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January 19, 2016

Rumor Roundup: Diamondbacks Will Make Pollock Prove It

by Daniel Rathman

Arizona and A.J. Pollock aren't on an extension path, while Cespedes is a possibility in Houston--or, at least, an unlikely possibility.

January 13, 2016

Rumor Roundup: There Were Four In the Bed and the Little One Said...

by Daniel Rathman

One of the Rockies' three incumbents in the outfield is about to roll over.

January 5, 2016

Rumor Roundup: The Slow Burn Of Ian Desmond's Free Agency

by Daniel Rathman

The Padres and Ian Desmond fit nicely together, while Bronson Arroyo has unfinished business in Cincinnati.

December 29, 2015

Rumor Roundup: Yo Back to Motown?

by Daniel Rathman

Yo might go back to Detroit, the Dodgers keep looking for a no. 2 starter, and Yaisel Sierra is officially a name to know.

December 22, 2015

Rumor Roundup: On the Dodgers' No. 2 Starter

by Daniel Rathman

Will it be Jose Fernandez? Will it be Scott Kazmir? Will it be Madison Bumgarner? Probably not the last one!

December 15, 2015

Rumor Roundup: Rumors About Melancon Aboil

by Daniel Rathman

Your favorite team could trade for Mark Melancon and Todd Frazier. What a time to be alive!

December 7, 2015

Rumor Roundup: You Can Never Have Enough Pitching Rumors

by Daniel Rathman

As we head into the winter meetings, rumors are finding matches for Kazmir, Leake, and a pair of Boston arms.

December 1, 2015

Rumor Roundup: Cueto Aims Higher

by Daniel Rathman

Johnny Cueto turns down $120 million, while the Mets chase Zobrist.

November 23, 2015

Rumor Roundup: What a Lovely O'Day

by Daniel Rathman

In which a writer puts Joe Panik for Shelby Miller in your head, for no good reason; in which Dallas Keuchel pines for South Texas real estate; and in which Darren O'Day is the lead.

November 16, 2015

Rumor Roundup: Is Yovani Gallardo Worth the 13th Pick?

by Daniel Rathman

And, does Dave Stewart care?

November 9, 2015

Rumor Roundup: Wait 'Til Next Year

by Daniel Rathman

If you thought the Cubs were good this year, imagine adding Greinke or Price to the rotation.

March 25, 2015

Rumor Roundup: The Diamondbacks' Shortstop Decision Will Affect 2B, 3B, and Perhaps All Three OF Positions

by Daniel Rathman

Nick Ahmed might win the starting shortstop job, which had implications on the rest of the roster; while the Indians and Corey Kluber aren't even close on a contract extension.

March 24, 2015

Rumor Roundup: Olivera on the run/Driving in the sun/Looking out for Number 1

by Chris Mosch

Wherever Hector Olivera ends up this week, it'll probably be in California. Meanwhile, John Holdzkom might be on a path to Triple-A.

March 23, 2015

Rumor Roundup: Chase Utley is 'Easily Attainable,' Though Probably Not By You

by Chris Mosch

The Phillies second baseman could be traded, while the Rangers might look to Florida for pitching.

March 20, 2015

Rumor Roundup: Aaron-Starting Era Starting

by Chris Mosch

The Blue Jays appear to have committed to Aaron Sanchez in the rotation, while the Red Sox consider committing to Mookie Betts for the better part of a decade.

March 19, 2015

Rumor Roundup: Make $50 Million Fast While Working Part-Time From Home

by Daniel Rathman

All you need to do is take on Ryan Howard's contract.

March 18, 2015

Rumor Roundup: Experts: Matt Wieters Can Squat

by Daniel Rathman

The Orioles catcher is back behind the dish, Kris Bryant will be back at third soon, and Alex Rodriguez might stay at third.

March 17, 2015

Rumor Roundup: Tony Cingrani Won't Start, to Start

by Chris Mosch

The Reds move the promising young pitcher to the bullpen, while the Mets have an eye on Brian Matusz.

March 16, 2015

Rumor Roundup: Alex Colome's Series of Unfortunate Events

by Daniel Rathman

Everything's going wrong for Alex Colome, Addison Reed is making changes, Leonys Martin will hit at the top, and Hector Olivera gets another mention here.

March 12, 2015

Rumor Roundup: The Only Thing Left That Matters Is Cuban

by Daniel Rathman

The hot market for Hector Olivera.