The New York Yankees have made Aroldis Chapman their official starting closer which could make Andrew Miller available for trades along with Ivan Nova and Brett Gardner before spring training begins.
Read full storyIt's Throwback Thursday at Sports World Report and here is a look at some of the notable events in the sports world from January 7.
Read full storyKen Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame for the 2016 class on Wednesday.
Read full storyThe New York Yankees made the trade for Aroldis Chapman, but there is a chance that he could face a suspension from the league which means the team cannot afford to trade Andrew Miller in the offseason.
Read full storyThe New York Yankees added reliever Aroldis Chapman in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds in December and his addition could give the team the best bullpen in all of baseball next season.
Read full storyThe Atlanta Braves are standing tall on the notion that they will not be trading Freedie Freeman this season after the Houston Astros showed interest. Instead, they are trying to move Michael Bourn and Nick Swisher.
Read full storyThe New York Mets are still in search of outfield help after the departure of Yoenis Cespedes. The team appears interested in Denard Span while Alex Gordon or Justin Upton remain available in free agency at this point in the offseason.
Read full storyThe New York Yankees officially have the best bullpen in the major leagues as both Andrew Miller and Aroldis Chapman will take pressure of the starting rotation. Does that mean the Yankees still want to add another starter?
Read full storyThe New York Yankees have acquired Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman in a trade for minor league prospects, according to a report from Jack Curry at YES.
Read full storyThe New York Mets attempted to win over Yoenis Cespedes with a short-term deal in hopes of keeping him on the team, but after the contract was denied, the team continues its search for depth help in the outfield.
Read full storyThe New York Yankees are looking to get younger on the roster and Greg Bird is hopeful that means putting him in the starting spot as the first baseman seeks a position over the veteran Mark Teixeira.
Read full storyMajor League Baseball players Ryan Zimmerman and Ryan Howard have been named in a report by Al Jazeera alleging that a number professional athletes were supplied performance enhancing drugs.
Read full storyThe Washington Nationals and Daniel Murphy have agreed to a free agent deal, according to Jim Bowden at ESPN.
Read full storyThe New York Mets have signed Alejandro De Aza to a free agent contract and that could mean the return of Yoenis Cespedes to Queens is unlikely for next season.
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