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3dESPN.com

2020 MLB spring training schedule, key dates, updates and more

Check out updates for teams in Florida and Arizona for spring training, including the defending champion Nationals.

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All-Star Bell gets raise to $4.8M from Pirates

Pirates first baseman Josh Bell's breakout season earned him a raise to $4.8 million in 2020 as the team agreed to terms with all eight of their arbitration eligible players.

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7dESPN.com

2020 MLB arbitration tracker

Friday was the deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to agree on salaries or exchange desired numbers for 2020. Recapping a hectic day of contract decisions.

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OF Heredia agrees to 1-year deal with Pirates

Outfielder Guillermo Heredia, who spent last season with the Tampa Bay Rays, agreed Thursday to a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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10dDavid Schoenfield

The player most likely to be traded in 2020 for all 30 MLB teams

From superstars to fading prospects, here's who could be on the move this year.

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Four minor leaguers suspended for positive tests

Pittsburgh pitcher Andy Maldonado was suspended 72 games and Boston catcher Elih Marrero received a 50-game suspension.

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31dDavid Schoenfield

The best and worst free-agent signings of the decade for all 30 teams

Beltre and Scherzer? Yeah, those worked out. Pujols and Chris Davis? Yikes. These are the moves that made or broke your team.

31d

Pirates, veteran C Maile agree on one-year deal

The Pirates and catcher Luke Maile have agreed to a one-year contract that includes salaries of $900,000 while in the major leagues.

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31d

Pirates name Oscar Marin pitching coach

Oscar Marin will take over as pitching coach for the Pirates, after spending last season as bullpen coach for the Rangers.

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43dBradford Doolittle and David Schoenfield

Mookie Betts to the Reds (or White Sox) and more winter meetings trades we want to see

Hoping for a busy week of moves in San Diego? So are we. Here are some deals that would get everyone talking.

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45dDavid Schoenfield

One blockbuster move for all 30 MLB teams

Kris Bryant to Cincy? Anthony Rendon on the Rangers? We dream up a major hot stove splash for every squad.

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46dJeff Passan

MLB trade tiers: The big names who could move this winter

Mookie. Lindor. Arenado? We examine the stars who will (or should) be in offseason trade talks.

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46d

Pirates part with Elias Diaz, sign Erik Gonzalez

Catcher Elias Diaz became a free agent after the Pirates declined to offer him a contract for the 2020 season on Monday. Pittsburgh did agree to a $725,000, one-year contract with shortstop Erik Gonzalez.

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51d

Pirates turn to Twins' Shelton as new manager

Derek Shelton, who spent the past two seasons as the Twins' bench coach, has been hired as the Pirates' manager.

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Tigers acquire RHP Agrazal from Pirates for cash

The Detroit Tigers have acquired right-hander Dario Agrazal from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash.

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59d

Vazquez denied bail, faces new felony charges

Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez has been denied bail as he faces additional felony counts from his alleged sexual assault of a minor.

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Cherington on Pirates: Scouting will drive success

New GM Ben Cherington says he is comfortable the Pirates have what they need to join Tampa Bay and Oakland among teams that thrive with modest payrolls.