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Regular Season Series
2018 National League Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 96 | 67 | .589 | 0 | W8 |
| Chicago | 95 | 68 | .583 | 1 | L1 |
| St. Louis | 88 | 74 | .543 | 7.5 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 82 | 79 | .509 | 13 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 67 | 95 | .414 | 28.5 | L1 |
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How the Phillies can be smart spending stupid amounts of money
The Phillies have plenty of payroll space and expectations of contention to deliver on. Here's a plan for which top free agents they should target.
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Buster's Buzz: A checkup on the state of baseball
A new TV deal and strong attendance don't jibe with complaints about the changing game. What are the strongest indicators of the sport's health?
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Astros acquire Aledmys Diaz in trade with Blue Jays
The Astros, who could lose Marwin Gonzalez to free agency, acquired infielder Aledmys Diaz, who hit a career-high 18 homers last season, in a trade with the Blue Jays.
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Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen set for Nov. 26 heart surgery
Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is expected to be ready for spring training after surgery to correct his irregular heartbeat. The surgery, which had been expected, has been scheduled for Nov. 26, with recovery time anywhere from two weeks to eight weeks.
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Red Sox re-sign Series MVP Steve Pearce on 1-year, $6.25M deal
World Series hero Steve Pearce will be back in a Red Sox uniform in 2019. Boston re-signed the journeyman 1B for a reported $6.25 million. "We all saw what kind of impact he can have," GM Dave Dombrowski said of the improbable World Series MVP.
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Rangers hire Julio Rangel to handle pitching staff
Julio Rangel has been hired by the Texas Rangers as pitching coach for new manager Chris Woodward.
