 76-year-old Tony La Russa. A lot of people across baseball are absolutely baffled.
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I’m starting to think the Reds might not be very good this season.
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Keston Hiura is being called up by the Milwaukee Brewers, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. is scheduled to meet in-person today with Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, I’m told.
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Catcher Tomás Nido and the New York Mets are in agreement on a two-year, $3.7 million contract, according to sources familiar with the deal. The deal, which covers Nido’s remaining arbitration years, pays $1.6 million in 2023 and $2.1 million in 2024.
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The Red Sox have designated Eric Hosmer for assignment.
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Free-agent catcher Omar Narvaez is close to a deal with the New York Mets, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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Sources: The San Francisco Giants are optioning outfielder Luis Gonzalez to Triple-A Sacramento. In 21 games, he’s hitting .349/.397/.492 with a .889 OPS, and just hit a three-run homer off Albert Pujols last night.
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Free-agent pitcher Taijuan Walker is close to a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to sources familiar with the deal.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring Kevin Kiermaier from the Toronto Blue Jays, according to a source familiar with the deal.
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Free-agent catcher Kurt Suzuki and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a one-year, $1.75 million contract, pending physical, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale fell off his bike on Saturday and broke his wrist. He's out for the season.
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Sources: Justin Wilson in serious talks with the New York Yankees.
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Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger in the same outfield together. That will play.
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Catcher Austin Barnes and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a two-year contract extension, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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Sources: Mets, Red Sox and Royals in serious talks about a three-team trade. Andrew Benintendi to KC.
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The Los Angeles Angels are recalling infielder David Fletcher, according to sources familiar with the situation. Fletcher was hitting .383/.432/.478 in Triple-A and joins Eduardo Escobar as much-needed infield reinforcements.
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Source: Derek Dietrich is opting out of his contract with the New York Yankees. He will be a free agent.
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#Brewers calling up Keston Hiura, sources tell The Athletic. Travis Shaw is being optioned to Triple-A.
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The Padres have added Juan Soto and Josh Hader in the last 24 hours and are about to get Fernando Tatis Jr. back. This is A.J. Preller’s world and we’re just living in it.
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There are 3-4 teams in on free-agent first baseman Albert Pujols. The 41-year-old, recently released by the Los Angeles Angels, has indicated that he wants to continue playing.
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Astros hitting coach Alex Cintrón provoked Laureano. Once Laureano charged toward the dugout, Cintrón hid behind three players. His suspension should exceed Joe Kelly’s eight games.
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In addition to Kris Bryant, the Seattle Mariners are expressing interest in free-agent infielder Trevor Story, according to sources familiar with the situation. Seattle has already added Robbie Ray and Adam Frazier, but continue to seek an impact bat.
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The Brewers’ celebration was more subdued than it was in St. Louis. But Bob Uecker was left in tears for the second time in less than a week.
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