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Kelly Johnson Signs One Year Deal With Tampa Bay Rays
Earlier this month we speculated as to why there has been no interest in free-agent infielder Kelly Johnson. Apparently the Tampa Bay Rays had interest all along. The Rays inked the veteran Johnson to a one-year deal today according... More of this article »
New York Yankees: Robertson Signing Pushes 2013 Payroll to $206 Million
The New York Yankees reached an agreement with right-handed reliever David Robertson on a one-year deal worth $3.1 million and avoided arbitration with the last remaining arbitration eligible case on their roster. The team also avoided... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw Not Talking Extension Yet
Last month we reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers could extend the contract of ace Clayton Kershaw. According to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times those talks have yet to begin, although negotiations are expected to... More of this article »
Baltimore Orioles Reach Agreement with Jair Jurrjens
The Baltimore Orioles reached into the bargain bin for starting pitching and agreed to a deal with free-agent right-hander Jair Jurrjens. The deal will be worth $1.5 million and incentives to bring the total to $4 million. Jurrjens... More of this article »
Rays Stuart Sternberg: MLB Does Not Believe In Tampa Bay Region
The Tampa Bay Rays has made it clear that they don’t expect to be playing at Tropicana Field through 2027, when their current lease expires with the city of St. Petersburg. Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg took a trip across... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays Set to re-sign Luke Scott
The Tampa Bay Rays have reached an agreement to re-sign Luke Scott according to Mark Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Scott was limited in 2012 with injuries and two trips to the disabled list. Scott hit 14 home runs and hit .229/.285/.439... More of this article »
Arizona Diamondbacks Expect to Sign Martin Prado to an Extension
Now that Justin Upton has finally been traded, we now learn that Martin Prado was a very significant part of the deal. Prado is due to become a free agent at the end of 2013, and at first glance might have raised some eyebrows about... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays Reach Agreement with Kyle Farnsworth
The Tampa Bay Rays have reached agreement with free-agent reliever Kyle Farnsworth a one-year deal that includes a base salary in the $1.25 million to $1.5 million range plus incentives. The deal is pending a physical and could be... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Set to Acquire Justin Upton
The Atlanta Braves and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a trade that will send Justin Upton to the Braves. The deal is pending physicals for the players involved. The Braves get Upton and Chris Johnson for Martin Prado, Randall... More of this article »
New York Mets Reach Agreement With Shaun Marcum
The New York Mets have reached an agreement with free-agent starting pitcher Shaun Marcum on a one-year deal, pending a physical. Marcum, 31, went 7-4 with a 3.70 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 109 strikeouts in 124 innings in 2012 with the Milwaukee... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs Reach Agreement With Scott Hairston
The Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement with outfielder Scott Hairston on a two-year deal, pending a physical according to FoxSports.com. The deal includes incentive clauses that could increase the value to $6 million. Hairston... More of this article »
Dominican Winter League: Pirates Starling Marte Named Playoff MVP
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte went 2-for-4 in a series clinching 3-0 victory to lead Escogido to a five-game sweep Aguilas in the nine-game series in the Dominican Winter League Finals. Marte was 11-for-21 in... More of this article »
Great American Ball Park Will Host 2015 All-Star Game
It’s probably not the worst kept secret ever, but it’s close. Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig in a news conference with Cincinnati Reds president and CEO Bob Castellini announced that the 2015 All-Star game... More of this article »
Arizona Diamondbacks Ink Cliff Pennington to Two-Year Deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks have reached an agreement with shortstop Cliff Pennington on a two-year deal to avoid arbitration worth $5 million. Pennington was acquired from the Oakland Athletics for outfielder Chris Young on October 20.... More of this article »
St. Louis Cardinals Sign Jason Motte and Avoid Arbitration
On Friday closer Jason Motte‘s agent submitted a request $5.5 million and the Cardinals countered with an offer of $4.5 million, for arbitration purposes. Today the Cardinals reached an agreement with Motte on a two-year deal... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox: Signed And Sealed Can Mike Napoli Deliver?
