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April 15, 2013, 4:06 pm EDT via cbssports.com

Data shows the Mets may have lost two Cy Young-caliber pitchers this offseason. ...

March 12, 2013, 5:24 pm EDT via cbssports.com

Thanks to their new coaching staff, the Blue Jays may employ fewer defensive shifts in 2013. ...

March 1, 2013, 7:08 pm EST via cbssports.com

The Blue Jays have designated Tommy Hottovy for assignment, the team announced. The move clears room on the 40-man roster for the recently-signed Henry Blanco. Toronto claimed Hottovy off waivers from Rangers just yesterday. The 31-year-old left-hander appeared in nine MLB games with the Royals this past season, but spent most of the year at Triple-A, where he posted a...

January 11, 2013, 6:03 pm EST via mlbtraderumors.com

In today's Insider-only blog post, ESPN's Buster Olney says Josh Johnson has a chance to be next offseason's Zack Greinke. If the right-hander stays healthy in 2012, he'll be arguably the best starting pitcher on the free agent market at a time when the sport is flush with cash and big market teams like the Cubs and Rangers figure to...

December 15, 2012, 12:24 pm EST via mlbtraderumors.com

After a long day of rumors on Friday, the Blue Jays and Mets are nearing a trade that would send R.A. Dickey to Toronto for top prospect Travis d'Arnaud according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports. Other players involved in the deal are unconfirmed. Here's the latest on the trade... Andy Martino of The New York Daily News reports (on...

December 15, 2012, 8:33 am EST via mlbtraderumors.com

The Braves have already made one notable trade this offseason (Tommy Hanson for Jordan Walden), and Dave O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says they are still involved in multiple trade talks (Twitter links). Emilio Bonifacio and Dexter Fowler are believed to be among their targets. O'Brien notes the Braves did make a strong push for Shin-Soo Choo before he was...

December 12, 2012, 3:52 pm EST via mlbtraderumors.com

Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos spoke to reporters today, and MLB.com's Gregor Chisholm recapped the scrum. Here's the important hot stove stuff... "We still can add depth in our rotation, still get better in the bullpen," said the GM when asked if he was actively looking for help. The blockbuster with the Marlins did change the dynamic of their free...

November 28, 2012, 9:43 pm EST via mlbtraderumors.com

Here's the latest from around the league as Saturday turns into Sunday... Free agent outfielder B.J. Upton is looking to make a decision this week, reports Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. Both the Braves and Phillies consider him their top target. Within the same piece, Topkin speculates that the Rays could have interest in the recently-released Chone Figgins...

November 24, 2012, 10:32 pm EST via mlbtraderumors.com

Here's the latest from WEEI's Hot Stove Show with Rob Bradford, Alex Speier and Kirk Minihane... Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos said the blockbuster with the Marlins came together in about 5-6 days. Talks between the two sides started with Josh Johnson, but obviously expanded. Anthopoulos also discussed the competitive advantage of keeping talks under wraps. Red Sox manager John...

November 23, 2012, 1:55 pm EST via mlbtraderumors.com