Dustin Pedroia, the 2008 AL MVP, has struggled with knee injuries in recent seasons, limited to nine games since the start of 2018.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Agent Scott Boras criticizes MLB as amateur prospect Carter Stewart skips draft for Japan
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Reds’ Derek Dietrich doing everything he can to make baseball loosen up
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Pirates slugger Josh Bell’s offseason workouts paying immediate dividends
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Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin overcame tragedy to become one of MLB’s biggest surprises
The 25-year-old righty has been the best starter for the first-place Phillies.
Pirates rookie Cole Tucker’s ’12-year-old’ moment is a dream come true
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Opinion: For Giants, now comes the painful rebuild. Start with trading Madison Bumgarner
The Giants, in last place in the NL West, are in complete rebuild mode. Everyone, including Bumgarner, is available at the trade deadline.
Madison Bumgarner zings Yasiel Puig after home run: ‘He’s a quick study’
Their is no love loss between Madison Bumgarner and Yasiel Puig. The Giants ace taunted Puig after game when Puig hit a homer.
Mets broadcaster Ron Darling to take leave of absence for surgery to remove mass in chest
New York Mets broadcaster Ron Darling announced he is taking a leave of absence from the TV booth for health reasons.