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December 5, 2014

Rumor Roundup: The Least Likely Melky Cabrera Suitor

by Daniel Rathman

A bad breakup might not keep the Giants and Melky from getting back together, while another team is in the Headley sweepstakes.

December 4, 2014

Rumor Roundup: The Inevitability of the Dodgers

by Chris Mosch

Los Angeles gets in on the Lester chase, while Andrew Miller has plenty of (non-Dodger) pursuers.

December 3, 2014

Rumor Roundup: The Fourth Year Is Always The Hardest

by Chris Mosch

Could Nick Markakis' contract demands end his time in Baltimore? Meanwhile, the Rockies might be shopping their young starting catcher.

December 2, 2014

Rumor Roundup: Lester's New Home Won't Be His New Home

by Daniel Rathman

The offers on the table for Jon Lester, the lefty who might be many teams' Plan B, and the Astros' ninth-inning options.

December 1, 2014

Rumor Roundup: A Shark in Sox?

by Daniel Rathman

With whom will the A's next blockbuster be? And one team drops out of the Headley chase.

November 26, 2014

Rumor Roundup: The Ace Chase, the Rays' Face, and Some Chase Waste

by Chris Mosch

Headley could benefit from Ramirez and Sandoval coming off the market, Lester is still expected to end up back in Boston, and the Rays might be zeroing in on a skipper.

November 25, 2014

Rumor Roundup: Revenge is a Dish Best Served Immediately

by Daniel Rathman

The Giants could get back at the Red Sox, who might also be in the mix for Cole Hamels. Meanwhile, John Jaso might soon have access to cheap prescription pills.

November 24, 2014

Rumor Roundup: If Step One Is Making Betances Closer, What's Step Two?

by Daniel Rathman

The Yankees are looking at top setup men, the Panda might be moving soon, and Matt Joyce is available. Would his power be part of the package?

November 21, 2014

Rumor Roundup: Upton and Ubaldo in One Ugly Rumor

by Daniel Rathman

Plus: The Phillies might have moved on from a Cuban slugger, and the Nationals have multiple starters they could trade.

November 20, 2014

Rumor Roundup: The Ideas That Dayton Moore Toys With

by Chris Mosch

Where the Royals might look for offense, where Jon Lester will find enough suitors to start a bidding war, and why Dan Haren might retire.

November 19, 2014

Rumor Roundup: Are the Marlins Stanton Pat?

by Chris Mosch

Why more rumors are popping up in Miami, and where Alexei Ramirez might go.

November 18, 2014

Rumor Roundup: Are the Jays Preparing to Splurge?

by Daniel Rathman

2014 Blue Jays : Free Agency :: 2012 Blue Jays : Trading ?

November 17, 2014

Rumor Roundup: Will Cubs Rustle Martin?

by Daniel Rathman

The return of the offseason Rumor Roundup: News on Russell Martin, Torri Hunter, and Hisashi Iwakuma.

March 19, 2014

Rumor Roundup: Filling First Base

by Daniel Rathman

The Astros and Mets create rumors at first base, and the A's try to pad out their injury-depleted rotation.

March 17, 2014

Rumor Roundup: Drew to Detroit?

by Daniel Rathman

The Tigers and Stephen Drew could help each other out, and the Royals come close to picking a fifth starter.

March 13, 2014

Rumor Roundup: Competition in Coors

by Daniel Rathman

The Rockies try to settle on a center fielder, and the Yankees consider moving a catcher.

March 11, 2014

Rumor Roundup: A New Challenger

by Daniel Rathman

Just when it looked like Ervin Santana would sign with Baltimore or Toronto, a new team's entrance song starts playing.

March 10, 2014

Rumor Roundup: Santana Signing Soon?

by Daniel Rathman

Catching you up on the weekend's conflicting reports about Ervin Santana, Shane Victorino's switch-hitting decision, and White Sox trade rumors.

March 5, 2014

Rumor Roundup: A.J. Griffin Cuts His Cutter

by Daniel Rathman

An Oakland arm changes his arsenal, and Billy Butler dusts off his glove.

March 4, 2014

Rumor Roundup: A Trio of Infield Updates

by Daniel Rathman

News from spring training on Mike Carp, the Dodgers' second-base battle, and Atlanta's Tommy La Stella.