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Tigers sign Edwin Espinal to minor league deal

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Mike Napoli and Rays have “mutual interest” in a deal

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MLB Hot Stove: Agent confirms Shohei Ohtani wants to pitch and hit in MLB

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Report: Orioles interested in Lance Lynn

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