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Second Baseman
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7/12/1963
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Houston, TX
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Texas
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MLB News
Dodgers hit with record $169M luxury tax after 2nd straight WS title
The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second straight World Series title.
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Orioles acquire Shane Baz from Rays for prospects, draft pick
Orioles acquire RHP Shane Baz from Rays for OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret, OF Austin Overn and a competitive-balance Round A pick.
Pirates land Rays 2B Brandon Lowe in 3-team trade
The offense-starved Pirates finally made an aggressive offseason move, agreeing to acquire two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Rays as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Astros, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Fantasy baseball reactions to MLB offseason trades, signings
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
Angels, Skaggs family reach last-minute settlement
The Angels and the family of Tyler Skaggs have agreed to a last-minute settlement over the civil lawsuit stemming from the former pitcher's death in 2019.
