NFL Trade Rumors: Browns’ Hue Jackson Slams Door On Joe Thomas Chatter

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Share this: Hue Jackson couldn’t have been any clearer Monday. The Cleveland Browns head coach said point blank the team has no plans to trade Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas. This comes one day after ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio, citing a source with knowledge of the situation, reported that a trade involving Thomas is possible this season. “We. Are. Not. Going. To. Trade. Joe. Thomas.” — Hue Jackson — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 24, 2016 Thomas, who was selected third overall in 2007, has been named to the Pro Bowl in each of his nine seasons. The 31-year-old still is considered one of the best left tackles in the NFL, so he’d almost certainly draw plenty of interest if the Browns decided to make a move. Unfortunately

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MLB Waiver Trade Deadline Live: Latest Rumors, News, Completed Deals

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Major League Baseball’s waiver trade deadline — the last day for teams to make deals that would allow newly acquired players to be eligible for the postseason — was Wednesday. There usually aren’t many high-profile players moved on this day, and Wednesday wasn’t much of an exception. A few contenders added smaller pieces, but nothing major happened. You can review our live blog of the day’s happenings below. 12:15 a.m.: The Los Angeles Dodgers apparently thought about bringing back a former Cy Young Award-winning pitcher. 10:50 p.m.: The Boston Red Sox might have gotten the best deadline day a... NESN.com

Seven Worst Trade-Deadline Deals In MLB History Remind Teams What Not To Do

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Share this: Major League Baseball’s non-waiver trade deadline is rapidly approaching, marking one of the most exciting times on the MLB calendar. Contenders and pretenders reveal themselves, careers are changed, and the course of history is altered. OK, maybe that last one is a bit of a stretch, but the one thing we know is that come Monday, the baseball landscape will forever be changed. For some, the trades made by Monday will seal their fate this season one way or another. For others, whatever is done will have repercussions, both good and bad, for years to come. We decided to take a closer look at the negative side. Enjoy — or shield your eyes from — this trip down memory lane. Click for the

MLB Trade Rumors Live: Latest Updates, News As Deadline Drama Heats Up

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Share this: 7:40 p.m.: The Baltimore Orioles got some pitching help in the form of Wade Miley. 3:45 p.m.: Bad news, Chris Sale suitors. I've now heard twice today that the odds of Chris Sale getting traded are "less than 5 percent." White Sox seem more curious than serious — Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 31, 2016 3:41 p.m.: It appears the Rangers have emerged as a front-runner for Lucroy. Texas is not on Lucroy’s no-trade list. Source tells me Lucroy to Rangers is in "final phase." I know more than anyone that no deal is done before its done. — Will Carroll (@injuryexpert) July 31, 2016 3:13 p.m.: The Red Sox still are in the market for relief pitching and also could be interested in acquiring a right-handed bat, sources told

Nationals Reportedly Land Closer Mark Melancon In Trade With Pirates

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Share this: The Washington Nationals reportedly have made a significant move to upgrade their bullpen. The Nationals have acquired closer Mark Melancon from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a multi-player trade, FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reported Saturday, citing sources. Washington will send relief pitcher Felipe Rivero and left-handed pitching prospect Taylor Hearn to Pittsburgh in return, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. Melancon has developed into one of Major League Baseball’s top closers over the past few seasons. He saved an MLB-best 51 games in 53 opportunities for the Pirates last season and entered Saturday with 30 saves in 2016 to go along with a 1.51 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP. That’s good news for the Nationals, who have gotten inconsistent results from current