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Oscar Mercado was released by Philadelphia just 10 days ago.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Phillies release Oscar Mercado

Outfielder Oscar Mercado enacted an opt-out clause in his minor league contract with the Phillies, MLB Trade Rumors’ Steve Adams reports. The Phils have subsequently released Mercado, who now returns to the open market after inking his deal just at the start of Spring Training.

MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 15

Phillies sign former Guardians impact slugger to MiLB deal

Philadelphia Phillies sign former Cleveland Guardians impact slugger to MiLB deal

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24, 2024

Tigers Sign Oscar Mercado To Minor League Deal

The Tigers inked outfielder Óscar Mercado to a minor league contract, as reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. He’s headed to Triple-A Toledo. Mercado has spent the last few weeks in free agency.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / July 27, 2024

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 4, 2024

Padres add two veterans on minor league pacts

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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 23, 2022

Yankees fans throw trash at Cleveland OFs during walk-off victory

Yankee fans throw trash at Cleveland OFs during walk-off victory

An RBI single from Gleyber Torres gave the Yankees an exciting 5-4 walk-off victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday afternoon. However, instead of a joyous celebration inside Yankee Stadium, mayhem broke out on the field.

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