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Mariners Will Re-Sign Franklin Gutierrez
The Seattle Mariners have reached an agreement with free-agent outfielder Franklin Gutierrez and will re-sign the 30-year-old to a one-year deal worth $1 million. Gutierrez played the last five seasons in Seattle and is a former... More of this article »
Grant Balfour Signs With Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a deal with free-agent closer Grant Balfour for two years and $15 million according to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. The deal is pending a physical and calls for $500,000 to be deferred each... More of this article »
Yankees Sign Lefty Reliever Matt Thornton
The New York Yankees have reached an agreement with left-handed reliever Matt Thornton on a two-year deal worth $7 million. Thornton replaces Boone Logan in the Yankees bullpen who signed with the Colorado Rockies for three years and... More of this article »
Masahiro Tanaka Wants Move to MLB, but…
With the new posting agreement between Major League Baseball and NPB in place pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has informed his current team Rakuten Eagles he wants to explore opportunities in Major League Baseball. MLB and Nippon Professional... More of this article »
Yankees Reach Agreement With Brian Roberts
The New York Yankees have reached agreement with veteran second baseman Brian Roberts on a one-year deal worth an estimated $2 million according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Roberts played 13 years in Baltimore and became a free... More of this article »
Dodgers to Re-Sign J.P. Howell
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached and agreement with left-handed reliever J.P. Howell and will re-sign the 30 year old to a two-year, $11.25 million guarantee along with a $6.25 million vesting option for a third year if... More of this article »
White Sox Trade Addison Reed to D-Backs For Matt Davidson
The Chicago White Sox agreed to trade closer Addison Reed to the Arizona Diamondbacks for infielder Matt Davidson. Reed posted a career-high 40 saves in 48 attempts for the White Sox in 2013 while pitching to a 3.79 ERA. He struck... More of this article »
Braves Reach Agreement With Gavin Floyd
The Atlanta Braves have reached an agreement with right-hander Gavin Floyd on a one-year deal, with a base salary of $4.4 million and incentives that can earn the 30-year-old another $4.5 million. Floyd worked just 24 1/3 innings... More of this article »
Cardinals Reach Agreeement With Mark Ellis on One-Year Deal
The St. Louis Cardinals have reached an agreement with free-agent second baseman Mark Ellis on a one-year deal pending a physical. Ellis will likely serve as a right handed hitting compliment and insurance to Cardinals prospect Kolten... More of this article »
Dodgers Will Re-Sign Juan Uribe
The Los Angeles Dodgers reached and agreement with free-agent Juan Uribe and will re-sign the 34 year old to a two year deal. While reports began to circulate about possibly bringing in Michael Young to play third base for the Dodgers... More of this article »
Rays Tim Beckham Will Miss Most of 2014 With Torn ACL
Tampa Bay Rays former number one draft pick Tim Beckham sustained an a torn ACL in his right leg while working out and will miss most of the 2014 season, accruing to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Beckham finally got his big league... More of this article »
Rays Re-Sign James Loney – Three Year Deal $21 Million
The Tampa Bay Rays have reached an agreement with free-agent James Loney on a three-year deal worth $21 million according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. The deal is pending a physical and represents the teams most significant signing... More of this article »
Rockies Reach Agreement With Boone Logan – Three-year Deal
The Colorado Rockies went into the 2013 Winter Meetings with a goal of finding left-handed relief help for the bullpen. After their second consecutive last-place finish in the National League West, the Rockies came to the conclusion... More of this article »
Marlins Trade Justin Ruggiano to Cubs
The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Justin Ruggiano in a trade with the Miami Marlins for outfielder Brian Bogusevic. In 2013 Ruggiano got regular playing time and hit .222/.298/.396 in 424 at-bats and hit 18 home runs, regressing... More of this article »
Phillies Reach Agreement With Roberto Hernandez
The Philadelphia Phillies reached an agreement with right-hander Roberto Hernandez according to Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly. The deal is pending a physical. Hernandez spent 2013 with the Tampa Bay Rays and pitched to a 4.89 ERA... More of this article »
Mets Reach Agreement With Bartolo Colon
The New York Mets have reached an agreement with Bartolo Colon on a two-year deal worth $20 million according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Colon was drawing interest from several teams including the Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers,... More of this article »
Pirates Extend Charlie Morton, Sign Edinson Volquez