The Boston Red Sox officially announced the signing of Mike Napoli to a one-year deal worth $5 million. The incentive laden contract can reach $13 million, dependent on days spent on the active roster, and plate appearances. If Napoli... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays Sign Four to Minor-League Deals
The Tampa Bay Rays announced the signing of outfielder Shelley Duncan, right-handed pitchers Jamey Wright, Juan Carlos Oviedo and Juan Sandoval to minor-league deals. All four players will get invites to spring training. Oviedo, the... More of this article »
Toronto Blue Jays Sign Veteran Infielder Mark DeRosa
The Toronto Blue Jays announced they have signed veteran infielder Mark DeRosa to a one-year deal worth $750,000. The deal includes a 2014 club option for the same amount. DeRosa spent 2012 with the Washington Nationals. DeRosa suffered... More of this article »
Delmon Young Signs With Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly signed right-handed free-agent outfielder Delmon Young. The deal is for one yea$750,000. As reported earlier Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has been looking to add a corner... More of this article »
Time Warner Cable Reportedly Wins Right To Televise Los Angeles Dodgers Games
The battle for television rights to carry Los Angeles Dodgers games reportedly has been won by Time Warner Cable. The Dodgers had been in discussions with Fox and TWC for months and according to Bloomberg, Time Warner... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Sign Ben Francisco, Ryan Raburn to Minor League Deals
The Cleveland Indians have signed outfielder Ben Francisco and infielder-outfielder Ryan Raburn to minor-league deals that include invitations to major league camp. Francisco returns to Cleveland after hitting .240 with four home runs... More of this article »
Texas Rangers Reach Agreement With David Murphy – Avoid Arbitration
The Texas Rangers have reached an agreement and avoided arbitration with leftfielder David Murphy on a one-year deal worth $5.75 million. The Rangers exchanged arbitration figures with Murphy on Friday and the two sides are about... More of this article »
Chicago White Sox Reach Agreement With Matt Lindstrom
The Chicago White Sox have reached agreement with free-agent reliever Matt Lindstrom on a one-year deal for 2013 an option for 2014. The deal is pending a physical. Lindstrom has spent most of his career in the National League, but... More of this article »
St. Louis Cardinals Stan “The Man’ Musial dies at age 92
St. Louis Cardinals legend and Hall of Famer Stan Musial died quietly at age 92 and his St. Louis home under hospice care. Musial, who turned 92 in November, has been in declining health for the last several years, including being... More of this article »
Which Luke Hochevar Did The Kansas City Royals Sign?
The Kansas City Royals signed right-hander Luke Hochevar to a new deal worth $4.56 million, plus performance bonuses. Last season Hochevar made $3.51 million. Hochevar was 8-16 with a 5.73 ERA in 32 starts in 2012. Hochevar was... More of this article »
Chicago White Sox: 1983 Uniforms for Sunday Home Games in 2013
The Chicago White Sox announced that they will wear replicas of their 1983 uniforms for Sunday home games in the 2013 season. Last season, the Sox honored their 1972 team by wearing their uniforms for Sunday home games. 2013 marks... More of this article »
Pirates Reach Agreement With Garrett Jones – Avoid Arbitration
The Pittsburgh Pirates reached an agreement with first baseman Garrett Jones on one-year deal for $4.5 million to avoid arbitration. Jones made $2.25 million in 2012 after losing his arbitration case last winter. Jones .274 with 27... More of this article »
Earl Weaver: Hall of Fame Baltimore Orioles Manager Dies at 82
Legendary Hall of Fame Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver passed away last night. He was 82. Weaver died early Saturday morning of an apparent heart attack while on an Orioles fantasy cruise in the Caribbean. Weaver collapsed in... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox Avoid Arbitration With Jacoby Ellsbury, Six Others
The Boston Red Sox avoided arbitration with centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury agreeing to a one-year deal worth $9 million. For Ellsbury the deal represents a raise from his 2012 salary of less than $1 million. Ellsbury was limited to... More of this article »
Milwaukee Brewers Corey Hart to miss 3-4 Months with Knee Surgery
The Milwaukee Brewers announced that first baseman Corey Hart will undergo surgery on his right knee next week to repair a torn meniscus. Dr. William Raasch will perform the surgery Tuesday in Milwaukee. The Brewers estimated Hart’s... More of this article »
Giants Reach Agreement with Buster Posey to Avoid Arbitration
The San Francisco Giants reached an agreement with reigning National League MVP Buster Posey to avoid arbitration with a one-year $8 million deal. Posey was arbitration eligible for the first time in his career this off-season. The... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs Reach Agreement With Matt Garza – Avoid Arbitration
The Chicago Cubs and Matt Garza reached an agreement to avoid arbitration on a one-year deal worth $10.25 Million. In 2012, Garza posted a 3.91 ERA in 18 starts. Garza was the subject of trade rumors last summer until he experienced elbow... More of this article »
