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White Sox add Munetaka Murakami with $34 million, 2-year contract

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The Chicago White Sox have added Munetaka Murakami to their lineup, agreeing to a $34 million, two-year contract with the Japanese slugger. The 25-year-old Murakami joins a promising group of young hitters that also includes Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel and Chase Meidroth. The White Sox finished last in the AL Central this year with a 60-102 record, a 19-game improvement from … [Read more...] about White Sox add Munetaka Murakami with $34 million, 2-year contract

Lack of a True Point Guard Is Starting to Hurt the Rockets

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For much of the season, the Houston Rockets managed to mask a structural flaw through discipline, rebounding and defensive consistency. Even without a traditional point guard available, the team survived late-game moments by slowing the pace and leaning on physical advantages. However, recent losses have made it increasingly difficult to ignore a growing concern. The Houston … [Read more...] about Lack of a True Point Guard Is Starting to Hurt the Rockets

Astros, Pirates, Rays Finalize Three-Team Trade Sending Brandon Lowe To Pittsburgh, Mike Burrows To Houston, Jacob Melton To Tampa

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The Astros, Pirates and Rays have completed a big three-team trade. Each team’s end of the deal breaks down as follows… The Pirates send right-hander Mike Burrows to the Astros and receive second baseman Brandon Lowe, outfielder Jake Mangum and left-hander Mason Montgomery from the Rays. The Rays send second baseman Brandon Lowe, outfielder Jake Mangum and left-hander Mason … [Read more...] about Astros, Pirates, Rays Finalize Three-Team Trade Sending Brandon Lowe To Pittsburgh, Mike Burrows To Houston, Jacob Melton To Tampa