I wouldn’t have written this article except for this report that was posted Sunday: I don’t know how reliable Francys Romero ...

The Chicago Cubs head into the season needing production out of players who don't have much experience, but there's one prospect everyone is aware of.

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Buzz is building around Nolan Arenado and the Red Sox, and Luis Arraez and Gavin Lux's names have reportedly popped up in trade talks. Dig into the latest updates from the rumor mill. Which teams need ...