Earlier today Pittsburgh Pirates reached an agreement with right-hander Charlie Morton on a three-year contract extension worth $21 million that could reach $30 million in total value according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. Now the... More of this article »
Mariners Reach Agreement With Corey Hart
Corey Hart will not be returning to the Milwaukee Brewers. The Seattle Mariners reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the free-agent first baseman/outfielder according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Hart missed the entire... More of this article »
Mariners Acquire Logan Morrison In Trade With Marlins
The Seattle Mariners acquired 1B/OF Logan Morrison from the Miami Marlins in a trade in exchange for right-handed reliever Carter Capps. Morrison, 25, hit .242/.333/.375 with six home runs in 85 games in 2013. Capps, 23, has a 5.04... More of this article »
Blue Jays Would Trade Colby Rasmus For Pitching
Despite adding R.A. Dickey, Mark Buehrle and Josh Johnson last year the Toronto Blue Jays suffered a disappointing 2013 season and are in the market for starting pitching, according to Bob Elliot of the Toronto Sun. The Blue Jays... More of this article »
Colorado Rockies Acquire Brett Anderson in Trade With Oakland
The Colorado Rockies have acquired left-hander Brett Anderson from the Oakland A’s in exchange for left-hander Drew Pomeranz and right-hander Chris Jensen. The deal was first reported by Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Earlier... More of this article »
3 Way Trade With White Sox, Angels Sends Trumbo To D-Backs
The Los Angeles Angels, Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago White Sox have completed a three-way trade that will send Mark Trumbo to Arizona, centerfielder Adam Eaton to Chicago and pitchers Tyler Skaggs and Hector Santiago to Anaheim.... More of this article »
Pittsburgh Pirates Renewing Interest in James Loney
The Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly are engaged in talks about signing free-agent first baseman James Loney. Loney was thought to be the top target all along for Pittsburgh at first base, however there seems to be some difference... More of this article »
Phillies Will Listen to Offers for Hamels, Lee, Just About Anyone Else
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly looking to trade closer Jonathan Papelbon. That we knew. Now word that the team is willing to listen to offers to starters Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. The... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers Reach Agreement With Rajai Davis
The Detroit Tigers have reached an agreement on a two-year deal with free-agent outfielder Rajai Davis. While several teams were in the mix for Davis, the Tigers were said to be the favorites along with the Minnesota Twins. He... More of this article »
Roy Halladay Will Retire With Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays has announced a one day contract for right-hander Roy Halladay in which he will announce his retirement from Major League Baseball. Halladay, 36, missed the majority of last season after undergoing shoulder... More of this article »
Jonathan Papelbon Trade Won’t Come Easy for Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have made no secret they are looking to trade closer Jonathan Papelbon. Papelbon, 33, is coming off a 2013 season in which he pitched to a 2.92 ERA in 61 2/3 innings of work and is in the category for elite... More of this article »
Bobby Cox, Joe Torre, Tony LaRussa Elected to Hall of Fame
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – Bobby Cox, Joe Torre and Tony La Russa were all unanimously elected to Baseball Hall of Fame this morning by Expansion Era Committee. Others who were considered but cam up short, Dave Concepcion, Steve... More of this article »
Yankees Reach Agreement With Carlos Beltran
The New York Yankees have reached an agreement with Carlos Beltran on a three-year deal worth $45 million, according to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. In 145 games for St. Louis in 2013, Beltran hit .296/.336/.491 (128 OPS+)... More of this article »
Mike Napoli Re-Signs With Boston Red Sox
Earlier today we reported the market for Mike Napoli was at it peak. Tonight Napoli made his decision and will re-sign with the Boston Red Sox on a two-year deal for $32 million. The Red Sox agreed with Napoli last winter on a three-year... More of this article »
Yankees Reach Agreement with Hiroki Kuroda
The New York Yankees have reached an agreement with right-hander Hiroki Kuroda on a one-year deal worth $16 million according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. While Kuroda could have signed with a number of teams it really got down to... More of this article »
Texas Rangers and J.P. Arencibia Nearing A Deal
The Texas Rangers are nearing a deal with free-agent catcher J.P. Arencibia according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Arencibia was non-tendered by the Toronto Blue Jays making him a free agent and it now seems like Texas may be... More of this article »
Mariners and Robinson Cano Talks Break Down – Deal Off For Now
