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KC Royals set to sign Aroldis Chapman to 1-year contract
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AL West-leading Rangers acquire once-dominant closer Aroldis Chapman in a trade with the Royals
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Rangers acquire flamethrowing LHP Aroldis Chapman from Royals in exchange for Cole Ragans, National Sports
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Royals' Aroldis Chapman suffers odd mouth injury at home
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Why is New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman struggling - Sports Illustrated NY Yankees News, Analysis and More
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Aroldis Chapman allows his first run of 2023
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Aroldis Chapman signs with Royals
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Royals to sign former All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman, reports say
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Aroldis Chapman: The rise and fall of a dominant closer
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Aroldis Chapman says he wants to finish career with Cincinnati Reds
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Aroldis Chapman right where he needs to be with Kansas City Royals
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Ex-Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman won't be with Royals for very long, MLB insider says
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Aroldis Chapman turned down better offer to sign with Royals
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Targeting Aroldis Chapman and Daniel Bard, updated RP rankings and more: The Bullpen Report - The Athletic
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Aroldis Chapman Stretches the Reds' Budget, and the Limits of Pitching - The New York Times