Curt Schilling’s Bloody Sock to be Auctioned
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling is selling his famous bloodstained sock that was worn during the 2004 World Series to lead the Red Sox to their first World Championship in 86 years.. The sock had been on loan with the... More of this article »
World Baseball Classic 2013 : Team USA’s Provisional Roster
Team USA announced its provisional roster for the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Joe Torre will manage the team and each squad must submit its final 28-man roster, including a minimum of 13 pitchers and two catchers, by February 20th.... More of this article »
Red Sox Reach New Agreement with Mike Napoli
The Boston Red Sox have reached a new agreement with free agent Mike Napoli according to Rob Bradford of WEEI. Napoli had originally agreed to sign a three-year, $39 million deal in early December, but the team discovered an issue... More of this article »
Texas Rangers Reach Agreement on Extension With Matt Harrison
The Texas Rangers have reached an agreement on a contract extension with All-Star left-hander Matt Harrison on a five-year deal worth $55 million. The deal will also include a club option for 2018 that can also be vested. Harrison... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Trade Michael Morse to Seattle Mariners in three-team deal
When the Washington Nationals re-signed first baseman Adam LaRoche, it was assumed that it would only be a matter of time before the Nats traded Michael Morse. Today the Nationals sent Morse to the Seattle Mariners in a three-team... More of this article »
Toronto Blue Jays’ Darren Oliver Set To Return for 2013
The Toronto Blue Jays announced that veteran reliever Darren Oliver will return to the team in 2013. Oliver made 62 appearances for the team in 2012, going 3-4 with a 2.06 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 52 strikeouts in 56 2/3 innings. Oliver... More of this article »
Phillies Sign Veteran Right-handers Aaron Cook, Juan Cruz
The Philadelphia Phillies signed veteran right-handers Aaron Cook and Juan Cruz to minor-league deals with invitations to spring training. Cook will compete for a spot in the back of the Phillies rotation, and Cruz will try to settle... More of this article »
MLB Salary Arbitration: Posey, Heyward, Ellsbury Headline 2013 List
Buster Posey, Jason Heyward and Jacoby Ellsbury headline a list of 133 players that filed for salary arbitration according to the Major League Baseball Players Association. Players who filed for arbitration are considered signed... More of this article »
New York Yankees Winners With Draft Pick Compensation
When Rafael Soriano signed a new deal with the Washington Nationals the New York Yankees came out winners, netting their second supplemental-round pick as compensation this off-season in the June First-Year Player Draft. New York... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays: Wil Myers Ready, Willing and Paitent
Wil Myers visited Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg Florida for the first time as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays organization. Myers was acquired in the trade with the Kansas City Royals that sent Tampa Bay right-handers James Shields... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Reach Agreement with Rafael Soriano: Two Years $28 million
The Washington Nationals have reached an agreement with free agent closer Rafael Soriano on a two-year deal worth $28 million. The deal includes an option for 2015 valued at $14 million that will vest if Soriano finishes 120 games... More of this article »
World Baseball Classic: Dustin Pedroia Out, Shane Victorino In
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia announced that he will not be participating in the 2013 World Baseball Classic For Team USA. Pedroia is recovering from injuries to his fingers, break, torn ligament in the Red Sox had expressed... More of this article »
Arizona Diamondbacks Extend J.J. Putz, Aaron Hill Next?
Yesterday we learned the Arizona Diamondbacks reached an agreement with J.J. Putz on a one-year extension that will keep him with the Diamondbacks through the 2014 season. Putz pitched to a 2.82 ERA in 2012 with 32 saves. Putz previously... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves: Top 10 Prospects for 2013
In recent years, the Atlanta Braves farm system has produced a myriad of names who have helped the club at the Major League level. Jason Heyward, Freddie Freeman, Kris Medlen, Mike Minor, Randall Delgado, Brandon Beachy, Craig Kimbrel... More of this article »
Toronto Blue Jays and Colby Rasmus Avoid Arbitration
The Toronto Blue Jays reached an agreement with Colby Rasmus on a one-year deal worth $4.675 million and avoided arbitration with a young outfielder. Rasmus hit .223 last year with Toronto, with 23 home runs and 75 RBI. Rasmus made... More of this article »
Bourn, Lohse, Soriano Still Lead List of Unsigned MLB Free Agents
There is four weeks left before pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Michael Bourn, Kyle Lohse and Rafael Soriano headline a list unsigned MLB free agents. All are represented by Scott Boras and all are are looking for... More of this article »