Talks between the Seattle Mariners and representatives for Robinson Cano took a turn for the worse late last night and reports have indicated that the Mariners are no longer in play for signing Cano. According to Mark Feinsand both... More of this article »
Miami Marlins Reach Agreement With Rafael Furcal
The Miami Marlins have reached an agreement with shortstop Rafael Furcal on a one-year deal according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Furcal missed the entire 2013 season after Tommy John surgery but hit .264/.325/.346 with the Cardinals... More of this article »
Royals Acquire Norichika Aoki In Trade With Brewers
The Kansas City Royals have acquired Norichika Aoki in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers will get left-hander Will Smith in return. Aokie, 32, hit .286/.356/.370 with eight homers and 20 stolen bases in 2013 and will... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs Reach Agreement With Wesley Wright
The Chicago Cubs reached an agreement with lefty reliever Wesley Wright on a one0year deal with $1.425 million. Wright spent last season with the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays. He joined Tampa Bay via a waiver claim during the... More of this article »
Angels Look For Pitching Without Trading Mark Trumbo
The Los Angeles Angels are looking to add two starters to a rotation that includes Jered Weaver, C.J. Wilson and Garrett Richards, and if GM Jerry Dipoto has his way trading Mark Trumbo won’t be a part of that process. The... More of this article »
Brandon Phillips May Stay With Cincinnati Reds After All
Time just has a way of mending fences and that may be what is happening with the Cincinnati Reds and second baseman Brandon Phillips. For most of the off-season many expected the Reds to deal Phillips. For their part the Reds have... More of this article »
Yankees Close on Deal With Kelly Johnson
The suddenly aggressive New York Yankees are close to an agreemen with free-agent Kelly Johnson on a one-year deal worth between $2.75 -$3 million. Johnson would serve a super utility role for the Bronx Bombers and add some insurance... More of this article »
Colorado Rockies Reach Agreement with Justin Morneau
The Colorado Rockies reached an agreement with free-agent first baseman Justin Morneau on a two-year deal worth approximately $13 million, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports Morneau hit .259/.323/.411 with 17 homers in 2013 with... More of this article »
New York Yankees Reach Agreement With Jacoby Ellsbury
The New York Yankees have reached agreement with free-agent outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. Earlier we reported on likely destinations for Ellsbury and listed the the Yankees, Red Sox, Giants and Mariners as the most likely landing spots. Apparently... More of this article »
Houston Astros Acquire Dexter Fowler From Colorado Rockies
The Houston Astros have acquired outfielder Dexter Fowler from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for outfielder Brandon Barnes and right-hander Jordan Lyles. The Astros will also receive a player to be named later. Fowler hit .263... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers Close to An Agreement With Brian Wilson
The Los Angeles Dodgers are closing in to a contract agreement with reliever Brian Wilson. The former Giants closer spent the final two months of the 2013 season with Los Angeles and reestablished himself after undergoing Tommy John... More of this article »
Rays Acquire Ryan Hanigan, Heath Bell in Trade With Reds, D-Backs
The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired catcher Ryan Hanigan in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds. The Arizona Diamondback have surfaced as a third team in the deal. The Reds will acquire left-hander David Holmberg from the Diamondbacks. Reliever... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers Close Deal On Closer Joe Nathan
The Detroit Tigers reached an agreement on a two-year deal with the top free-agent closer on the market, Joe Nathan, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Morosi of Fox Sports. Nathan had been seeking a multiyear deal worth at least... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Agree to One Year Deal With Ross Ohlendorf
The Washington Nationals have reached an agreement on a one-year deal with right-hander Ross Ohlendorf , thus avoiding salary arbitration. Ohlendorf will likely be the long man out of the bullpen for the Nats in 2014, but could compete... More of this article »
Jarrod Saltalamacchia Drawing Interest From Marlins, Twins
With the signing of A.J. Pierzynski by the Boston Red Sox expect the interest for free-agent catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia to rise significantly as the run on catchers this off-season continues. The Miami Marlins reportedly... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox Reach Agreement With A.J. Pierzynski
The Boston Red Sox have reached an agreement with catcher A.J. Pierzynski. Pierzynski hit .272 with a .297 OBP and .425 slugging mark along with 17 homers in 134 games for the Rangers in 2013. Pierzynski, made $7.5 million this... More of this article »