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Morning News and Notes for Saturday Nelson Cruz Jersey ,nd Indians prospects & minor leaguesGame RecapsTransactionsMorning news and notesNow the Indians are reported as “unlikely” to trade Kluber or BauerNew,256commentsMorning News and Notes for Saturday, December 29, 2018Bywoodsmeister@grantgwDec 29, 2018 Carlos Ruiz Jersey ,8:27am ESTShareTweetShareShareNow the Indians are reported as “unlikely” to trade Kluber or BauerWill I stay or will I go now?Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsNow there are rumors that the Indians are unlikely to trade Kluber or Bauer.Is this a legitimate take or is the front office employing misdirection? Stay tuned.Indians NewsCorey Kluber Trevor Bauer may stay with Tribe- Sources from the club have told MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince that it's unlikely that either of them will be traded before Opening Day.Cleveland Indians’ Francisco Lindor: The pros and cons of waiting for the big payoff | cleveland.com - At 24 Lindor has gone to three All-Star Games, played in Game 7 of the World Series, won three division titles, two Silver Slugger awards, one Gold Glove and one Platinum Glove.Around the LeagueBlue Jays sign Matt Shoemaker to one-year dealEach team’s’ best defensive play of 2018The Twins have cornered the DH marketJonathan Lucroy signs one-year deal with the AngelsPolitics may derail MLB arrangement with Cuba A look at what’s happening around the majors today:BRAVE NEW WORLDRookie phenom Ronald Acuna Jr. will try to get the first-place Atlanta Braves off to another fast start when they visit Arizona in a matchup of NL playoff contenders. Acuna hit his eighth leadoff homer Wednesday, setting a club single-season record http://www.marinersfanproshop.com/authentic-edgar-martinez-jersey , but the Braves blew a late six-run lead in an excruciating 9-8 loss to Boston at home. Brandon Phillips’ two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning of his long-awaited season debut capped the biggest comeback by the Red Sox this year. On the heels of a three-game sweep, Anibal Sanchez (6-5, 2.98 ERA) looks to get Atlanta back on track when he faces Zack Greinke (13-9, 2.97) and the Diamondbacks in the opener of a four-game series. Acuna has 24 homers, including 17 since the All-Star break.GETTING CLOSERWith their magic number down to eight, the Cleveland Indians attempt to move closer to a third consecutive AL Central title when they play at Toronto. Lefty reliever Andrew Miller (sore shoulder) is expected to throw a bullpen before the game. He’s been on the disabled list since Aug. 29.CLOSING TIMENo telling who the Chicago Cubs will use as their closer when the NL Central leaders open a series at Washington. Brandon Morrow held the job through the All-Star break http://www.marinersfanproshop.com/authentic-edgar-martinez-jersey , but hasn’t pitched since then because of a biceps injury. He hasn’t thrown off a mound during his recovery. Pedro Strop has gotten the ball in the ninth inning lately, but has never been a full-time closer. Steve Cishek and Justin Wilson also could perhaps fill in. Manager Joe Maddon says even if Morrow heals, it’s hard to say how he’d be used.CHECK HIMPhillies third baseman Maikel Franco has returned to Philadelphia to have his sore right wrist examined by a specialist. He didn’t play in the three-game series at Miami this week. Franco is expected to rejoin the team later this week. The Phillies, who have lost four of five while trying to catch Atlanta in the NL East, play this weekend vs. the Mets in New York.